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Cop Impersonator Sexually Assaults Woman At Knifepoint At Home In Region Cop Impersonator Sexually Assaults Woman At Knifepoint At Home In Region
Cop Impersonator Sexually Assaults Woman At Knifepoint At Home In Region Police are on the hunt for a man who impersonated a police officer before sexually assaulting a woman at her home in the region. The incident happened in Albany, at a residence on Mercer Street near South Lake Avenue, shortly after 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. Albany Police said a man knocked on the door of the victim’s apartment and announced that he was a member of the Albany Police Department. When the woman unlocked her door, the man forced his way inside and pulled a knife before sexually assaulting her, police said. He then fled the scene on foot. The victim suffered a cut to the right …
Man From Region Intentionally Crashed Car Into Woman, Breaking Her Leg: Police Man From Region Intentionally Crashed Car Into Woman, Breaking Her Leg: Police
Man From Region Intentionally Crashed Car Into Woman, Breaking Her Leg: Police A 29-year-old woman remained in a New York hospital Friday, Sept. 6, after a man drove his car into her, breaking her leg and causing internal injuries, authorities said.  Trevaughn Haggray, age 29, of Schenectady, is charged with assault in the first degree and attempted assault in the first degree, Albany police said.  The woman was walking in Albany's Westgate Plaza at 911 Central Ave. with a friend around 11:30 a.m. when Haggray plowed into her, police said. He swerved to hit her friend as well but missed.  Haggray and the victim were involved in an ongoin…
Hudson Valley Man Asleep In Busy Traffic Lane, Crashes Into Numerous Cars, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Asleep In Busy Traffic Lane, Crashes Into Numerous Cars, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Asleep In Busy Traffic Lane, Crashes Into Numerous Cars, Police Say Aman who was allegedly asleep behind the wheel of his car on a roadway in the Hudson Valley woke up when police arrived, crashed into numerous vehicles, and attempted to flee, injuring several people.  The incident occurred in Rockland County in Spring Valley at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. According to Spring Valley Police Det. Matt Galli, an officer en route to another call for service, found Westchester County resident Nelson Torres, age 54, of Yonkers, asleep at the wheel on Route 59. Galli said the officer positioned his patrol car in front of the other vehicle to protect th…
NY County's Mask Ban Causes 'Great Stress, Fear,' Federal Lawsuit Argues NY County's Mask Ban Causes 'Great Stress, Fear,' Federal Lawsuit Argues
NY County's Mask Ban Causes 'Great Stress, Fear,' Federal Lawsuit Argues A New York county’s controversial mask ban is already facing legal challenges. Click here for a new, updated story: Mask Ban Arrest: Hicksville 18-Year-Old First Person Charged Under Controversial Law In a class action lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of New York on Thursday, Aug. 22, Disability Rights of New York argued that Nassau County’s law barring face coverings in public violates federal law and discriminates against people with disabilities. The filing came a little more than a week after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed the “Mask Transparenc…
Teen From Region Others Beat Victims With Baseball Bat For Jordan Teen From Region Others Beat Victims With Baseball Bat For Jordan
Teen From Region Others Beat Victims With Baseball Bat For Jordan A 19-year-old man and four others are accused of beating a father and son with baseball bats to steal their shoes at a Capital Region sports store over the weekend, authorities said.  Albany County resident Kyle H. Fowlkes, of Colonie, faces charges of robbery, two counts of assault, and possession of a weapon, Colonie police said. A judge ordered him held on a $10,000 cash bail.  Officers were called to Dick’s Sporting Goods, at 579 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham on Saturday, Aug. 24, just before noon to reports of a large fight. They found Fowlkes along with four othe…
16-Year-Old Dutchess County Girl Stabbed By Boyfriend, Police Say 16-Year-Old Dutchess County Girl Stabbed By Boyfriend, Police Say
16-Year-Old Dutchess County Girl Stabbed By Boyfriend, Police Say A 16-year-old girl is recovering after allegedly being stabbed by her boyfriend during a fight. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 31 Eliza St., in Beacon. According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, officers found the teen bleeding when they responded to a call for a woman who had been stabbed. The girl was bleeding from what appeared to be a stab wound to her leg, Figlia said. She was transported to a hospital for treatment, police said. Officers attempted to detain the suspect, a 16-year-old Hudson Valley teen, who immediately resisted arrest and stru…
Boy Killed After Being Struck By Truck In Hudson Valley Boy Killed After Being Struck By Truck In Hudson Valley
