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Hudson Valley Man Charged In Stabbing Death Of Another Man Using Kitchen Knives Hudson Valley Man Charged In Stabbing Death Of Another Man Using Kitchen Knives
Hudson Valley Man Charged In Stabbing Death Of Another Man Using Kitchen Knives A Hudson Valley man has been charged with alleged murder for using several kitchen knives to stab a man to death who was lying on the street following a fight. Orange County resident Cameron Williams, age 25, of New Windsor, was charged on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for the Sunday, Oct. 13 incident in the city of Newburgh. According to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, he was remanded to jail in place of $1,000,000 cash bail, $3,000,000 fully secured bond, and $10,000,000 partially secured bond. As alleged in court documents, after an altercation, Williams retrieved sev…
Man Stabbed To Death In Hudson Valley, Suspect On Run Man Stabbed To Death In Hudson Valley, Suspect On Run
Man Stabbed To Death In Hudson Valley, Suspect On Run Police in the Hudson Valley are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed and killed on a city street. The incident occurred in Orange County at 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 120 Parmenter St., in the city of Newburgh. According to Mike Neppl, chief of staff for the city, officers responding to a shot spotter notification found the man with injuries consistent with a stabbing. Officers requested emergency medical services and began life-saving measures. Neppl said the victim was transported to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, where he died from his …
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Trying To Kill Mom, Aunt In Fit Of Rage Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Trying To Kill Mom, Aunt In Fit Of Rage
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Trying To Kill Mom, Aunt In Fit Of Rage A 32-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly attempting to kill his mother and aunt in a fit of rage by stabbing them numerous times.  Orange County resident Donnie Smith of Newburgh was charged on Tuesday, April 30, with two counts of first-degree attempted murder and two counts of second-degree attempted murder. As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, on Sunday, March 31, Smith violently attacked his mother in a residence in the city of Newburgh, stabbing her repeatedly with a sharp object in the neck and back.  As Smith was leav…
Double Shooting: Suspect On Run After Hudson Valley Incident Double Shooting: Suspect On Run After Hudson Valley Incident
Double Shooting: Suspect On Run After Hudson Valley Incident Police in the Hudson Valley are investigating after two victims were found shot on a city street. The incident occurred in Orange County around 1:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3 near the area of Poplar Street and Fowler Avenue in Newburgh. The two victims were found when police officers responded to the area on the notice of a shooting, said Mike Neppal, spokesman for the city of Newburgh Police. The victims suffered injuries to their lower extremities and were transported to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment, Neppl said.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the City of Newburgh De…
Stabbing Death: Hudson Valley Man Charged In Killing In Front Of Popular Bar Stabbing Death: Hudson Valley Man Charged In Killing In Front Of Popular Bar
Stabbing Death: Hudson Valley Man Charged In Killing In Front Of Popular Bar A Hudson Valley man has been charged with stabbing to death another man near a popular bar. The incident took place in Orange County near the 411 Lounge on Broadway in the city of Newburgh around 2 a.m. on Sunday, May 28. On Thursday, June 1, the city of Newburgh Police arrested Eric McCollum, a 28-year-old Newburgh resident, said Michael Neppl, a spokesman for the city of Newburgh. McCollum was charged with the second-degree murder of Jose Soto, age 38, of the city of Newburgh and held pending arraignment, Neppl said. The City of Newburgh Detectives were assisted by the Orange …
Huge Brawl After Hudson Valley HS Basketball Game Triggers Large Police Response Huge Brawl After Hudson Valley HS Basketball Game Triggers Large Police Response
Huge Brawl After Hudson Valley HS Basketball Game Triggers Large Police Response A huge brawl involving fans following a high school basketball game in the Hudson Valley triggered a large police response. The incident took place in Orange County at Valley Central High School in the town of Montgomery around 8:10 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31. As the game between Valley Central High School and Newburgh Free Academy ended, the fights started in the gym, said Montgomery Police Chief John Hank. School resource officers immediately requested additional backup as Orange County 911 was overwhelmed with calls reporting the fights and some reported that someone had a weapon, the chief…
