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Duo Nabbed For 2020 Murder Of Hudson Valley Man
Two Hudson Valley men have been charged with second-degree murder for their part in the death of an area man.
On Monday, March 2, 2020, the body of 64-year-old Paul Thompson was found in his apartment at 399 Main Street; his death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner's office, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark.
On Sunday, Feb. 12, two City of Poughkeepsie men were charged for their part in Thompson's death including Consuelo Leonard, age 45, and Rodarius Smith, age 35, Clark said.
Both were arraigned and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.
Thompson was found …
Man, Woman Accused Of Dealing Heroin, Fentanyl, Crack In Hudson Valley
A duo from the Hudson Valley is facing serious charges after they were allegedly caught with hardcore drugs.
Ronald Bernard, age 62, and Sandra Fleming, age 66, both of the City of Poughkeepsie, were arrested after the Dutchess County Drug Task Force found them with large amounts of heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl, according to the sheriff’s office.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that can prove fatal in small doses and is increasingly found in illegal drugs like heroin.
Bernard and Fleming were each charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, a felony…
Area Teens, Two Adults Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle With Guns, Police Say
Numerous Hudson Valley teens and two adults were nabbed in a stolen vehicle with guns after running from police.
The incident took place around 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10 in Dutchess County when the City of Poughkeepsie Police spotted a stolen vehicle in a parking lot.
The vehicle was reported stolen out of Stamford, Connecticut, and occupied by several individuals, said Det. Sgt. George Camacho, of the City of Poughkeepsie Police.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, several people jumped out and fled, Camacho said.
An officer gave chase and stopped a 16-year-old City of …
Man Shot Multiple Times In Area Not Cooperating With Officers, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man who was shot numerous times is allegedly refusing to cooperate with the police.
The victim was found shot around 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, when the City of Poughkeepsie Police received a 911 call reporting a man shot in front of a store at 551 Main St.
According to Lt. Matt Clark, of the City of Poughkeepsie Police, responding officers found the victim, a 30-year-old City of Poughkeepsie resident, shot multiple times in the abdomen.
The victim, who would not cooperate with the investigation, was transported to Mid Hudson Regional Hospital where he underwent sur…
