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Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials
Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials A staff member at a Dutchess County high school has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate conduct, school district and law enforcement officials confirmed.  In a letter sent to families on Thursday, May 15, Arlington Central School District Superintendent Philip Benante acknowledged the serious nature of the report and said the district, which includes large parts of the towns of LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, and Union Vale, acted swiftly after learning of the allegations.  "Upon receiving this report, we immediately no…

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by Ben Crnic
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Threat To School In Poughkeepsie Deemed 'Not Credible, Threat To School In Poughkeepsie Deemed 'Not Credible,
Threat To School In Poughkeepsie Deemed 'Not Credible, An investigation into an internet threat at a Hudson Valley school that caused an early dismissal and a significant police response has been found "not credible." Internet Threat Leads To Dismal AT Dutchess Boces In Poughkeepsie The incident occurred in Dutchess County at Dutchess BOCES in Poughkeepsie on Friday, Sept. 20. According to Irwin Goldberg of the Dutchess BOCES, the administration was alerted to an internet threat affecting the campus. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office was contacted immediately, and an investigation began. Goldberg said that out of an abundance of cautio…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Threat Leads To 'Hold In Place' For Hudson Valley High School Threat Leads To 'Hold In Place' For Hudson Valley High School
Threat Leads To 'Hold In Place' For Hudson Valley High School Students at a Hudson Valley high school were held in the auditorium or on buses following a rumor that potentially threatening information was posted online. The incident took place in Dutchess County at the Roy C Ketcham High School at 99 Myers Corners Road in Wappingers Falls. According to Superintendent Dr. Dwight Bonk, of the Wappinger Central School District, administration officials were made aware of a rumor that a student was posting potentially threatening information on social media.  Administrators, along with the School Resource Officer and other officers from the Dutchess…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
New Update: Body Found In Hudson River Identified As Woman, Age 32, Who Jumped From Area Bridge New Update: Body Found In Hudson River Identified As Woman, Age 32, Who Jumped From Area Bridge
New Update: Body Found In Hudson River Identified As Woman, Age 32, Who Jumped From Area Bridge Police have identified the body of a woman found floating in the Hudson River.  The woman's body was found in Dutchess County on Monday, April 10, 10 near the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the city of Poughkeepsie. Earlier report: Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the woman has been identified as Ulster County resident Tashaunna S. Bogle, age 32, of Kingston. Bogle has been further identified as the person who jumped into the Hudson River from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, Wat…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River
Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River A woman's body was discovered floating in the Hudson River. The unidentified woman was found in Dutchess County around 10 a.m., Monday, April 10 near the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the city of Poughkeepsie. Sheriff's deputies responded to the area after receiving a report of a possible body in the river near the Mid-Hudson Bridge, said Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. At that time the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol responded to the scene and recovered the body with the assistance of a Hyde Park Marina employee, Watterson said. The body appears to be that …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Employee Had Sexual Contact With Student At School In Hudson Valley, Police Say Employee Had Sexual Contact With Student At School In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Employee Had Sexual Contact With Student At School In Hudson Valley, Police Say An employee at a school district in the Hudson Valley has been charged with allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile student. Dutchess County resident Angela N. Hill, age 23 of Pawling, was arrested on Thursday, March 2 following an investigation into inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile student in the Pawling Central School District, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The investigation began in mid-February after the Sheriff’s Office was alerted to possible inappropriate sexual contact between a district employee a…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Hudson Valley Youth Being Extorted On Social Media, Police Say Hudson Valley Youth Being Extorted On Social Media, Police Say
Hudson Valley Youth Being Extorted On Social Media, Police Say Police in the Hudson Valley are warning parents of a group that is targeting youth on social media for suggestive photos and then blackmailing them for cash.  The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation into multiple cases of local youths being extorted via social media over the past week, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.  Watterson said the extortion begins when the perpetrator befriends the child posing as someone their age on social media, then at some point asks the child to share explicit photos of themselves…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Killed In Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say Two Killed In Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say