Man Killed, 5-Year-Old Injured In Hudson Valley Shooting, Police Say Man Killed, 5-Year-Old Injured In Hudson Valley Shooting, Police Say
Man Killed, 5-Year-Old Injured In Hudson Valley Shooting, Police Say A man was killed and a 5-year-old riding his bike was injured during a shooting in the Hudson Valley. The shooting took place in Orange County around 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29 in the city of Newburgh. The victims were found when Newburgh police officers on patrol heard gunfire in the area of Washington Street and Clark Street, said City of Newburgh Police Chief Anthony Geraci. Arriving officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was a 5-year-old boy that had been riding his bicycle and sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, Geraci said. The s…
3 Nabbed With 6 Guns In Hudson Valley, Police Say 3 Nabbed With 6 Guns In Hudson Valley, Police Say
3 Nabbed With 6 Guns In Hudson Valley, Police Say Three Hudson Valley men were arrested in a week and nabbed with a total of six guns. The arrests took place in Orange County during the week of Monday, Aug. 15, in the City of Newburgh. During an operation with New York State Police, the City of Newburgh Police recovered six illegal handguns from the area of 104 William St: According to Newburgh Police, the guns recovered included: Smith & Wesson .38 special air weight revolver Smith and Wesson .40 SD40 VE semi-automatic pistol Defaced 9mm Glock 43X semi-automatic pistol 9mm Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol Phoenix Arms .22 Caliber sem…
Hudson Valley Man Who Lied About Being State Trooper Admits To Hate Crime, DA Says Hudson Valley Man Who Lied About Being State Trooper Admits To Hate Crime, DA Says
Hudson Valley Man Who Lied About Being State Trooper Admits To Hate Crime, DA Says A Hudson Valley man who lied about being an off-duty state trooper has pleaded guilty to committing a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon. Orange County resident William Ryan, age 61, of Newburgh, pleaded guilty to the incident which took place in June, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. On Saturday, June 11, an off-duty Town of Wallkill Police lieutenant was driving with his son in the City of Newburgh when Ryan engaged in a verbal dispute with the officer before calling him a racial epithet and driving off, said the DA's Office. Earlier Story: Newburgh M…
Teen Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery At Hudson Valley Dunkin' Donuts Teen Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery At Hudson Valley Dunkin' Donuts
Teen Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery At Hudson Valley Dunkin' Donuts A Hudson Valley teen has been arrested for allegedly robbing a Dunkin' Donuts at knifepoint. It took place in Orange County in the city of Newburgh on Saturday, May 7 at the Dunkin' located at 674 Broadway in Newburgh. The 17-year-old teen, who was not identified due to his age, was arrested on Friday, May 13, following an investigation, said the city of Newburgh Police. He was charged with first-degree robbery and released on his own recognizance pending a future court date.
Teen Charged For Making Threat To School In Hudson Valley Teen Charged For Making Threat To School In Hudson Valley
Teen Charged For Making Threat To School In Hudson Valley A 17-year-old Hudson Valley teen has been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat via social media that caused an area school to be evacuated. The incident took place in Orange County in the city of Newburgh on Monday, May 2, at the Newburgh Free Academy’s North Campus. The teen was arrested on Friday, May 6, by the city of Newburgh police following a collaborative investigation with the New York State Police, the Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, and the FBI, said the City of Newburgh Police. The threat was made via social media and was directed toward the Newburgh…
Area Man Wounded During Shooting Incident, Police Say Area Man Wounded During Shooting Incident, Police Say
Area Man Wounded During Shooting Incident, Police Say A 27-year-old man was wounded during a shooting incident in the area. The shooting took place in Orange County around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 97 Fullerton Ave., in Newburgh. According to the City of Newburgh Police, officers located the wounded man who had been shot in the leg and the back when they responded to a report of a shooting. Officers performed life-saving measures before the victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital for further evaluation. The victim would later be transported to Westchester Medical Center for additional treatment, police said.  T…
Teen Arrested For Shooting Four Area Juveniles, Police Say Teen Arrested For Shooting Four Area Juveniles, Police Say
