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Burglary Of Mobil Station Leads To Arrest Of 3 Poughkeepsie Men Burglary Of Mobil Station Leads To Arrest Of 3 Poughkeepsie Men
Burglary Of Mobil Station Leads To Arrest Of 3 Poughkeepsie Men The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of three Poughkeepsie men concerning a burglary at a Mobil station. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, on Route 55 in LaGrange. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, deputies encountered three suspicious men near the Mobil station.  Shortly after, it was discovered that a burglary had just occurred at the location. Following an investigation, Watterson said, the three were taken into custody.  The suspects, identified as Shawn Grey, 49, Ryan E. Matthews, 38,…
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Hudson Valley, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report 'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Hudson Valley, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report
'Sing Sing', Based On Events In Hudson Valley, First Film Shown In Prisons, Theaters: Report A movie based on a theater program at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley is making history by becoming the first film to be screened in prisons across the country, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.  "Sing Sing," based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the Northern Westchester village of Ossining, will again be released in theaters on Friday, Jan. 17. On this same day, it will also be shown inside correctional facilities in 46 states, including New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  This is made …
'Check Washing': Poughkeepsie Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Credit Unions, DA Says 'Check Washing': Poughkeepsie Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Credit Unions, DA Says
'Check Washing': Poughkeepsie Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Credit Unions, DA Says A 29-year-old man faces prison time after being convicted of attempting to steal thousands of dollars using forged checks in Putnam County.  Dutchess County resident Tahmel Gordon of Poughkeepsie was found guilty by a Putnam County jury of charges connected to a "check washing" scheme, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Thursday, Jan. 16.  According to the DA's Office, Gordon and three accomplices traveled from Poughkeepsie to Hudson Valley Credit Union branches in Mahopac and Carmel, where they attempted to cash “washed” checks—altered to reflect …
Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Arrested In Dutchess County: DA Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Arrested In Dutchess County: DA
Drug Treatment Counselor Selling Crack Cocaine Arrested In Dutchess County: DA A 54-year-old drug counselor in Dutchess County has been charged with selling crack cocaine following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, officials announced. Authorities identified Alvis J. Lewis Jr., of Wappingers Falls, as a drug dealer operating in the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie, the county's drug task force said in a news release. Investigators determined that Lewis, who worked overnight hours at an in-patient drug rehabilitation center in Carmel, used multiple aliases to conceal his identity. Task Force Agents were able to purchase crack…
Dutchess Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Dutchess Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report
Dutchess Rep. Lawler Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Trump To Negotiate Greenland Purchase: Report Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler is one of several members of Congress who is supporting a bill that would allow President-elect Donald Trump to begin negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, according to a report by Axios.  Lawler, a Republican who represents New York's 17th Congressional District, is one of about a dozen members of Congress to co-sponsor the "Make Greenland Great Again Act," which was introduced by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, according to Axios. The 17th Congressional District consists of all of Rockland and Putnam counties, most of Northern Westch…
Poughkeepsie Man Admits To Rape Of Child Under 13: DA Poughkeepsie Man Admits To Rape Of Child Under 13: DA
Poughkeepsie Man Admits To Rape Of Child Under 13: DA A Dutchess County man has pleaded guilty to the rape of a child under the age of 13 with an agreed-upon sentence of 23 years in prison, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi. Michael Tyndale, age 52, of Poughkeepsie, entered his plea on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the DA's Office said. In addition to the prison time, he also agreed to 20 years of post-release supervision and be registered as a sex offender for life. “We will never tolerate the abuse of children," Parisi said. "This predator has caused immeasurable harm, and through the dedicated efforts of the City of Poug…
Fatal Crash In Dutchess County Claims Life Of Local Woman; Alcohol Suspected, Police Say Fatal Crash In Dutchess County Claims Life Of Local Woman; Alcohol Suspected, Police Say