Boy Killed After Being Struck By Truck In Hudson Valley A 14-year-old boy was hit and killed by a truck after he allegedly rode in front of it. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, on Vassar Road in the town of Poughkeepsie. According to Town of Poughkeepsie Police Capt. Ralph Cropley, at the time of the crash, a 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck was being driven by a 60-year-old resident of the town of Poughkeepsie in a southerly direction on Vassar Road. A preliminary investigation found that the teen was riding a bicycle north on the south side of the road when he crossed into the path of the truck, Cropley sa…
Hudson Valley Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Roommate To Death With Knife To Skull Hudson Valley Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Roommate To Death With Knife To Skull
Hudson Valley Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Roommate To Death With Knife To Skull A man from the region faces years in prison after being found guilty by a jury for stabbing his roommate to death. Related: Arrest Made In Gruesome Murder Of Poughkeepsie Man Stabbed In Head Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced Tuesday, Aug. 6, that Poughkeepsie resident Andrew Fraser, age unknown, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for killing Dontay Brown.  “Today’s sentencing serves as a critical reminder that our office is dedicated to seeking justice for victims of violent crimes," Parisi said. "The defendant’s actions were&nbs…
Teenage Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley 29-Year-Old Nabbed In South Carolina Teenage Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley 29-Year-Old Nabbed In South Carolina
Teenage Suspect In Murder Of Hudson Valley 29-Year-Old Nabbed In South Carolina Police have apprehended a teenage suspect in connection with the shooting death of a 29-year-old man in the Hudson Valley. In Rockland County, the Town of Haverstraw Police Department announced t on Saturday afternoon, July 27, the arrest of Yandi Martinez, age 18, for the homicide that took place on Monday, July 1. Martinez, a resident of Haverstraw, was taken into custody at 1:20 p.m. Saturday in Piedmont, South Carolina, in a collaborative effort by members of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Special Investigations Team (FASIT), the FBI-Westchester Safe Street…
Woman Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Woman Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
Woman Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash A two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley seriously injured a woman. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 3:40 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, on Route 9 near Rochambeau Lane in the town of Poughkeepsie. According to Capt. Michael O'Dowd of the town of Poughkeepsie Police said a 2017 Chevrolet sedan driven by a Poughkeepsie man made a left turn from the southbound side of South Road into the northbound side of South Road. O'Dowd said that the Chevrolet collided with a 2017 Hyundai hatchback driven by a Poughkeepsie woman traveling north during the turn. The woman received serious phys…
Fireball Traveling 34,000 MPH Over NYC Caused Loud Boom Heard Across Tristate: NASA Fireball Traveling 34,000 MPH Over NYC Caused Loud Boom Heard Across Tristate: NASA
Fireball Traveling 34,000 MPH Over NYC Caused Loud Boom Heard Across Tristate: NASA The mysterious boom heard and felt across the tristate area may have been caused by a meteor passing through the area, NASA says. Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16.  The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed on the American Meteor Society website permitted "a very crude determination of the trajectory of the meteor," …
Duo Nabbed After Knifepoint Robbery In Hudson Valley, Police Say Duo Nabbed After Knifepoint Robbery In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Duo Nabbed After Knifepoint Robbery In Hudson Valley, Police Say Two suspects are behind bars in connection with an armed robbery in the region. The Dutchess County incident happened at around 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, in the Town of Poughkeepsie’s Arlington neighborhood. Officers responded to the area of Main Street near Raymond Avenue after the victim called 911 saying a man and woman threatened them with a knife and stole their property. The victim was not injured. While canvassing the area, police located two people matching the suspects’ descriptions: 25-year-old Ashley Rizzo and 41-year-old Keith Woodin, both of Hyde Park. They were each arreste…
Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy At Capital Region Home Under Investigation Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy At Capital Region Home Under Investigation
Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy At Capital Region Home Under Investigation Police are investigating the death of a toddler at a home in the region. In Albany County, Watervliet Police and medics were called to the Michael J. Day housing complex on Broadway for an unconscious 2-year-old at around 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8. The child was taken to a hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. An official cause of death had not been released as of Tuesday, July 9, and no arrests had been made. Watervliet Police said the department will continue to have a presence at the housing complex. “We offer our deepest condolences to the family during this time,” the agency …
