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21 Charged With Driving While Impaired/Intoxicated During St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area 21 Charged With Driving While Impaired/Intoxicated During St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area
21 Charged With Driving While Impaired/Intoxicated During St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area Nearly two dozen drivers were busted by police for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley during a St. Patrick’s Day holiday crackdown. Local law enforcement agencies in Dutchess County collaborated as part of a “High Visibility Community Engagement Campaign” that ran from Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20, leading to the arrests of 21 people for DWI-related offenses. Among the arrests was Joseph Pasqualina, age 27, of Tivoli, who allegedly took police from the Red Hook Police Department on a brief chase when they attempted to stop him for a vehicle and traffic violation.…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Man Admits To Drunk Driving Crash That Pinned Mother, Infant Under Car Westchester Man Admits To Drunk Driving Crash That Pinned Mother, Infant Under Car
Westchester Man Admits To Drunk Driving Crash That Pinned Mother, Infant Under Car A 43-year-old man admitted to drinking, doing drugs, driving, crashing through a Hudson Valley storefront, and pinning a mother and her infant under his vehicle, the District Attorney announced. Yonkers resident David Poncurak pleaded guilty to multiple charges after striking a mother and child with his car after crashing through the front window of an area barbershop earlier this year. Earlier story - Man Charged With DWI After Westchester Barbershop Crash Injures Mom, Baby Specifically, Poncurak pleaded guilty to: Aggravated vehicular assault; Driving while intoxicated; Driving while…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Area Man Wanted By State Police For Two Years Alert Issued For Area Man Wanted By State Police For Two Years
Alert Issued For Area Man Wanted By State Police For Two Years New York State Police are searching for a man who never showed up in court nearly two years ago.  Michael McNeal, 29, was arrested in Dutchess County for allegedly operating a motor vehicle with multiple suspensions, and possessing financial records that belonged to another person in October of 2018.  He was charged with the felony of second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and the misdemeanor of third-degree unlawful possession of a personal ID. A bench warrant was issued for McNeal after he failed to arrive at the Amenia Court, according to police. …

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by Christina Coulter
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Woman With Ties To Westchester Wanted For Criminal Impersonation Woman With Ties To Westchester Wanted For Criminal Impersonation
Woman With Ties To Westchester Wanted For Criminal Impersonation An alert has been issued for a wanted woman who tried to pull a fast one on police to avoid paying for tickets. New York State Police investigators in Poughkeepsie issued an alert for 29-year-old Elizabeth Roman, who was arrested on multiple charges after attempting to impersonate another person to avoid tickets. Specifically, Roman was charged with falsifying business records, criminal impersonation, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Roman is wanted by State Police and the Town of Lagrange Court following her arrest for impersonating another person in order to avoid …

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by Zak Failla
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State Police Issue Alert For Westchester Woman Wanted On Multiple Warrants State Police Issue Alert For Westchester Woman Wanted On Multiple Warrants
State Police Issue Alert For Westchester Woman Wanted On Multiple Warrants An alert has been issued by New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley who are attempting to locate a woman with multiple warrants out for her arrest. New York State Police in Hastings seek to locate Christina Daggett, who is wanted for endangering the welfare of a child, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. A warrant was issued in Westchester County by the Hastings-on-Hudson Town Court on Saturday, Jan. 18 after Daggett failed to appear in court following her arrest for endangering the welfare of a child. Poli…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Wanted Area Man Alert Issued For Wanted Area Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Area Man Know him? The Town of Newburgh Police Department issued an alert for a 33-year-old man who is wanted in Orange County. Daniel Latorre is wanted by the Town of Newburgh Police Department following his arrest in November 2015 for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He later failed to show for a court appearance and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Latorre was described as a 6-foot-2 Hispanic man weighing approximately 265 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who recognizes him, or who has information regarding his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Town o…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Wanted Area Man Alert Issued For Wanted Area Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Area Man An alert has been issued by police for a wanted man who was arrested more than four years ago in the area. Town of Newburgh Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate William Maine, 65, who was arrested in September 2015 for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Maine later failed to show up for his court date, and a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Town of Newburgh Police Department. Investigators described Main as 5-foot-11 weighing approximately 238 pounds with grey hair and blue eyes. Anyone who recognizes Maine, or who ha…

