Blaze Damages Highway Dept Equipment In Dutchess: Water Restrictions Issued Blaze Damages Highway Dept Equipment In Dutchess: Water Restrictions Issued
Blaze Damages Highway Dept Equipment In Dutchess: Water Restrictions Issued A massive fire at a Dutchess County village's highway department building early Monday, Feb. 3, caused extensive damage and prompted officials to ask residents to limit water usage, according to village officials. The fire broke out overnight in the village of Millerton, heavily impacting both the Highway and Water Departments. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Millerton Fire Department, with assistance from several neighboring agencies, worked quickly to contain the blaze. In the wake of the fire, the village has urged residents and businesses to restrict water usage due to damag…
Teen Storms Home, Attacks Victim With Kids Inside Before Returning In Dutchess:  Police Teen Storms Home, Attacks Victim With Kids Inside Before Returning In Dutchess:  Police
Teen Storms Home, Attacks Victim With Kids Inside Before Returning In Dutchess: Police A 17-year-old Hudson Valley resident was apprehended after forcing his way into a Dutchess County apartment, attacking a resident, and later returning to the scene while ignoring officers, police said.  The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Tompkins Terrace apartment complex in Beacon, according to the City of Beacon Police Department.  A woman at the scene told officers that the suspect, who also lives in the complex and was known to her, had forced his way into her apartment and assaulted her adult son with his 4- and 5-year-old children inside, the de…
Man Killed Couple, Dog Before Setting Dutchess Fire, Police Say: Victims' IDs Released Man Killed Couple, Dog Before Setting Dutchess Fire, Police Say: Victims' IDs Released
Man Killed Couple, Dog Before Setting Dutchess Fire, Police Say: Victims' IDs Released Authorities have identified the victims of a deadly Dutchess County house fire and filed upgraded charges against the man accused of setting the blaze, police said.  Paul and Jo-Ann Hait, ages 63 and 65, were killed in the fire that tore through their home at 78 Marlorville Rd. in Wappinger on Sunday, Jan. 26, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday, Jan. 31.  Following further investigation, officials now allege that Robert J. Buda, age 34, murdered the couple and their dog before setting their home on fire. The victims were known to Buda, but authorities have no…
Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Dutchess Within Minutes, Police Say Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Dutchess Within Minutes, Police Say
Thieves Strike Twice: 2 Cars Stolen In Dutchess Within Minutes, Police Say Authorities in Dutchess County are investigating after two vehicles were stolen within minutes of each other in the City of Poughkeepsie. The incidents happened early Friday, Jan. 31, when officers responded to 120 Hudson Ave. around 6:30 a.m. for a report of a stolen vehicle, police said. The victim told officers she had started her car to warm it up and returned a few minutes later to find it gone. As officers were investigating, they were alerted to a second stolen vehicle in the same area. Both incidents remain under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to call…
Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At School District In Dutchess County Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At School District In Dutchess County
Water Woes Force Early Dismissal At School District In Dutchess County A water issue in Dutchess County has forced an early dismissal for all schools in the Millbrook Central School District on Thursday, Jan. 30, officials announced.  According to district officials, a town water issue on Alden Place in Millbrook prompted the schedule change, with secondary schools dismissing at 12:15 p.m. and elementary schools letting out at 1 p.m.  Parents of students who require pickup were asked to make necessary arrangements. The village delayed the water shutoff until after lunch to ensure students were served meals before dismissal, officials said. Notifica…
Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Dutchess, Busted After Search: Police Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Dutchess, Busted After Search: Police
Man Sells Fentanyl, Cocaine To Agents In Dutchess, Busted After Search: Police A months-long investigation into narcotics sales in Dutchess County has led to the arrest of a Poughkeepsie man accused of selling fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced.  According to an announcement on Thursday, Jan. 30 from the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, 28-year-old Tyshawn R. Smith was identified as allegedly dealing fentanyl and cocaine from a residence on Cannon Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.  Investigators conducted multiple controlled purchases of the drugs over the course of their probe, ultimately securing a search warrant for t…
