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Teen Shot In Newburgh: May Have Been Self-Inflicted Wound, Police Say Teen Shot In Newburgh: May Have Been Self-Inflicted Wound, Police Say
Teen Shot In Newburgh: May Have Been Self-Inflicted Wound, Police Say Authorities are investigating whether or not a gunshot wound suffered by a 14-year-old boy in the Hudson Valley was self-inflicted following his contradictory account of events, police said. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 27, around 3 p.m., when City of Newburgh Police responded to a report of gunfire in the area of 175 Robinson Ave (Route 9W).  Officers arrived to find the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his groin. They immediately began life-saving measures before the boy was transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. He was later transferred to…
Fallen Tree Hits Man, Causes Severe Head Injuries In Orange County Fallen Tree Hits Man, Causes Severe Head Injuries In Orange County
Fallen Tree Hits Man, Causes Severe Head Injuries In Orange County A 20-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital after suffering serious injuries from a fallen tree in the Hudson Valley.  The incident happened in Orange County on Monday, Jan. 27, just before 1 p.m. on Lake Trail in Warwick, according to the Warwick Police Department. Officers, along with the Greenwood Lake Fire Department and Greenwood Lake EMS, arrived to find the victim with serious injuries. EMS personnel treated the man at the scene before he was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for further treatment. His current condition has not been released. Authorities said the cause…
Late-Night Gunfire In Newburgh Ends With Loaded Weapon Seized, Suspect Caught: Police Late-Night Gunfire In Newburgh Ends With Loaded Weapon Seized, Suspect Caught: Police
Late-Night Gunfire In Newburgh Ends With Loaded Weapon Seized, Suspect Caught: Police Shots fired in the middle of the night in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of a man now facing multiple weapons charges, police said.  The incident happened in Orange County on Sunday, Jan. 19, at around 2:46 a.m., when City of Newburgh Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire in the area of 35 Cerone Pl., the department announced on Friday, Jan. 24.  Police arrived at the scene and spotted a man in the area of the activation. As additional officers arrived, the man, identified as 50-year-old Samuel Ponder of Newburgh, allegedly threw a heavy object int…
Threats To Son Uncover Hidden Weapons: Orange County Man Nabbed With Illegally-Kept Guns Threats To Son Uncover Hidden Weapons: Orange County Man Nabbed With Illegally-Kept Guns
Threats To Son Uncover Hidden Weapons: Orange County Man Nabbed With Illegally-Kept Guns An argument and threatening text messages sent to his son led to the discovery of illegal firearms and the eventual conviction of a Hudson Valley man, officials announced. Orange County resident Justin Babik of Goshen, age 47, was convicted on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after a jury trial in Orange County Court on charges of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced. According to the DA's Office, on May 8, 2024, Babik allegedly argued with his son and sent him threatening text…
Intoxicated Person 'Wanting To Die' Rescued On Tappan Zee Bridge, Hospitalized: Police Intoxicated Person 'Wanting To Die' Rescued On Tappan Zee Bridge, Hospitalized: Police
Intoxicated Person 'Wanting To Die' Rescued On Tappan Zee Bridge, Hospitalized: Police Emergency responders in the Hudson Valley sprang into action to assist an intoxicated pedestrian on the Tappan Zee Bridge who reportedly expressed thoughts of self-harm, police said. Police responded to the northbound side of the bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at around 4:15 p.m., after receiving reports about the person. Upon arrival, troopers found the pedestrian, who had reportedly made concerning comments about "wanting to die" and requested to be sent to a hospital, according to New York State Police. Troopers ensured the individual’s safety before Tarrytown EMS arrived at the scene. Th…
Juvenile Arrested For Setting Fires At Valley Central High School In Montgomery Juvenile Arrested For Setting Fires At Valley Central High School In Montgomery
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…
Shots Fired During Fight At Orange County School, Former Student Charged: Police Shots Fired During Fight At Orange County School, Former Student Charged: Police
Shots Fired During Fight At Orange County School, Former Student Charged: Police Police responded to an Orange County school after receiving multiple reports of shots fired during a large fight near the entrance of the building. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus during school dismissal. According to Mike Neppl, spokesman for the Newburgh Police, the shooting began as a fight involving several students and a former student, later identified as Kevin Gaspar, age 18, of the town of Newburgh.  The altercation spilled into the Fullerton Avenue road, where the students left the fight. Gaspar then allegedly pulled out a g…
Suspicious Object At Ulster County School Found To Be Burnt Flashlight: Police Suspicious Object At Ulster County School Found To Be Burnt Flashlight: Police
