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Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck ID'd As Hudson Valley Native Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck ID'd As Hudson Valley Native
Trooper Struck By Pickup Truck ID'd As Hudson Valley Native A New York State Trooper from the Hudson Valley remains hospitalized after being struck by a pickup truck on I-87 while outside of his vehicle during a traffic stop. Putnam County native Nicholas Abbondola, from Mahopac, was severely injured in Albany County on Saturday, Nov. 2, on the Northway southbound lanes at 12:30 p.m. A tow truck driver from Saratoga County, Brett M. Dempsey, age 29, of Clifton Park, was also hit. He is recovering at home but has a long road ahead, said New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil.  O'Neil said Abbondola will be moved to a rehabilitation cent…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash In Region, Driver Charged Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash In Region, Driver Charged
Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash In Region, Driver Charged A 28-year-old man from the region has been identified as the victim of a single-vehicle fatal crash in which the driver was charged with vehicular manslaughter.  The collision occurred in Greene County at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, on Route 54 in the town of New Baltimore. According to Capt. Joel Rowell of the Greene County Sheriff's Office, an investigation into the fatal crash found that a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by 43-year-old Columbia County resident Evan Kravitz of Hudson was headed southwest on CR 54 when the vehicle went off the roadway and stru…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Fatal Crash: Drunk 28-Year-Old Caused Head-On Capital Region Wreck Killing Woman, Police Say Fatal Crash: Drunk 28-Year-Old Caused Head-On Capital Region Wreck Killing Woman, Police Say
Fatal Crash: Drunk 28-Year-Old Caused Head-On Capital Region Wreck Killing Woman, Police Say More than a month after a beloved wife and mother was killed in a head-on highway crash in the region, the man allegedly responsible has been arrested. In Albany County, Bethlehem Police arrested Saratoga County resident Matthew Monthie, age 28, of Clifton Park on Friday, June 7, on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and related charges in the death of Shawna Marzahl. Investigators said Monthie was driving westbound on Route 85 near the Albany city limits when he crossed over the center line and struck the 53-year-old Marzahl in the eastbound lane just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1. E…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Store Robbery Suspect Flees Cops, Crashes Into Capital Region Home, Police Say Store Robbery Suspect Flees Cops, Crashes Into Capital Region Home, Police Say
Store Robbery Suspect Flees Cops, Crashes Into Capital Region Home, Police Say A 39-year-old man is behind bars accused in a string of commercial burglaries in the region. Scott Vanbergen, of Saratoga County, was arrested Friday, Nov. 17, in connection with an attempted robbery at a Stewart’s Shops in Schenectady, located on McClellan Street. Officers were called after an employee pushed a panic alarm, according to Schenectady Police. The worker told officers that a man had attempted to steal the cash register but was unsuccessful. With a description of Vanbergen’s vehicle, police eventually located him in Schenectady. He reportedly fled when officers attempte…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Impaired Driver Passes Out While Behind Wheel In Hudson Valley, Police Say Impaired Driver Passes Out While Behind Wheel In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Impaired Driver Passes Out While Behind Wheel In Hudson Valley, Police Say A woman is facing charges after police said she drove while impaired and passed out behind the wheel in the Hudson Valley. In Dutchess County, police in Red Hook received a call  at 2:15 p.m. on Monday, March 28, for a welfare check of a woman passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle on Morry Road at the intersection of Hewlett Road. Officers located the driver, identified as 36-year-old Amber Pease, of Red Hook, and saw Pease inhaling nitrous oxide from a canister, authorities said.  Police said Pease resisted arrest before she was taken into custody. Authorities said Peas…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
NY Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Pot For Recreational Use NY Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Pot For Recreational Use
NY Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Pot For Recreational Use New York State lawmakers have reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana, with a bill expected to be passed as soon as next week as language on the legislation is finalized. When it's approved, “The Cannabis Law” legislation would create a new Office of Cannabis Management that will be controlled by a Cannabis Control Board, according to CNN. Under the legislation, board officials would provide licenses for each step of the supply chain: farming, processing, distribution, dispensaries, and retail "consumption" sites. The legislation will permit New Yorkers over the age of 21 to grow…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Caught Driving Drunk With Marijuana After Swerving In Area, Police Say Man Caught Driving Drunk With Marijuana After Swerving In Area, Police Say
