Fire Put Out At Elementary School In Hudson Valley Fire Put Out At Elementary School In Hudson Valley
Fire Put Out At Elementary School In Hudson Valley An overnight fire inside an Orange County elementary school was extinguished before it could spread.   The fire began at around 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Pine Island Elementary School, according to the Pine Island Fire Department.  Firefighters were dispatched after an automatic fire alarm activated at the school.  Soon after arriving, crews went into the building and found heavy smoke. After getting inside, firefighters found the blaze and quickly put it out.  Firefighters said the blaze was contained to a small area of the building, preventing mor…
Man Caught With Meth Scratches At Officers During Arrest In Yorktown: Police Man Caught With Meth Scratches At Officers During Arrest In Yorktown: Police
Man Caught With Meth Scratches At Officers During Arrest In Yorktown: Police A 29-year-old man was charged after being found with methamphetamine in Northern Westchester and allegedly resisting arrest, police said. Bronx resident Zami Ford, 29, was arrested on Friday, June 19, after an incident at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Tuesday, June 30. According to police, on the day of his arrest, officers responded to the mall following a report of a man acting erratically.  Police said they found him with methamphetamine, and when they tried placing Ford under arrest, he resisted by pulling his arms away and scra…
Man Bites Off Part Of Victim's Ear When Asked To Leave Hudson Valley Pub: Police Man Bites Off Part Of Victim's Ear When Asked To Leave Hudson Valley Pub: Police
Man Bites Off Part Of Victim's Ear When Asked To Leave Hudson Valley Pub: Police A man is accused of biting off part of a victim's ear during a violent confrontation at a pub in Orange County, police said. Montgomery resident William "Billy" Hassler, 47, was arrested on Friday, June 26, following an incident at Copperfields Kildare Pub, the Town of Montgomery Police Department announced on Monday, June 29. According to police, a little before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Montgomery officers and New York State Police troopers responded to the pub, located at 93 Clinton St., after a report of a physical fight.  The department said that when Hassler had been asked to l…
Speeding Driver Escapes Cops — Then Caught, Jailed Days Later In Hudson Valley, Police Say Speeding Driver Escapes Cops — Then Caught, Jailed Days Later In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Speeding Driver Escapes Cops — Then Caught, Jailed Days Later In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 37-year-old man faces numerous charges after evading officers in Sullivan County — only to be found days later, police said.  Bjorn Egenes, 37, was arrested on Saturday, June 27, in connection with an incident days earlier on Tuesday, June 23, Fallsburg Police announced.  According to the department, on June 23, Fallsburg officers tried to stop Egenes' vehicle on Brickman Road for a suspended registration. However, he did not stop and began speeding away, police said.  After a long chase, Egenes was able to get away. However, police identified him and issued an arrest…
Woman, 75, Jailed After Stabbing Victim In Back In Hudson Valley, Police Say Woman, 75, Jailed After Stabbing Victim In Back In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Woman, 75, Jailed After Stabbing Victim In Back In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 75-year-old woman faces a felony assault charge after allegedly stabbing a victim in the back in Westchester County, police said. The incident happened in Yorktown on Monday, June 22, when officers responded to a reported stabbing a little before 5:45 p.m., the Yorktown Police Department announced on Tuesday, June 30. Arriving officers found a victim with what they said appeared to be multiple stab wounds. After investigating some more, police determined the suspect, identified as 75-year-old Lynn Matney of Yorktown Heights, allegedly stabbed the victim in their upper back with a knife.&n…
1 Killed When Vehicle Collides With 2 Motorcycles In Hudson Valley 1 Killed When Vehicle Collides With 2 Motorcycles In Hudson Valley
1 Killed When Vehicle Collides With 2 Motorcycles In Hudson Valley One person died after a vehicle collided with two motorcycles on Route 22 in Dutchess County, leaving two other people hospitalized.  The crash happened on Monday morning, June 29, when a vehicle and two motorcycles collided in the area of 5761 Route 22 in the Town of North East, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.  One of the motorcycle riders died as a result of injuries sustained at the scene. Their name has not been made public.  The other rider was taken to Vassar Brothers Medical Center, where they are in critical condition, authorities said. Meanwhile,…
