Two Nabbed In Armed Home Invasion Robbery In Area, Police Say Two Nabbed In Armed Home Invasion Robbery In Area, Police Say
Two Nabbed In Armed Home Invasion Robbery In Area, Police Say Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed home invasion robbery. On Monday, Nov. 29, around 9:20 a.m., the Sullivan County 911 received a report of an assault that had just occurred on the grounds of the Hebrew Day School in Lake Kiamesha, said Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. Units from the Sheriff’s Office, Fallsburg, and Monticello Police Departments converged on the scene where they learned that when the school’s caretaker returned to his residence, he was attacked by a man who came out of his bedroom wearing a ski mask and armed w…
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Region With Dog Inside Car Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Region With Dog Inside Car
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Region With Dog Inside Car A man was killed during a single-vehicle crash in the area after losing control of his 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. Michael Haas, age 69, was killed in Sullivan County around 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, when sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a one-car crash with entrapment on Route 97 in the town of Lumberland. According to Undersheriff Eric J. Chaboty, of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, witnesses said the Corvette had been traveling southbound at a normal rate of speed when it suddenly crossed the double yellow line, spun around, and struck a tree with the rear of the …
Man Accused Of Committing Arson To Cover Up Burglary In Area Man Accused Of Committing Arson To Cover Up Burglary In Area
Man Accused Of Committing Arson To Cover Up Burglary In Area An alleged Bloods street gang member from the region was arrested for allegedly intentionally setting a fire in an attempt to cover up a burglary, authorities announced. Firefighters in Sullivan County were called to a reported structure fire at 1:40 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2 on Fraser Road in the Town of Thompson, across from the Kiamesha Bowling Alley. According to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters were able to evacuate seven residents from the multi-family home, including an 11-month-old child, and a 59-year-old man who found himself trapped and suffered burns. The investi…
Man Injured By Black Bear While Checking Noise Outside Home In Area Man Injured By Black Bear While Checking Noise Outside Home In Area
Man Injured By Black Bear While Checking Noise Outside Home In Area A New York man was injured by a black bear after going outside to see what was in his garbage can. The attack happened around 11 p.m., Friday, June 4 in Sullivan County in the hamlet of Rock Hill. The homeowner heard a noise near the trash containers, went outside, and was reportedly scratched by the bear, said officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The man received mild injuries but was transported to the hospital for treatment, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office said. DEC is reminding residents to use caution when in the area of a black bear. They offered t…
Fatal, Multiple-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Area Roadway, Police Say Fatal, Multiple-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Area Roadway, Police Say
Fatal, Multiple-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Area Roadway, Police Say A busy roadway in the area is closed in both directions due to a multiple-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 21 in Sullivan County on Route 42 in the area of South Fallsburg, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office said. Currently, Route 42 is closed in both directions between South Fallsburg and Fallsburg.  Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes, as the closure will be indefinite. There are reportedly multiple victims and at least one fatality. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
ID Released For Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Deer In Area ID Released For Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Deer In Area
ID Released For Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Deer In Area State Police have released the identity of a motorcyclist killed after hitting a deer in the area. Frank L. Gerow Jr., age 52, of White Lake in Sullivan County, was killed around 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, in the town of Thompson, said Trooper AJ Hicks. A preliminary investigation indicates Gerow was driving a 2011 Honda motorcycle eastbound on Route 17B when his vehicle was struck by a deer. Life-saving techniques were employed by Mobile Medic who transported Gerow to Garnet Health Medical Center where Gerow died from his injuries. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office also responded to t…