Fatal Crash In Dutchess County Claims Life Of Local Woman; Alcohol Suspected, Police Say A two-car crash in Dutchess County has claimed the life of a local woman, police reported. The incident occurred at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, near the intersection of Old Quaker Hill Road and Meeting House Road in Pawling. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, upon arrival, deputies discovered Lisa M. Gutierrez, age 52, of Pawling, suffering from life-threatening injuries.  Gutierrez was transported to Danbury Hospital, where she later died on Tuesday, January 14, Watterson said. The driver of the second vehicle, a Ford pickup truck, was uninj…
Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced To 20 Years To Life For Kidnapping Pregnant Woman, Children Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced To 20 Years To Life For Kidnapping Pregnant Woman, Children
Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced To 20 Years To Life For Kidnapping Pregnant Woman, Children The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office announced that Derrick Woodhouse, age 50, of Poughkeepsie, has been sentenced to 20 years to life for kidnapping and 2 to 4 years for attempted robbery following his conviction by a Dutchess County jury. The charges stem from a harrowing incident on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2023, when Woodhouse abducted a pregnant woman and two minor children at knifepoint in the City of Poughkeepsie. According to evidence presented at trial, Woodhouse approached the victim’s vehicle, held a knife to her stomach, and threatened to harm her and the children, said Dutche…
Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of 20-Year-Old In Dutchess County Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of 20-Year-Old In Dutchess County
Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of 20-Year-Old In Dutchess County Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced that Thomas Case, age 53, has been charged with murder in the second degree in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man. Case, a Pleasant Valley resident, was arraigned on Monday, Jan. 13, for the Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, shooting death of Anthony Cuozzo in Pleasant Valley, said Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi. He was also arraigned on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. Authorities allege that Case intentionally killed Cuozzo by shooting him multiple times with a semi-automatic pistol.   Prosec…
Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Poughkeepsie Following Investigation: Police Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Poughkeepsie Following Investigation: Police
Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Poughkeepsie Following Investigation: Police After months of investigation, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has charged a 23-year-old woman for allegedly selling fentanyl and cocaine. Najey Green, age 23, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9, after police received complaints of drug activity in the area. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, agents purchased fentanyl and cocaine from Green at several locations throughout Poughkeepsie.  On January 9, 2025, Drug Task Force agents, with assistance from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit (SWAT), lo…
Suicidal Man Safely Assisted by Poughkeepsie Police and Crisis Team After 911 Calls Suicidal Man Safely Assisted by Poughkeepsie Police and Crisis Team After 911 Calls
Suicidal Man Safely Assisted by Poughkeepsie Police and Crisis Team After 911 Calls A suicidal Hudson Valley man was helped by the City of Poughkeepsie Police, who were able to successfully intervene with help from the Hostage Negotiation Team and the Mobile Crisis Team. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, after the city's 911 system received multiple calls reporting a suicidal individual, said the City of Poughkeepsie Police. Numerous patrol units and members of the Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) were dispatched to the man's residence, where it was determined he was not at home. Negotiators established phone contact with the man, who was located in …
Illegal Firearm, Cocaine Seized From Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer In Going Investigation: DA Illegal Firearm, Cocaine Seized From Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer In Going Investigation: DA
Illegal Firearm, Cocaine Seized From Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer In Going Investigation: DA A Poughkeepsie man wanted in connection with a significant drug bust in East Fishkill has been arrested following a community tip, authorities announced. Michael S. Birney, 32, was taken into custody on Sunday, Jan. 5, after Drug Task Force Agents located him near Hooker Avenue and South Hamilton Street. Birney was arrested without incident, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office. Birney's arrest comes nearly a month after those of Stephen Bai and Angela Martinez, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Birney had been under investigation by the Drug Task Force, wh…