Pole, Power Lines Fall On Car In Route 9 Crash In Putnam County Pole, Power Lines Fall On Car In Route 9 Crash In Putnam County
Pole, Power Lines Fall On Car In Route 9 Crash In Putnam County Route 9 in Putnam County was temporarily closed after power lines fell on top of a vehicle, making the road impassable.  The crash happened a little before 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, when firefighters and EMS crews responded to Route 9 in Philipstown between Winston Lane and South Mountain Pass for a reported crash involving downed wires, according to the Philipstown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. and Garrison Volunteer Fire Company.  Arriving first responders found fallen trees and downed wires, including some that fell on top of a car.  According to the Continen…
Residents Escape Early Morning Basement Blaze In Putnam County Residents Escape Early Morning Basement Blaze In Putnam County
Residents Escape Early Morning Basement Blaze In Putnam County Residents were able to escape a house fire that left their Putnam County home heavily damaged, firefighters said. The fire happened in Mahopac at around 3 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, when firefighters responded to a blaze on Orchard Road, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving crews found a fire in the basement that had resulted in heavy smoke throughout the house. They also made sure that the residents inside had safely evacuated before firefighters got to the scene.   Mahopac Falls firefighters worked alongside crews from the Putnam Valley, Maho…
Man Airlifted After Serious ATV Crash In Hudson Valley Man Airlifted After Serious ATV Crash In Hudson Valley
Man Airlifted After Serious ATV Crash In Hudson Valley A man was airlifted to a trauma center after a serious ATV crash in Dutchess County that initially left him not breathing.  The incident happened just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, according to the LaGrange Fire District.  Firefighters said initial reports indicated the patient was not breathing.  Firefighter-EMTs and firefighter-paramedics arrived within six minutes of being dispatched and worked quickly to stabilize the man. Because of the severity of his injuries, paramedics requested a medical helicopter so he could be flown to a trauma center. A landing zone…
Burning Car Left Leaning Against Tree After Putnam County Crash Burning Car Left Leaning Against Tree After Putnam County Crash
Burning Car Left Leaning Against Tree After Putnam County Crash A car was left smouldering against a tree following a crash in Putnam County.  The incident happened in Putnam Valley on Friday, June 26, at around 10:38 a.m., according to the Philipstown Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  EMS crews responded to a reported crash and car fire, the Ambulance Corps said.  Photos from the scene show a burned vehicle leaning against a tree after the wreck.  More information about the crash, including the extent of injuries, was not immediately available.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.  
Investigation Ongoing After Boy, 17, Killed In Police Shooting In NY Investigation Ongoing After Boy, 17, Killed In Police Shooting In NY
Investigation Ongoing After Boy, 17, Killed In Police Shooting In NY Authorities are continuing to investigate the fatal police-involved shooting of a 17-year-old boy who was killed during an incident in Dutchess County.  The shooting happened during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 27, in the area of East Main Street and Market Street, where officers from the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department, Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, and New York State Police responded to what officials described as a "critical incident," according to the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department.  During the encounter, police discharged their fi…
Victims Flown To Hospital After Serious Crash In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Victims Flown To Hospital After Serious Crash In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Victims Flown To Hospital After Serious Crash In Hudson Valley (Developing) At least one person was airlifted to a hospital after a serious crash on Route 208 in Orange County that caused road closures.  The crash happened just before 1 a.m. on Monday, June 29, in the area of Route 208 and Orange and Rockland Road in Monroe, according to incident reporter Mark Lieb of Rockland Video Productions.  Lieb told Daily Voice at least three vehicles were involved, including possibly a taxi. This has not been confirmed by authorities.  EMS at the scene told Lieb that some victims were found either unconscious or with an altered mental status at the cras…