6 Teens Injured In July 4th Shooting At Capital Region Home 6 Teens Injured In July 4th Shooting At Capital Region Home
6 Teens Injured In July 4th Shooting At Capital Region Home Six teenagers are recovering after a shooting at a Fourth of July party in the region. Police in Albany were called about a shooting in the city’s Pine Hills neighborhood, on Myrtle Avenue near Quail Street, at around 12:15 a.m. Friday, July 5. When officers arrived, they found evidence of gunfire in the home’s backyard and in the street that occurred during a large gathering, police said. Minutes later, officers near Hudson Avenue and Quail Street, located five blocks away, were flagged down by a 17-year-old boy who had been shot in his arm. He was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Cen…
13-Year-Old Riding Bicycle Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Residential Roadway In Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Riding Bicycle Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Residential Roadway In Hudson Valley
13-Year-Old Riding Bicycle Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Residential Roadway In Hudson Valley Police are investigating a crash in which a boy was killed on a residential roadway in the Hudson Valley. It happened around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 in Rockland County. That's when the bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in the village of Pomona at the intersection of High Mountain Road and Overlook Road. Upon arrival, units discovered the vehicle with the 13-year-old boy underneath the vehicle, said Chief John Gould Jr. of the town of Haverstraw Police Department. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and called for Emergency Services.  …
Mug Shot Released From Justin Timberlake's Overnight Stay In Hamptons Jail For DWI Charge Mug Shot Released From Justin Timberlake's Overnight Stay In Hamptons Jail For DWI Charge
Mug Shot Released From Justin Timberlake's Overnight Stay In Hamptons Jail For DWI Charge As the word of Justin Timberlake's arrest on Long Island has quickly spread, a mug shot of the singer and actor  has quietly been released by police in the Hamptons. Related: New Details Released After Justin Timberlake Nabbed For DWI In Hamptons Timberlake, who has been out promoting his new album "Everything I Thought It Was," spent the night in jail after being charged for allegedly driving drunk. Timberlake, age 43, of Franklin, Tennessee, was arrested shortly after leaving the posh American Hotel in Sag Harbor, around 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, after a night of drinking…
Duo Nabbed In Jewelry Store Burglaries Targeting Hudson Valley Businesses Duo Nabbed In Jewelry Store Burglaries Targeting Hudson Valley Businesses
Duo Nabbed In Jewelry Store Burglaries Targeting Hudson Valley Businesses Two suspects are behind bars in connection with a string of jewelry store burglaries that targeted businesses in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut. In Dutchess County, police were called at around 4:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, for a burglary in progress in Beacon at Sky Diamond Jewelers on Main Street. As officers arrived, the suspects were seen driving away from the scene.  Officers initially pursued the vehicle onto the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge but called off the chase “due to the unsafe speeds,” Beacon Police said. Investigators determined that the suspects broke into Sky Diamond Jew…
Drunken Man Injures Officers After Breaking Down Door In Hudson Valley, Police Say Drunken Man Injures Officers After Breaking Down Door In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Drunken Man Injures Officers After Breaking Down Door In Hudson Valley, Police Say A drunken man allegedly injured police officers attempting to arrest him for breaking into a door of a Hudson Valley home. The incident occurred in Rockland County around 4:50 a.m., Friday, June 7, in the Hillcrest area of the town of Ramapo. According to Sgt. Micheal Anton of the Ramapo Police responded to Helen Court for multiple reports of a male yelling and breaking glass outside a house.  Responding officers located 44-year-old Ovidio Aguilar-Oliva outside, Anton said. The home's front door had been kicked in, and a side window of the house was smashed.  Agui…
1 Dead, Another Injured In Hudson Valley Shooting, Suspect On Run 1 Dead, Another Injured In Hudson Valley Shooting, Suspect On Run
1 Dead, Another Injured In Hudson Valley Shooting, Suspect On Run Police in the Hudson Valley are searching for a suspect after one person was killed and another was injured during a shooting. The incident occurred in Orange County a little after midnight on Sunday, June 9, in the city of Newburgh. According to Mike Neppl, spokesman for the Newburgh Police, responding officers located a victim who was dead of a gunshot wound in the area of 7 Monument St. A second victim was located at Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh with a non-life-threatening injury, Neppl said. The identities of the victims are not being released pending notifications …