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by Zak Failla
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Putnam Man With Four Warrants Caught With Heroin, Sheriff Says Putnam Man With Four Warrants Caught With Heroin, Sheriff Says
Putnam Man With Four Warrants Caught With Heroin, Sheriff Says A wanted man with four active warrants was taken back into police custody after being stopped with heroin and paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Route 9 in Putnam County. A member of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit stopped Putnam Valley resident Richard Wulfhop in Philipstown on Friday, July 19, when he committed a traffic violation on Route 9. During the stop, it was determined that Wulfhop was in possession of an item used for intravenous drug use, narcotics packaging materials, and three glassine envelopes containing alleged heroin. Wulfhop was arrested and ch…

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by Zak Failla
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Mahopac Man Driving With Suspended License Had Heroin, Sheriff Says Mahopac Man Driving With Suspended License Had Heroin, Sheriff Says
Mahopac Man Driving With Suspended License Had Heroin, Sheriff Says A Mahopac man has been charged after police say he was found with heroin when driving with a suspended license. Members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) say they observed a driver commit a series of traffic infractions in the Town of Carmel on Tuesday, July 16. After initiating a traffic stop, an investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Michael Scauzillo, 51, of Mahopac, was allegedly driving with a suspended New York State license. Scauzillo was also found to be in possession of a quantity of heroin, according to the NEU. Scauzillo w…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man With Drugs, Stolen Gun Overdoses During Northern Westchester Chase, Police Say Man With Drugs, Stolen Gun Overdoses During Northern Westchester Chase, Police Say
Man With Drugs, Stolen Gun Overdoses During Northern Westchester Chase, Police Say A convicted felon nearly died from an overdose after taking New York State Police troopers on a high-speed chase through Northern Westchester. Troopers from the Cortlandt barracks and the FBI's’ Safe Streets Task Force attempted to stop Brooklyn resident Patrick Williams, 31, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Route 9 in Cortlandt, when he committed a vehicle and traffic violation. According to police, Williams initially stopped his vehicle, then sped away from the troopers, prompting a pursuit. During the chase, Williams took troopers through Cortlandt, into Peekskill and then back into Cortlan…

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by Zak Failla
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Man With 17 License Suspensions Found Asleep With Crack In Car, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Say Man With 17 License Suspensions Found Asleep With Crack In Car, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Say
Man With 17 License Suspensions Found Asleep With Crack In Car, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Say A man with 17 suspensions on his license was found asleep behind the wheel near a busy intersection in the Town of Poughkeepsie and was busted with crack cocaine and marijuana, police said. Officers from the Town of Poughkeepsie responded to Main Street near the North Grand Avenue intersection early on Friday, June 7, where there was a report of a man sleeping behind the wheel of his vehicle. Upon arrival, police said that officers found Poughkeepsie resident Rondell Barksdale, 26, asleep behind the wheel. Further investigation determined that Barksdale had 17 suspensions on his driver’s li…

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by Zak Failla
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Wanted: Stolen Car/ID Theft Suspect On The Run Wanted: Stolen Car/ID Theft Suspect On The Run
Wanted: Stolen Car/ID Theft Suspect On The Run Seen him? New York State Police investigators in Brewster are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man wanted in Putnam County who was busted with stolen credit cards while allegedly driving while impaired in a stolen vehicle. Investigators released an alert regarding 27-year-old Earl Allen, who is wanted by New York State Police and the Town of Southeast Court on charges of criminal possession of stolen property, identity theft, possession of forged instruments, obstruction, resisting arrest, DWAI by drugs and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. …

