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Chaotic Incident In Hudson Valley Leads To Arrest For Reckless Endangerment Chaotic Incident In Hudson Valley Leads To Arrest For Reckless Endangerment
Chaotic Incident In Hudson Valley Leads To Arrest For Reckless Endangerment An alarming sequence of events unfolded in Orange County, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old local man after police debunked a reported gunfire incident. The incident occurred in Crawford on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. when  Crawford Police were called to a residence at 554 Drexel Drive following reports of gunfire.  Crawford Police Chief Dominick Blasko said officers initially detained three men who were clearing the contents of the house. The men claimed that another man pulled up to the stop sign, exited a vehicle with a rifle, and offered to sell it to them…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dutchess County Woman Nabbed Stealing, Cashing $4,800 Check From Victim: Police Dutchess County Woman Nabbed Stealing, Cashing $4,800 Check From Victim: Police
Dutchess County Woman Nabbed Stealing, Cashing $4,800 Check From Victim: 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…

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Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase In Dutchess Hit Cars, Fled Into State Park, Police Say Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase In Dutchess Hit Cars, Fled Into State Park, Police Say
Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase In Dutchess Hit Cars, Fled Into State Park, Police Say Police have released more details about a Hudson Valley chase that spanned multiple counties, including that the suspect rammed police vehicles, drove through a state park, and narrowly missed pedestrians before being apprehended.  The incident unfolded in Putnam County on Wednesday, Nov. 27, beginning with a reported domestic assault on Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel, according to the Carmel Police Department. Earlier Report - Carmel Assault Suspect Leads Cross-County Pursuit In U-Haul Van, Police Say The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Noel Mendez Jr., of Fairview, New Jersey, …

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by Ben Crnic
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Fire Damages Hudson Valley Home Fire Damages Hudson Valley Home
Fire Damages Hudson Valley Home Firefighters from six Hudson Valley fire departments saved a home after an automatic fire alarm sent help to the scene. The Rockland County blaze occurred in Orangeburg, at 96 Old Orangeburg Road, on Monday, Dec. 2. Orangeburg Police Capt. Michael Shannon said the fire was initially triggered by an automatic alarm. When firefighters arrived, they found flames that had damaged two rooms of the home. After a short time, the blaze was out, and the Rockland Building Inspector said the residents could move back into the home once the electricity was turned back on, Shannon said. Most of the da…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Tragic Incident In Region: Man Electrocuted After Vehicle Entangles With Electrical Wires Tragic Incident In Region: Man Electrocuted After Vehicle Entangles With Electrical Wires
Tragic Incident In Region: Man Electrocuted After Vehicle Entangles With Electrical Wires A 28-year-old man from the region was killed when his car became entangled in downed electrical wires. The incident occurred in Sullivan County on Friday, Nov. 22, at about 6:20 am, in the town of Callicoon. According to Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, deputies at the scene found a gray 2015 Chrysler 300, which had approached a downed tree across the roadway and then attempted to turn around.  While making a U-turn, the vehicle became entangled in electrical wires connected to a nearby utility pole. The driver exited the car and was electrocuted when his fo…

