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Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled' Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled'
Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Hudson Valley: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled' Columbia County's William Michael "Bill" Dougher, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of his community, is being remembered for his profound impact on those who knew him following a tragic head-on crash in Dutchess County. The crash occurred on Thursday, Jan. 23, just before 4 p.m., on State Route 9G in Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department. Police said Dougher’s northbound Hyundai crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons, colliding head-on with a pickup truck. Dougher, age 68, of Germantown, had to be extricated from his vehicle and was …
Double-Fatal House Fire In Hudson Valley, Alleged Arsonist Caught (UPDATE) Double-Fatal House Fire In Hudson Valley, Alleged Arsonist Caught (UPDATE)
Double-Fatal House Fire In Hudson Valley, Alleged Arsonist Caught (Update) A 34-year-old man in connection with a deadly house fire in Dutchess County that claimed the lives of two individuals. The fire broke out on Sunday, Jan. 26, around 6:30 p.m. at 78 Marlorville Rd. in the town of Wappinger. According to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, emergency responders extinguished the blaze and discovered two deceased victims inside the home.  Following an investigation, Robert J. Buda, of Wappinger, was taken into custody and charged with second-degree arson, a felony. The Sheriff's Office alleges that Buda intentionally set the fire.  After being …
Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Kent Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Kent
Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Kent A van blaze slowed traffic on Interstate 84 at the border of Putnam and Dutchess counties, firefighters said. The fire happened on Friday, Jan. 24 just before 12:45 p.m., when a van caught on fire on Interstate 84 in Kent, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Crews were able to put out the blaze after around 30 minutes.  The incident caused traffic delays on the interstate during the response. 
2 Stabbed In Face At Hudson Valley Business, Hospitalized: Man In Custody, Police Say 2 Stabbed In Face At Hudson Valley Business, Hospitalized: Man In Custody, Police Say
2 Stabbed In Face At Hudson Valley Business, Hospitalized: Man In Custody, Police Say A 29-year-old man is facing felony charges following an over month-long investigation into a double stabbing in the Hudson Valley, police announced. Orange County resident Marquis Thompson of Newburgh was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 21 in connection with a double stabbing in the Dutchess County town of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, Dec. 1, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Friday, Jan. 24. According to authorities, on the day of the stabbing at around 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a business located at 60 Raymond Ave. after receiving a report of a stabbing. There, they…
Over 1 Kilo of Cocaine Seized After Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley Over 1 Kilo of Cocaine Seized After Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley
Over 1 Kilo of Cocaine Seized After Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley A routine traffic stop in Dutchess County led to the discovery of a significant amount of cocaine and the arrests of two suspects, police announced.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 21, when state troopers pulled over a 2012 Dodge Charger on Route 55 in the Town of LaGrange for failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. During their investigation, troopers discovered approximately 1.22 kilograms of cocaine inside the vehicle, authorities said. The vehicle’s occupants, Poughkeepsie residents Arturo Bonilla, age 25, an…
Teen Known To Frequent Peekskill, Cortlandt Area Goes Missing Third Time In 4 Months: Police Teen Known To Frequent Peekskill, Cortlandt Area Goes Missing Third Time In 4 Months: Police
Teen Known To Frequent Peekskill, Cortlandt Area Goes Missing Third Time In 4 Months: Police Authorities in Northern Westchester are searching for a 16-year-old Hudson Valley girl who was reported missing for the third time since her first disappearance just over four months ago.  Dutchess County resident Daisyana Suscal was reported missing on Friday, Jan. 24 after leaving her Wappingers Falls home in the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 18, New York State Police announced. Suscal is a Hispanic girl who was last seen wearing a grey shirt, red Christmas pajama pants, and a gold necklace with a cross. She is five feet tall and 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  She …
Car Crashes 30 Feet Down Ditch, Lands On Roof In Hudson Valley Car Crashes 30 Feet Down Ditch, Lands On Roof In Hudson Valley
Car Crashes 30 Feet Down Ditch, Lands On Roof In Hudson Valley Fire crews worked to free a driver after a car rolled down an embankment and landed on its roof in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 just before noon in Dutchess County, when a vehicle rolled around 30 feet down an embankment in Millbrook, according to the village's fire department. Responding firefighters were able to get the driver out, who miraculously was unharmed.  They were then taken to a hospital for evaluation. 