Man, 55, Found Shot Dead In Hudson Valley Parking Lot Man, 55, Found Shot Dead In Hudson Valley Parking Lot
Man, 55, Found Shot Dead In Hudson Valley Parking Lot Police are searching for a suspect after a 55-year-old man was found shot dead in a parking lot in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 10:20 p.m., Saturday, June 1, in the area of 472 Main St., in Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the City of Poughkeepsie Police, responding officers found the man at the top of the parking area. He was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, where he later died, Clark said. Police have not identified the victim. Anyone with information is asked to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 845-451-7…
Capital Region Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment' Capital Region Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment'
Capital Region Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment' Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the sudden loss of a police officer from the region being remembered for his commitment to the community. Albany Police Detective Conor O’Shea died Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the age of 37, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Albany, O’Shea grew up in the hamlet of Slingerlands and attended Bethlehem Central Schools, where he fell in love with hockey, his obituary said. “He forged many lasting relationships with teammates and coaches in local youth hockey organizations,” reads his memorial. “As a goalie, Con stopped many…
Road Rage: Angry Driver Causes $1K In Damage, Threatens Motorist In Capital Region, Police Say Road Rage: Angry Driver Causes $1K In Damage, Threatens Motorist In Capital Region, Police Say
Road Rage: Angry Driver Causes $1K In Damage, Threatens Motorist In Capital Region, Police Say A 36-year-old driver is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to injure another motorist and damaged their car during a road-rage incident in the region. The Albany County incident happened Monday, April 24, on I-87 in Colonie, according to State Police. Troopers were told that Mark Edmonds, of Albany, had called 911 and reported a two-car, hit-and-run crash near exit 6. However, an investigation found that Edmonds had actually been in a one-car crash with a guardrail while avoiding a collision, police said. After hitting the guardrail, Edmonds reportedly confronted and followed a…
'Hardworking, Compassionate': Police Department In Capital Region Mourns Officer's Sudden Death 'Hardworking, Compassionate': Police Department In Capital Region Mourns Officer's Sudden Death
'Hardworking, Compassionate': Police Department In Capital Region Mourns Officer's Sudden Death Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the sudden death of a veteran police officer from the region. Watervliet Police Sgt. Marc Langlais died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 19, the department announced on Facebook. An official cause of death was not given. “Marc was a beloved member of the Watervliet community and a dedicated police officer for nearly two decades,” reads the post. Langlais joined the department in July 2004 and “quickly established himself as a hardworking and compassionate officer,” the department said. He was promoted to sergeant in June 2015, and was a regular in…
New Details: 150 Starving Cats Seized After Man, Woman Found Dead In Northern Westchester Home New Details: 150 Starving Cats Seized After Man, Woman Found Dead In Northern Westchester Home
New Details: 150 Starving Cats Seized After Man, Woman Found Dead In Northern Westchester Home A seemingly endless amount of cats were seized from a Northern Westchester home after a man and woman were found dead by police during a welfare check.  Earlier Report - 2 Found Dead In Yorktown Home The cats were found on Monday, Jan. 30 around 9:50 p.m. when police performed a welfare check on a residence in Yorktown Heights located on the 100 block of Cordial Road and found the bodies of a man and woman who had died.  Police were initially not able to investigate the scene because of the large number of cats in the home. The felines were then removed from the residence by SPCA Westches…
Armed Standoff: 28-Year-Old Apprehended After Hours-Long Incident In Hudson Valley Armed Standoff: 28-Year-Old Apprehended After Hours-Long Incident In Hudson Valley
Armed Standoff: 28-Year-Old Apprehended After Hours-Long Incident In Hudson Valley A 28-year-old Hudson Valley man was apprehended after an hours-long standoff with police. The incident began in Dutchess County around 9 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 21 Pleasant View Road in the town of Poughkeepsie. Just after 9 a.m., a deputy from the Sheriff’s Office’s Civil Division went to the home of Shawn R. Magliocchino in Poughkeepsie for the purpose of serving an eviction warrant, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. When the deputy arrived, Magliocchino displayed a shotgun and refused to cooperate with the service of the warrant, Watterson said. At …
