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IDs Released In Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide At Restaurant Parking Lot Involving Off-Duty Cop
Police have released the names of two men killed during a murder-suicide in the parking lot of a Hudson Valley restaurant.
The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 8.
When officers arrived on the scene at the Buffalo Wild Wings they found Sean Armstead, age 36, of Port Jervis, and Sullivan County resident Edward Wilkins, age 20, of Wurtsboro, said Lt. Robert McLymore, of the town of Wallkill Police.
Armstead was an officer with the NYPD, McLymore said.
A Glock 19 handgun and several spent shells were recovered from the scene, Mc…
Two Women Killed In Crash Between Jeep, RAV4 In Hudson Valley
An investigation is underway after two female drivers were killed in a crash in the Hudson Valley.
It happened just before 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 in Orange County in the Town of Newburgh.
The vehicle, a 2018 Jeep Wrangler, was observed on Main Street by Walden Police and was subsequently stopped, according to state police, who noted that Town of Montgomery Police stopped to assist at the scene.
As officers approached the vehicle, the operator, later identified as Orange County resident Joann Schields, age 52, of Pine Bush, fled the scene driving west on Route 52, and, after a short dis…
ID Released For Man Shot, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In Area
A man killed in an officer-involved shooting in the Hudson Valley has been identified.
Christopher VanKleeck, age 31, was shot around 3:30 p.m., June 12, in Orange County by a Wallkill police officer following a call for a disturbance, according to Attorney General Letisha James' office.
VanKleeck was shot and killed following a confrontation with officers, said Town of Wallkill Police Chief Robert Hertman.
"During an ensuing encounter with a suspect, a Town of Wallkill police officer discharged his service weapon, striking the subject at least once," Hertman said.
Investigati…
Westchester Store Must Pay Civil Penalty For Deceptive Advertising, State AG Says
A retail store in Westchester will have to pay a civil penalty for lying to its customers, New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced.
The state reached the settlement with the Hartsdale pet store after it falsely advertised and claimed that it specialized in the sale of high quality, responsibly-bred animals, when, in reality, the store sold animals that were bred at large-scale commercial mills, James said on Friday, May 3.
Deborah Koehler, owner of Westchester Puppies & Kittens, is also prohibited from making false representations about the quality of the breeders a…