Teen Arrested For Shooting Four Area Juveniles, Police Say A juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting of four minors in the Hudson Valley last month. A 17-year-old Orange County teen from Newburgh was arrested on Monday, Dec. 6 for the Wednesday, Nov. 17 shooting near the Newburgh Free Academy school. According to the City of Newburgh Police, the three teens were shot in the area of William Street and Carson Avenue. As officers were responding to the area they were directed to the area of 98 William Street where three gunshot victims were located.  Two victims had sustained gunshot wounds to their legs an…
School Closes In Hudson Valley After Shooting Injuring Four Teens School Closes In Hudson Valley After Shooting Injuring Four Teens
School Closes In Hudson Valley After Shooting Injuring Four Teens Police are investigating after the shootings of several teens caused the closure of an area school. The Newburgh Free Academy in Orange County is closed Thursday, Nov. 18, after the City of Newburgh Police discovered four teens shot in the area on Wednesday, Nov. 17. In a message from the school posted Wednesday, school leaders said the closure is out of an "abundance of caution in response to an incident that occurred in the community". The four victims, ages 16 to 18, were discovered around 3:30 p.m., Wednesday when the City of Newburgh Police received a ShotSpotter notification for…
Family, Police Asking Public For Help Finding Missing Hudson Valley Father Family, Police Asking Public For Help Finding Missing Hudson Valley Father
Family, Police Asking Public For Help Finding Missing Hudson Valley Father Police and the family and friends of a missing Hudson Valley man are asking the public for help locating him. Orange County resident Joseph Eufemia, of Newburgh, was last seen riding a green Cannondale all-terrain mountain bike on Sunday, Sept. 26, the City of Newburgh Police said. He was wearing a dark T-shirt, dark-hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, and white sneakers. Eufemia could possibly be driving a white Geo Prism, the police said.d Anyone with information is asked to contact Ellen Eufemia at 540-207-2711 or the Newburgh Police at 845-561-3131. Share this story by clicking on …
Hudson Valley Woman Charged With Starving 7-Year-Old Boy To Death Hudson Valley Woman Charged With Starving 7-Year-Old Boy To Death
Hudson Valley Woman Charged With Starving 7-Year-Old Boy To Death A Hudson Valley woman is facing multiple charges, including murder, for allegedly starving a 7-year-old to death she kept secreted inside her apartment, the District Attorney announced. Leticia Bravo, age 39, of Newburgh in Orange County was indicted on Friday, Oct. 8 for her role in the death of 7-year-old Petter Cuacuas, who was kept hidden behind a bedroom behind a door that locked from the outside. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said that shortly after 8 a.m. on Feb. 10, Braves brought the child’s lifeless body to St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh, where he was pronounced d…
Two Men Shot In Area Expected To Survive Two Men Shot In Area Expected To Survive
Two Men Shot In Area Expected To Survive Police in the Hudson Valley after two people were shot and seriously wounded. The incident took place around 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Orange County in the area of 72 William St., in the City of Newburgh. Initial responding officers and detectives confirmed two people had been shot and were transported to a local hospital by personal vehicle, said the City of Newburgh Police. The victims included a 29-year-old man who was shot in the leg and back and a 21-year-old man who was shot in the leg and chest, police said. Both men, who are City of Newburgh residents, are expec…
Police Asking Public For Help Locating Man Wanted In Shooting Death Police Asking Public For Help Locating Man Wanted In Shooting Death
Police Asking Public For Help Locating Man Wanted In Shooting Death Law enforcement officials are asking the public for help locating a suspect wanted on a warrant for the shooting death of a Hudson Valley man. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Thursday, June 10, 2021, Joshua Williams, age 31, has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a man in Newburgh in 2020. Hoovler said Williams, of Newburgh, intentionally caused the death of Jamie Fincher, age 35, of Newburgh by shooting him with a loaded firearm on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.  Fincher was found with gunshot wounds in front of 332 Liberty St. arou…
Body Of 35-Year-Old Man Recovered In Hudson River, Police Say Body Of 35-Year-Old Man Recovered In Hudson River, Police Say
Body Of 35-Year-Old Man Recovered In Hudson River, Police Say The body of a man has been recovered after he fell into the Hudson River while walking along its edge with friends. Orange County resident Maurice Pryce, age 35, fell into the water around 10 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, in the area of the Blue Pointe Restaurant, said City of Newburgh Police Lt. Joseph Burns. When police arrived on the scene, several witnesses said they saw Pryce, of the City of Newburgh, fall off the dock into the water. City of Newburgh Fire Department responded to the scene and PD and FD personnel checked along the shore where Pryce was seen going into the w…