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Duo On Loose After Stealing Truck, Ramming Cruiser In Capital Region: Police Duo On Loose After Stealing Truck, Ramming Cruiser In Capital Region: Police
Duo On Loose After Stealing Truck, Ramming Cruiser In Capital Region: Police The New York State Police are searching for two men on foot in the region who allegedly stole a truck and rammed a trooper's cruiser. The accident occurred on the Columbia and Rensselaer county lines near Route 20 and Route 66 in the hamlet of Brainard in the Village of East Nassau. According to State Police, the two men allegedly stole the truck and then rammed a troop car while a trooper was getting into the vehicle.  The second suspect, not pictured in the photo above, is described as a white man in dark clothing. There is no word on whether the trooper was injured.  If you …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Divers Recover SUV Submerged In Creek In Hudson Valley Divers Recover SUV Submerged In Creek In Hudson Valley
Divers Recover SUV Submerged In Creek In Hudson Valley A vehicle was pulled from a creek in the region after its driver’s attempt to cross the water went wrong, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, in Ulster County, in the Esopus Creek near Fording Place Road in Marbletown.  Deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office said the driver of a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a passenger managed to reach the shore safely before responders arrived. No other occupants were in the vehicle. Investigators said the driver had been traveling from Route 209 and attempted to take a shortcut by crossing a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Attempted Murder: Duo Nabbed After Incident In Hudson Valley Attempted Murder: Duo Nabbed After Incident In Hudson Valley
Attempted Murder: Duo Nabbed After Incident In Hudson Valley Two suspects have been apprehended after numerous shots were fired from a vehicle in the Hudson Valley. Officers in Rockland County responded to East Eckerson Road in Spring Valley on Monday, Nov. 25 at about 12:20 a.m. for a report of gunshots fired. Ramapo Police said in an announcement late Friday afternoon, Nov. 299 that it was determined at least nine shots were fired from a passing vehicle. No one was reported to be struck, and there were no injuries. Following an investigating, two suspects were apprehended later in the day on Monday: a 22-year-old Westchester County man, from Yonk…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M CT Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said. The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.m. in Fairfield County at a two-story, nearly 9,300-square-foot residence in Weston on Weston Road, near the intersection with Broad Street. All occupants escaped unharmed, Weston firefighters reported. On the rainy Thanksgiving afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2024, most firefighters in lower Fairfield County were... Posted by Sayje Benjamin on Friday, November 29, 20…

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by Josh Lanier
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Blaze Breaks Out At Auto Dealership On Thanksgiving Night In Region Blaze Breaks Out At Auto Dealership On Thanksgiving Night In Region
Blaze Breaks Out At Auto Dealership On Thanksgiving Night In Region Responders in the Hudson Valley worked quickly to battle a blaze an auto dealership on Thanksgiving night, ensuring the business avoided significant damage. The blaze broke out in Putnam County just before 10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, at Meadowland Car Dealership in Carmel, according to authorities. Firefighters from the Carmel Fire Department arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the building on Route 6 near Old Route 6. Crews traced the fire to a heating unit on the roof and in the building’s maintenance area, the Carmel Fire Department said. The Carmel FD said that "The source of t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Roadway In Region Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Roadway In Region
Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Roadway In Region A Thanksgiving Day crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County left a driver hospitalized after their vehicle veered off the roadway into a wooded area, according to authorities. The incident happened just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, prompting a large emergency response from fire departments in Purchase and Port Chester, as well as EMS teams from Port Chester and Rye Brook. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle deep in the woods, requiring stabilization and extrication efforts to free the trapped driver, according to the Purchase Fire Department. To assist w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Drove Drunk With Child In Pickup Truck At Hudson Valley Service Area: Police Man Drove Drunk With Child In Pickup Truck At Hudson Valley Service Area: Police
Man Drove Drunk With Child In Pickup Truck At Hudson Valley Service Area: Police A man is facing a felony charge under Leandra’s Law after allegedly driving drunk with a child in his vehicle at a Hudson Valley service area. The incident happened at about 3 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, when troopers in Rockland County patrolling the Ramapo Service Area observed a 2017 Nissan pickup truck parked with its headlights on. New York State Police said they found the driver, later identified as Genaro Garcia-Cortes, age 45, of the Bronx, apparently asleep in the driver’s seat with the keys in the ignition and an empty beer bottle in the cup holder.  A 10-year-old girl and a fe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet NY Neighborhood On Thanksgiving Eve Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet NY Neighborhood On Thanksgiving Eve
Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet NY Neighborhood On Thanksgiving Eve A woman has been apprehended after police say she stabbed her mother to death on Thanksgiving Eve in a quiet residential neighborhood on Long Island, police said. The incident happened just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Dix Hills. Suffolk County Police said officers responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at the home on 2 Carman Court.  When they arrived, they found Josephine Bekatoros, age 84, dead from stab wounds inside the residence, said police. Detectives later arrested the victim’s daughter, 51-year-old Diana Bekatoros, at her home in Long Island City.  She…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Caught With Fentanyl During Traffic Stop On I-84 In Hudson Valley: Police Man Caught With Fentanyl During Traffic Stop On I-84 In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Caught With Fentanyl During Traffic Stop On I-84 In Hudson Valley: Police A 35-year-old man is facing a drug possession charge after police allegedly found him with fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate 84 in the region, authorities said.  The arrest occurred on Friday, Nov. 15, at around 3:45 p.m., when members of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Enforcement Unit stopped a vehicle on Interstate 84 West in Southeast, according to Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville.  The driver, identified as 35-year-old Randy A. Cascino of Patterson, was found to be in possession of suspected fentanyl during the stop, the Sheriff's Office said.…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash At Busy Intersection In Wappinger Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash At Busy Intersection In Wappinger
Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash At Busy Intersection In Wappinger A hit-run driver struck and killed a woman in the region, according to New York State Police. The crash happened in Dutchess County at approximately 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, near the intersection of Old Hopewell Road and Route 9 in the town of Wappinger.  The 43-year-old woman was hit by a westbound vehicle. Despite efforts by Good Samaritans, she was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Her identity has not yet been released. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the state police at 845-677-7300. Check back to Daily Voice for upd…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Assault Suspect Nabbed After Chase Through Dutchess Involving U-Haul Van Assault Suspect Nabbed After Chase Through Dutchess Involving U-Haul Van
Assault Suspect Nabbed After Chase Through Dutchess Involving U-Haul Van A suspect is in custody following a chase through multiple counties in the Hudson Valley that involved several collisions with police vehicles and was prompted by an assault, authorities said. New, updated report - Update: Suspect Nabbed In Putnam Valley After Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into State Park, Police Say The incident began in Putnam County at around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, when a domestic assault was reported on Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel, according to Carmel Police. Responding officers, along with units from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, saw the suspect…