Suspicious Object At Ulster County School Found To Be Burnt Flashlight: Police A suspicious object discovered in the parking lot of an Ulster County elementary school prompted an early dismissal and a thorough investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The incident occurred at Kerhonkson Elementary School around 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13.  According to Ulster County Sheriff's Office Capt. Joseph Sciutto, the school resource officer, was notified by staff about the object and markings on the pavement. The deputy secured the area and requested assistance from an explosive detection K9. A comprehensive search of the school and its property revealed no haza…
High-Speed Pursuit In Orange County Leaves Officer Injured, Suspect in Custody: Police High-Speed Pursuit In Orange County Leaves Officer Injured, Suspect in Custody: Police
High-Speed Pursuit In Orange County Leaves Officer Injured, Suspect in Custody: Police A high-speed vehicle pursuit in Orange County ended with the arrest of Alejandro Garcia and minor injuries to a police officer.  The incident began on Thursday, Jan. 9, around 11:35 a.m. on Carpenter Avenue in the Town of Wallkill, when Middletown Police Officers Jason Berman and Nicholas Langford attempted a vehicle stop as part of a narcotics investigation. According to Lt. Jeffry Thoelen of the Middletown Police, Garcia, age 34, of Middletown, was the subject of a search warrant and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance, suddenly fled the scene, driving over Officer L…
New Windsor Man, 34, Leads Police On Long Chase, Causes School Lockdown: Police New Windsor Man, 34, Leads Police On Long Chase, Causes School Lockdown: Police
New Windsor Man, 34, Leads Police On Long Chase, Causes School Lockdown: Police A vehicle pursuit that began on Interstate 84 led to a temporary hold-in-place at a Hudson Valley high school as a precautionary measure and also resulted in the arrest of an Orange County man. The incident started around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 when a man was reported to be on the highway on I-84 West near I-684 trying to stop cars. When a Sheriff's Deputy and a New York State Trooper arrived at the location, the man got in a vehicle parked nearby and began driving away, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  The man, 34-year-old New Windsor resident Ian Assad …
Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Police Say Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Police Say
Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Hudson Valley Traffic Stop, Police Say Two New York State Troopers and two civilians were injured when an alleged drunk driver hit the back of a troop car while conducting a traffic stop. The incident occurred last week in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd, said Troop F officials. The collision caused the patrol car to hit the vehicle they had stopped, leaving two civilians and two troopers with minor injuries. "Thankfully, everyone is expected to recover, but this could have been far worse," the department said.  They added the incident was a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving not only for those directly …
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Dayle Haddon, a celebrated Canadian actress, model, and humanitarian, has been identified as the victim of a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a Solebury Township residence, authorities confirmed. The tragedy unfolded Friday morning, Dec. 28, at a home on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road. Emergency responders were called to the property around 6:31 a.m. after Bucks County 911 received a report of an unconscious man on the first floor of a detached office/in-law suite, police said. The 76-year-old man was removed from the building by the New Hope Lambertville Rescue Squad and transported to…
NYC Taxi Jumps Curb: 9-Year-Old Boy Among 6 Struck On Christmas, NYPD Says (UPDATE) NYC Taxi Jumps Curb: 9-Year-Old Boy Among 6 Struck On Christmas, NYPD Says (UPDATE)
NYC Taxi Jumps Curb: 9-Year-Old Boy Among 6 Struck On Christmas, Nypd Says (Update) A 9-year-old boy was among three people hospitalized when a taxi drove up onto the sidewalk and plowed into six pedestrians on Christmas Day in New York City, the NYPD says. The 58-year-old male taxi cab driver was heading north when his vehicle went onto the sidewalk at 34th Street and struck the six people just before 4 p.m., a spokesperson for the NYPD said.  Among those injured were a 9-year-old boy who suffered a cut on his right thigh, a 19-year-old female, a 37-year-old female, a 41-year-old female, and two 49-year-old women, one of whom suffered a leg injury.  Police did …
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 …
Hudson Valley Man Armed With Fake Gun Shot By Police Faces Felony Charges: Cops Hudson Valley Man Armed With Fake Gun Shot By Police Faces Felony Charges: Cops
Hudson Valley Man Armed With Fake Gun Shot By Police Faces Felony Charges: Cops A masked man armed with what appeared to be a handgun was shot by City of Poughkeepsie police after pointing the weapon at them during a confrontation, police report. The incident occurred, occurred around 10:15 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, when officers responded to a 911 call reporting a masked man with a gun outside an apartment at Fallkill Commons, located at 17 Rose St. According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy, the caller, later identified as Kevin Fitzpatrick, age 41, of Poughkeepsie, matched the description of the armed individual.  Upon arrival, officers confronted Fitzpatrick, who point…
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…
Arrest Made In Connection To July Attempted Murder Shooting In Hudson Valley Arrest Made In Connection To July Attempted Murder Shooting In Hudson Valley
