Man Gets 15-Year Sentence For Sex Offenses Man Gets 15-Year Sentence For Sex Offenses
Man Gets 15-Year Sentence For Sex Offenses A 46-year-old man is heading to prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two teenagers. Jacob Hogencamp Jr., a resident of the Town of Wallkill, was sentenced at the Orange County Courthouse to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty late last year to a felony count of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child. He was also sentenced to 10 years of supervised release. Hogencamp admitted to abusing a girl under the age of 13 and attempting to sexually abuse a teenage boy. According to the Times Herald-Record, the boy spoke at sentencing on the victims’ behalf, saying tha…
Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements
Hudson Valley Will Get $24.2M In Funding For Transportation Enhancements Citing a desire to improve air quality statewide, the Hudson Valley will receive $24.2 million in new funding for three projects that will support bicycle and pedestrian transportation. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the mid-Hudson Valley will be the recipient of $24.2 million as part of a $144.6 million statewide that will support the construction of multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, accessible sidewalks, enhanced roadway safety and improved access to public transportation. According to Cuomo, the projects announced were selected through a “competitive solicitation pr…
Man Sentenced For Fatal Wallkill BMW Crash That Killed 30-Year-Old Man Man Sentenced For Fatal Wallkill BMW Crash That Killed 30-Year-Old Man
Man Sentenced For Fatal Wallkill BMW Crash That Killed 30-Year-Old Man A man who was driving high when he killed a Town of Wallkill man in a crash has been sentenced to five to 15 years in prison. Robinson Perez, 31, of Manhattan, was sentenced Wednesday, Feb. 6, in connection with the fatal crash which occurred on July 16, 2017, that killed Dustin Mills, 30, of Middletown, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. The victim was killed when the car that he had been driving on Route 17M, in the Town of Wallkill, was struck at high speed by a car driven by Perez, the DA's Office said. Perez pleaded guilty in December…
Four Major Drug Traffickers Taken Down, 25 Others Arrested During Raids In Area Four Major Drug Traffickers Taken Down, 25 Others Arrested During Raids In Area
Four Major Drug Traffickers Taken Down, 25 Others Arrested During Raids In Area In a dramatic movie-style series of raids, a total of 29 people were arrested Tuesday during a drug enforcement action dubbed "Operation Bread, White and Blues." The bust went down early Tuesday morning as members of the DEA, FBI, the New York State Police, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office, raided several locations, including an Orange County firehouse in the City of Middletown in which one of the main dealers was an acting fire lieutenant, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Of the 29 arrested, three have been charged with the felony operating as a major trafficker, including the lieutenant, …
Drug Deal Turns Into Fight For Life After Stabbing, Police Say Drug Deal Turns Into Fight For Life After Stabbing, Police Say
Drug Deal Turns Into Fight For Life After Stabbing, Police Say A small drug deal almost turned deadly Wednesday when a drug dealer was stabbed three times after being attacked by the buyer who later stole his vehicle, according to police.  The incident unfolded around 2:36 p.m. Wednesday when the City of Middletown Police received a call for a reported motor vehicle crash in the area of 37 Heidt Ave., said the City of Middletown Lt. Lt. Jeffry R. Thoelen, commander of Operations. Upon arriving in the area, Middletown police officers located a 19-year-old male lying on a snowbank in front of 13 Heidt Ave., suffering from three separate st…
Man Caught With Large Amount Of Raw, Unpackaged Heroin In Area Traffic Stop Man Caught With Large Amount Of Raw, Unpackaged Heroin In Area Traffic Stop
Man Caught With Large Amount Of Raw, Unpackaged Heroin In Area Traffic Stop A 45-year-old man is behind bars after he was found to be in possession of a large quantity of raw, unpackaged heroin during a traffic stop, state police said. Troopers patrolling State Route 17 in the Town of Wallkill stopped a vehicle traveling westbound for traffic infractions on Saturday, Dec. 29.  During the stop, a passenger in the car, Angel L. Cruz of Buffalo, was found to possess the heroin, according to police.  Cruz was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A2 felony, and third-degree criminal possession of a c…