Arrest Made In Hit-Run Crash That Left Man Dead While Unloading Groceries, Police Say Arrest Made In Hit-Run Crash That Left Man Dead While Unloading Groceries, Police Say
Arrest Made In Hit-Run Crash That Left Man Dead While Unloading Groceries, Police Say Police have arrested an area man for the alleged hit-and-run death of a man who was killed while unloading groceries from this vehicle. Sullivan County resident Joseph Maxwell, age 34, of LIberty, was arrested on Tuesday, April 13, for the hit-and-run death of Dennis Toscano, 60, also of Liberty, who was found dead Saturday, April 10, on the shoulder of the highway, said Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Deputy Cheif Eric Chaboty. An investigation revealed that Toscano was unloading groceries from his car when a vehicle, traveling westbound towards White Sulphur Springs, struck him and fled …
Driver Flees After Striking, Killing Man Unloading Groceries Outside Hudson Valley Home Driver Flees After Striking, Killing Man Unloading Groceries Outside Hudson Valley Home
Driver Flees After Striking, Killing Man Unloading Groceries Outside Hudson Valley Home Click here for an updated story: Arrest Made In Hit-Run Crash That Left Man Dead While Unloading Groceries, Police Say Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision that left a popular area man dead. The incident took place around 9:45 p.m., Saturday, April 10 in Sullivan County at 2642 State Route 52 in Liberty. At the scene, deputies found 60-year-old Dennis Toscano dead on the shoulder of the highway, Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff said. An investigation revealed that Toscano was unloading…
One Of Two Men Shot After Forcing Way Into Area Home, Beat Residents, Police Say One Of Two Men Shot After Forcing Way Into Area Home, Beat Residents, Police Say
One Of Two Men Shot After Forcing Way Into Area Home, Beat Residents, Police Say One of two men was shot after the duo allegedly forced their way into a home to confront the resident about a previous altercation. Andre Fogo, age 32, and Rachain Wilson, age 28, both from the village of Monticello, were arrested on Friday, April 2, after New York State Police responded to a report of a shooting in Monticello, said Trooper Steven Nevel. When troopers arrived on the scene they found that the victim, later identified as Wilson, had been driven to Garnet Health Medical Center in Catskill, for treatment of the gunshot wound, Nevel said. Troopers located the vehicle as it arri…
Man Nabbed With Loaded Weapon Following Fight, Police Say Man Nabbed With Loaded Weapon Following Fight, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Loaded Weapon Following Fight, Police Say A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attacking another person and for the possession of a loaded gun in the area. Orange County resident Nyyair Carney, from Port Jervis, was arrested by New York State Police after troopers responded to a report of a fight at a Sunoco gas station in Sullivan County, in the town of Liberty, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, when troopers arrived at the gas station, located on North Main Street, they found an injured individual being treated by Mobile Medic.  Troopers observed an individual leaving the area when they arrived. Trooper…
Man, Woman Charged For Double Homicide At Home In Area Man, Woman Charged For Double Homicide At Home In Area
Man, Woman Charged For Double Homicide At Home In Area An Orange County man and woman have been arrested for the double murder of two men. Chasity Cutway, 37, and David Host, 32, both of Walden, were arrested on Thursday, Jan. 14, by New York State Police, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Both were charged with first-degree murder and burglary connected to the deaths of Glenn Travis and Derek Travis at their Sullivan County home on Murphy Road in Swan Lake, Nevel said. Police did not provide additional information surrounding the slayings. The Monticello Central School District said on its website it was "devasted to learn of the death" of Derek Tr…
FBI Offers $10K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest In Case Of Missing Hudson Valley Woman FBI Offers $10K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest In Case Of Missing Hudson Valley Woman
FBI Offers $10K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest In Case Of Missing Hudson Valley Woman The FBI and other local agencies are asking for the public’s help for information regarding the whereabouts of a woman who went missing in the Hudson Valley. Shaniece Harris, 34, was last seen on May 29, 2017, and hasn’t been heard from since, according to an alert issued by authorities. Her dark gray 2007 Volkswagen Jetta was located by police abandoned on South Woods Drive in Thompson, in southern Sullivan County near the border of Orange County. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case. Harris is 5-foot-8, weighs about 260 …