Two Killed In Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say Two people were killed during a Hudson Valley crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle. The crash took place in Dutchess County around 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 21 at the intersection of Overlook Road and Keith Drive in LaGrange. The victims have not been identified pending notification of next of kin, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. Watterson said the investigation is continuing and additional information will be released soon.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Authorities Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs After Six College Students On Spring Break OD Authorities Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs After Six College Students On Spring Break OD
Authorities Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs After Six College Students On Spring Break OD Updated story: West Point Cadets ID'd As Six Spring Breakers Who Overdosed, Report Says As spring break starts to get into full swing, law enforcement officials are warning about the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs after six students overdosed on what they thought was cocaine. The six spring breakers were found inside a vacation rental home in Florida after using cocaine that was laced with fentanyl, leaving one in critical condition inFort Lauderdale, authorities said.   Locally, law enforcement said they are seeing a "tremendous" number of fatal overdose deaths from drugs with fentanyl.…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Authorities Ask Public's Help In Investigation Of Theft At Area Business Authorities Ask Public's Help In Investigation Of Theft At Area Business
Authorities Ask Public's Help In Investigation Of Theft At Area Business Law enforcement investigators are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted in connection to the thefts from an area business. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is investigating an incident involving the theft of sanding and plow equipment from a local business in the Town of LaGrange.  According to Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the incident took place around 7:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15. During the incident the following items were stolen: Western snowplow, Model 810 Wideout Plow; Three Western snowplows, 9’6” s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Two Dead, Two Critical Following Dispute Between Neighbors In Area Two Dead, Two Critical Following Dispute Between Neighbors In Area
Two Dead, Two Critical Following Dispute Between Neighbors In Area Two people are dead and another two are critically wounded following a dispute between Hudson Valley neighbors. The incident took place around 11 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 174 Walnut Drive in the town of Beekman in Dutchess County. Sheriff's deputies responded to the home for a report of an active disturbance in which a man was stabbing other people, according to Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. A preliminary investigation has revealed that Willem C. Salcius, age 32, of Beekman, started an altercation with neighbors, during which he stabbed thre…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Crash Outside Supermarket In Area Man Killed In Crash Outside Supermarket In Area
Man Killed In Crash Outside Supermarket In Area Authorities are investigating the death of a man who was killed during a two-vehicle crash outside an area supermarket. Ryan A. Weatherwax, age 22, of Wappinger, was killed around 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4,  in a two-vehicle crash in the town of Wappinger, said Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the area of Myers Corners Rd near Route 9 for a crash with serious injuries. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the actual location was on Myers Corners at the southern entrance to the Hannaford’s Plaza, and one person appeared to be seriousl…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Three Residential Burglaries, Two Stolen Vehicles Under Investigation In Area Three Residential Burglaries, Two Stolen Vehicles Under Investigation In Area
Three Residential Burglaries, Two Stolen Vehicles Under Investigation In Area Investigations are underway into multiple burglaries and alleged thefts of vehicles in the area recent days. Dutchess County Sheriff Capt. John Watterson issued an alert on Thursday, June 3 as his office investigates reports of three recent residential burglaries and two stolen vehicles that were taken from the Cramer Road area in the Town of LaGrange. Watterson said that the investigation into the burglaries and thefts is ongoing, and anyone with information has been asked to contact the Dutchess County Sheriff Office’s Detective Bureau by calling 845-605-3820 or the tip line at (845) 605-…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Auto Larcenies, Thefts On Rise By Organized Crime Ring In Area Auto Larcenies, Thefts On Rise By Organized Crime Ring In Area
