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Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Hyde Park, Police Say Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Hyde Park, Police Say
Fentanyl-Cocaine Dealers Nabbed In Hyde Park, 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Dutchess County Town Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Dutchess County Town
Police To Target Aggressive Drivers In This Dutchess County Town As aggressive drivers flood the roadways, a town in the region will increase traffic enforcement to address the issue. The patrols will occur in Dutchess County in the town of Poughkeepsie in the coming weeks. According to the town of Poughkeepsie Police, officers will actively monitor for violations such as speeding, unsafe lane changes, passing red lights, and other dangerous driving behaviors.  "Our goal is to enhance road safety and ensure a secure driving environment for everyone," the department said. The enforcement will take place throughout the town limits.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
4 Suspects Nabbed After Withdrawing $12K From Victim's Bank Account In Dutchess: Police 4 Suspects Nabbed After Withdrawing $12K From Victim's Bank Account In Dutchess: Police
4 Suspects Nabbed After Withdrawing $12K From Victim's Bank Account In Dutchess: Police Four people, including a Connecticut resident, face attempted identity theft charges after trying to withdraw funds from a victim's account at a Hudson Valley bank, police said.  The arrests were made following an incident that began in Putnam County at around 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, when the Hudson Valley Credit Union at 1620 Route 22 in Southeast reported a fraudulent incident, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Sept. 13.  According to the Sheriff's Office, the bank reported that a woman had entered and tried to present fraudulent documents to…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
30-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash Involving Stolen Car In Hyde Park 30-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash Involving Stolen Car In Hyde Park
30-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash Involving Stolen Car In Hyde Park A man who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle was killed when he crashed into a tree, and the SUV burst into flames while fleeing police in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 4:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the parking lot of Dunkin' Donuts on Violet Avenue in the town of Hyde Park. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, responding troopers found the 2015 Honda Pilot still running and left unattended on Violet Avenue. A vehicle and traffic stop was initiated, but the operator failed to comply and fled south on Violet Avenue. The pursuit then entered…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Dutchess County ATV Mob Incident Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Dutchess County ATV Mob Incident
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In Dutchess County ATV Mob Incident An out-of-state man was charged with harassing a New York State trooper during an alleged "street takeover" in the Hudson Valley, which included 30 to 40 ATVs and motorcycles. Related: ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Wappingers Falls The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls.  According to State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, troopers responded to a report of 30 to 40 motorcycles and off-highway vehicles operating "recklessly" on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls and on sidewalks. When a trooper arrived in a mark…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Teen Accused Of Making Threat Against Student At Our Lady Of Lourdes High School Teen Accused Of Making Threat Against Student At Our Lady Of Lourdes High School
Teen Accused Of Making Threat Against Student At Our Lady Of Lourdes High School A teen was charged with making a terroristic threat after allegedly threatening to shoot a student outside a private school in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Wednesday, Sept. 4, when police responded to the home of an Our Lady Of Lourdes High School student for an anonymous terroristic statement threatening to target the victim with a gun after school in Poughkeepsie. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, an investigation determined the terroristic threat was made by Jacob J. Leo, age 19, of Pleasant Valley. Leo, who was never a student at the…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Dutchess County ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Dutchess County
ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Dutchess County State Police are investigating a mob of ATVs and motorcycles who took over a roadway in the region, injuring one and threatening a trooper. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls. According to State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, troopers responded to a report of 30 to 40 motorcycles and off-highway vehicles operating "recklessly" in the roadway and on sidewalks. When a trooper arrived in a marked State Police vehicle, members of the group began circling the patrol vehicle, revving their engines and shouting profanities, Hick…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In Dutchess County Home Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In Dutchess County Home
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In Dutchess County Home James Earl Jones, the beloved actor and voice behind one of cinema's most memorable villains, died Monday, Sept. 9, at his home in Dutchess County, Variety reported.  The "Field of Dreams" star was 93. No cause of death was given.  Jones, a Pawling resident, is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. From the Broadway stage, the silver screen, and a galaxy far, far away, the Mississippi-born actor had a range that few others could replicate.  He was a large man but could play gentle and meek characters, and his baritone voice could be calm and reassurin…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Dutchess County Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Dutchess County
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Dutchess County A person was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, in New Hamburg, a hamlet of Poughkeepsie. According to Dave Steckel, a spokesman for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the person was struck by a Metro-North train on the tracks near the New Hamburg station. No passengers were injured on the train, which was delayed for about an hour. officials said.   The victim's name has not yet been released, and notification is pending. The Metro-North Police are inves…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Dutchess County Shooting Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Dutchess County Shooting
Suspect Nabbed In Fatal Dutchess County Shooting Police have made a second arrest in the 2022 murder of a 32-year-old man in a housing complex parking lot. Khyree Pratt, age 23, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 5, in connection with the 2022 murder of Lionel Pittman in Dutchess County at the Forrestal Heights housing complex in Beacon. According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, Pratt is currently an inmate in a Federal Correction Institution out of state.  Members of the Beacon Police Department transported him back to Beacon, where he was processed on charges of murder and then tran…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Dutchess County Fatal Crash: 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Dutchess County
Fatal Crash: 19-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Dutchess County A 19-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash after he allegedly ran a red light in the region, striking another car. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Monday, Sept. 2, on Route 9 near the Alpine Commons in the town of Wappinger around 10 p.m. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, an initial investigation determined a 2006 Honda 999, driven by Orange County resident Dante Crespo, age 19, of Monroe, was northbound on Route 9 and ran a red light striking a 2009 Lexus ES250 making a lefthand turn into the Alpine Commons parking lot. Troopers and responding em…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Store In Hudson Valley Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run Store In Hudson Valley Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run
Store In Hudson Valley Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run After 37 years of business in the region, a popular discount store has decided to close its doors permanently. Located in Ulster County, the Kingston Just-A-Buck and Beyond store at 264 Plaza Road in Kingston Plaza said it has decided to close this location.  "We are so grateful for the wonderful staff and customers we have met and shared the last 37 years with," store officials said. "We will surely miss you all. Much thanks for all of your support throughout the years, it has been greatly appreciated." The store held deep discount sales until the final day in the last week of Augus…

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by Kathy Reakes