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by Ben Crnic
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Brush Fire Near Hudson Valley School Buses Stopped By Young Students Brush Fire Near Hudson Valley School Buses Stopped By Young Students
Brush Fire Near Hudson Valley School Buses Stopped By Young Students A brush fire that posed a potential threat to school buses in the Hudson Valley was quickly extinguished thanks to the swift actions of volunteer firefighters, including several students. The fire happened in Putnam County on the evening of Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, when flames were reported to be dangerously close to Mahopac Central School District buses on Myrtle Avenue in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire, ensuring no damage to school property, the department said in a statement on Tuesday,…

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by Ben Crnic
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Update: Woman Injured In 4-Vehicle Crash That Caused Delays On I-684 In Hudson Valley Update: Woman Injured In 4-Vehicle Crash That Caused Delays On I-684 In Hudson Valley
Update: Woman Injured In 4-Vehicle Crash That Caused Delays On I-684 In Hudson Valley A woman was hospitalized following a chain-reaction crash that left a car overturned in the middle of a Northern Westchester interstate and a truck on its side next to an embankment.  The crash happened on Tuesday, Nov. 26 just before 1:45 p.m., when four vehicles became involved in a collision on I-684 in Lewisboro, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police.  Earlier Report - Truck Rollover Crash Shuts Down I-684 In North Salem: Developing The incident began when a Peterbilt tractor-trailer driving south on I-684 near mile marker 20.2 unsafely changed lanes…

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by Ben Crnic
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Human Remains, Car Found In Pond Linked To Hudson Valley Couple Missing For Over 40 Years Human Remains, Car Found In Pond Linked To Hudson Valley Couple Missing For Over 40 Years
Human Remains, Car Found In Pond Linked To Hudson Valley Couple Missing For Over 40 Years A vehicle containing a human bone found submerged in an out-of-state pond may be the clue needed to figure out what happened to a Westchester County couple missing for over four decades. In an announcement on Saturday, Nov. 23, the Glynn County Police Department in Georgia revealed that a submerged Lincoln Continental had been found on Friday, Nov. 22 in a pond between the Royal Inn Hotel and Interstate 95 on New Jesup Highway in the town of Brunswick.  According to the department, the Continental is similar to the description of a vehicle believed to have been driven by Scarsdale…