Korean War Hero And Arlington Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal Of Honor Korean War Hero And Arlington Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal Of Honor
Korean War Hero And Arlington Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal Of Honor A Korean War hero and Dutchess Count native has finally received the nation’s highest military honor after decades of effort by his family, students, local advocates, and US Congressman Pat Ryan. Private First Class Charles Johnson, a 1951 graduate of Arlington High School, was awarded the Medal of Honor on Friday, Jan. 3 at the White House.  His heroic actions during a June 11, 1953 battle near the demilitarized zone in Korea are credited with saving at least eight lives, President Joe Biden said during the ceremony. During the battle, Johnson was severely injured but continued to ai…
Armed 5-Hour Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Dutchess County Man: Police Armed 5-Hour Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Dutchess County Man: Police
Armed 5-Hour Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Dutchess County Man: Police A five-hour standoff in Dutchess County ended with the arrest of a 36-year-old man wanted on a warrant for reckless endangerment, police said. Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said Richard P. Danko, age 36, of Dover Plains, was charged following a complaint and an hours-long standoff at his residence on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 in Dover Plains. According to Watterson, deputies responded to 16 Old State Route 22 at around 6:10 a.m. after receiving a report of a person being threatened with a shotgun. When they arrived, Danko was identified as a suspect but refused t…
Fake 911 Calls Lead to Arrest Of Hillside Fire Department Employee: Police Fake 911 Calls Lead to Arrest Of Hillside Fire Department Employee: Police
Fake 911 Calls Lead to Arrest Of Hillside Fire Department Employee: Police A 23-year-old member of the Hillside Fire Department in Dutchess County is facing felony charges after allegedly making multiple false fire and emergency reports to Dutchess County 911, New York State Police report. Cyril Uebbing, age 23, of Rhinebeck, was charged on Monday, Dec. 30, after an investigation revealed he allegedly made the fake call, state police said.  State police said Uebbing, a new member of the department, is accused of falsely reporting incidents between Monday, Dec. 23, and Thursday, Dec. 26. The investigation began on Saturday, Dec. 28, after the department chief…
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge, Divers On Scene: Police Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge, Divers On Scene: Police
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge, Divers On Scene: Police New York State Police said a person jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge has not been located.  The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, near Stony Point in Rockland County. State Police said divers were on the scene searching for the victim but did not divulge if the person was a man or a woman. On the Dutchess County Scanner Feed Facebook page, one person commented that he saw a few people talking with the man, trying to convince him not to jump. After jumping, the man could be seen for a few minutes treading water and then disappeared underwater, …
Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: NYSP Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: NYSP
Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: Nysp A team of New York State Police Troopers and local first responders saved a man from freezing waters after he fell through the ice while skating on a lake in Dutchess County, NY on Monday, Dec. 23. Troopers from multiple stations responded to 19 Dutchess Dr. in Pawling alongside the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) after reports of a man stranded in icy water several hundred feet from shore. The man was ice skating when the ice gave way, plunging him into the frigid lake. When authorities arrived, the man’s arms and upper torso were visible above the ice, struggling to stay afloat. …
21-Year-Old Man Charged With Rape Of Hudson Valley Minor, Police Say 21-Year-Old Man Charged With Rape Of Hudson Valley Minor, Police Say
21-Year-Old Man Charged With Rape Of Hudson Valley Minor, Police Say A 21-year-old Copake man has been charged with felony rape following an investigation into alleged sexual activity involving a minor, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced. Capt. John Watterson said William J. Mair, age 21, of Copake, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 20, in connection with an investigation into sexual contact with a person under the age of 17. Sheriff’s Office Detectives conducted the investigation, which led to Mair’s arrest.  Watterson said that no further details about the case will be released to protect the victim's privacy.  Officials emphasized that …
Large Stash Of Cocaine, Loaded Handgun Seized In Hudson Valley Drug Raid: Police Large Stash Of Cocaine, Loaded Handgun Seized In Hudson Valley Drug Raid: Police
