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Armed Robber-Turned Fugitive Who Held Victim At Gunpoint In Hudson Valley Gets More Jail Time Armed Robber-Turned Fugitive Who Held Victim At Gunpoint In Hudson Valley Gets More Jail Time
Armed Robber-Turned Fugitive Who Held Victim At Gunpoint In Hudson Valley Gets More Jail Time A 23-year-old man already serving a long prison term for an Orange County armed robbery and weapons charges will now spend even more time behind bars, prosecutors announced.  On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Ziquan Garfield Jenkins, age 23, of Newburgh, was sentenced in Orange County Court to 15 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced. Jenkins had already been sentenced in October 2024 to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to firs…
Crash Shutters Traffic On Route 6 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Crash Shutters Traffic On Route 6 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Crash Shutters Traffic On Route 6 In Hudson Valley (Developing) A crash has impacted part of Route 6 in Orange County and caused a traffic buildup in the area.  The incident happened on Route 6 in the area of Route 32 in Woodbury on Friday, Feb. 14 at around 4:30 p.m., according to eyewitnesses and 511NY.  Vehicles are being allowed to pass, according to video from the scene.  Authorities have not yet released more information about the crash.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
$40K Scheme: Former Preschool CFO Misuses Company Card In Hudson Valley, Police Say $40K Scheme: Former Preschool CFO Misuses Company Card In Hudson Valley, Police Say
$40K Scheme: Former Preschool CFO Misuses Company Card In Hudson Valley, Police Say The former Chief Financial Officer of an Orange County preschool has been accused of misusing company credit cards for over $40,000 in personal expenses, authorities announced.  Westtown resident Mariann DeBlock, also known as Mariann Weymer and by her former name of Mariann McCarthy, was arrested following an investigation into unauthorized credit card transactions at the Field of Dreams Preschool in Slate Hill, the Orange County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Feb. 13.  DeBlock, age 39, is accused of using company-issued credit cards to make personal …
Man Starts Blaze At Building He Held Insurance Policy On In Hudson Valley: Here's His Fate Man Starts Blaze At Building He Held Insurance Policy On In Hudson Valley: Here's His Fate
Man Starts Blaze At Building He Held Insurance Policy On In Hudson Valley: Here's His Fate A 53-year-old man who admitted to intentionally setting fire to his Orange County property and later fleeing the state will now spend years in prison, prosecutors announced. Hui Zhang of Middletown was sentenced in Orange County Court on Monday, Feb. 10, to two to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to third-degree arson and second-degree bail jumping in connection with a fire in September 2021, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 14.  According to court documents and statements, the incident occurred on Sept. 30, 2021, at approximately 3:…
Duo Rob Gas Station, Attack Clerk, Hide In Back In Orange: Teen Involved Gets Prison Time Duo Rob Gas Station, Attack Clerk, Hide In Back In Orange: Teen Involved Gets Prison Time
Duo Rob Gas Station, Attack Clerk, Hide In Back In Orange: Teen Involved Gets Prison Time A 19-year-old Orange County man will spend more than a decade behind bars for his role in a violent gas station robbery in 2023, prosecutors announced. Tyreek Shelby, age 19, of Newburgh, was sentenced to 11 years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after pleading guilty to first-degree robbery in connection with an incident in July 2023, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. According to court documents and statements made in court, the robbery occurred on July 1, 2023, when Shelby and his co-defendant…
Man, 24, Robs Gas Station Twice At Gunpoint In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man, 24, Robs Gas Station Twice At Gunpoint In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man, 24, Robs Gas Station Twice At Gunpoint In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two armed robberies at an Orange County gas station, police announced.  On Monday, Feb. 10, at approximately 2:45 a.m., City of Newburgh Police arrested Ismael Samayoa-Corado, a 24-year-old resident of Newburgh, for his alleged involvement in two armed robberies at the Valero gas station located at 828 Broadway, the department announced on Thursday, Feb. 13.  According to police, the first robbery occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at around 4:40 a.m., and the second took place on Saturday, Feb. 8 at around 3:50 a.m. In both incident…
$36M Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme: Hudson Valley Man Admits Role, Feds Say $36M Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme: Hudson Valley Man Admits Role, Feds Say