Fallen Officer From Northern Westchester Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Fallen Officer From Northern Westchester Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced
Fallen Officer From Northern Westchester Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Funeral arrangements for a police officer from Northern Westchester who died suddenly after fighting a two-day illness have been announced Earlier Report - Yorktown Police Officer Dies After Sudden Illness, Leaves Behind 2 Kids, Wife Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department, who died on Monday, Jan. 2 after fighting an illness for about 48 hours, was 37 years old when he died, according to his obituary page.  A resident of Shrub Oak, Sgroi had been promoted to Lieutenant in July 2022 and was described as an "outstanding" police officer by his departmen…
Officer From Northern Westchester Dies After Sudden Illness, Leaves Behind 2 Young Kids, Wife Officer From Northern Westchester Dies After Sudden Illness, Leaves Behind 2 Young Kids, Wife
Officer From Northern Westchester Dies After Sudden Illness, Leaves Behind 2 Young Kids, Wife A police officer from Northern Westchester has died after fighting a sudden illness for two days, leaving behind his wife and two young children. Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department died on Monday, Jan. 2 around 8 p.m. after becoming ill "very suddenly" and battling "valiantly and hard" for around 48 hours, the police department announced. It is not yet known how old he was.  The department described Sgroi as an "outstanding" police officer, and an "even better man," in a post memorializing their fallen brother from Tuesday, Jan. 3.  "While our hearts …
Former Police Officer, Army Veteran From Hudson Valley Dies Former Police Officer, Army Veteran From Hudson Valley Dies
Former Police Officer, Army Veteran From Hudson Valley Dies A beloved husband and father from the Hudson Valley who was both a US Army veteran and a former police officer in Westchester County has died.  Putnam County resident Richard Kennedy of Carmel died on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the age of 72, according to his obituary.  Born in 1949 in New York City, Kennedy served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970 and then served as a police officer in Port Chester until he retired in 1977, his obituary said.  A lover of the outdoors, Kennedy could often be found hunting and loved spending time with friends at his "Hunting Cabin," according to his…
Police Department In Northern Westchester Investigating Separate Scams In Matter Of Days Police Department In Northern Westchester Investigating Separate Scams In Matter Of Days
Police Department In Northern Westchester Investigating Separate Scams In Matter Of Days Police in Northern Westchester are investigating three scams that came to the department's attention within a matter of days. The incidents took place in Croton-on-Hudson beginning on Thursday, Aug. 18 with the last being reported on Monday, Aug. 22. During the first incident, a resident reported receiving multiple FedEx notices in the mail from what appeared to be her mortgage company requesting her banking information, the department reported. The woman contacted her mortgage company, who said that they did not request such information. The resident did not provide her information but wa…
Westchester Duo Busted In Stolen Rental Car From FL, Police Say Westchester Duo Busted In Stolen Rental Car From FL, Police Say
Westchester Duo Busted In Stolen Rental Car From FL, Police Say A stolen rental car went from Florida all the way to Westchester County before two local men were busted by police, authorities said. Police in New Rochelle received a call from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Miami at around 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, informing them that one of the company’s stolen vehicles was believed to be in the area. An employee with Enterprise told police that GPS data indicated the vehicle was located on Huguenot Street near Central Avenue. Officers then went to the location and waited until the suspects tried leaving a parking garage before stopping the vehicle, police s…
Deputy Police Chief In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 52 Deputy Police Chief In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 52
Deputy Police Chief In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 52 Family, friends, and co-workers are mourning the loss of a Hudson Valley deputy police chief who died following a battle with cancer. Deputy Town of Newburgh Police Chief Robert DeSaye died on Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Poughkeepsie. He was 52 years old. DeSaye, who served the department for 20 years, retired in June and was promoted to deputy chief before his retirement.  DeSaye had battled a rare form of cancer for more than a year.  Since his passing, condolences have poured in from across the area. The Town of Newburgh PBA said: “Another tremendous loss for our department. Rest I…