Man Nabbed With Illegal Handgun After Fleeing From Cops In Area, Police Say Man Nabbed With Illegal Handgun After Fleeing From Cops In Area, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Illegal Handgun After Fleeing From Cops In Area, Police Say A man was nabbed with an alleged illegal handgun after fleeing from police in the area. Peter Telesco, age 23, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested around 3 p.m., on Tuesday, April 20, in Orange County after the City of Newburgh Police received a call for a man in a grey hoodie with a firearm in the area of South and Liberty streets, said Lieutenant Brandon Rola. Police responded to the area and located Telesco who began to run while police gave chase in their police vehicles, Rola said.  Telesco led police on a chase through several streets and backyards until he began to run northbound on Cham…
Boater Found Clinging To Side Of Vessel In Hudson River Rescued Boater Found Clinging To Side Of Vessel In Hudson River Rescued
Boater Found Clinging To Side Of Vessel In Hudson River Rescued A man was rescued from the Hudson River after he was heard yelling for help. The incident took place around 11:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, in Dutchess County. City of Beacon Police officers responded to Red Flynn Drive near the Sloop Club for a man reported to be yelling for help, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson. Officers located a capsized rowboat in the river approximately 20 yards from land with a man clinging to it, Johnson said. Officers were able to throw a rope at the man and pull him to the pier where he was lifted out of the water.  The City of Beacon Fire Dep…
Man Found Shot In Area Not Cooperating With Detectives, Police Say Man Found Shot In Area Not Cooperating With Detectives, Police Say
Man Found Shot In Area Not Cooperating With Detectives, Police Say Newburgh Police found a man shot after the victim banged on the door of an area residence pleading for help. The victim was discovered at an area hospital around 12:45 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, when police responded to multiple calls for shots fired in the area of South Lander Street and Courtney Avenue in Newburgh. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area but found nothing. Shortly thereafter 911 received a hang-up call from an address on Overlook Place, where the caller advised that someone was banging on the door and was bleeding, said City of Newburgh Police Chief Ar…
Person Shot In Buttocks In Orange County Person Shot In Buttocks In Orange County
Person Shot In Buttocks In Orange County One person was shot in the buttocks during a shooting incident in Orange County. City of Newburgh Police responded to 103 Lake Drive for reports of shots fired in the area around 7:40 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11. When officers arrived on the scene, they found one person shot in the buttocks, said City of Newburgh Lt Joseph Burns. That person was treated on scene by paramedics from Mobile Life before being transported to a nearby hospital. Police investigate a shooting at an Orange County apartment complex.Rockland Video Productions This incident is under active investigation. Police are as…
Large Group of Dirt Bike, ATV Riders Race Through Streets In Area, Frightening Residents Large Group of Dirt Bike, ATV Riders Race Through Streets In Area, Frightening Residents
Large Group of Dirt Bike, ATV Riders Race Through Streets In Area, Frightening Residents A large group of more than 30 dirt bike and ATV drivers were arrested after the group allegedly drove through the streets of the City of Newburgh at high speeds, frightening residents and other drivers. The incident took place around 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, when the large group of riders gathered in the City of Newburgh, said City of Newburgh Police Lt. Brandon Rola. According to Rola, the riders were traveling recklessly through city streets, sidewalks, private yards, and business parking lots.  Police also received calls that several of the riders were crashing into …
Man, Dog Struck, Killed By Train In Area Man, Dog Struck, Killed By Train In Area
Man, Dog Struck, Killed By Train In Area An oncoming train killed a man and his dog in the area, police said.  The two were both found dead in Orange County on the train tracks in the area of South Water Street and Renwick Street by City of Newburgh police at approximately 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. It was unclear why the man was walking his dog on the train tracks, police said.  The identity of the deceased man has not been released by police, and there is an active investigation into the incident.  Anyone who witnessed the accident or has pertinent information is asked to contact the City of Newburgh Detectiv…