Large Stash Of Cocaine, Loaded Handgun Seized In Hudson Valley Drug Raid: Police A 31-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities discovered cocaine and a loaded handgun during a narcotics raid. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Dutchess County District Attorney Drug Task Force, an ongoing investigation into narcotics and drug sales by the task force led to the arrest of Rahmel P. Garraway, age 31, who is accused of operating out of multiple locations, including a residence in East Fishkill. Harris said task force agents, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit and the Town of East Fishkill Police Departmen…
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Hudson Valley Crash On Route 376 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Hudson Valley Crash On Route 376
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Hudson Valley Crash On Route 376 A 67-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced. Capt. John Watterson of the Sheriff's Office said it is investigating the fatal car-pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 21, around 5:30 p.m. on Route 376 near Hackensack Heights Road in Wappinger. Deputies responded to reports of a collision and found that the pedestrian, a 67-year-old man, had sustained life-threatening injuries, Watterson said. He was transported to Vassar Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. T…
Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Who Sold To Undercover Agents Learns His Fate Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Who Sold To Undercover Agents Learns His Fate
Poughkeepsie Drug Dealer Who Sold To Undercover Agents Learns His Fate A 47-year-old Poughkeepsie man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted on 10 felony counts related to drug sales in the, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office said. Spencer Green's sentencing took place on Friday, Dec. 20, following Green’s October conviction by a Dutchess County jury. The charges included five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, four counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree (both Class B felonies), and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the f…
'Erratic' Driver From Poughkeepsie Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop: Police 'Erratic' Driver From Poughkeepsie Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop: Police
'Erratic' Driver From Poughkeepsie Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop: Police A 61-year-old woman is facing drunk driving charges after being stopped on a Hudson Valley roadway, police said. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 in Putnam County, when deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Route 9 near Old West Point Road in Philipstown after receiving a call about an "erratic driver." Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, according to the Sheriff's Office. The driver, identified as 61-year-old Dutchess County resident Sandra Heron-Bryan of Poughkeepsie, was allegedly unable to perform field sobriety …
Drug Task Force Provides Holiday Cheer By Busting Poughkeepsie Dealer: Police Drug Task Force Provides Holiday Cheer By Busting Poughkeepsie Dealer: Police
Drug Task Force Provides Holiday Cheer By Busting Poughkeepsie Dealer: Police An alleged fentanyl dealer is behind bars after being busted during a "buy" by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. Bernard Diggs, of Poughkeepsie, was charged on Tuesday, Dec. 17, in the area of South Cherry Street on the south side of Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, agents focused on Diggs after receiving tips and began buying drugs from him. On Tuesday, agents located Diggs in the area of Cherry Street while he was in the process of conducting a hand-to-hand exchange of narcotics with an unidentified woman, Harris said.…
Popular Poughkeepsie Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering Popular Poughkeepsie Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering
Popular Poughkeepsie Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering Popular Hudson Valley brewery and restaurant owners Daniel Crocco and Jamie Bishop are taking on a third business, a food truck for catering special events. The duo, the Mill House Brewing Company owners in Poughkeepsie and the soon-to-open The Ridge by Mill House in Ulster County, Highland, said they dreamed of owning a food truck. So when word got out that the owners of Embers Wood-Fired Oven food truck were selling, they jumped on the chance to take on the new venture. “I’ve always dreamed of owning and operating a food truck, so Embers by Mill House marks a fascinating new chapter for …
Movie Filmed In Dutchess Based On Hudson Valley Prison Rehabilitation Program Gets Re-Release Movie Filmed In Dutchess Based On Hudson Valley Prison Rehabilitation Program Gets Re-Release
Movie Filmed In Dutchess Based On Hudson Valley Prison Rehabilitation Program Gets Re-Release A movie based on events at a maximum security prison in the Hudson Valley that may be a major Oscars contender is set to be re-released in theaters, according to reports.  "Sing Sing," based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in the Northern Westchester village of Ossining, will again be released in theaters on Friday, Jan. 17, Variety reported.  The film, originally released by A24 on Friday, July 12, follows an inmate named Divine G (played by Colman Domingo) who joins a theatre group with fellow prisoners after being imprisoned at …