Tax Preparer Steals $8K from Employer In Hudson Valley, Police Say Tax Preparer Steals $8K from Employer In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Tax Preparer Steals $8K from Employer In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 29-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing serious charges after allegedly mishandling client payments and documents, leading to the theft of thousands from his employer, police said. Dutchess County resident Jonathan Yousef Sawaged of Poughkeepsie was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 21, following a fraud investigation, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22.  According to the department, authorities began looking into Sawaged after receiving a complaint on Oct. 17, 2024, alleging that he, while working as a certified tax preparer at a local compa…
Trump Pardons Hudson Valley Man Convicted In Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Trump Pardons Hudson Valley Man Convicted In Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
Trump Pardons Hudson Valley Man Convicted In Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Days after taking office, President Donald Trump has pardoned or commuted the sentence of more than a thousand people who participated in the deadly riot at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including a 35-year-old Hudson Valley man who had been convicted of felony charges.  The conviction of White Plains resident William Pepe, formerly of the Dutchess County city of Beacon, was overturned by an executive order signed by Trump on Monday, Jan. 20. Pepe had previously been found guilty of charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6 breach in October 2024. According to federa…
Burglary Of Mobil Station Leads To Arrest Of 3 Hudson Valley Men Burglary Of Mobil Station Leads To Arrest Of 3 Hudson Valley Men
Burglary Of Mobil Station Leads To Arrest Of 3 Hudson Valley Men The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of three Poughkeepsie men concerning a burglary at a Mobil station. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, on Route 55 in LaGrange. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, deputies encountered three suspicious men near the Mobil station.  Shortly after, it was discovered that a burglary had just occurred at the location. Following an investigation, Watterson said, the three were taken into custody.  The suspects, identified as Shawn Grey, 49, Ryan E. Matthews, 38,…
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Hudson Valley, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report 'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Hudson Valley, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Hudson Valley, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report A movie based on a theater program at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley is making history by becoming the first film to be screened in prisons across the country, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.  "Sing Sing," based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the Northern Westchester village of Ossining, will again be released in theaters on Friday, Jan. 17. On this same day, it will also be shown inside correctional facilities in 46 states, including New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  This is made …
'Check Washing': Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Mahopac Credit Union, DA Says 'Check Washing': Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Mahopac Credit Union, DA Says
'Check Washing': Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Mahopac Credit Union, DA Says A 29-year-old man faces prison time after being convicted of attempting to steal thousands of dollars using forged checks in Putnam County.  Dutchess County resident Tahmel Gordon of Poughkeepsie was found guilty by a Putnam County jury of charges connected to a "check washing" scheme, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Thursday, Jan. 16.  According to the DA's Office, Gordon and three accomplices traveled from Poughkeepsie to Hudson Valley Credit Union branches in Mahopac and Carmel, where they attempted to cash “washed” checks—altered to reflect …
Carmel Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Caught By Task Force: DA Carmel Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Caught By Task Force: DA
Carmel Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Caught By Task Force: DA A 54-year-old drug counselor in Dutchess County has been charged with selling crack cocaine following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, officials announced. Authorities identified Alvis J. Lewis Jr., of Wappingers Falls, as a drug dealer operating in the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie, the county's drug task force said in a news release. Investigators determined that Lewis, who worked overnight hours at an in-patient drug rehabilitation center in Carmel, used multiple aliases to conceal his identity. Task Force Agents were able to purchase crack…
Putnam Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Putnam Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report
Putnam Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler is one of several members of Congress who is supporting a bill that would allow President-elect Donald Trump to begin negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, according to a report by Axios.  Lawler, a Republican who represents New York's 17th Congressional District, is one of about a dozen members of Congress to co-sponsor the "Make Greenland Great Again Act," which was introduced by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, according to Axios. The 17th Congressional District consists of all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westch…
Dutchess County Man Admits Rape Of Child Under 13: DA Dutchess County Man Admits Rape Of Child Under 13: DA
Dutchess County Man Admits Rape Of Child Under 13: DA A Dutchess County man has pleaded guilty to the rape of a child under the age of 13 with an agreed-upon sentence of 23 years in prison, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi. Michael Tyndale, age 52, of Poughkeepsie, entered his plea on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the DA's Office said. In addition to the prison time, he also agreed to 20 years of post-release supervision and be registered as a sex offender for life. “We will never tolerate the abuse of children," Parisi said. "This predator has caused immeasurable harm, and through the dedicated efforts of the City of Poug…
