'Soda Pop' Admits To Attempted Murder In Area Shooting 'Soda Pop' Admits To Attempted Murder In Area Shooting
'Soda Pop' Admits To Attempted Murder In Area Shooting A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty in connection with the attempted murder in the area. Ryan Discua, aka “Soda Pop,” of New Windsor, pleaded guilty Monday, Dec. 16, also pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. During the hearing in Orange County Court, Discua admitted to illegally possessing a loaded 9mm pistol and shooting the other man on Oct. 9, on Williams Street, seriously injuring the victim, the DA's Office said. In exchange for the guilty plea, the District Attorney's Office will recommend 18 years in state prison on t…
West Point Staff Sergeant From Area Charged For Distributing Child Porn West Point Staff Sergeant From Area Charged For Distributing Child Porn
West Point Staff Sergeant From Area Charged For Distributing Child Porn A staff sergeant at West Point who lives in the area has been charged for distributing child pornography, federal prosecutors announced. Orange County resident Patrick Edwin Gorychka, 37, of New Windsor, was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 4, and charged with one count of distribution and receipt of child pornography,  said Geoffrey Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The charge carries a minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 20 years. According to the complaint filed in White Plains federal court Thursday, Dec…
Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man Know him? New York State Police investigators in Montgomery issued an alert for a wanted man who has multiple warrants out for his arrest in the Hudson Valley. David Smykla, 39, was arrested for possession of crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Newburgh last year. He was taken into custody after attempting to flee on foot, taking police on a short chase before he was stopped. According to police, Smykla later failed to return to court and bench warrant was issued for his arrest from the City of Newburgh Court. Smykla is also wanted by Town of New Windsor Police, Town of Blooming Grove…
New Details, Photos Released In Case Of Missing Area Teacher New Details, Photos Released In Case Of Missing Area Teacher
New Details, Photos Released In Case Of Missing Area Teacher New details have emerged as police investigators in the Hudson Valley continue following up on hundreds of leads as they attempt to locate a missing 36-year-old woman. Jessica Lopez - also known as Yessica Lopez - was reported missing to the City of Newburgh Police Department on Sunday, Nov. 3, after she spent time with a friend at Chili’s in Newburgh, according to her family. Police said that the investigation determined that she was last seen at the Windsor Motel on Route 9W in New Windsor early on Nov. 3, though she has not been heard from since and is “missing under suspicious circumsta…
Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Woman At Area Apartment Complex Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Woman At Area Apartment Complex
Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Woman At Area Apartment Complex A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman at an area apartment complex. Carlos A. Rivera, of the City of Newburgh, was arrested Friday, Nov. 8, for the Sept. 21, the murder of Chelsea Debidin, 21, at the Knox Village Apartments, in New Windsor, said the New Windsor Police. Debidin was pronounced dead at the scene and her 20-year-old boyfriend, who survived, was taken to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, police said. Rivera was charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder, the department said. He is being held without bail at the Orange C…
Man Arraigned For Murder Bludgeoned Girlfriend With Hammer 
Inside Her Area Apartment, DA Says Man Arraigned For Murder Bludgeoned Girlfriend With Hammer 
Inside Her Area Apartment, DA Says
Inside Her Area Apartment, DA Says A Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority sergeant apprehended in California for the murder of his 32-year-old girlfriend at an apartment complex in the Hudson Valley bludgeoned her with a hammer, prosecutors said at his arraignment. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, Nov. 8, Luis Rondon, 49, of New Windsor, was arraigned before Orange County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown, on an indictment charging him with crimes including second-degree murder in connection with the bludgeoning death of a woman inside of her the Town of New Windsor residence.  …
Area Police Officer Receives State Safety Award Area Police Officer Receives State Safety Award
Area Police Officer Receives State Safety Award New Windsor Police Sergeant William Ruger was recently awarded the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Chair Award for 2019 for his leadership within the police department. Ruger, the grant project director of the Police Traffic Services grant, was recognized for his effective use of state grant funds in increasing motorist awareness of vehicle and traffic laws and for reducing personal injury motor vehicle crashes in New Windsor by 21 percent over the past year, said New Windsor Deputy Chief Of Polie Michael Farbent. He was also recognized for his use of funding to…
Suspect In Murder Of Woman At Apartment Complex Nabbed Out Of State, Returned To Area Suspect In Murder Of Woman At Apartment Complex Nabbed Out Of State, Returned To Area
Suspect In Murder Of Woman At Apartment Complex Nabbed Out Of State, Returned To Area A man wanted in connection with the brutal murder earlier this month of an area woman has been captured out of state and returned to the Hudson Valley. Luis Rondon, 48, was captured in California last week after a manhunt that began after the body of Deborah Waldinger was found on Wednesday, Oct. 9, said Town of New Windsor Police Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. Waldinger was found dead in her Southgate village apartment after a maintenance worker entered and found the 32-year-old dead inside, Farbent said. Police said it appears Waldinger suffered force blunt trauma and may h…
13 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 13 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
13 Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly two dozen drivers were arrested by New York State Police troopers over the weekend in the Hudson Valley. Area residents charged were: Orange County On Friday, Oct. 18 State Police in Middletown arrested Frederick Pierce, 59, of New Windsor, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 84 in the town of Wallkill when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct. 18 State Police in Montgomery arrested Frederick Pierce, 59, of New Windsor, for DWAI Drugs. He was traveling on Fos…
ID Released For Suspect Apprehended After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment ID Released For Suspect Apprehended After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment
ID Released For Suspect Apprehended After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment A suspect arrested in connection to the homicide of a woman at an apartment complex in the area has now been identified. Police in North Orange County began an investigation immediately after Deborah Waldinger was found dead inside her apartment around 8:21 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, said Town of New Windsor Police Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. Police responded to the apartment, inside the South Gate Apartment complex, at 78 Vails Gate Drive, after a maintenance worker entered and found the 32-year-old dead inside, Farbent said. Police said it appears Waldinger suffered force blunt trau…
Suspect Apprehended After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment Suspect Apprehended After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment
Suspect Apprehended After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment A suspect is in custody in connection to the homicide of a woman at an apartment complex in the area. Police in North Orange County began an investigation immediately after Deborah Waldinger was found dead inside her apartment around 8:21 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, said Town of New Windsor Police Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. Police responded to the apartment, inside the South Gate Apartment complex, at 78 Vails Gate Drive, after a maintenance worker entered and found the 32-year-old dead inside, Farbent said. Police said it appears Waldinger suffered force blunt trauma and may have bee…
Police Search For Suspect After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment Police Search For Suspect After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment
Police Search For Suspect After Woman, 32, Found Dead In Area Apartment Police are searching for leads after finding a woman dead inside her apartment. Police in North Orange County began an investigation immediately after Deborah Waldinger was found dead inside her apartment around 8:21 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, said Town of New Windsor Police Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. Police responded to the apartment, inside the South Gate Apartment complex, at 78 Vails Gate Drive, after a maintenance worker entered and found the 32-year-old dead inside, Farbent said. Farbent said the crime scene is still being processed and that detectives were in the early stages …