Undercover Fentanyl Bust: Poughkeepsie Drug Dealers Arrested After Residents Complain, Cops Say Undercover Fentanyl Bust: Poughkeepsie Drug Dealers Arrested After Residents Complain, Cops Say
Undercover Fentanyl Bust: Poughkeepsie Drug Dealers Arrested After Residents Complain, Cops Say Two Hudson Valley alleged drug dealers were nabbed after a drug task force received complaints from residents of drugs being sold on the streets. The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force received reports of narcotic and drug dealing in the area of 60 Carroll Street, a large apartment building on the south side of Poughkeepsie, according to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Agents identified Stephen Bai, age 39, a Poughkeepsie resident, as a dangerous drug dealer operating out of an apartment in that building. Agents were able to make several purchases …
Dutchess Residents Nabbed For DWI, Almost Hitting Cop Car Over Holiday Weekend: Police Dutchess Residents Nabbed For DWI, Almost Hitting Cop Car Over Holiday Weekend: Police
Dutchess Residents Nabbed For DWI, Almost Hitting Cop Car Over Holiday Weekend: Police Several people, including Connecticut residents, were apprehended for impaired driving over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the Hudson Valley, including several incidents involving crashes and dangerous driving behaviors, authorities announced. The arrests, which occurred in Putnam County between Tuesday, Nov. 26, and Wednesday, Dec. 4, were announced by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday. The first of the incidents happened on Nov. 26, when deputies were dispatched to a two-car crash on Route 311 in Patterson near McManus Road North.  According to the Sheriff's Offic…
ROPE RESCUE: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Dutchess County ROPE RESCUE: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Dutchess County
ROPE Rescue: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Dutchess County A person was rescued after their car crashed down an icy embankment in Dutchess County. At approximately 5:30pm Wassaic Fire was dispatched for an auto accident car down an embankment in area of Nelson Hill... Posted by Wassaic Fire Rescue "The Blue Crew" on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 The crash occurred at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the area of Nelson Hill Road and Deep Hill Road on Route 22 in Wassaic, according to the Wassaic Fire Department Blue Crew. The victim was entrapped in the vehicle, and a rope crew from Amenia Fire was called to help Wassaic Fire. After securing the…
Police In Dutchess County De-escalate Suicidal Woman With Knife At Store Police In Dutchess County De-escalate Suicidal Woman With Knife At Store
Police In Dutchess County De-escalate Suicidal Woman With Knife At Store A suicidal woman with a knife was safely talked into dropping the weapon after a stand-off at a Hudson Valley store. The incident occurred at the All In One Food Mart in Dutchess County, in Beacon, on Monday, Dec. 2. According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, officers who responded to the area of 1020 Wolcott Ave., along with a Mental Health America specialist, found the woman calm but incoherent. While they attempted to speak with her, she produced a kitchen knife from her pocket, held it to her own throat, and then slowly retreated into the grocery store as officers contin…
New Licensed Pot Dispensary Opens In Town Of Poughkeepsie New Licensed Pot Dispensary Opens In Town Of Poughkeepsie
New Licensed Pot Dispensary Opens In Town Of Poughkeepsie A new pot shop is set to elevate the cannabis retail experience in a town in the region as its first state-licensed recreational dispensary. The new store, Dutchess Roots, located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, broke ground on Monday, Nov. 25, at 2615 South Road. The dispensary is nestled behind Buff City Soap and opposite The Yoga House, with plans to open its doors in Spring 2025. Town Supervisor Rebecca Edwards expressed enthusiasm for the new venture and stressed the town's commitment to regulated and safe cannabis sales.  Officials said Dutchess Roots aims to integrate into the co…
Poughkeepsie Woman Stole $4,800 Check From Victim, Cashed It: Police Poughkeepsie Woman Stole $4,800 Check From Victim, Cashed It: Police
Poughkeepsie Woman Stole $4,800 Check From Victim, Cashed It: Police A  21-year-old woman from the region faces charges of grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument for allegedly stealing and cashing a check.  Dutchess County resident Zaniyah V. Clark of Poughkeepsie was taken into custody on Monday, Dec. 2, by the town of Lloyd Police under an arrest warrant charging her with grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument, said Lloyd Police Chief James Janso. Clark is accused of possessing and cashing a forged check for $4,800 at the Hudson Valley Credit Union in Highland.  Following her arrest, she was trans…