Fatal Crash In Dutchess County Claims Life Of Local Woman; Alcohol Suspected, Police Say Fatal Crash In Dutchess County Claims Life Of Local Woman; Alcohol Suspected, Police Say
Fatal Crash In Dutchess County Claims Life Of Local Woman; Alcohol Suspected, Police Say A two-car crash in Dutchess County has claimed the life of a local woman, police reported. The incident occurred at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, near the intersection of Old Quaker Hill Road and Meeting House Road in Pawling. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, upon arrival, deputies discovered Lisa M. Gutierrez, age 52, of Pawling, suffering from life-threatening injuries.  Gutierrez was transported to Danbury Hospital, where she later died on Tuesday, January 14, Watterson said. The driver of the second vehicle, a Ford pickup truck, was uninj…
Dutchess County Man Sentenced to 20 Years To Life For Kidnapping Pregnant Woman, Children Dutchess County Man Sentenced to 20 Years To Life For Kidnapping Pregnant Woman, Children
Dutchess County Man Sentenced to 20 Years To Life For Kidnapping Pregnant Woman, Children The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office announced that Derrick Woodhouse, age 50, of Poughkeepsie, has been sentenced to 20 years to life for kidnapping and 2 to 4 years for attempted robbery following his conviction by a Dutchess County jury. The charges stem from a harrowing incident on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2023, when Woodhouse abducted a pregnant woman and two minor children at knifepoint in the City of Poughkeepsie. According to evidence presented at trial, Woodhouse approached the victim’s vehicle, held a knife to her stomach, and threatened to harm her and the children, said Dutche…
Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of 20-Year-Old In Hudson Valley Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of 20-Year-Old In Hudson Valley
Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of 20-Year-Old In Hudson Valley Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced that Thomas Case, age 53, has been charged with murder in the second degree in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man. Case, a Pleasant Valley resident, was arraigned on Monday, Jan. 13, for the Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, shooting death of Anthony Cuozzo in Pleasant Valley, said Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi. He was also arraigned on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. Authorities allege that Case intentionally killed Cuozzo by shooting him multiple times with a semi-automatic pistol.   Prosec…
Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Investigation: Police Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Investigation: Police
Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Investigation: Police After months of investigation, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has charged a 23-year-old woman for allegedly selling fentanyl and cocaine. Najey Green, age 23, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9, after police received complaints of drug activity in the area. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, agents purchased fentanyl and cocaine from Green at several locations throughout Poughkeepsie.  On January 9, 2025, Drug Task Force agents, with assistance from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit (SWAT), lo…
Suicidal Man Safely Assisted by Poughkeepsie Police and Crisis Team After 911 Calls Suicidal Man Safely Assisted by Poughkeepsie Police and Crisis Team After 911 Calls
Suicidal Man Safely Assisted by Poughkeepsie Police and Crisis Team After 911 Calls A suicidal Hudson Valley man was helped by the City of Poughkeepsie Police, who were able to successfully intervene with help from the Hostage Negotiation Team and the Mobile Crisis Team. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, after the city's 911 system received multiple calls reporting a suicidal individual, said the City of Poughkeepsie Police. Numerous patrol units and members of the Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) were dispatched to the man's residence, where it was determined he was not at home. Negotiators established phone contact with the man, who was located in …
Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says
Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says A Poughkeepsie man wanted in connection with a significant drug bust in East Fishkill has been arrested following a community tip, authorities announced. Michael S. Birney, 32, was taken into custody on Sunday, Jan. 5, after Drug Task Force Agents located him near Hooker Avenue and South Hamilton Street. Birney was arrested without incident, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office. Birney's arrest comes nearly a month after those of Stephen Bai and Angela Martinez, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Birney had been under investigation by the Drug Task Force, wh…
Korean War Hero And Dutchess County Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal of Honor Korean War Hero And Dutchess County Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal of Honor
Korean War Hero And Dutchess County Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal of Honor A Korean War hero and Dutchess Count native has finally received the nation’s highest military honor after decades of effort by his family, students, local advocates, and US Congressman Pat Ryan. Private First Class Charles Johnson, a 1951 graduate of Arlington High School, was awarded the Medal of Honor on Friday, Jan. 3 at the White House.  His heroic actions during a June 11, 1953 battle near the demilitarized zone in Korea are credited with saving at least eight lives, President Joe Biden said during the ceremony. During the battle, Johnson was severely injured but continued to ai…
Armed 5-Hour Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Dutchess County Man Armed 5-Hour Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Dutchess County Man
Armed 5-Hour Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Dutchess County Man A five-hour standoff in Dutchess County ended with the arrest of a 36-year-old man wanted on a warrant for reckless endangerment, police said. Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said Richard P. Danko, age 36, of Dover Plains, was charged following a complaint and an hours-long standoff at his residence on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 in Dover Plains. According to Watterson, deputies responded to 16 Old State Route 22 at around 6:10 a.m. after receiving a report of a person being threatened with a shotgun. When they arrived, Danko was identified as a suspect but refused t…
