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Man Nabbed In Town Of Poughkeepsie Shop Rite Robbery Man Nabbed In Town Of Poughkeepsie Shop Rite Robbery
Man Nabbed In Town Of Poughkeepsie Shop Rite Robbery A 28-year-old man was arrested for robbery and assault after attacking a Shop Rite employee who attempted to stop him from stealing. Antonio Locket of Poughkeepsie was arrested around Friday, Aug. 10, after Town of Poughkeepsie officers responded to the Shop Rite at 1895 South Road for a report of a shoplifter, said Town of Poughkeepsie Lt. Brian Wagner. While officers were en route to the store it was reported that Locket had threatened an employee by brandishing a knife, Wagner said. An investigation revealed, no knife had been displayed, but a store employee sustained a broken finger wh…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man At Large After Fleeing From Police Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man At Large After Fleeing From Police
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man At Large After Fleeing From Police Know him? New York State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a suspect wanted for tampering with evidence, escaping and resisting arrest earlier this month in Putnam County. Police said that Tariq Yacub is wanted by the Town of Southeast Court after he fled from troopers on I-84 on July 9. Yacub also has a warrant out for his arrest in Steuben County for a separate incident. Yacub was last seen traveling in a tan 2003 Ford Explorer with a Maryland registration 2DF6209. He is known to travel between Maryland, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. …

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by Zak Failla
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Seen Her? Area Woman Wanted For Rape, Endangering Child At Large Seen Her? Area Woman Wanted For Rape, Endangering Child At Large
Seen Her? Area Woman Wanted For Rape, Endangering Child At Large Recognize this wanted woman? Investigators from the Ramapo Police Department have issued an alert regarding Smadar Cohen - also known as Smadar Ategi-Cohen - who is wanted on charges that include rape, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and endangering the welfare of a child. According to police, the charges stem from a series of incidents that happened in July last year in both Ramapo and Airmont. Anyone with information regarding Cohen’s whereabouts, or who recognize her, has been asked to contact Ramapo police investigators by calling (845) 357-2400.  Share this story on Facebook by…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Throws Table At Cops After Slashing Neighbor's Tires, Police Say Man Throws Table At Cops After Slashing Neighbor's Tires, Police Say
Man Throws Table At Cops After Slashing Neighbor's Tires, Police Say A 34-year-old man was arrested by police after slashing a neighbor's tires and then attacking police when they attempted to apprehend him, according to Town of Poughkeepsie Police. Tyler S.J. Borzowski of Poughkeepsie was arrested Tuesday, July 3 following a month-long investigation into ongoing criminal mischief at the Mountainbook Estates apartment complex, said Capt. Kevin Faber. Borzowski was arrested after officers responding to the complex for a report of a resident's tires being slashed, Faber said. When officers arrived they found Borzowski near the scene and as they attempted to t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Stolen Vehicle Suspect Caught After Fleeing On Foot, Bike In East Fishkill Stolen Vehicle Suspect Caught After Fleeing On Foot, Bike In East Fishkill
Stolen Vehicle Suspect Caught After Fleeing On Foot, Bike In East Fishkill A high-speed chase broke out in East Fishkill, as police officers attempted to apprehend a suspect who allegedly stole a car in Dutchess County before attempting to flee on a bicycle. Officers from the East Fishkill Police Department were dispatched to a Roundhill Road residence in Hopewell Junction at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night, where there was a report of a motor vehicle theft from the home. Responding officers launched an investigation, which led to East Fishkill Police Officer Sean Phillips tracking down the stolen vehicle, with a suspect inside, near the intersection of R…