$36M Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme: Hudson Valley Man Admits Role, Feds Say An Orange County resident has admitted to being a key player in a massive oxycodone trafficking ring that distributed over 1.2 million pills across New York, federal prosecutors announced. Orange County resident Anthony Mathis, age 55, of New Windsor, is among eight co-defendants who have pleaded guilty to charges connected to their roles in a large-scale oxycodone trafficking scheme involving fraudulent prescriptions and the illegal distribution of over 1.2 million pills valued at $36 million, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12.&nbs…
School Bus Goes Up In Flames In Hudson Valley School Bus Goes Up In Flames In Hudson Valley
School Bus Goes Up In Flames In Hudson Valley A school bus was engulfed by flames on an Orange County road on Wednesday evening, Feb. 12.  The incident happened in Blooming Grove on Museum Village Road near Route 208, where the bus caught on fire.  The vehicle was initially reported to be a Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District bus, but Superintendent Joel Peltlin said it belonged to a private vendor and was not related to the school district at the time of the fire.  More information about injuries and if any children were on the bus is not yet known.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily…
No Jackpot, No Problem: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Deli No Jackpot, No Problem: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Deli
No Jackpot, No Problem: $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Hudson Valley Deli One lucky Orange County lottery player is $50,000 richer this week, proving that sometimes third place is the one with the treasure chest—at least when it comes to Powerball. The New York Lottery announced that a third-prize-winning ticket for the Saturday, Feb. 8 Powerball drawing was sold at Discount Deli Mart & Smoke Shop on Route 300 in Newburgh.  While the ticket-holder didn’t snag the full jackpot, they’re still walking away with a nice consolation prize all things considered. The winning numbers were drawn from a field of one to 69, with the elusive red Power Ball coming fr…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Rockland County How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Rockland County
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Rockland County Here's a look at snowfall accumulation totals from throughout the region released by the National Weather Service for the storm that moved through Saturday night, Feb. 8 into Sunday, Feb. 9. Location Amount Time/Date Provider New York Westchester County 1 N Eastchester 4.8 inches 0810 AM 02/09 Public Mamaroneck 4.8 inches 0630 AM 02/09 Public 1 SSE Port Chester 4.6 inches 0715 AM 02/09 Public 1 ESE Hartsdale 4.5 inches 1000 AM 02/09 Trained Spotter 2 N Mamaroneck …
Drunk Driver In Head-On Crash While 2.5 Times Over Legal Limit In Hudson Valley Learns Fate Drunk Driver In Head-On Crash While 2.5 Times Over Legal Limit In Hudson Valley Learns Fate
Drunk Driver In Head-On Crash While 2.5 Times Over Legal Limit In Hudson Valley Learns Fate A Hudson Valley man who admitted to causing a head-on Orange County crash while driving with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit will spend years behind bars, prosecutors announced.  Michael Falkena, age 42, of Sparrowbush, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 5, to three to six years behind bars after pleading guilty to first-degree vehicular assault, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Friday, Feb. 7. The charges stem from a multi-vehicle crash that happened on Dec. 28, 2023, on County Highway 1 in Warwick. According t…
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (Developing) Authorities responded to the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Valley after a person jumped off the structure early in the morning.  The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:45 a.m., when a person leaped from the bridge, according to New York State Police.  Authorities are still at the bridge, police said, adding that more information is not yet available.  The structure connects Bear Mountain State Park in Orange County to the town of Cortlandt in Westchester County.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Hudson Valley Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Hudson Valley
Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Hudson Valley A man was injured after losing control of the tractor-trailer he was driving on an icy Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley.  The crash happened in Orange County on Thursday, Feb. 6, just before 11 a.m., when a tractor-trailer driving east on I-84 in Wallkill slid on ice and snow and veered off the right side of the highway, according to New York State Police. The tractor-trailer then hit a tree.  The 32-year-old driver was treated for minor injuries. No traffic tickets were issued, police said. 