Teen Employee Nabbed Making Purchases With Stolen Credit Card, Police Say Teen Employee Nabbed Making Purchases With Stolen Credit Card, Police Say
Teen Employee Nabbed Making Purchases With Stolen Credit Card, Police Say A local teen was arrested and faces multiple charges after Town of Wallkill investigators allegedly discovered him using a stolen credit to make online purchases. Owusu A. Agyeman, 19, an employee of Staples at 470 Route 211E in Wallkill, is said to have taken photographs of the victim’s credit card before making various online purchases from Amazon, the NFL Shop, and Venmo in mid-October. Town of Wallkill Police arrested Agyeman and charged him with unlawful possession of personal information as well as petit larceny on Thursday, Nov. 29 around 1:20 p.m.. Agyeman was released and given an…
Man Grabs Woman, Sexually Abuses Her In Bathroom At Area CVS Pharmacy, Police Say Man Grabs Woman, Sexually Abuses Her In Bathroom At Area CVS Pharmacy, Police Say
Man Grabs Woman, Sexually Abuses Her In Bathroom At Area CVS Pharmacy, Police Say A man was arrested after grabbing a woman shopping at a drug store and dragging her into a bathroom and forcibly touching her. David Valentin, 48, of Pomona, was arrested around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, by Town of Wallkill Police, after a 25-year-old woman told officers she was pulled into the bathroom at the CVS Pharmacy at 399 Route 211 East and sexually touched by Valentin, said Town Of Wallkill Police. Valentin was arrested following an investigation by Det. Jeremy Warner and charged with aggravated sexual abuse, a felony, and unlawful imprisonment a misdemeanor. Valentin was arraig…
Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say
Suspects Caught After Forcing Victim Into Car Trunk During Armed Robbery, Police Say Two men are being held without bond after allegedly forcing a man into the trunk of his vehicle during an armed robbery and then taking police on a chase.  The incident unfolded around 12:30 a.m. Friday when Port Jervis Police responded to a 911 call reporting a 67-year-old man had been assaulted in the parking lot of a senior housing complex, said Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden. Officers arrived at the scene and learned that the victim had parked his motor vehicle outside the apartment complex where he was confronted by two men, one armed with a silver handgun. The victim was robb…
Allegations Area Teacher Set Up Meeting With Minor Under Investigation By Police Allegations Area Teacher Set Up Meeting With Minor Under Investigation By Police
Allegations Area Teacher Set Up Meeting With Minor Under Investigation By Police New York State Police are investigating allegations against an unnamed Hudson Valley teacher who allegedly planned to meet a minor in New York City. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, state police met last week with Middletown High School Principal Tracey Sorrentino who provided a statement at its Town of Wallkill barracks regarding the teacher. The allegations and investigation came to light through a website that claims to run sting operations. The Facebook page, Team Loyalty Makes You Family, sends out messages on different websites acting as an 18- or 19-year-old. Once a person respond…
Suspect Charged After Year-Long Fatal Crash Investigation Suspect Charged After Year-Long Fatal Crash Investigation
Suspect Charged After Year-Long Fatal Crash Investigation A year-long investigation has led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man following a fatal motor-vehicle crash in the area. New York State Police at Middletown announced that the suspect, Robinson Perez of the Bronx, was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and manslaughter.  The investigation was conducted by state police and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Middletown resident Dustin Mills was killed in the crash that occurred on Route 17M in the Town of Wallkill on July 16, 2017. An indictment was filed in Orange County Court on July 16 of this year and an arrest warrant…
Route 17M Mobil Station Destroyed By Fire Route 17M Mobil Station Destroyed By Fire
Route 17M Mobil Station Destroyed By Fire A Mobil station on Route 17M in Orange County was completely destroyed by a fast-moving fire. Washington Heights Assistant Fire Chief Todd Gray said the fire started around 2:43 a.m. Friday and destroyed everything but the shell of the building. "Everything is gone except for the outside of the building," said Gray.  The fire was discovered by a Town of Wallkill police officer responding to a burglar alarm, the department said.  Gray said when crews arrived smoke was "just pouring out of the building." One firefighter suffered a minor foot injury, but should be okay, …