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by Zak Failla
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Drunk, Nearly Naked Man Caught Trying To Run Onto Area Roadway, Police Say Drunk, Nearly Naked Man Caught Trying To Run Onto Area Roadway, Police Say
Drunk, Nearly Naked Man Caught Trying To Run Onto Area Roadway, Police Say A strange scene unfolded in Putnam County when a “highly intoxicated” man began undressing himself before attempting to run into a roadway to avoid troopers attempting to arrest him, state police said. Troopers were dispatched to Tanglewylde Road in Putnam Valley shortly after 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, where there was a report of “an unknown disturbance.” Upon arrival at the scene, troopers found Lake Peekskill resident Anthony Massaro, 33, intoxicated and face down on the ground, screaming for assistance. When the troopers attempted to provide help, Massaro allegedly began to undress…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Driving Drunk Resists Arrest, Bites Officer In Area Man Driving Drunk Resists Arrest, Bites Officer In Area
Man Driving Drunk Resists Arrest, Bites Officer In Area A 28-year-old man is behind bars after he punched and bit an area police officer and injured another. Rony Ariel Ramos-Perez of Wappingers Falls was arrested for aggravated DWI, felony assault, resisting arrest, and other charges, around 10 p.m. Saturday, May 19, following a traffic stop, said Town of Poughkeepsie Capt. Kevin Faber.  When officers stopped Ramos-Perez they found that he was driving while drunk and when the officer attempted to arrest him he punched and bit one officer and caused minor injuries to another before he was eventually placed into custody, Faber said. He is being …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Caught With Semiautomatic Guns On I-84 Resists Arrest, Police Say Man Caught With Semiautomatic Guns On I-84 Resists Arrest, Police Say
Man Caught With Semiautomatic Guns On I-84 Resists Arrest, Police Say A sheriff’s deputy apprehended a man in possession of semiautomatic weapons after he allegedly attempted to resist arrest following a traffic stop on I-84 in Putnam County. Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr. announced the arrest of New Mexico resident Pedro Ruiz-Rivas on Monday, who is facing charges that include two felony counts of criminal possession of a firearm, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration and other violations. According to Langley, shortly after 1:30 a.m. on May 21, a Deputy Sheriff stopped Ruiz-Rivas on I-84 in Southeast for a vehicle and traffic …

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by Zak Failla
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Drunk Motorist Assaults Area Sheriff After Fleeing From His House Drunk Motorist Assaults Area Sheriff After Fleeing From His House
Drunk Motorist Assaults Area Sheriff After Fleeing From His House At the height of the intense storm that hit the Hudson Valley on Tuesday, May 15, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley spotted a stranger trespassing on his property in the town of Philipstown. Of course, being the sheriff, Langley went to investigate and met up with 33-year-old Brant D. Carter, who pulled away at a high rate of speed when he realized who he was talking to, the Sheriff's department announced on Tuesday, May 29. Langley jumped into his police vehicle and was able to follow Carter to Route 9 at Cross Road where Carter pulled over in compliance. Langley approached the vehicle …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Who Fled From Cops Caught With Heroin, Crack In Northern Westchester Woman Who Fled From Cops Caught With Heroin, Crack In Northern Westchester
Woman Who Fled From Cops Caught With Heroin, Crack In Northern Westchester A 25-year-old woman is facing a series of charges after being busted by state police in North Salem with alleged crack cocaine, heroin and other drugs, before attempting to flee in an attempt to avoid arrest. New York State Police investigators announced the arrests of Bronx resident Samantha Lugo and Manhattan resident Kenneth Vaishville, 50, who were busted while in possession of crack cocaine, heroin, marijuana and pills during a traffic stop early on April 22. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on April 22, state police troopers stopped a Dodge Durango being driven by Lugo in North Salem after …

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by Zak Failla
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Suspect Nabbed Again After Fleeing On Foot After I-84 Stop, Police Say Suspect Nabbed Again After Fleeing On Foot After I-84 Stop, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed Again After Fleeing On Foot After I-84 Stop, Police Say A familiar face attempted to evade New York State Police troopers on Tuesday morning after being busted driving while under the influence of marijuana in Putnam County, tossing credit cards and checks as he fled on foot, according to a state police spokesperson. Troopers conducted a traffic stop of Bronx resident Earl Allen, 26, after he committed multiple vehicle and traffic violations on I-84 in Southeast. During the subsequent stop, police said there was a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and Allen presented troopers with a fake driver’s license. Police said that when …

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by Zak Failla
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Driver Nabbed With Drugs, Baton After Route 22 Police Pursuit Driver Nabbed With Drugs, Baton After Route 22 Police Pursuit
Driver Nabbed With Drugs, Baton After Route 22 Police Pursuit A man attempting to evade arrest while in possession of drugs and an illegal weapon was busted by state police troopers after losing control of his car during a chase and crashing on Route 22 in Dutchess County. State Police troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop of Bronx resident Halil Cekaj, 23, at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning in the Wassaic area of Amenia after he committed a vehicle and traffic law violation. Police said that once troopers activated their emergency lights, Cekaj increased his speed, taking the troopers on a lengthy pursuit before losing control an…

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by Zak Failla