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by Ben Crnic
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Search Warrant Yields Cocaine, Fentanyl, Charges For Hudson Valley Suspect Search Warrant Yields Cocaine, Fentanyl, Charges For Hudson Valley Suspect
Search Warrant Yields Cocaine, Fentanyl, Charges For Hudson Valley Suspect A Hudson Valley man is facing drug charges after a months-long investigation into narcotics sales. Richard Fernandez, age 40, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 20, following a five-month investigation by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. Investigators executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence in Pomona, recovering cocaine, fentanyl pills, and other pharmaceutical drugs during the search. Fernandez has been charged with: Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree; Four counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mysterious ATV May Have Caused Hudson Valley Rollover Crash That Left Teen Injured, Cops Say Mysterious ATV May Have Caused Hudson Valley Rollover Crash That Left Teen Injured, Cops Say
Mysterious ATV May Have Caused Hudson Valley Rollover Crash That Left Teen Injured, Cops Say A late-night rollover crash in the region that injured a 19-year-old girl led police to investigate whether a mysterious all-terrain vehicle may have been involved, authorities said.  It happened in Putnam County just after 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, on Baldwin Place Road in Carmel, the Carmel Police Department said on Monday, Nov. 25.    Emergency responders arrived at the scene within three minutes after receiving a 911 report that a vehicle had rolled over, potentially trapping the driver inside.  The driver, a 19-year-old Mahopac resident, had safely exited the v…

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by Ben Crnic
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Final Suspect In 2022 Dutchess County Murder Case Arrested, Closing Multi-Agency Investigation Final Suspect In 2022 Dutchess County Murder Case Arrested, Closing Multi-Agency Investigation
Final Suspect In 2022 Dutchess County Murder Case Arrested, Closing Multi-Agency Investigation A local police department in coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, has arrested the final suspect in a 2022 murder in the Hudson Valley, marking a significant breakthrough in a complex, multi-year investigation. On Thursday, Nov. 21, Beacon Police, aided by extensive inter-agency cooperation, apprehended 24-year-old Zyree Downing in Pennsylvania, where he was already incarcerated, According to Beacon Chief of Police Thomas Figlia. Downing, from Middletown, Delaware, has been charged with murder for his alleged involvement in the death of Lionel Pittman. This arrest follo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide surge in law enforcement patrols and safety measures to protect travelers during Thanksgiving week, one of the busiest and riskiest times for road travel. The detail will run through Sunday, Dec. 1 after launching Saturday, Nov. 23. “Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel season of the year, and we want everyone to reach their friends and loved ones safely,” Hochul said. “I urge drivers to stay alert, stay sober, and move over when you see vehicles stopped on the side of the road.” In response, New York State officials are rampin…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Corrections Sergeant Charged With Child Exploitation Charges Hudson Valley Corrections Sergeant Charged With Child Exploitation Charges
Hudson Valley Corrections Sergeant Charged With Child Exploitation Charges A 44-year-old sergeant at the Rockland County Jail is facing over 50 charges of possessing and promoting alleged child sexual abuse material, authorities announced. Daniel Dworkin, a corrections officer sergeant, was arrested Thursday, Nov. 21, following an investigation sparked by a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. Dworkin is charged with 51 counts each of promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child. A search of his home and digital devices reportedly uncovered disturbing…

