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Couple From Ulster County Nabbed With 10 Pounds Of Pot In Suitcase, Police Say Couple From Ulster County Nabbed With 10 Pounds Of Pot In Suitcase, Police Say
Couple From Ulster County Nabbed With 10 Pounds Of Pot In Suitcase, Police Say A couple from the region were busted with a gun and 10 pounds of marijuana in a suitcase during a routine traffic stop by New York State Police. The bust took place around 1:30 a.m, Saturday, Jan. 1, when state troopers stopped a 2010 Nissan Altima on North Front Street in Kingston for a traffic law violation, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Troopers had the driver of the vehicle, identified as Jeannie M. Ferraro, age 21, from the town of Hurley step out of the vehicle after she was found to be in possession of a small amount of cocaine, Nevel said. While speaking with Ferraro she told troopers…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man, Two Juveniles Nabbed With Gun After Driver Flees Police During Stop, Police Say Man, Two Juveniles Nabbed With Gun After Driver Flees Police During Stop, Police Say
Man, Two Juveniles Nabbed With Gun After Driver Flees Police During Stop, Police Say A 21-year-old man and two juveniles were arrested for weapon possession after fleeing from police during a traffic stop, according to authorities. Sol Maysonet was stopped by state police around 10:15 p.m., Thursday, March 18, on East Main Street in the city of Middletown, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, troopers on patrol spotted a 2014 BMW 528i traveling on Prospect Avenue in the city of Middletown in violation of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. Troopers stopped the vehicle on East Main Street and Grand Street and interviewed Maysonet, of Middletown, the drive…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Video: Police Release Bodycam Footage Of Viral Arrest Video In Hudson Valley Video: Police Release Bodycam Footage Of Viral Arrest Video In Hudson Valley
Video: Police Release Bodycam Footage Of Viral Arrest Video In Hudson Valley The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office has released bodycam footage of an altercation after a 26-year-old woman alleged that deputies used excessive force while arresting her outside a Buffalo Wild Wings last week. Saugerties resident Shana Shaw was picking up food at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28 on Ulster Avenue in Ulster when she was approached by members of the Sheriff’s Department, who sought to arrest her for driving with a suspended license after she allegedly cut him off without signaling. In a video taken at the scene that quickly went viral, Shaw was seen shrieking and s…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Video: Woman Alleges Excessive Force After Being Arrested In Hudson Valley Video: Woman Alleges Excessive Force After Being Arrested In Hudson Valley
Video: Woman Alleges Excessive Force After Being Arrested In Hudson Valley A 26-year-old woman is alleging that Ulster County Sheriff’s deputies used excessive force while arresting her outside a Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot earlier this week without cause. Saugerties resident Shana Shaw was picking up food at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28 on Ulster Avenue when she was approached by members of the Sheriff’s Department, who sought to arrest her for driving with a suspended license and marijuana possession. In video taken at the scene, Shaw can be heard shrieking and screaming as a deputy sought to remove her from her vehicle, alleging that her arm wa…

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by Zak Failla
News
Man Indicted For Threatening To Shoot Women At Palisades Center Mall, DA Says Man Indicted For Threatening To Shoot Women At Palisades Center Mall, DA Says
Man Indicted For Threatening To Shoot Women At Palisades Center Mall, DA Says A 26-year-old man was indicted on the charge of second-degree attempted murder after allegedly threatening to shoot two women, assaulting them physically, and nearly running them over with his car while in possession of a loaded firearm and marijuana.  According to the Rockland District Attorney's Office, Michael Burks, of Queens, approached two women in the parking lot of the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack on Sunday, Oct 18, physically assaulting them and threatening to shoot them.  He then attempted to strike the two women with his vehicle before driving away, said police.&…

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by Christina Coulter
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Man Threatens Women At Palisades Mall, Nabbed With Loaded Handgun, Police Say Man Threatens Women At Palisades Mall, Nabbed With Loaded Handgun, Police Say
Man Threatens Women At Palisades Mall, Nabbed With Loaded Handgun, Police Say A 26-year-old unidentified man who allegedly assaulted two women at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack was nabbed with a loaded weapon and marijuana when captured by police. The incident began around 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18., when the Clarkstown Police Department responded to parking lot B (Northside A-frame) of the mall for the report of an attack, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters. Witnesses told officers the man had been heard threatening to shoot two females after he was observed assaulting them in the parking area, Peters said. A description of the suspect and his vehi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed With Child Porn, 15 Pounds Of Pot During Warrant Search, Sheriff's Office Says Man Nabbed With Child Porn, 15 Pounds Of Pot During Warrant Search, Sheriff's Office Says
Man Nabbed With Child Porn, 15 Pounds Of Pot During Warrant Search, Sheriff's Office Says A 34-year-old man has been arrested on charges of child pornography and marijuana possession following an investigation. Members of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office report the arrest of Christopher B. Piccoli, of Shandaken, on Wednesday, June 10. Piccoli was arrested during the execution of a search warrant by deputies and investigators from the Ulster County District Attorney's Office at a residence on Silver Hollow Road in Chichester, the department said. The resulting search yielded evidence of child pornography on a computer and approximately 15 pounds of marijuana.  …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley
State Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted In Hudson Valley An alert has been issued by New York State Police as they attempt to locate a wanted woman who was busted with drugs during a traffic stop in Ulster County. Ebony Barber, 38, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, is wanted after being arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance following a stop on Route 209 in the Town of Ulster in March 2017. Barber was also cited for possession of marijuana and for speeding. According to police, Barber was found to be in possession of ecstasy and marijuana during the traffic stop, and she was taken into custody without inciden…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Drugs, BMW, Stolen Gun, Ammunition Seized In Area Raid, Police Say Drugs, BMW, Stolen Gun, Ammunition Seized In Area Raid, Police Say
Drugs, BMW, Stolen Gun, Ammunition Seized In Area Raid, Police Say A nearly 10-month investigation into the alleged distribution of cocaine resulted in the arrest of a 43-year-old man, according to New York State Police. Johnny Jones, 43, of New Paltz was arrested after a search warrant was carried out at his residence on Friday, May 3, New York State Police say.  The search resulted in the discovery and seizure of the following, according to police: Approximately 850 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine A .40 caliber handgun police say was stolen Numerous rounds of ammunition Scales Drug packaging A quantity of marijuana Approximately $10,000 cash Po…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man In Stolen Vehicle Arrested Following Chase In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man In Stolen Vehicle Arrested Following Chase In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man In Stolen Vehicle Arrested Following Chase In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 20-year-old man is being at the Westchester County Jail after taking police on a chase by car and foot, said the New York State Police. The incident began around 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, April 23,  when Simeon A. Sanders, of Middletown, refused to stop when troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 on East Main Street in the town of Cortlandt after being advised the vehicle was stolen and in the area, said Trooper AJ Hicks. He then led troopers on a vehicle pursuit which ended near 1821 East Main Street due to a ruptured tire. The suspect vehicle str…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Woman To Ground In Stony Point Man Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Woman To Ground In Stony Point
Man Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Woman To Ground In Stony Point A 21-year-old man was arrested after allegedly throwing a woman to the ground and damaging property during an altercation in Stony Point. Paul Bennett, of Tomkins Cove, was arrested on Jan. 22 after Stony Point Police responded to a home on Walter Drive for a report of an unruly man, said Stony Point Police Lt. Daniel J. Hylas.  When police arrived on the scene they found Bennett had an altercation with a woman and during the fight, he allegedly damaged property and threw the victim to the ground, Hylas said. During a search, police also found that he was in possession of ma…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Caught With Stolen Debit Cards, Skimmer Device, Forged Checks In Rockland Stop, Police Say Man Caught With Stolen Debit Cards, Skimmer Device, Forged Checks In Rockland Stop, Police Say
Man Caught With Stolen Debit Cards, Skimmer Device, Forged Checks In Rockland Stop, Police Say A 25-year-old man is behind bars after police say they discovered stolen debit cards and other fraudulent items in his possession during a Rockland traffic stop. New York State Police stopped a vehicle on I-87 in the Town of Orangetown Wednesday, Jan. 9 around 9 p.m. after observing a traffic violation.  The driver, Leonar C. Levy of Springfield Gardens, was found to be in possession of nine stolen debit cards as well as a credit card skimmer device, 2 forged personal checks, 58 blank check certificates and a small amount of marijuana. Levy was arrested, transported and processed at S…

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by Valerie Musson
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Wanted Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended During Traffic Stop In Westchester Wanted Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended During Traffic Stop In Westchester
Wanted Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended During Traffic Stop In Westchester A suspect wanted for attempted murder was taken into police custody in Westchester on Wednesday morning when it was determined that he was wanted in Tennessee during a traffic stop in Sleepy Hollow. Darius Woodbury was stopped on Bedford Road in Sleepy Hollow by members of the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Task Force shortly before 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9 for a traffic violation. Police said that during the traffic stop, officers observed a 19-year-old passenger in the car who was in possession of marijuana. Further investigation determined that the driver, Woodbury, was wanted by pol…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Ramapo Intersection Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Ramapo Intersection
Police Ramp Up 'No Left Turn' Enforcement At Busy Ramapo Intersection A Rockland County motorist was arrested for impaired driving as police in Ramapo ramp up their efforts to enforce a “no left turn” signal at a busy area intersection. The Ramapo Police Department issued an alert warning that officers will continue to strictly enforce the “no left” turn onto Spook Rock Road or Lime Kiln Road off of Haverstraw Road (Route 202).  On Saturday, Nov. 10, an officer enforcing the “no left turn” stopped a 44-year-old driver from Stony Point - whose name was not released - for making the illegal turn.  During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police
