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K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Orange County: Duo Charged, Cops Say K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Orange County: Duo Charged, Cops Say
K9 Helps Sniff Out Loaded Gun In I-84 Traffic Stop In Orange County: Duo Charged, Cops Say Two people, including a New Jersey woman, were arrested after police discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley, NY, authorities said.   The arrests were made on Friday, May 22, following a traffic stop that began at around 7:45 p.m. in the Orange County town of Newburgh, New York State Police said on Wednesday, May 27.  Troopers stopped a 2016 Dodge traveling westbound on I-84 after seeing multiple vehicle and traffic law violations, police said.  Authorities soon identified the driver as Gary D. Price, 52, of Poughkeepsie, …
Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Dealer Caught In Raid At NY Home, DA Says Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Dealer Caught In Raid At NY Home, DA Says
Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Dealer Caught In Raid At NY Home, DA Says A man accused of selling cocaine contaminated with fentanyl in Dutchess County has been arrested following a raid at his home, authorities said. Poughkeepsie resident Dondi Johnson, 56, was taken into custody on Thursday, March 12, after investigators executed a search warrant at his residence on Whinfield Street, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced on Friday, March 13.  The investigation began after authorities received complaints about a suspected fentanyl and cocaine dealer operating in the Whinfield Street area and elsewhere in Poughkeepsie, off…
NYSP Investigator From Hudson Valley Admits Lying About Tipping Off Fentanyl Dealer NYSP Investigator From Hudson Valley Admits Lying About Tipping Off Fentanyl Dealer
Nysp Investigator From Hudson Valley Admits Lying About Tipping Off Fentanyl Dealer A New York State Police narcotics investigator from Dutchess County has admitted he lied to federal agents after tipping off a suspected fentanyl trafficker about a covert drug investigation. Poughkeepsie resident Michael O’Flaherty, 43, pleaded guilty before US District Judge Philip M. Halpern to one count of making false statements, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Feb. 18.  In addition to his conviction, O’Flaherty was also officially terminated by the New York State Police on Thursday, Feb. 19, the agency announced.   …
Drug Dealer Crackdown: 6 Arrested In Sweeping Hudson Valley Operation, DA Says Drug Dealer Crackdown: 6 Arrested In Sweeping Hudson Valley Operation, DA Says
Drug Dealer Crackdown: 6 Arrested In Sweeping Hudson Valley Operation, DA Says Half a dozen people have been charged in a sweeping Dutchess County drug sales crackdown, officials announced. The investigations, which took place throughout January, targeted alleged drug and narcotics sales in Poughkeepsie, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, Jan. 30.   The first of the arrests was made on Monday, Jan. 12, when 25-year-old Rashard Haile of Poughkeepsie was apprehended following an ongoing investigation into drug sales in the city, officials said. Agents said they made purchases of narcotics from Haile during the invest…
Stop & Shop Shoplifting Call Explodes Into Dangerous Crash Spree In NY: Police Stop & Shop Shoplifting Call Explodes Into Dangerous Crash Spree In NY: Police
Stop & Shop Shoplifting Call Explodes Into Dangerous Crash Spree In NY: Police A Bronx woman was arrested after a reported shoplifting incident at a Westchester County supermarket escalated into a dangerous series of crashes that left multiple people injured and a police vehicle damaged, authorities said.  The incident began when officers were called to Stop & Shop in Port Chester around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, for a theft in progress. While officers were responding, police received a description of the suspect’s vehicle as it was leaving the scene, according to Port Chester Police. Officers found the vehicle and attempted to stop it, but police said…
Drug Dealer Caught With Deadly Narcotics In Orange County Gets Prison Time Drug Dealer Caught With Deadly Narcotics In Orange County Gets Prison Time
Drug Dealer Caught With Deadly Narcotics In Orange County Gets Prison Time A drug dealer will spend years in state prison after admitting to possessing large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine following a narcotics investigation in Orange County, prosecutors said.  Newburgh resident Kelvin Lagares, 35, was sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 11, in Orange County Court to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Dec. 23.  Lagares had previously pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree.  According to the DA’s Office, t…
Narcotics, Cash Seized At Apartment Complex In Orange County: Man Charged, Police Say Narcotics, Cash Seized At Apartment Complex In Orange County: Man Charged, Police Say
Narcotics, Cash Seized At Apartment Complex In Orange County: Man Charged, Police Say A months-long drug investigation led to a major arrest and the recovery of narcotics and cash in Orange County, police said.  On Thursday, Sept. 11, officers from the New Windsor Police Department, FBI Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, City of Newburgh Police, Town of Newburgh Police, and Orange County District Attorney investigators executed search warrants at two locations: Old Forge Hill Apartments in New Windsor and a residence on Broadway in Newburgh, New Windsor Police announced on Friday, Sept. 12.  The searches turned up narcotics, cash, and packaging materials, accor…