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by Daily Voice
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Phone Scam Involving Fake Jury Summons Targets Hudson Valley Residents Phone Scam Involving Fake Jury Summons Targets Hudson Valley Residents
Phone Scam Involving Fake Jury Summons Targets Hudson Valley Residents Authorities are warning Hudson Valley residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate sheriff’s office personnel and demand payment via gift cards.  The scam has been reported in Putnam County, the county's Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Nov. 22. According to authorities, the caller claims to be “Sergeant Cook” from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and falsely states that the recipient failed to respond to a jury summons. The scammer then threatens that a warrant will be issued for the recipient’s arrest unless they pay using gift cards. The Sheriff’s Office emphasi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Teen, Parent Nabbed After Duo Rides ATV, Dirt Bike On Public Streets In Hudson Valley: Police Teen, Parent Nabbed After Duo Rides ATV, Dirt Bike On Public Streets In Hudson Valley: Police
Teen, Parent Nabbed After Duo Rides ATV, Dirt Bike On Public Streets In Hudson Valley: Police Both a 17-year-old boy and his 51-year-old mother were issued summonses in connection with an incident involving the reckless driving of an ATV and dirt bike on roads near a Hudson Valley high school, police said. The summonses were issued in connection with an incident in Putnam County on Monday afternoon, Nov. 18, when the Mahopac School District Transportation Office reported an ATV and dirt bike driving recklessly on Baldwin Place Road near Mahopac High School, Carmel Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20.  An officer caught up with the vehicles and tried stopping them in the Red …

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by Ben Crnic
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Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects In February Shooting In Region Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects In February Shooting In Region
Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects In February Shooting In Region A police department  in the region is asking the public for help identifying two people involved in a shooting earlier this year. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Saturday, Feb. 10, around 11:30 p.m. in the area of Church and Main Streets in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy of the Poughkeepsie Police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots. While no victims were found at the scene, an investigation revealed that an occupied residence had been struck by gunfire. The department is asking for the community's helpd to ident…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Hudson Valley Burglary: Sheriff Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Hudson Valley Burglary: Sheriff
Contractor's Discovery Sparks Arrest In Hudson Valley Burglary: Sheriff A contractor’s sharp eye helped investigators solve a months-long burglary case, leading to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man on multiple felony charges, authorities said. The months-long investigation began in Putnam County on Tuesday, May 28, when deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary at a home on Route 403 in Philipstown. Upon their arrival, a contractor working on the property informed deputies of evidence suggesting illegal entry into the residence, the Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Nov. 22. Following the contractor's tip, investigators fr…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hudson Valley Man Charged With Rape Of Children Under 11 Hudson Valley Man Charged With Rape Of Children Under 11
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Rape Of Children Under 11 In a shocking case, a Hudson Valley town has charged a 34-year-old man with rape for allegedly assaulting children under the age of 11. Orange County resident Kelvin Dubon-Rivas, of Newburgh, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 21, for predatory sexual assault against children and first-degree rape. According to Town of Newburgh Police Lt. Matthew Nadolny, an ongoing investigation has discovered one additional juvenile victim. It is unknown at this time if there are any additional victims.  Anyone with information regarding Dubon-Rivas is asked to contact the Town of Newburg…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Decade-Old Mystery Unraveled: Police Identify Remains As Missing Woman From Region Decade-Old Mystery Unraveled: Police Identify Remains As Missing Woman From Region
Decade-Old Mystery Unraveled: Police Identify Remains As Missing Woman From Region After nearly a decade, police in New York have identified human remains found in a wooded preserve as those of Amanda King, who vanished in November 2013.  King's remains were found in Rensselaer County in Troy on Sunday, Oct. 20, near Campbell Avenue in the. Burden Pond Preserve, said Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker. She was age 27 when she disappeared. Troy Police were led to the police by a resident who discovered human remains. Identification was confirmed through dental records and DNA analysis, Barker said. King, reported missing over a decade ago, from Schenecta…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley Police Sergeant Honored With 2024 Hero Of Crisis Intervention Team Award Hudson Valley Police Sergeant Honored With 2024 Hero Of Crisis Intervention Team Award
Hudson Valley Police Sergeant Honored With 2024 Hero Of Crisis Intervention Team Award The National Alliance on Mental Illness has awarded a Hudson Valley police sergeant the 2024 Hero of CIT Award—New York State, recognizing his significant contributions to mental health advocacy. The Clarkstown Police Department announced that Sgt. Christopher Bax’s recent accolade underscores his dedicated efforts in mental health advocacy within the community. The department said that as a Crisis Intervention Team trainer, Bax has shown exemplary leadership and compassion, significantly impacting the lives of those affected by mental illness. "His approach extends beyond training law enf…

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by Kathy Reakes