Suspects Who Led Officer On Chase Resulting In Crash Tied To Thefts Across Three States: Police A Philadelphia trio led Paramus police officers on a brief chase that resulted in a crash -- and then their arrests, authorities said. On Oct. 3, Paramus police officers responded to the Paramus Park Mall on a reports of three people pickpocketing and stealing, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. Officer Brian Doughty located Michael Grantham, Kachae Jackson and Danielle Taylor, all from Philadelphia, who fled on foot from the officer into a waiting vehicle, the chief said. Paramus Officer Michael Focarino attempted to stop the car using lights and sirens as it sped away from Paramus Park…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Trio Caught With Crack Cocaine, Paraphernalia In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop Trio Caught With Crack Cocaine, Paraphernalia In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop
Trio Caught With Crack Cocaine, Paraphernalia In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop A trio from Connecticut was busted with crack-cocaine hidden in several places by New York State Police troopers during a stop in Dutchess County. Troopers on patrol at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, conducted a traffic stop of a 2016 Subaru Impreza on Wigsten Road in Pleasant Valley, when the motorist was spotted committing a violation of vehicle and traffic laws. During the subsequent stop, troopers reported that there was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, which led to further investigation of the vehicle and its occupants. The investigation found that th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Caught Trying To Enter Vacant Rockland Home, Police Say Man Caught Trying To Enter Vacant Rockland Home, Police Say
Man Caught Trying To Enter Vacant Rockland Home, Police Say A Stony Point man was busted for criminal trespass and possession of pot after police found him, along with another man, attempting to enter a vacant home. Jeremy T. Garcia, 21, was arrested Tuesday, June 5, after Stony Point police responded to a reported incident of two men attempting to enter a vacant home on Beech Road, said Lt. Daniel Hylas. The responding officer located the suspects in the rear yard of the home allegedly smoking marijuana, Hylas said. Following an investigation, Garcia was placed under arrest for attempted criminal trespass and possession of marijuana, police said. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Busted For DWI, Pot Following Crash, Police Say Man Busted For DWI, Pot Following Crash, Police Say
Man Busted For DWI, Pot Following Crash, Police Say Stony Point police busted a local man for DWI and possession of marijuana following a traffic crash, according to police. Adam J. Kezek, 24, of Florida was arrested Sunday after Stony Point officers responded to a car crash on Route 210 and Cedar Flats, Lt. Daniel Hylas said. During an investigation of the crash, Kezek was found to be in an intoxicated condition and in possession of marijuana and vials of concentrated cannabis, Hylas said. Kezek submitted to a breath test which showed he was over the legal limit. He was arrested and released with traffic tickets to return to court on June …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police: Teen Intentionally Caused Damage To Cruiser In Westchester Chase Police: Teen Intentionally Caused Damage To Cruiser In Westchester Chase
Police: Teen Intentionally Caused Damage To Cruiser In Westchester Chase A teen is facing multiple charges after attempting to evade State Police troopers on I-87 in Westchester and intentionally damaging the pursuing police vehicle, officials announced on Tuesday morning. State Police troopers on patrol shortly after 9:30 p.m. Monday on I-87 in Greenburgh attempted to stop 18-year-old Bronx resident Sandy Tejada for speeding. While a responding trooper was approaching Tejada’s vehicle to initiate the traffic stop, Tejada allegedly sped off, leading to a short chase that ended quickly after his vehicle became disabled. During that pursuit, Tejada allegedly inten…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Rockland Man Nabbed For The Fifth Time Driving With Suspended License Rockland Man Nabbed For The Fifth Time Driving With Suspended License
Rockland Man Nabbed For The Fifth Time Driving With Suspended License A Haverstraw man was nailed with driving without a license and a required alcohol interlock device after being stopped for numerous traffic violations, according to the Orangetown Police. Jonathan Reyes-Santos, 27, was arrested around 2:30 p.m. Monday after being stopped on North Highland Avenue in Nyack police said. During the stop, officers discovered that Reyes-Santos was driving without a license that had been suspended four times. He was also in possession of marijuana and didn't have a required alcohol interlock device, police said. He was charged again aggravated unlicensed operatio…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day Hudson Valley Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day
Hudson Valley Teen Arrested Three Times In One Day A Rockland County teenager couldn’t keep out of trouble, finding himself in police custody three times in one day for various offenses in Ramapo. The 18-year-old man from Hillcrest - whose name has not been released by police - is now facing several misdemeanor charges following a wild Wednesday that saw him arrested on drug, DWAI and robbery charges. The teenager was first ticketed for marijuana possession shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 following a car crash on Rockland Lane in Hillcrest. Police said that the teen was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in the crash,…

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by Zak Failla