Man Admits Stealing Laptop, Jewelry From Victim At Gunpoint In Hudson Valley: DA Man Admits Stealing Laptop, Jewelry From Victim At Gunpoint In Hudson Valley: DA
Man Admits Stealing Laptop, Jewelry From Victim At Gunpoint In Hudson Valley: DA A New Jersey man has admitted to an armed robbery in the Hudson Valley and now faces nearly a decade behind bars, according to prosecutors.  Shaheem Hill, age 28, of Hamburg, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery in Orange County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 5, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced. Authorities said that around 3:45 a.m. on Dec. 30, 2023, Hill and a co-defendant approached a victim on Ball Street in Port Jervis, displayed handguns, and forcibly stole property, including a laptop, jewelry, and a wallet. A police investigation—including a …
West Point Closes Clubs For Women, Minorities To Follow Trump's DEI Orders: Report West Point Closes Clubs For Women, Minorities To Follow Trump's DEI Orders: Report
West Point Closes Clubs For Women, Minorities To Follow Trump's DEI Orders: Report The United States Military Academy at West Point in the Hudson Valley has disbanded several extracurricular and social clubs related to gender, race, and ethnicity per President Trump's orders involving government diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, according to a report by The Washington Post.  The decision to end the clubs came in the form of a memo dated Tuesday, Feb. 4, which was signed by West Point deputy commandant Chad Foster and said that the organizations would be disbanded and forced to cancel activities, The Washington Post reported.  The mem…
Drivers Caught Passing School Buses In Hudson Valley (VIDEO): 'Be Patient,' Officials Warn Drivers Caught Passing School Buses In Hudson Valley (VIDEO): 'Be Patient,' Officials Warn
Drivers Caught Passing School Buses In Hudson Valley (Video): 'Be Patient,' Officials Warn Authorities in Orange County are urging drivers to obey school bus stop laws following repeated violations that continue to endanger children including many that have been caught on camera.  In a social media post on Tuesday, Feb. 4, Orange County Emergency Services shared a video showing numerous instances of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses—despite flashing red lights and extended stop arms.  🚨 Watch This Video 🚨 It highlights just a few of the alarming violations we frequently witness across Orange County of... Posted by Orange County Emergency Services- NY on…
Water Leaks From Dam In Hudson Valley: Engineers Find Possible Cause (UPDATE) Water Leaks From Dam In Hudson Valley: Engineers Find Possible Cause (UPDATE)
Water Leaks From Dam In Hudson Valley: Engineers Find Possible Cause (Update) Officials are continuing to monitor conditions at a dam in Orange County, where there is increased water flow at the spillway.  Following an on-site evaluation by County Executive Steve Neuhaus, representatives from the Departments of Public Works and Emergency Services, and senior engineers, mitigation efforts are now underway to break up and remove ice that engineers now suspect is increasing pressure on the spillway at the Beaver Dam Lake dam in Salisbury Mills and causing leakage, Orange County officials said on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Officials first announced that they were actively mon…
Man Torches NY Trooper’s Dad’s Home After Getting Ticket In Hudson Valley: Here's His Fate Man Torches NY Trooper’s Dad’s Home After Getting Ticket In Hudson Valley: Here's His Fate
Man Torches NY Trooper’s Dad’s Home After Getting Ticket In Hudson Valley: Here's His Fate An Orange County man who set fire to the home of a New York State Trooper’s father just hours after receiving a traffic ticket from him will spend decades in prison, officials announced. Middletown resident Tyler Williams, age 26, was sentenced by Orange County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown to 20 years behind bars, followed by five years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to second-degree arson, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4.  Prosecutors said that on the night of Dec. 20, 2023, a state trooper pulled Williams over …
Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Hudson Valley, Nabbed Months After: Police Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Hudson Valley, Nabbed Months After: Police
Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Hudson Valley, Nabbed Months After: Police A man has been charged months after crashing his pickup truck into a Hudson Valley Dunkin’ location, causing extensive damage that led to the building’s demolition, police announced.  The crash happened in Orange County on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, when 44-year-old Eric Schrader, of Pine Bush, drove a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on Route 52 before crossing the westbound lane, leaving the roadway, and slamming into the Dunkin’ building in Crawford, the Crawford Police Department announced on Monday, Feb. 3.  Schrader's truck barreled more than three-quarters of the way into …
