Man Facing Felony Charges For Allegedly Strangling Victim Unconscious In Area Man Facing Felony Charges For Allegedly Strangling Victim Unconscious In Area
Man Facing Felony Charges For Allegedly Strangling Victim Unconscious In Area An area man is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly strangling a victim until the person became unconscious. Police responded to a report of a physical domestic in Ulster County at a home in Lumberland on Sunday, July 18, at about 11:45 a.m., according to New York State Police. An investigation found that Joshua Louis, age 34, of Highland, repeatedly struck and strangled the victim, police said. Police said the victim was taken to Garnet Medical Center to be evaluated. Authorities said while troopers interviewed Louis, they learned he had hidden two handguns in the woods. Stat…
State Police Recover Two Drowning Victims In Separate Incidents In Region State Police Recover Two Drowning Victims In Separate Incidents In Region
State Police Recover Two Drowning Victims In Separate Incidents In Region State Police responded to two separate drownings over the weekend in the region. Both bodies were recovered in Sullivan County. The first incident took place around 10:35 p.m., Saturday, June 26, when state police responded to State Route 97 in the town of Highland for a possible drowning on the Delaware River, said Trooper Steven Nevel.  The initial investigation indicates that Louis Pellot, age 31 of Brooklyn, entered the water from a campsite and became fatigued and was seen struggling in the water.  He went under the water and was not seen. Pellot’s body was recovered by members of t…
Man Has Been Missing For Weeks After Walking Out Of Hospital In Area Man Has Been Missing For Weeks After Walking Out Of Hospital In Area
Man Has Been Missing For Weeks After Walking Out Of Hospital In Area Celebrities and acting professionals are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a songwriter, actor, and playwright who has been missing for weeks after walking out of a Hudson Valley hospital. Andy Nieman, age 48, was last seen at approximately 9 p.m. on May 21 at the MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, where he was reportedly seeking psychiatric care and left less than 24 hours after being admitted for treatment. According to Neiman’s family, a graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, has bipolar disorder and was wearing only his green hospital scrubs…
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Area Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Area
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Area Know him? An alert was issued by New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley on Wednesday, June 2 for a man who was busted with hundreds of waxed envelopes containing heroin. Peter Williams, age 34, is wanted in Orange County by the New York State Police Troop F in Middletown following his arrest for third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance during a traffic stop in Ramapo. Police said that after being stopped by New York State Police troopers, it was determined that Williams was driving with a suspended license and was in possession of 500 waxed envelopes st…
Hudson Valley Woman Wins Top Prize On $1M NY Lottery Payout Bonus Ticket Hudson Valley Woman Wins Top Prize On $1M NY Lottery Payout Bonus Ticket
Hudson Valley Woman Wins Top Prize On $1M NY Lottery Payout Bonus Ticket A Hudson Valley woman received a million-dollar gift from a neighbor who handed her a winning lottery ticket that was purchased in the area. Ulster County resident Donna Croshier, of Highland, has claimed her $1,000,000 top prize on the $1,000,000 Payout Bonus scratch-off ticket, the New York Lottery announced. According to Croshier, the ticket “was a gift from my neighbor” after it was purchased at the Hannaford in Bridge View Plaza on Route 9W in Highland. Officials said that Croshier selected to receive her million-dollar prize in a lump sum that came out to $598,920 after taxes and wit…
Two Hospitalized, One Critical, After Crashing Stolen Car During Chase, State Police Say Two Hospitalized, One Critical, After Crashing Stolen Car During Chase, State Police Say
Two Hospitalized, One Critical, After Crashing Stolen Car During Chase, State Police Say Two men were hospitalized, one in critical condition, after fleeing from New York State Police troopers in an allegedly stolen vehicle before crashing in the area. Troopers on patrol at approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, May 7 on Route 9W in Ulster County in the Town of Lloyd attempted to stop the driver of a 2005 Nissan Sentra after he committed a traffic violation. The troopers initiated a traffic stop, police said, but as they approached the Nissan, the driver - later identified as 20-year-old Poughkeepsie resident Anthony Ermo sped away from the scene, prompting a pursuit. Police said tha…