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by Zak Failla
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Man, Woman Face Separate Charges After Route 22 Stop Man, Woman Face Separate Charges After Route 22 Stop
Man, Woman Face Separate Charges After Route 22 Stop A man and woman of Brewster are both facing charges following a traffic stop initiated by a Putnam County Deputy Sheriff. The deputy sheriff pulled over a vehicle on Route 22 in Patterson that allegedly committed a traffic violation Tuesday, Nov. 20. Upon further inspection, the deputy learned that the vehicle’s driver, 40-year-old John Covias, had a suspended license in addition to two active warrants out from the Duchess County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff then discovered what appeared to be heroin and hypodermic needles in the subject’s possession. The vehicle’s passenger, 35-year-old…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Caught With Cocaine, Semi-Automatic Handgun In Taconic Traffic Stop Man Caught With Cocaine, Semi-Automatic Handgun In Taconic Traffic Stop
Man Caught With Cocaine, Semi-Automatic Handgun In Taconic Traffic Stop A 55-year-old man is facing drug and weapon charges after he was caught with cocaine and a semi-automatic handgun during a traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, police said. New York State Police troopers stopped Bronx resident Steven Gary at approximately 6 p.m. on Oct. 27 on the parkway in Pleasant Valley when he committed a traffic violation.  During the subsequent stop, it was determined that Gary, 55, was driving with a suspended license. Police said that further investigation found that Gary was illegally in possession of a loaded Smith and Wesson semi-au…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Admits To Stealing Vehicles From Westchester Dealerships Using Fake ID Man Admits To Stealing Vehicles From Westchester Dealerships Using Fake ID
Man Admits To Stealing Vehicles From Westchester Dealerships Using Fake ID A 27-year-old man had admitted to taking elaborate steps to use a 10-year-old child’s identity to steal cars from a Westchester dealership and will soon face jail time. Nanuet resident Andre Mendez has pleaded guilty in Westchester County Court to identity theft and falsifying business records, both felonies. He also pleaded guilty to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of driving while intoxicated following incidents dating back to last year. Mendez created a synthetic identity using his actual name and date of birth along with the Social Security number of an…

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by Zak Failla
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Seen Her? Police Search For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley For Nearly A Year Seen Her? Police Search For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley For Nearly A Year
Seen Her? Police Search For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley For Nearly A Year New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they continue their search for a woman who has been wanted in the Hudson Valley for nearly a year. The New York State Police Department released an alert on Wednesday regarding 32-year-old Jennifer Walsh, who is wanted by police and the Town of LaGrange Court after failing to appear on charges that include criminal possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following her arrest in July last year. According to police, Walsh is known to…

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by Zak Failla
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Undercover Operation Leads To Bust Of Alleged Heroin Dealer In Carmel Undercover Operation Leads To Bust Of Alleged Heroin Dealer In Carmel
Undercover Operation Leads To Bust Of Alleged Heroin Dealer In Carmel An investigation into an alleged Putnam County drug dealer led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Carmel man who was caught with heroin and other drugs during a bust. A Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Unit received information in September last year that Carmel resident Carlos Priego was involved in the sale of heroin and prescription narcotics in the Hudson Valley. Officials said that during the course of the investigation, the undercover officer was able to contact Priego on four separate occasions to purchase heroin and suboxone. On Feb. 15, Priego was ta…

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by Zak Failla
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Seen Her? LaGrange Suspect Wanted On Drug Charges, 31, At Large Seen Her? LaGrange Suspect Wanted On Drug Charges, 31, At Large
Seen Her? LaGrange Suspect Wanted On Drug Charges, 31, At Large New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they continue their search for a woman wanted on multiple drug charges after being arrested last summer. An alert was issued this week by state police in LaGrange regarding Jennifer Walsh, 31, who is wanted on charges that include a bench warrant for criminal possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Police said that Walsh is wanted by the Town of LaGrange Court following her arrest in July last year and subsequent failure to appea…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Caught With Illegal, Loaded Handgun In I-84 Stop Man Caught With Illegal, Loaded Handgun In I-84 Stop
Man Caught With Illegal, Loaded Handgun In I-84 Stop A traffic stop on I-84 in Dutchess County led to weapons charges for a man in possession of an illegal handgun. State Police troopers from the Wappinger barrack stopped Bronx resident Brandon Burgess at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday morning in Fishkill after he committed a violation of vehicle and traffic law. During the subsequent traffic stop, troopers said that Burgess was found to have a suspended license and was also in possession of an illegally loaded handgun. Troopers arrested Burgess at the scene and he was charged with a misdemeanor count of third-degree aggravated unlicensed…

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by Zak Failla