Massive Drug Sweep Results In 50 Arrests In Hudson Valley Massive Drug Sweep Results In 50 Arrests In Hudson Valley
Massive Drug Sweep Results In 50 Arrests In Hudson Valley In a massive drug sweep, 50 people were arrested for criminal sale of a controlled substance, among other charges, during raids performed by multiple agencies as part of an enforcement action titled “Joint Endeavor."  Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the large-scale bust Thursday during a press conference, saying the action focused on the trafficking of trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and prescription medications throughout Orange County. At the press conference, Hoovler was joined by New York State Police Major Pierce Gallagher, Orange County Sheriff C…
Lawsuit: 'Fox & Friends' Co-Host Threw Axe That Injured West Point Drummer Lawsuit: 'Fox & Friends' Co-Host Threw Axe That Injured West Point Drummer
Lawsuit: 'Fox & Friends' Co-Host Threw Axe That Injured West Point Drummer A local law firm, Sobo & Sobo, has filed a lawsuit naming a "Fox & Friends" co-host and the Fox Network for a bizarre event captured on video. The lawsuit says the co-host hit a West Point band’s drummer in the arm with an axe during a 2015 videotaping. Sobo & Sobo claims that Master Sgt. Jeff Prosperie, a member of the Hellcats, a West Point field music group, was struck by an axe, reportedly thrown by Pete Hegseth, a Fox & Friends co-host, who apparently missed a target. The lawsuit says Prosperie was injured when the Hellcats were taping commercial bumps to hel…
Nine Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops Nine Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops
Nine Orange County Residents Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops More than a dozen Hudson Valley residents were among nearly a dozen busted for DWI overnight as State and local law enforcement agencies continue their concerted efforts to curtail intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a national crackdown. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, New York State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated on Monday night and Tuesday morning as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area.Local residents charged include:  Orange County:  On April 27, State Police from Montgomery arrested Victor Naz…
Six Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops Six Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops
Six Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In Weekend Stops Seven area motorists were among more than two dozen busted for driving while impaired over the weekend as State and local law enforcement agencies continue making a concerted effort to curtail intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a statewide crackdown. New York State Police troopers conducted a special detail over the weekend looking for impaired drivers as they continue their STOP-DWI crackdown. In total, 29 motorists were busted during the detail, including six from Orange County and one from Rockland. Local residents charged include:   Friday, March 23: State police t…
18 Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI 18 Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI
18 Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI A total of 22 Hudson Valley motorists were among those busted by State and local law enforcement agencies have made a concerted effort to curtail impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a drinking and driving crackdown throughout the state. New York State Police troopers conducted a special detail over the weekend looking for impaired drivers as they continue their STOP-DWI crackdown. In total, 30 motorists were busted during the detail. Local residents charged were: Saturday, March 10:  State police troopers from the Highland barracks stopped Newburgh resident William Buk, 25, …
13 Orange County Residents Among 28 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekened 13 Orange County Residents Among 28 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekened
13 Orange County Residents Among 28 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekened More than a dozen Hudson Valley motorists were among 28 busted by New York State Police troopers this week for drinking and driving on local roadways. State and local law enforcement agencies have made a concerted effort to curtail impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a drinking and driving crackdown throughout the state. The drivers arrested include: Saturday, Feb. 10:     State police troopers from the Middletown barracks stopped Middletown resident Yue Lin, 48, on Route 211 in Wallkill for a vehicle and traffic law violation. During the stop, it was determined that Lin …
Hudson Valley Entrepreneur Donald Knueppel Dies At 32 Hudson Valley Entrepreneur Donald Knueppel Dies At 32
Hudson Valley Entrepreneur Donald Knueppel Dies At 32 Donald Knueppel, an entrepreneur and longtime resident of the area, died on Thursday, Feb. 8 at Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center in the Town of Hamptonburgh. He was 32. The son of Robert Knueppel Jr. and Michele Wallentine, he was born on July 8, 1985 in Jersey City. Donnie enjoyed WWE Wrestling, karaoke, dancing, sports, drawing, singing, and playing video games. He also enjoyed meeting new people, spending time with his family and friends, and was a real ladies' man. Family would describe Donnie as a kind, compassionate, and free-spirited soul.  Survivors include his children, Donald …
Navy Veteran Charles J. 'Corky' Kelly Of Orange County DIes At 47 Navy Veteran Charles J. 'Corky' Kelly Of Orange County DIes At 47
Navy Veteran Charles J. 'Corky' Kelly Of Orange County DIes At 47 Lifelong Orange County resident Charles J. ”Corky” Kelly died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh. He was 47.  The son of the late Charles E. Kelly and Kathy Rigney Kelly, he was born on July 13 in Middletown.  A veteran of the United States Navy, Corky served his country from 1988-1992. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1308, Catholic War Veterans and The Church of the Infant Saviour Church. He also gained the rank of Eagle Scout. Corky was an avid walker and exercise was his No. 1 priority. On any given day, rain or shine, you would see him walkin…
Hudson Valley Singer Appears On TV Show 'The Four' Hudson Valley Singer Appears On TV Show 'The Four'
Hudson Valley Singer Appears On TV Show 'The Four' If you haven't watched the Thursday, Feb. 1 episode of "The Four," here's a spoiler alert, 2015 Pine Bush High School graduate Kendyle Paige Wolven, 20, was eliminated with only a week until the season finale. Voters kept Wolven’s challenger, Evvie McKinney, to take her spot as one of the finalists. The season finale airs Thursday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. on Fox. On Facebook, Wolven took the loss in stride and thanked her supporters: "Just a step✨thank you to everyone who continues to support what I do.🙏 Can't wait to bring you new music💓 this is absolutely just the beginning🥀 DREA…
Pine Bush HS Grad, College Football Player Roland Smith Dies At  20 Pine Bush HS Grad, College Football Player Roland Smith Dies At  20
Pine Bush HS Grad, College Football Player Roland Smith Dies At 20 Roland LaShain Smith III of Montgomery died on Tuesday, Jan. 30. He was 20. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, which occurred while he was playing basketball, according to a GoFundMe page that has raised more than $10,000. He was born on Nov. 18, 1997 in Astoria Queens.  After moving to Middletown with his family in 2003, Roland attended Truman Moon Elementary School. He then attended Crispell Middle School in Pine Bush, and graduated from Pine Bush High School in 2015. In 2016 Roland began studying Criminal Justice at Hudson Valley Community College where he also played football. He …