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Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Paying Friend To Kill His Neighbor
A Hudson Valley man has been charged with murder in the first- and second-degree for allegedly hiring another person to stab to death his neighbor.
Orange County resident Enoch Lowe, age 25, of Wallkill, was arraigned in Orange County Court on Monday, Oct. 30 in connection with the Oct. 30, 2022, killing of his neighbor, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.
Lowe's next-door neighbor, a Wallkill man, was found stabbed multiple times inside the detached garage of his residence, Hoovler said.
Lowe was remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of$2 million cash bail, a $3 …
Hudson Valley Man Attacks Train Conductor, Fracturing Jaw, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man has been charged with assault for allegedly attacking a train conductor, seriously injuring him and fracturing his jaw.
The incident took place in Orange County in the City of Port Jervis on Thursday, Sept. 7.
According to Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden, Damarion D. Gulley, age 22, hometown unknown, of Rockland County, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 18, for the crime that took place on an MTA platform in Port Jervis.
During the incident Worden said Gulley struck a New Jersey Transit conductor in the face multiple times with a closed fist and hit h…
Road Rage: 23-Year-Old Found Guilty In Hudson Valley Death Of Beloved Grandfather Of 18
A 23-year-old Hudson Valley man has been found guilty of fatally stabbing a beloved grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of five, during a road rage incident.
Orange County resident Horace Duke, of the town of Wallkill, was found guilty of manslaughter on Tuesday, April 25 by a jury.
According to court records, on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, Duke was involved in a vehicle crash with Joel Laddy, age 74, of Middletown.
After the crash, the two got into a verbal argument on the side of Route 17 in the town of Wallkill. During the argument, Duke stabbed Laddy once in the chest with a kitchen…
Found: 28-Year-Old Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Had Been Missing Since July
A 28-year-old Hudson Valley woman who went missing nine-and-a-half months ago has been found.
Orange County resident Heather Callas, of Port Jervis, a mother of three who was reported missing Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, by her mother, had not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 2.
Callas left voluntarily and was believed to have traveled to New York City, according to the Port Jervis Police Department.
On Friday, April 14, the Port Jervis PD announced Callas was located Thursday evening, April 13.
"She is safe and is no longer missing," the department said.
Further info, inc…
Shooting Outside Restaurant: 28-Year-Old Sentenced For Hudson Valley Incident
A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to shooting another man outside a popular restaurant.
Hector Luna, Jr., age 28, of Wallkill, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in state prison on Tuesday, Jan. 17, in connection with his guilty plea to assault for having shot a man in front of a town of Wallkill restaurant in 2021, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.
The plea agreement in the case was reached after consultation with the victim of the crime, identified as Charles Miller, age 48, of Walden, to avoid his re-victimiz…
Man Indicted For Fatal Stabbing Of Senior Citizen In Hudson Valley Road Rage Incident
A Hudson Valley grand jury has indicted a 22-year-old man for manslaughter in connection with a stabbing death during a road rage incident.
Orange County resident Horace Duke, of Wallkill, was indicted on Thursday, Nov. 3 for manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon for the Sunday, Oct. 30 incident, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.
Duke was remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $100,000 cash bail, $500,000 bond, or $750,00 partially secured bond.
It is alleged that Duke was involved in a motor vehicle accident with Joel Laddy, age 74, of the to…
Suspect In Area Shooting Charged With Attempted Murder, DA Says
A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a man outside of a restaurant in the Hudson Valley.
Hector Luna Jr., 27, of Wallkill, was indicted on Monday, 24, for the Wednesday, April 14, shooting of a man outside of a Town of Wallkill restaurant, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
The indictment charged Luna with:
Attempted murder
Assault
Criminal possession weapon
It is alleged that Luna allegedly shot Charles Miller, 48, of Walden, outside of the You You Asian Cuisine on Route 211, in the Town of Wallkill,…
Covid-19: Police Sergeant In Hudson Valley Dies From Virus
A much loved and longtime police officer from the Hudson Valley has died from COVID-19.
Town of Wallkill Police Sergeant Barry Weissman, age 70, of Middletown, died on Saturday, Jan. 23, from the effects of COVID-19, the Town of Wallkill Police Department said.
The department, which said his death is considered a "line of duty death," added that Weissman began his career with the department in 1982 part-time, and became a full-time officer in 1997.
He was promoted to sergeant in 2012, and retired in 2016, only to return to part-time duty just a few months later, said Lt Robert McLymo…