Stolen Boat Intercepted While Heading Down Hudson River: 2 Arrested In NY, Police Say Stolen Boat Intercepted While Heading Down Hudson River: 2 Arrested In NY, Police Say
Stolen Boat Intercepted While Heading Down Hudson River: 2 Arrested In NY, Police Say A swift police response led to the recovery of a stolen boat from the Dutchess County waterfront and the arrest of two suspects, authorities said.  The incident began around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, when City of Poughkeepsie 911 received a report of the stolen vessel, according to city police. The department’s Marine Unit immediately launched and began searching the Hudson River, soon spotting the boat heading south. Officers intercepted the vessel and escorted it to a nearby marina, where the occupants were taken into custody without incident, the department said.  Investi…
Drug Deal Spotted In Broad Daylight Leads To Repeat Offender's Arrest In NY: Police Drug Deal Spotted In Broad Daylight Leads To Repeat Offender's Arrest In NY: Police
Drug Deal Spotted In Broad Daylight Leads To Repeat Offender's Arrest In NY: Police Two people, including a twice convicted felon, were arrested in a Dutchess County downtown after police say they witnessed suspected drug activity during a targeted enforcement detail.  The arrests happened around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22 near the intersection of Main Street and South White Street in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department announced on Wednesday, July 23.  There, police said officers and detectives saw two people in what appeared to be narcotics distribution. Police soon made contact with the suspects—identified as James Heath-Lachance, 33, and Shayna Nie…
760 Bags Of Drugs Found On Woman At Metro-North Station In Orange County: Police 760 Bags Of Drugs Found On Woman At Metro-North Station In Orange County: Police
760 Bags Of Drugs Found On Woman At Metro-North Station In Orange County: Police A woman was arrested at a Metro-North station in the Hudson Valley after police found hundreds of bags of drugs and pills during a welfare check, authorities said.  The arrest happened in the Town of Wallkill on Tuesday, June 3 around 8:41 p.m., at the Metro-North Train Station located at 100 Healy Ln, the Town of Wallkill Police Department announced on Friday, June 6.  According to the department, an officer responded to a request for a welfare check at the station and found a woman sitting on the platform curb who appeared to be under the influence of narcotics, police said…
Rap Videos Bragged Of Teen Shootings, Robberies: 22 Mak Balla Gang Members Indicted Rap Videos Bragged Of Teen Shootings, Robberies: 22 Mak Balla Gang Members Indicted
Rap Videos Bragged Of Teen Shootings, Robberies: 22 Mak Balla Gang Members Indicted Gang members filmed rap videos bragging about real violence—including 17 shootings, 22 illegal firearms, and over 40 narcotics deals—leading to a 168-count indictment of 22 alleged Mak Balla Family members, Suffolk County prosecutors announced Thursday, May 1. 'MBF 'Til The Death' The MBF is a subset of the New York Blood Brim Army and operates primarily in the Long Island communities of Mastic, Mastic Beach, Shirley, and Coram. Prosecutors say its members took oaths, followed written gang “paperwork,” and pledged loyalty “MBF ‘til the death,” all while waging violent campaigns to gain terri…
'Potentially Violent' Man Caught With Narcotics, Loaded Gun In Hudson Valley, Cops Say 'Potentially Violent' Man Caught With Narcotics, Loaded Gun In Hudson Valley, Cops Say
'Potentially Violent' Man Caught With Narcotics, Loaded Gun In Hudson Valley, Cops Say A man was apprehended after police say he was found carrying a loaded gun and narcotics during an encounter in Rockland County.  The arrest happened on Friday, April 25, after police responded to a report of a man with a firearm in the Pomona area, the Haverstraw Police Department announced on Saturday, April 26.  Patrol officers soon found the suspect, identified as Michael Diaz, 28, and found him with a loaded firearm and narcotics following an investigation at the scene, police said.  Diaz was charged with multiple felonies, including second-degree criminal possession of …
Duo Caught After Late-Night Burglary Attempt, Police Chases In Orange County: Cops Duo Caught After Late-Night Burglary Attempt, Police Chases In Orange County: Cops
Duo Caught After Late-Night Burglary Attempt, Police Chases In Orange County: Cops Two suspects, including a New Jersey man already on parole and another in possession of narcotics, were arrested after allegedly attempting to burglarize a building in New York and leading officers on two separate chases, police said.   The incident began in Orange County just after midnight on Wednesday, April 2, when a concerned community member reported a suspicious man by a window near Third Street and Johnston Street in Newburgh, prompting a rapid police response, the City of Newburgh Police Department said on Thursday, April 3.  Officers arrived on the scene and, with h…
Man Duped Into Selling Narcotics To Undercover Cops 4 Times In Orange County Learns Fate Man Duped Into Selling Narcotics To Undercover Cops 4 Times In Orange County Learns Fate
Man Duped Into Selling Narcotics To Undercover Cops 4 Times In Orange County Learns Fate A 21-year-old man who admitted to selling cocaine and other narcotics to undercover officers in Orange County will spend years in prison, prosecutors announced. Enido Rumaldo, of Port Jervis, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 26, to six years in state prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. The sentence follows Rumaldo’s guilty plea in February to second-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, as Daily Voice reported.  The charges stemmed from a long-term, multi-agency investigation into narcoti…
Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Orange County, Took Electronics: Police Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Orange County, Took Electronics: Police
Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Orange County, Took Electronics: Police Three suspects have been apprehended in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that targeted the same Orange County business, authorities announced.  Newburgh residents Sean Gaige, 36, Samantha Batule, 34, and Jonathan Warner, 37, were taken into custody on Friday, Jan. 31, after a police investigation linked them to multiple break-ins at a business on Pierces Road, the Newburgh Police Department said.  According to police, the suspects stole several thousand dollars worth of high-end electronics over multiple incidents. The stolen goods were then sold for cash and narc…
Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police
Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Hudson Valley, Busted After Search: Police A months-long investigation into narcotics sales in Dutchess County has led to the arrest of a Poughkeepsie man accused of selling fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced.  According to an announcement on Thursday, Jan. 30 from the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, 28-year-old Tyshawn R. Smith was identified as allegedly dealing fentanyl and cocaine from a residence on Cannon Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.  Investigators conducted multiple controlled purchases of the drugs over the course of their probe, ultimately securing a search warrant for t…
Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA
Five Nabbed In Rockland County Crackdown On Cocaine Sales: DA A five-month investigation into narcotics sales in Rockland County has resulted in the arrest of five alleged dealers accused of trafficking crack and powder cocaine throughout the county. According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh, the five were taken down in Spring Valley, Haverstraw, and Ramapo. The investigation, led by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, culminated in the arrests of Jose Pena of Garnerville, Mario Amaya of Spring Valley, Daquan Leary of Suffern, Eric Hayden of Pomona, and Jonathan Albizures of Spring…
Orange County Man Nabbed On I-87 For Possession Of Felony-Weight Narcotics: Police Orange County Man Nabbed On I-87 For Possession Of Felony-Weight Narcotics: Police
Orange County Man Nabbed On I-87 For Possession Of Felony-Weight Narcotics: Police A traffic stop on I-87 in Albany led to the arrest of a Walden man for possession of felony-weight narcotics, the New York State Police reported. According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, the incident occurred on Monday, Jan. 13, around 10:2o a.m., when troopers stopped a vehicle for multiple violations.  The driver, identified as Orange County resident Ibo E. Boone, age 37, of Walden, was found to have a significant quantity of controlled substances, O'Neil said. With the assistance of an Albany County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit, felony-weight narcotics and an additional controlled substa…
Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says
Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says A Poughkeepsie man wanted in connection with a significant drug bust in East Fishkill has been arrested following a community tip, authorities announced. Michael S. Birney, 32, was taken into custody on Sunday, Jan. 5, after Drug Task Force Agents located him near Hooker Avenue and South Hamilton Street. Birney was arrested without incident, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office. Birney's arrest comes nearly a month after those of Stephen Bai and Angela Martinez, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Birney had been under investigation by the Drug Task Force, wh…
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Assault, Drug Possession Hudson Valley Man Admits To Assault, Drug Possession
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Assault, Drug Possession A man in the region is headed for prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge of attempted assault and possession of narcotics.  Dutchess County resident Rakim Paulin, age 43, of Beacon, pleaded on Thursday, Nov. 14, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi. "The defendant's involvement in both a violent assault and the illegal drug trade shows a clear disregard for the law and the lives of others, Parisi said.  The assault incident occurred on Tuesday, August 20, at Pershing Avenue and Maple Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, the DA's Offi…
Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Hudson Valley Found 2 Hours Away Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Hudson Valley Found 2 Hours Away
Trailer Full Of Landscaping Equipment Stolen From Hudson Valley Found 2 Hours Away Thanks to good detective work and help from community members, a landscaping trailer full of equipment stolen from Northern Westchester was found at a property in the region almost two hours away, police said. The trailer was originally stolen from a property in Katonah during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 16, prompting an investigation, the Bedford Police Department said on Friday, Oct. 25.  Thanks to a video from community members and license plate reader technology, police were able to identify a suspect vehicle and soon came up with more leads that led them to the Sull…