Dam Advisory Triggered By Water Discharge In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Dam Advisory Triggered By Water Discharge In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Dam Advisory Triggered By Water Discharge In Hudson Valley (Developing) Officials in Orange County are actively monitoring a dam advisory condition following reports of water discharge from a relief drain, officials said.  New, updated report - Water Leaks From Dam In Hudson Valley: Engineers Find Possible Cause (UPDATE) The Orange County Department of Public Works and Emergency Services is monitoring the  Beaver Dam Lake dam in Salisbury Mills as a result of the water discharge, Orange County government officials announced on Monday, Feb. 3 at around 6:45 p.m.  While there is no immediate threat to residents, authorities are work…
Longtime Ambulance Corps Captain From Hudson Valley Dies: 'Mentor, Friend, Guiding Light' Longtime Ambulance Corps Captain From Hudson Valley Dies: 'Mentor, Friend, Guiding Light'
Longtime Ambulance Corps Captain From Hudson Valley Dies: 'Mentor, Friend, Guiding Light' An Orange County community is mourning the loss of Lorraine Eiben, a longtime volunteer ambulance corps member and former captain who served her community for decades.  Eiben, a 60-year member of the Tuxedo Volunteer Ambulance Corps, died on Friday, Jan. 31, her son Edward Humenanski announced.  Eiben was a pillar of the TVAC for 60 years, serving with unwavering passion and commitment. Under her leadership, TVAC expanded and thrived, earning accolades that recognized both her contributions and the organization’s growth.  "Lorraine Eiben will be remembered not only…
2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Hudson Valley, Residents Evacuated 2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Hudson Valley, Residents Evacuated
2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze In Hudson Valley, Residents Evacuated Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a large fire that tore through a residence in Orange County late Friday night, Jan. 31, fire officials said.  The blaze began in Newburgh just before 11:20 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, when crews were dispatched to a blaze in the area of the Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital employee parking lot. Arriving firefighters encountered heavy smoke, eventually tracing the blaze to 74 Farrington St. Due to the deterioration of the structure, firefighters had to fight the fire from the outside using master stream devices. …
Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Hudson Valley, Took Electronics: Police Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Hudson Valley, Took Electronics: Police
Brazen Burglars Hit Same Store Again and Again In Hudson Valley, Took Electronics: Police Three suspects have been apprehended in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that targeted the same Orange County business, authorities announced.  Newburgh residents Sean Gaige, 36, Samantha Batule, 34, and Jonathan Warner, 37, were taken into custody on Friday, Jan. 31, after a police investigation linked them to multiple break-ins at a business on Pierces Road, the Newburgh Police Department said.  According to police, the suspects stole several thousand dollars worth of high-end electronics over multiple incidents. The stolen goods were then sold for cash and narc…
Man Admits To 'Anal Sexual Contact' With Child Younger Than 11 In Hudson Valley Man Admits To 'Anal Sexual Contact' With Child Younger Than 11 In Hudson Valley
Man Admits To 'Anal Sexual Contact' With Child Younger Than 11 In Hudson Valley A 34-year-old man has pleaded guilty to charges connected to his sexual conduct with a child younger than 11 years old in Orange County, officials announced.  Newburgh resident Kelvin Dubon-Rivas pleaded guilty to first-degree rape on Friday, Jan. 31 in Orange County Court, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. According to Hoovler, Dubon-Rivas admitted that in September 2024, he engaged in "anal sexual contact" with the child.  When he is sentenced on Tuesday, May 20, he faces 20 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision. He w…
74-Year-Old Reverses Car Through Apartment Building In Hudson Valley: Police 74-Year-Old Reverses Car Through Apartment Building In Hudson Valley: Police