Shots Fired, Two Stabbed, One Critically Injured After Large Fight Breaks Out Shots Fired, Two Stabbed, One Critically Injured After Large Fight Breaks Out
Shots Fired, Two Stabbed, One Critically Injured After Large Fight Breaks Out Two people were stabbed and shots were fired during a large fight involving more than 200 people. The incident took place in Orange County around 11:30 p.m., Monday, June 8, in the City of Newburgh. According to City of Newburgh Police Det. Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano, police responded to the area of Renwick and South Lander streets for a report of a large fight involving more than 200 people.  As officers were responding to the fight, they received two Shot Spotter notifications of seven shots fired in the area, Rutigliano said. When officers responded on scene they noticed a v…
20-Year-Old Wanted On Warrants Nabbed With Semi-Automatic Rifle, Police Say 20-Year-Old Wanted On Warrants Nabbed With Semi-Automatic Rifle, Police Say
20-Year-Old Wanted On Warrants Nabbed With Semi-Automatic Rifle, Police Say A 20-year-old man wanted on two warrants was allegedly nabbed with a semi-automatic rifle and ammunition. Orange County resident David Rombousek, of Port Jervis, was arrested around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, by members of the City of Newburgh Police. Rombousek was arrested after officers on patrol in the area of the Varrick Homes Apartment complex located a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot, said City of Newburgh Police Sgt. Christopher Lahar. As officers approached the vehicle, they observed a semi-automatic rifle lying in the lap of a rear seat passenger,  identi…
Man Busted For Armed Gas Station Robbery In Area, Police Say Man Busted For Armed Gas Station Robbery In Area, Police Say
Man Busted For Armed Gas Station Robbery In Area, Police Say A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a gas station armed robbery in the area. Orange County resident Andre McGriff, of Newburgh, was arrested by the Town of Newburgh Police for the Feb. 5, armed robbery of the Mobil Gas Station on South Plank Road, said Lt. James Nenni. According to Nenni, McGriff will be prosecuted in federal court.  See Earlier Story: Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Serial Armed Robber The department was assisted in the investigation by the FBI Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, the New York State Police, City of Newb…
Teen On Parole Nabbed With Gun In Area, Police Say Teen On Parole Nabbed With Gun In Area, Police Say
Teen On Parole Nabbed With Gun In Area, Police Say An 18-year-old Orange County teen was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon after running from police when they attempted to speak with him. Savion L. Knight, of Newburgh, was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 2, when the City of Newburgh Police noticed a group of men standing on the corner of South Lander and Overlook Place, said Newburgh Police Det. Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano. When police approached, Knight began walking away while holding his waistband and as officers attempted to speak with him he fled on foot, Rutigliano said. While running, police said he threw an item, believed …
Numerous Shootings, Stabbing, Shots Fired Incidents Reported Over Weekend In City Of Newburgh Numerous Shootings, Stabbing, Shots Fired Incidents Reported Over Weekend In City Of Newburgh
Numerous Shootings, Stabbing, Shots Fired Incidents Reported Over Weekend In City Of Newburgh City of Newburgh police responded to numerous reports of shootings, stabbings and shots fired incidents over the weekend. The rush of calls began around 6:31 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27, when police responded to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital for a report of stabbing victim, said City of Newburgh Police Det. Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano. The victim was seemingly intoxicated and was able to tell investigators where the incident occurred.  A short time later, around 6:54 p.m., police responded to a Shot Spotter Activation that showed eight gunshots in the area of 103 Wi…
Police Officer Rescues Man Trapped On Roof During Apartment Fire In Area Police Officer Rescues Man Trapped On Roof During Apartment Fire In Area
Police Officer Rescues Man Trapped On Roof During Apartment Fire In Area A man trapped on a roof as a fire consumed an apartment was rescued in a dramatic fashion by a police officer in the area. Police responded to the report of a fire around 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, in Newburgh at 44 Farrington St., said City of Newburgh Police Det. Lt. Joseph Burns. Dispatchers reported there was a person trapped on the roof after verifying the incident using a city camera. They also told officers another resident was trapped inside the structure, Burns said. Officer Colt Genarelli was the first to arrive on the scene and saw the man standing on the ledge of the third&n…