Arrest Made In Connection To July Attempted Murder Shooting In Hudson Valley Police have made a significant breakthrough in a case that rattled the community in July that left a man in critical condition and three women injured. Jaimez T. Freeman, age 20, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 13, in connection with the alleged attempted murder and illegal possession of a weapon in the City of Poughkeepsie on Friday, July 5, at 380 Main St. According to Det. Sgt. Terrence Beam, the shootings took place as a large disorderly group gathered on Main Street. During the shootings, Beam said a 28-year-old man was transported to a local hospital with life…
New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Stewart Airport To Shut Down New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Stewart Airport To Shut Down
New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Stewart Airport To Shut Down Following an incident at a New York airport that disrupted operations, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State. The announcement follows a significant disruption in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, where a drone forced a temporary shutdown of the airport’s runways, delaying flights. State and federal agencies are continuing their investigation into the incident. After that event, Hochul called for additional resources to bolster drone detection and response …
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At Stewart Airport, Prompts Hochul Call For Federal Action Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At Stewart Airport, Prompts Hochul Call For Federal Action
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At Stewart Airport, Prompts Hochul Call For Federal Action Runways at a Hudson Valley airport were brought to a halt after drone activity disrupted operations for approximately an hour, prompting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to escalate calls for immediate federal intervention. Click here for a new, updated story: New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Airport To Shut Down Hochul said the incident happened in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor. “This has gone too far,” Hochul stated, addressing growing concerns over unauthorized drones in sensitive airspace. The incident ma…
'Stay Calm,' Say Rockland County Officials After Drone Sightings 'Stay Calm,' Say Rockland County Officials After Drone Sightings
'Stay Calm,' Say Rockland County Officials After Drone Sightings Rockland County officials are urging residents to remain calm after at least four sightings of drones were spotted flying over the region late Thursday, Dec. 12, and into New Jersey. “We understand that these drone sightings may be unsettling and are taking these reports seriously,” said County Executive Ed Day.  Day said he has notified federal authorities and written a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to have the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigate and provide answers about who is behind these drone sightings. The d…
Drones In The Sky: NY, NJ Senators Demand Answers From FBI, DHS, FAA Drones In The Sky: NY, NJ Senators Demand Answers From FBI, DHS, FAA
Drones In The Sky: NY, NJ Senators Demand Answers From FBI, DHS, FAA The senators representing New York and New Jersey are demanding answers about the drones that have been spotted flying in the skies of New York and New Jersey this past month. New York Senators, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim, all Democrats, wrote a letter on Thursday, Dec. 12 to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FAA Director Michael Whitaker demanding an immediate briefing on what they are doing to address the issue. "We are...especially concerned about how these drones may …
Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, LIRR Riders Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, LIRR Riders
Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, Lirr Riders If you’re planning to ho-ho-hop on a Metro-North, NJ Transit or LIRR train this SantaCon weekend, leave the spiked eggnog at home — the MTA and NJ Transit are implementing its annual booze ban. In preparation for SantaCon 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a 32-hour alcohol ban across all Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad trains and stations. The restriction will take effect at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and remain in place until noon on Sunday, Dec. 15, aiming to ensure a safe and smooth ride for all passengers. “Our top priority is …
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione The rare times in which Luigi Nicholas Mangione removed his face mask may have been the main reason for his arrest for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a five-day manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say In the first instance, Mangione was asked by a receptionist at a hostel in Manhattan's Upper West Side to remove the mask so she could compare his face to the photo on an allegedly fake ID. The 26-year-old Maryland native checked in there 10 days before the targeted shooti…
Drone Sightings Spark Multi-State Concerns Along East Coast Drone Sightings Spark Multi-State Concerns Along East Coast
Drone Sightings Spark Multi-State Concerns Along East Coast Authorities along the East Coast are grappling with a surge in drone sightings, raising security concerns and prompting high-level responses. In New Jersey, residents have reported numerous drone sightings since mid-November, particularly in Morris and Somerset counties, and more than a dozen mayors are calling for investigations. Gov. Phil Murphy is urging residents to report suspicious drone activity to law enforcement and emphasizing the state's commitment to public safety.  "We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal and law enforcement par…
Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY
Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY An Ivy League-educated high school valedictorian from a privileged, politically connected family has been charged with the execution-style murder of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare providers after a days-long manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery New York prosecutors have formally charged 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a native of Towson, Maryland, with the fatal shooting of United Healthcare executive Brian Thompson.  The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton in midt…
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New images released by authorities show the suspect in the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan fleeing the crime scene in the back of a taxi cab. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: 26-Year-Old Being Held In Pennsylvania In Connection To Manhattan Case The NYPD released the latest images early Sunday morning, Dec. 8.  "The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public's help," the NYPD said in a statement accompanying the release of the new i…
Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against NY Ex-Marine After Jury Deadlocks Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against NY Ex-Marine After Jury Deadlocks
Subway Death: Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge Against NY Ex-Marine After Jury Deadlocks A New York judge dismissed the top criminal count against an ex-Marine accused of choking a New Jersey street artist to death aboard a Manhattan subway after the jury deadlocked. Manhattan Judge Maxwell Wiley granted a defense motion to dismiss the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny late Friday afternoon, Dec. 6, after jurors were unable to reach a verdict on the top count, NBC News reports. The dismissal came hours after jurors told Wiley they were deadlocked on whether Penny was guilty of second-degree manslaughter and the judge ordered them to continue deliberations.…
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In New Jersey (VIDEO) Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In New Jersey (VIDEO)
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In New Jersey (Video) The skies over New Jersey remain a puzzling hotspot for drone sightings as reports continue nearly two weeks after they first emerged, with residents growing increasingly uneasy (scroll for video). On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Warren County officials confirmed they are working with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to monitor, assess, and investigate the unusual activity. This follows a similar announcement from Morris and Somerset counties, where prosecutors, sheriffs, and emergency management offices are coordinating efforts …
Police In Hudson Valley De-escalate Suicidal Woman With Knife At Store Police In Hudson Valley De-escalate Suicidal Woman With Knife At Store
Police In Hudson Valley De-escalate Suicidal Woman With Knife At Store A suicidal woman with a knife was safely talked into dropping the weapon after a stand-off at a Hudson Valley store. The incident occurred at the All In One Food Mart in Dutchess County, in Beacon, on Monday, Dec. 2. According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, officers who responded to the area of 1020 Wolcott Ave., along with a Mental Health America specialist, found the woman calm but incoherent. While they attempted to speak with her, she produced a kitchen knife from her pocket, held it to her own throat, and then slowly retreated into the grocery store as officers contin…
New Hudson Valley Fire Station Celebrates Opening New Hudson Valley Fire Station Celebrates Opening
New Hudson Valley Fire Station Celebrates Opening Hundreds of residents, city officials, and firefighters turned out to unveil a fire department's new station, which consolidates three stations into one. The event occurred in Dutchess County on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Beacon. According to Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou, the new central station for the Beacon Fire Department, located at the “gateway” to Beacon on Route 9D opposite City Hall, represents the culmination of decades of studies and plans to consolidate three fire stations into one central location. Kyriacou said the 17,000-square-foot facility, which costs $14.7 mi…
Gunfire Near Orange County YMCA Leads To Teen Found With Loaded Handgun: Police Gunfire Near Orange County YMCA Leads To Teen Found With Loaded Handgun: Police
Gunfire Near Orange County YMCA Leads To Teen Found With Loaded Handgun: Police Early on a chilly morning, gunfire shattered the quiet streets of a Hudson Valley city.  At approximately 6:53 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, calls flooded into the local police station, reporting shots at the intersection of Liberty Street and Wickham Avenue, said Middletown Police Lt. Jeffrey Thoelen. Responding swiftly, Middletown Police officers arrived on the scene to discover a lone shell casing in front of 33 Wickham Ave. They quickly cordoned off the area to ensure public safety. As the morning unfolded, police officers and detectives meticulously combed through the neighborhood, b…