Fake 911 Calls Lead to Arrest Of Hillside Fire Department Employee: Police Fake 911 Calls Lead to Arrest Of Hillside Fire Department Employee: Police
Fake 911 Calls Lead to Arrest Of Hillside Fire Department Employee: Police A 23-year-old member of the Hillside Fire Department in Dutchess County is facing felony charges after allegedly making multiple false fire and emergency reports to Dutchess County 911, New York State Police report. Cyril Uebbing, age 23, of Rhinebeck, was charged on Monday, Dec. 30, after an investigation revealed he allegedly made the fake call, state police said.  State police said Uebbing, a new member of the department, is accused of falsely reporting incidents between Monday, Dec. 23, and Thursday, Dec. 26. The investigation began on Saturday, Dec. 28, after the department chief…
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge, Divers On Scene: Police Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge, Divers On Scene: Police
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge, Divers On Scene: Police New York State Police said a person jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge has not been located.  The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, near Stony Point in Rockland County. State Police said divers were on the scene searching for the victim but did not divulge if the person was a man or a woman. On the Dutchess County Scanner Feed Facebook page, one person commented that he saw a few people talking with the man, trying to convince him not to jump. After jumping, the man could be seen for a few minutes treading water and then disappeared underwater, …
Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: NYSP Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: NYSP
Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: Nysp A team of New York State Police Troopers and local first responders saved a man from freezing waters after he fell through the ice while skating on a lake in Dutchess County, NY on Monday, Dec. 23. Troopers from multiple stations responded to 19 Dutchess Dr. in Pawling alongside the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) after reports of a man stranded in icy water several hundred feet from shore. The man was ice skating when the ice gave way, plunging him into the frigid lake. When authorities arrived, the man’s arms and upper torso were visible above the ice, struggling to stay afloat. …
21-Year-Old Man Charged With Rape Of Hudson Valley Minor, Police Say 21-Year-Old Man Charged With Rape Of Hudson Valley Minor, Police Say
21-Year-Old Man Charged With Rape Of Hudson Valley Minor, Police Say A 21-year-old Copake man has been charged with felony rape following an investigation into alleged sexual activity involving a minor, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced. Capt. John Watterson said William J. Mair, age 21, of Copake, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 20, in connection with an investigation into sexual contact with a person under the age of 17. Sheriff’s Office Detectives conducted the investigation, which led to Mair’s arrest.  Watterson said that no further details about the case will be released to protect the victim's privacy.  Officials emphasized that …
Large Stash Of Cocaine, Loaded Handgun Seized In Hudson Valley Drug Raid: Police Large Stash Of Cocaine, Loaded Handgun Seized In Hudson Valley Drug Raid: Police
Large Stash Of Cocaine, Loaded Handgun Seized In Hudson Valley Drug Raid: Police A 31-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities discovered cocaine and a loaded handgun during a narcotics raid. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney Drug Task Force, an ongoing investigation into narcotics and drug sales by the task force led to the arrest of Rahmel P. Garraway, age 31, who is accused of operating out of multiple locations, including a residence in East Fishkill. Harris said task force agents, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit and the Town of East Fishkill Police Departmen…
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Hudson Valley Crash On Route 376 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Hudson Valley Crash On Route 376
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Hudson Valley Crash On Route 376 A 67-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced. Capt. John Watterson of the Sheriff's Office said it is investigating the fatal car-pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 21, around 5:30 p.m. on Route 376 near Hackensack Heights Road in Wappinger. Deputies responded to reports of a collision and found that the pedestrian, a 67-year-old man, had sustained life-threatening injuries, Watterson said. He was transported to Vassar Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. T…
Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Who Sold To Undercover Agents Learns His Fate Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Who Sold To Undercover Agents Learns His Fate
Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Who Sold To Undercover Agents Learns His Fate A 47-year-old Poughkeepsie man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted on 10 felony counts related to drug sales in the, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office said. Spencer Green's sentencing took place on Friday, Dec. 20, following Green’s October conviction by a Dutchess County jury. The charges included five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, four counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree (both Class B felonies), and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the f…
'Erratic' Driver Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop In Putnam: Police 'Erratic' Driver Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop In Putnam: Police
'Erratic' Driver Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop In Putnam: Police A 61-year-old woman is facing drunk driving charges after being stopped on a Hudson Valley roadway, police said. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 in Putnam County, when deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Route 9 near Old West Point Road in Philipstown after receiving a call about an "erratic driver." Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, according to the Sheriff's Office. The driver, identified as 61-year-old Dutchess County resident Sandra Heron-Bryan of Poughkeepsie, was allegedly unable to perform field sobriety …