COVID-19: These Hudson Valley School Districts Had Most Cases This Fall COVID-19: These Hudson Valley School Districts Had Most Cases This Fall
Covid-19: These Hudson Valley School Districts Had Most Cases This Fall With students set to return to the classroom - whether fully in-person or partially remote - this week, school districts will once again come face to face with the COVID-19 pandemic they battled for four months. In New York, the state has been monitoring school districts’ progress in combating the virus, posting daily data updates on how many teachers, staff members, and students have tested positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed in September. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the state launched the New York State COVID-19 Schools “Report Card,” which requires districts to send data to the Depart…
Man Accused Of Exposing Genitals, Masturbating In Front Of Seven Juveniles In Area Man Accused Of Exposing Genitals, Masturbating In Front Of Seven Juveniles In Area
Man Accused Of Exposing Genitals, Masturbating In Front Of Seven Juveniles In Area A 52-year-old man was arrested for allegedly exposing his genitals and masturbating in a parking lot in front of children. Ulster County resident Robert B. Stahli, 52, of Highland, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 28, after Lloyd Police responded to the Highland Motel for a complaint, said Chief James Janso. According to Janso, Stahli is accused of allegedly exposing his genitals and masturbating in the parking lot of the motel in front of seven juveniles ranging in age from 18-month-old to 13-years-old. Stahli was charged with seven counts of endangering the welfare of a child and public lewd…
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York With a record number of people expected to head to the polls next month on Election Day, New Yorkers can get a jump start and vote early beginning this weekend. Early voting in New York begins on Saturday, Oct. 24, allowing any registered voter to vote at certain sites within their own county. Early voting lasts through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters that may have requested or turned in an absentee ballot can still vote in person in New York, with the in-person vote being the only one that counts. Anyone who votes early cannot vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early polling locations in th…
COVID-19: SUNY New Paltz Students Test Positive After Pickup Basketball Games, Some Quarantined COVID-19: SUNY New Paltz Students Test Positive After Pickup Basketball Games, Some Quarantined
Covid-19: SUNY New Paltz Students Test Positive After Pickup Basketball Games, Some Quarantined Two more students have tested positive for COVID-19 following off-campus pickup basketball games among SUNY New Paltz students that's put administrators on edge and led to the quarantine of 12 students, bringing the total number of positive cases up to three.  According to the college's website, the two students tested positive for the virus this week -- and one has already recovered.  The two students were reportedly in contact with the first SUNY New Paltz COVID case, which was announced by the college on Thursday, Aug. 27.  The first student to test positive had reportedl…
Alert Issued For Fugitive From Justice Wanted In Hudson Valley Alert Issued For Fugitive From Justice Wanted In Hudson Valley
Alert Issued For Fugitive From Justice Wanted In Hudson Valley An alert has been issued for a fugitive from justice who is wanted in the Hudson Valley after failing to make a court appearance. New York State Police detectives in Highland are attempting to locate 29-year-old Jason Pease, a fugitive from justice from the state of Kentucky who is wanted for criminal impersonation in Ulster County. Police said that following his arrest, Pease failed to appear in Ulster County Court and a Superior Court bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Pease was described as being 5-foot-9, weighing 145 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information…
Man Allegedly Points Gun At Woman With Child In Room, State Police Say Man Allegedly Points Gun At Woman With Child In Room, State Police Say
Man Allegedly Points Gun At Woman With Child In Room, State Police Say A 31-year-old Hudson Valley man was arrested after allegedly threatening a woman with a gun during a domestic dispute with a child in the area. Ulster County resident Aaron Croulet, 31 of Highland, was charged on Sunday, July 12, by New York State Police after officers responded to the domestic dispute, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Croulet, who was charged with menacing, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a weapon, allegedly threatened a victim who called the police and reported that he had allegedly pointed a gun at her, Nevel said. Nevel added that a young …