Burglars Targeting Asian Americans, Stealing Cash, Jewelry In Dutchess, Police Warn Burglars Targeting Asian Americans, Stealing Cash, Jewelry In Dutchess, Police Warn
Burglars Targeting Asian Americans, Stealing Cash, Jewelry In Dutchess, Police Warn Authorities are warning residents in Dutchess, Westchester, and Putnam counties about a recent string of residential burglaries targeting Asian Americans and advising them to step up security measures.  In an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 29, New York State Police said three burglaries have been reported within the past week, specifically targeting homes of Asian American residents.  In two of the incidents, burglars stole large amounts of cash and jewelry. Investigators believe these crimes follow a targeted pattern. State Police are advising all residents—particularly th…
Poughkeepsie Ringleader, Gun Maker From Dutchess Get Years In Jail In Drug, Firearm Bust Poughkeepsie Ringleader, Gun Maker From Dutchess Get Years In Jail In Drug, Firearm Bust
Poughkeepsie Ringleader, Gun Maker From Dutchess Get Years In Jail In Drug, Firearm Bust A Poughkeepsie man who ran a major drug and firearms trafficking operation in Dutchess County will serve more than a decade behind bars, while his top weapons supplier—who built ghost guns in his home—was sentenced to even more time, authorities announced.  New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed on Wednesday, Jan. 29, that Muayad Qader, 35, of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felonies for his role in a sprawling narcotics and illegal firearms network. His main supplier, Jason Knapp, a Dutchess County resident who built untrace…
Blaze Tears Through Dutchess Home, Now Under Investigation Blaze Tears Through Dutchess Home, Now Under Investigation
Blaze Tears Through Dutchess Home, Now Under Investigation Firefighters from multiple departments worked through the night to battle a massive house fire in Dutchess County.  The blaze broke out at a residence at 21 Old Farm Rd. in Pawling on Tuesday, Jan. 28, around 7:40 p.m., according to Pawling Fire Marshal Everett White. Arriving crews found flames ripping through the roof and a heavy fire load inside the home. Firefighters quickly called in reinforcements, with tankers responding from Putnam Lake, Patterson, and Beekman, along with an engine from Dover. Firefighters worked tirelessly to knock down the flames. Due to the extensive damage…
'Police Involved Incident' Resolved In Dutchess (DEVELOPING) 'Police Involved Incident' Resolved In Dutchess (DEVELOPING)
'Police Involved Incident' Resolved In Dutchess (Developing) Authorities are saying there is no remaining threat to the public following a police-involved incident in a Dutchess County village.  The incident happened on Tuesday evening, Jan. 28 in the village of Millbrook, according to the village's police department, which sent out an advisory on social media just before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday.  In the advisory, the department said the situation had been "resolved" and that "there is no ongoing threat to the public."  "Thank you for your patience and cooperation," the advisory continued.  Daily Voice has reached out to police for…
Car Fire Spreads To House In Dutchess County Car Fire Spreads To House In Dutchess County
Car Fire Spreads To House In Dutchess County A vehicle fire was soon extinguished by firefighters in Dutchess County, but not before it spread to a nearby residence.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at around 1:30 p.m., when a car caught on fire at a Beacon home on Rector Street, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews soon knocked out the flames and searched the home, finding no one inside.  Crews then overhauled the home and confirmed the blaze had not stretched further into the residence.  However, the first floor was damaged by the flames. No injuries were reported.  Crew…
Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Red Hook: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled' Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Red Hook: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled'
Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Red Hook: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled' Columbia County's William Michael "Bill" Dougher, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of his community, is being remembered for his profound impact on those who knew him following a tragic head-on crash in Dutchess County. The crash occurred on Thursday, Jan. 23, just before 4 p.m., on State Route 9G in Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department. Police said Dougher’s northbound Hyundai crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons, colliding head-on with a pickup truck. Dougher, age 68, of Germantown, had to be extricated from his vehicle and was …