74-Year-Old Reverses Car Through Apartment Building In Hudson Valley: Police A 74-year-old woman was hospitalized after crashing her vehicle into an apartment building in Orange County, police said. The incident happened in the town of Wallkill on Thursday, Jan. 30, at around 4:13 p.m., when police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision at the Patrick Campbell Apartments, located at 88 Senior Way, according to the Wallkill Police Department.  Upon arriving at the scene, officers found that a vehicle driven by a Wallkill resident had collided with the apartment complex. The 74-year-old driver told police that she lost control of the vehicle while re…
Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Hudson Valley Farm, Officials Say Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Hudson Valley Farm, Officials Say
Lead-Laced Debris Illegally Dumped At Hudson Valley Farm, Officials Say Authorities caught a trucking company illegally dumping contaminated construction debris, including lead materials, at an Orange County farm, officials announced.  The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 9, when a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officer saw a tri-axle dump truck unloading material at the back of a farm in the town of Montgomery. The property owner was seen grading other piles of material at the site, officials said on Wednesday, Jan. 29.  More Environmental Conservation officers responded to the scene, where they determined that the debris …
Caught! Man’s Desperate Attempt To Hide Illegal Gun Fails In Hudson Valley Caught! Man’s Desperate Attempt To Hide Illegal Gun Fails In Hudson Valley
Caught! Man’s Desperate Attempt To Hide Illegal Gun Fails In Hudson Valley A man has admitted to gun charges after police found him hiding a firearm in his Orange County home, officials announced.  Newburgh resident Ernie Prospere, age 50, pleaded guilty in Orange County Court on Monday, Jan. 27, to second-degree attempted criminal possession of a weapon and faces six years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, when he returns to court on Thursday, April 3, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Officials said Prospere was identified in a 911 call reporting a person with a gun in the City of…
Hit-Run: Teen Struck By Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Driver Apprehended, Police Say Hit-Run: Teen Struck By Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Driver Apprehended, Police Say
Hit-Run: Teen Struck By Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Driver Apprehended, Police Say Authorities apprehended a 37-year-old man after he allegedly hit a teenager with his car and drove away in a Hasidic community in the Hudson Valley.  The incident happened in the village of Kiryas Joel in Orange County on Wednesday, Jan. 29, shortly before 10 p.m., when a 2014 Toyota driving north on Garfield Road hit a 17-year-old boy who entered the road from the shoulder, according to New York State Police The Toyota then drove away and the teen was taken to Westchester Medical Center where he is now in stable condition.  The driver, 37-year-old Eliezer Allami of Monroe was ch…
Truck Torched, Tires Slashed: Man Jailed For Arson in Dramatic Hudson Valley Incident Truck Torched, Tires Slashed: Man Jailed For Arson in Dramatic Hudson Valley Incident
Truck Torched, Tires Slashed: Man Jailed For Arson in Dramatic Hudson Valley Incident A 25-year-old man from Orange County will spend years in prison after admitting to setting a truck on fire and endangering lives during a dangerous confrontation.  Tyler Regan, of Monroe, was sentenced to 3.5 to 7 years in prison on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, after pleading guilty to third-degree arson, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  According to Hoovler, the charges stem from a July 20, 2024, incident in Monroe. Just after midnight, Regan drove to a residence and punctured the tires of a truck parked in the driveway. After leav…
Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Hudson Valley, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Hudson Valley, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police
Teen Leads Cops On Scooter Chase In Hudson Valley, Charged in Shots Fired Incidents: Police A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing police and being connected to two separate shots-fired incidents in Orange County, authorities announced. The events leading up to the boy's arrest began on Sunday, Jan. 19, just before 9:45 a.m., when City of Newburgh Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 191 Washington St., the department said on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  Upon arriving at the scene, an officer saw a male suspect leaving the area who matched the description from a previous shots fired incident on William Street on Monday, Jan…
Fallen Tree Hits Man, Causes Severe Head Injuries In Hudson Valley Fallen Tree Hits Man, Causes Severe Head Injuries In Hudson Valley
Fallen Tree Hits Man, Causes Severe Head Injuries In Hudson Valley 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…