Man Caught Driving Drunk With Marijuana After Swerving In Area, Police Say Police arrested a 23-year-old man for driving under the influence after he was pulled over for failing to stay in the left lane. Ulster County resident Bernard Murray was pulled over by police on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at approximately 2:12 a.m. in Saugerties on Elm Street.  He was charged with misdemeanors for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while ability impaired by drugs, and a violation unlawful possession of marijuana. Murray, of Saugerties, was also ticketed for failing to use the designated lane. He will answer to the charge in the Village of Saugerties Court later i…

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed 22 allegedly impaired drivers from Hudson Valley roadways during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5. Among the area residents charged: Westchester County On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Stormville arrested Connor L. Scally, 25, of Irvington, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was interviewed after running out of gasoline. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Brewster arrested Adriana Saire, 29,…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing Car, Credits Cards, State Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing Car, Credits Cards, State Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing Car, Credits Cards, State Police Say Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a man wanted in Putnam County on a host of charges. An alert was issued on Wednesday for Earl Allen, 27, who is wanted on a bench warrant stemming from two different incidents involving a stolen car and credit cards. Police said that Allen is wanted by the New York State Police and the town of Southeast Court following his arrest for possessing a stolen vehicle and credit cards in November 2017. Allen was also arrested in March this year for DWAI, identity theft and possessi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Charged After Crash Into Pony-Drawn Carriage Seriously Injures Area Woman Man Charged After Crash Into Pony-Drawn Carriage Seriously Injures Area Woman
Man Charged After Crash Into Pony-Drawn Carriage Seriously Injures Area Woman A 74-year-old man has been charged after police say he struck a pony-drawn carriage and injured a Union Vale woman while under the influence. New York State Police say they arrested John Kosinski of Union Vale on Wednesday, July 24. According to police, Kosinski was traveling northbound on Chestnut Ridge Road in the town of Union Vale and struck a pony-drawn carriage carrying Mary Jean Calvi, 61, of Union Vale on Saturday, May 11. Police say Calvi, who works with the town's Animal Control Office, sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover. The pony, police say, had to be euthaniz…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Police Searching For Suspect In Stolen Vehicle, Credit Cards Seen Him? Police Searching For Suspect In Stolen Vehicle, Credit Cards
Seen Him? Police Searching For Suspect In Stolen Vehicle, Credit Cards Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a man wanted in Putnam County on a host of charges. An alert was issued on Wednesday for Earl Allen, 27, who is wanted on a bench warrant stemming from two different incidents involving a stolen car and credit cards. Police said that Allen is wanted by the New York State Police and the town of Southeast Court following his arrest for possessing a stolen vehicle and credit cards in November 2017. Allen was also arrested in March this year for DWAI, identity theft and possessi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Wanted Westchester Suspect Has Been At Large More Than A Decade Seen Him? Wanted Westchester Suspect Has Been At Large More Than A Decade
Seen Him? Wanted Westchester Suspect Has Been At Large More Than A Decade New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as search for a man who's been wanted for more than a decade after failing to appear in court for a DWAI charge. An alert was issued this week by state police in Tarrytown regarding Aidan Kelly, 37, who is wanted on a bench warrant for driving while ability impaired by drugs following an incident dating back to 2006 on the New York State Thruway. Police said that Kelly witnessed an accident on the Thruway on Aug. 23, 2006, and while troopers were investigating and spoke with him, it was determined that he was intoxicate…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Poughkeepsie Man Caught With Cocaine After Traffic Stop Poughkeepsie Man Caught With Cocaine After Traffic Stop
Poughkeepsie Man Caught With Cocaine After Traffic Stop A Dutchess County man was busted with cocaine during a traffic stop in Poughkeepsie early on Friday morning. New York State Police troopers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 3 a.m. on Friday morning on Vassar Road in Poughkeepsie, when the driver, Poughkeepsie resident Steven Vollaro, 38, committed an undisclosed vehicle and traffic violation. During the subsequent stop, troopers determined that Vollaro was in possession of approximately 1.2 grams of cocaine and was operating his vehicle while he was intoxicated. Troopers arrested Vollaro, charging him with a felony count of crimi…

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by Zak Failla