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Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Dies Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Dies
Dutchess County Sheriff Butch Anderson Dies This story has been updated. Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson, who has led the department for more than 20 years, has died. Anderson, age 73, of Pawling, died in his sleep on Wednesday, Sept. 29, according to officials. Anderson, who started his career with the Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 1, 1970, as a deputy sheriff worked his way up the ladder and was elected sheriff in 1999 and took office in January 2000. “We are all deeply saddened by the passing of Sheriff Anderson," said Undersheriff Kirk Imperati. "This is a tremendous loss for all of us. "Sheriff Anderson f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Latest Scams Impersonate Sheriff, Medicaid Latest Scams Impersonate Sheriff, Medicaid
Latest Scams Impersonate Sheriff, Medicaid The scammers are at it again, and this time they are even pretending to be a local sheriff. According to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, a new scam involves callers identifying themselves as Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson and tells the person they have been the victim of identity theft, said Capt. John Watterson. Another new scam is also hitting the phone lines with callers pretending to be from Medicare offer fake services that don't exist, the department said. The Medicaid scammers are using the number 661-468-9066.  The two new scams do not appear to be connected, and so fa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dutchess County Sheriff To Conduct Boating Safety Courses Dutchess County Sheriff To Conduct Boating Safety Courses
Dutchess County Sheriff To Conduct Boating Safety Courses Marine Patrol Deputies throughout the county will be conducting a series of boating safety courses over the next several months, Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson announced in a press release. These safety courses are intended to provide boaters with the knowledge and safety skills they need to operate their vessels properly and responsibly. Those born on or after May 1, 1996 must complete an approved course to operate a mechanically-propelled boat, as per required by law. Those born prior to this date are not required to complete a course. Each session will take place at the …

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Dutchess School Bus Driver Of Year Works For Pawling CSD Dutchess School Bus Driver Of Year Works For Pawling CSD
Dutchess School Bus Driver Of Year Works For Pawling CSD Vincent Valentino of the Pawling Central School District, has been named the winner of the 17th annual Dutchess County School Bus Driver of the Year Award, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced on Wednesday, April 25.  The award, recognizes Valentino's exemplary service and safety record. The award is part of the Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board’s efforts to promote school bus safety, given in conjunction with the launch of the annual Operation Safe Stop Project supported by the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Valentino, who has been employed by the Pawli…

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by Jon Craig
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Change In Visitation Hours Announced At Dutchess County Jail Change In Visitation Hours Announced At Dutchess County Jail
Change In Visitation Hours Announced At Dutchess County Jail Residents with loved ones or friends in the Dutchess County Jail will soon be able to visit them on Sunday, according to Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian ”Butch” Anderson. After receiving numerous requests from family and friends of inmates, the sheriff said he worked to Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro to make the change happen. Currently, the visitation hours are Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  however effective Sunday the hours will be: Sunday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, Saturday and holidays are not visitation days. Each inmate is permitte…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
New Poughkeepsie Cardio Center Honors Sheriff 'Butch' Anderson New Poughkeepsie Cardio Center Honors Sheriff 'Butch' Anderson
New Poughkeepsie Cardio Center Honors Sheriff 'Butch' Anderson POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson received a high honor this week. The Grand Healthcare System opened the Butch Anderson Cardiopulmonary Center in Poughkeepsie at 140 Main Street.  The 12-bed center will offer treatment to those who have experienced a heart attack, bypass surgery, cardiac or lung surgery, or various other heart or lung disease complications. "We learned that there is a need for greater regional cardiopulmonary care,” said Jeremy B. Strauss, CEO of The Grand Healthcare System. “We talked about the opportunity and identified…

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by Sam Barron