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Sheriff IDs Man Killed In Route 9 Crash
Authorities have released details in the Friday, Jan. 17 crash along Route 9 that left one person dead in Putnam County. Norton Segarra, 74, of Beacon, NY was heading south when he veered into the northbound lanes and was struck by a tractor-trailer driven by a 60-year-old Milford, CT man around 1:30 p.m. near Route 403 in Garrison, County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said. Segarra was pronounced dead at the scene near Philipstown, and the driver of the truck was taken to Westchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway remained closed until 9…
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Orange County Bank Burglary And Multi-County Chase Lands Suspect In Jail: Police
A 59-year-old Manhattan man is in custody following a burglary at the Orange Bank and Trust on Dolson Avenue in Middletown and a multi-county police chase that ended in a crash in the town of Woodbury. According to Lt. Jeffry Thoelen of the Middletown Police, the incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Officers were called to the bank after staff reported a suspicious man who had unlawfully accessed secure areas of the building by posing as a contractor. Thoelen said the suspect, identified as 59-year-old Edward Alexander of Manhattan, forced his way through a locke…
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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,…
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Hudson Valley Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police
The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has announced additional arrests in the ongoing investigation into a Friday, July 5, 2024, quadruple shooting on Main Street. According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy, after an extensive investigation led by the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, two individuals now face multiple charges related to the violent attack. The investigation initially resulted in the arrest of Jaimez Freeman on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, who was charged with one count of attempted murder. However, on Thursday, Jan. 16, police charged Glendale Wright, 18, and S…
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Walden Man Nabbed On I-87 In Albany For Possession Of Felony-Weight Narcotics: Police
A traffic stop on I-87 in Albany led to the arrest of a Walden man for possession of felony-weight narcotics, the New York State Police reported. According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, the incident occurred on Monday, Jan. 13, around 10:2o a.m., when troopers stopped a vehicle for multiple violations. The driver, identified as Orange County resident Ibo E. Boone, age 37, of Walden, was found to have a significant quantity of controlled substances, O'Neil said. With the assistance of an Albany County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit, felony-weight narcotics and an additional controlled substa…
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Rockland Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program For Drivers With Autism
The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office is introducing the Blue Envelope Program, a safety initiative to improve interactions between law enforcement and autistic drivers. Sheriff Louis Falco III announced the program by emphasizing the unique challenges faced by drivers with autism during routine traffic stops. “There are many adult drivers living with autism whose physical movements or verbal responses may be beyond their control during a traffic stop,” said Falco. “Unfortunately, this has sometimes led to misunderstandings and escalations during interactions with law enforcement.” Fa…
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Hudson Valley Man Charged With Fentanyl, Cocaine Charges Following Investigation
An Ulster County man has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges following an extensive investigation into narcotics sales in the City of Kingston. According to Capt. Joe Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, the investigation, carried out by the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (URGENT), identified Ontario S. Johnson, age 27, of Kingston, as a key figure responsible for selling fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine in the area. On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office presented the case to an Ulster County grand jury, which…
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Hudson Valley Man Driving At 3 Times Legal Limit With No Headlights Nabbed For DWI: Police
A Hudson Valley man was nabbed for allegedly driving drunk nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit. Officials said the incident occurred in Ramapo on Tuesday, Jan. 14, just after midnight. An officer spotted a vehicle driving without headlights and committing several traffic violations. Ramapo Police said the motorist, Byron Lopez Vasquez of Nyack, was found to be nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit. Vasquez was charged with DWI and issued nine tickets before being released to return to court later. Note: DWI is not a bail-qualifying offense, Rama…
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Juvenile Arrested For Setting Fires At Valley Central High School In Montgomery
According to authorities, a juvenile has been charged with starting two fires at a Hudson Valley high school. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and Town of Montgomery Police Chief John Hank said the juvenile, whose name is not released due to his age, allegedly started the fires on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Valley Central High School in Montgomery. According to court documents, the fires were set in two separate second-floor bathrooms around 12:30 p.m. while over 1,300 students were in the building. One student was in a restroom stall when one of the fires ignited. The fir…
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Search Of Crack Cocaine Dealers' Home Turns Up Drugs, Cash In NY: Officials
An investigation into narcotics sales in the town of Kingston has led to the arrest of two people suspected of distributing crack cocaine and cocaine throughout the region. Ulster County Sheriff's Office Capt. Joe Sciutto said the investigation, which began in July 2024, was initiated after multiple complaints about drug activity in the town. Sciutto said over six months, investigators from the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (URGENT) and the New York State Police identified Anthony N. Harding Jr., 28, and Meredith S. McSpirit, 29, both of Kingston, as key figures in t…
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Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Busted By Special Task Force In NY: Officials
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…
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Sullivan County Man Charged With Rape Of Child Under 13: Police
A Sullivan County 20-year-old man has been charged with the alleged rape of a child under the age of 13 and endangering the welfare of a child. According to Monticello Police Lt. Mark Johnston, Isaiah T. Uhl, of Monticello, was charged on Tuesday, Jan. 14, following an investigation of him having engaged in sexual intercourse with a female victim, who was less than 13 years of age during December 2024, at a Monticello home. Uhl was arraigned in the Village of Monticello Justice Court and remanded to the Sullivan County Jail on $100,000 cash bail, $300,000 bond, and $600,000&n…
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