Orange County Drug Dealer Charged With Selling Cocaine To Undercover Agent Orange County Drug Dealer Charged With Selling Cocaine To Undercover Agent
Orange County Drug Dealer Charged With Selling Cocaine To Undercover Agent An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer is behind bars after selling more than two ounces of cocaine to an undercover agent following an investigation. Orange County resident Enido Isaac Rumaldo, age 20, of Port Jervis, was charged in Port Jervis on Wednesday, Oct. 16. According to City of Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden, the investigation into Rumaldo was part of a multi-agency effort by the Orange County District Attorney's Office, the  Orange County Sheriff's Office, and the Orange County Drug Task Force. Rumaldo was arrested by police officers of the Port Jervis Pol…
Here's When Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Will Stand Trial For Sex Trafficking: Report Here's When Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Will Stand Trial For Sex Trafficking: Report
Here's When Hudson Valley's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Will Stand Trial For Sex Trafficking: Report Hip hop mogul and New York native Sean Combs has learned when he will stand trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, according to a report by The New York Times.  Combs, a 54-year-old New York City native who grew up in Westchester County's Mount Vernon, will stand trial in May 2025 following his arrest on Tuesday morning, Sept. 17 on a three-count indictment, The New York Times reported.  The trial's starting date, Monday, May 5, was set by Judge Arun Subramanian of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York, the newspaper ad…
Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Hudson Valley: Police Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Hudson Valley: Police
Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents In Hudson Valley: Police Following a day of recent drug overdoses in the region, a drug task force nabbed a dealer who was allegedly selling fentanyl and crack cocaine. Dutchess County resident Leonardo De La Cruz, age 25, of Poughkeepsie was charged on Monday, Oct. 7, with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell after complaints and tips from residents. Before De La Cruz's arrest, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force had been working on numerous investigations narcotic dealers operating on Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie or municipal parking lot…
Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Hudson Valley, Police Say Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Hudson Valley, Police Say Two alleged drug dealers were nabbed with fentanyl, cocaine, and a weapon following an investigation into narcotics sales in the area. The arrests occurred in Dutchess County on Thursday, Sept. 12, at a residence on Violet Avenue in Hyde Park. The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force investigated narcotics sales after receiving numerous complaints regarding drug activity around the residence, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Drug Task Force. During the investigation, Harris said task force agents were able to purchase fentanyl from Louis J. Nameth, age 54, and c…
Dutchess County Drug Task Force Nabs Fentanyl Dealer Dutchess County Drug Task Force Nabs Fentanyl Dealer
Dutchess County Drug Task Force Nabs Fentanyl Dealer A drug task force nabbed an alleged fentanyl dealer following an ongoing investigation in the region. The arrest occurred in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie on Thursday, Aug. 22. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, the unit has been investigating the transportation and sale of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs being brought into Dutchess County from Orange County in Newburgh.  During the ongoing investigation, the drug dealer was identified as Antwan J. Wakely Jr, age 31, of Newburgh, who sold fentanyl and ot…
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun Following Chase, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun Following Chase, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun Following Chase, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was nabbed with a loaded semi-automatic ghost gun after a chase with police. The incident occurred in Orange County on Wednesday, July 24, around 11 p.m. in the area of Third Street and City Terrace in the city of Newburgh. According to Newburgh Chief of Staff Mike Neppl, detectives from the department's Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force were patrolling the area, which has experienced a rash of narcotics complaints and shooting incidents. Detectives spotted Ziquan Jenkins, age unknown, of Newburgh, Neppl said. Jenkins had an active warrant related to a previous felony firea…
Quadruple Murder Case: Former Northern Westchester Police Officer Receives Sentence Quadruple Murder Case: Former Northern Westchester Police Officer Receives Sentence
Quadruple Murder Case: Former Northern Westchester Police Officer Receives Sentence A former police officer at several municipalities in Westchester and Dutchess counties has received his sentence for killing four men in the Hudson Valley over missing drug money.  Orange County resident and former cop Nicholas Tartaglione of Otisville, age 56, was sentenced on Monday, June 10 to four consecutive life sentences for the killings in the town of Chester in Orange County following a botched cocaine deal in April 2016 at the Likquid Lounge.  The four victims were: Martin Luna, age 41,  Urbano Santiago, age 32,  Miguel Luna, age 25,  Hector G…