Auto Larcenies, Thefts On Rise By Organized Crime Ring In Area Authorities are reporting an uptick in the number of larcenies from vehicles in the area as well as theft of vehicles by a large out-of-state crime ring.  The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said it investigating several larcenies from vehicles as well as thefts of actual vehicles themselves, all of which have occurred recently in the eastern Dutchess County areas -- primarily in Dove, said Captain John Watterson. All of these incidents have occurred recently during the late-night/early-morning hours, and in each case, the perpetrators have targeted vehicles that were unlocked with th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Thefts, Attempted Burglary Reported In Area Thefts, Attempted Burglary Reported In Area
Thefts, Attempted Burglary Reported In Area Law enforcement officials in Dutchess County are cautioning about a recent rash of thefts and burglaries that have been reported. An alert was issued by Dutchess County Sheriff Capt. John Watterson as his office investigates several larcenies from vehicles, three thefts of actual vehicles, and an attempted burglary all reported in the areas of Amenia and Millerton. Watterson said that each of the incidents happened either late at night or in the early hours, with each case resulting from vehicle owners not locking their doors, including the three stolen vehicles, all of which had key fobs i…

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by Zak Failla
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Area Sex Offense Suspect Faces Six New Charges, Including Rape Area Sex Offense Suspect Faces Six New Charges, Including Rape
Area Sex Offense Suspect Faces Six New Charges, Including Rape An area sexual offense suspect has been charged with six counts of rape and other sexual abuse charges following an investigation, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced.on Monday, Feb. 22. Red Hook resident Tyson Kreig, age 40, has been charged with multiple counts of rape and other offenses in connection to an ongoing investigation by detectives. Kreig, age 40, was arrested on Monday and charged with: Two counts of first-degree rape; Attempted rape; Four counts of third-degree rape; Sexual abuse; Criminal sexual act. This is the third time in less than two months that Kreig was…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Arrested Again For Sexual Offenses After New Victim Comes Forward, Authorities Say Man Arrested Again For Sexual Offenses After New Victim Comes Forward, Authorities Say
Man Arrested Again For Sexual Offenses After New Victim Comes Forward, Authorities Say A 40-year-old Hudson Valley man who was arrested last month for allegedly having sexual contact with a victim has been arrested again. Dutchess County residence Tyson Kreig, age 40, of Red Hook, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 8, in connection with an ongoing investigation into inappropriate sexual contact, Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Captain John Watterson said Kreig was arrested and charged with forcible touching and unlawful imprisonment, Watterson said. "This arrest comes as the result of another victim coming forward since Mr. Kreig’s previous arrest on 1/12…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman, Man Killed In Separate Area Crashes Woman, Man Killed In Separate Area Crashes
Woman, Man Killed In Separate Area Crashes Two separate fatal crashes that occurred over the weekend in the area are under investigation. The first crash took place around 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, on Route 82, near Clove Branch Road in East Fishkill, said Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Capt. John Watterson. That investigation revealed that Jenna A. Wilkins, 24, of Hopewell Junction, was walking northbound on an unlit portion of Route 82 when she was struck by a 2007 Hyundai SUV, Watterson said. Wilkins suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. At this time no charges h…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Dutchess Sheriff Warns Of Rash Of High-End Auto Thefts Dutchess Sheriff Warns Of Rash Of High-End Auto Thefts
Dutchess Sheriff Warns Of Rash Of High-End Auto Thefts The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is alerting area residents about recent thefts of high-end vehicles.  The thefts have occurred mainly in the southeastern part of Dutchess County during the late-night/early-morning hours, said Capt. John Watterson. "So far the perpetrators have stolen vehicles that were either unlocked with the key fobs inside or were running unattended, said Watterson. The thefts are thought to be part of a large organized out-of-state crime ring, and the perpetrators are to be considered armed and dangerous, he added. The Sheriff’s Office&nb…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Separate Fatal Crashes Under Investigation In Area Separate Fatal Crashes Under Investigation In Area
Separate Fatal Crashes Under Investigation In Area Police are investigating a pair of fatal crashes that happened over the course of two days. Dutchess County Sheriff Capt. John Watterson said that there was a fatal motorcycle crash at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 near the intersection of Overlook Road and Alvin Court in LaGrange. Two days later, at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a fatal one-vehicle off-road crash in Amenia. Watterson said that the driver of the motorcycle in the earlier crash, Poughkeepsie resident Nicholas Giguere was traveling west on Overlook Road w…

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by Zak Failla