Area Man Admits To Possessing Fentanyl Area Man Admits To Possessing Fentanyl
Area Man Admits To Possessing Fentanyl A Hudson Valley man has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in connection with fentanyl which was recovered during a search of his apartment. Dashell Powlus, age 24, of Port Jervis, on Thursday, Jan. 13, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. According go the District Attorney's Office, Powlus had been the subject of an investigation by the City of Port Jervis Police Department into the sale of heroin.  In April, the City of Port Jervis Police Department, aided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Group, executed a…
Three Charged For Separate Violent Incidents In Area, Authorities Say Three Charged For Separate Violent Incidents In Area, Authorities Say
Three Charged For Separate Violent Incidents In Area, Authorities Say Three men are facing charges in separate violent incidents involving weapons in a Hudson Valley city. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced the charges against three Port Jervis men on Wednesday, Jan. 5.  Christopher Sicina, age 22, was arrested by Port Jervis City Police on Monday, Jan. 3, and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree reckless endangerment, the DA's Office announced.  The charges stem from an incident on Wednesday, Nov. 3, where gunshots were fired at a home on Hammond Street in Port Jervis, Hoovler said. Sici…
Orange County Pair Charged With Burglarizing Wireless Stores Orange County Pair Charged With Burglarizing Wireless Stores
Orange County Pair Charged With Burglarizing Wireless Stores Two AT&T Wireless stores in Bergen County were burglarized by a Port Jervis pair – one of whom is already being held in Pennsylvania for another crime there, authorities announced Monday, Dec. 20. Lourriston Potter, age 39, was arrested at his home on Friday, Dec. 17 by detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Port Jervis police and the Pike County, PA District Attorney’s Office, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. His accused partner, Ricky Land, age 40, was served with a criminal complaint at the Pike County Correctional Facility, where he’s been held for an unre…
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding. In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record. Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout the Hudson Valley compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service. Westchester County Armonk, 6.48 inches Chappaqua, 5.23 inches Harrison, 7.09 inches Katonah, 5.93 inches Mount Kisco, 8.46 inches New Rochelle, 7.79 inches Ossining, 6.48 inches P…
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Hudson Valley Fears of dangerous winds from Henri never materialized for most of this region after the storm weakened significantly before making landfall, which wound up being about 50 miles farther east than earlier projections. But the storm, though disorganized, did manage to cause dangerous flooding in many areas, with drenching downpours at times over the course of nearly 48 hours. A total of just over 8 inches of rainfall were recorded in New York City (in Central Park). Here's a rundown of totals early Monday evening, Aug. 23 in the Hudson Valley from reports by the National Weather Service and …
Man Injures Officers Responding To Disturbance In Area, Police Say Man Injures Officers Responding To Disturbance In Area, Police Say
Man Injures Officers Responding To Disturbance In Area, Police Say A man was apprehended after he allegedly slammed a glass door in the face of police officers, injuring two, one seriously, in the area. The incident happened in Orange County around 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, in Port Jervis. Officers responded to a home for a domestic disturbance call between former intimate partners, said Port Jervis PD Lt. John Fitzpatrick. While attempting to arrest the man, identified as Guy Dixon, age 37, of Port Jervis, at the threshold of the porch door, he slammed it into the officers, causing the large double glass panels of the exterior door to …
These Hudson Valley Athletes Will Be Competing At Olympics These Hudson Valley Athletes Will Be Competing At Olympics
These Hudson Valley Athletes Will Be Competing At Olympics Some of the Hudson Valley's top athletes will be wearing the red, white, and blue in Tokyo as they represent the country at the upcoming summer Olympic Games in Japan. The summer games will include more than two dozen athletes from New York - featuring a group of prominent players from the Hudson Valley - who are looking to etch their marks in history with an Olympic medal. Athletes from the region set to compete for medals are: Patrick Kilvehan, age 31, of West Nyack, who will be making his Olympic debut after playing baseball and football at Rutgers University before being drafted by t…
Accused Dealer Busted At Area Hotel In Warrant Sweep, Police Say Accused Dealer Busted At Area Hotel In Warrant Sweep, Police Say
Accused Dealer Busted At Area Hotel In Warrant Sweep, Police Say A local man has been arrested following a warrant search and investigation into alleged drug dealing throughout the area. Orange County resident Sheldon Cooper, age 35, of Port Jervis, was arrested on Wednesday, July 14, on charges including criminal possession of a controlled substance and endangering the welfare of a child following the execution of a search warrant at the Hampton Inn hotel in the Town of Wallkill.  The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the City of Port Jervis Police Department, who was assisted by the Orange County Drug Taskforce,…
Body Of Missing Hudson Valley Man Found In 12 Feet Of Water By Divers, Police Say Body Of Missing Hudson Valley Man Found In 12 Feet Of Water By Divers, Police Say
Body Of Missing Hudson Valley Man Found In 12 Feet Of Water By Divers, Police Say Police have recovered the body of a missing Hudson Valley man. The 32-year-old Orange County resident went missing around 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 27 in Port Jervis, in the area of Laurel Grove Cemetery at a popular swimming hold called "Goose Rock."  When officers responded, witnesses reported that the swimmer was last seen floating towards the middle of the river towards the I-84 Bridge when he submerged underwater and never resurfaced, said Port Jervis Police Chief William. Worden. Fire Department divers from multiple agencies were deployed and conducted a search of the river fo…
Area Woman Saved By Officers After Intentionally Driving Into River During Chase, Police Say Area Woman Saved By Officers After Intentionally Driving Into River During Chase, Police Say
Area Woman Saved By Officers After Intentionally Driving Into River During Chase, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman who took police on a high-speed chase was saved by the officers who had been attempting to stop her after she intentionally crashed into a river, police say. The incident began around 7:49 p.m., Monday, June 21, in western Orange County. Port Jervis Officer Andrew Dillinger was conducting speed enforcement on East Main Street near the Port Jervis Middle School when he observed a gray Chrysler sedan driving 50 miles an hour in a 30 per hour zone on East Main Street. The vehicle was operating at a high rate of speed into a sharp curve located in front of the Port Jervis…
Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest
Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest A popular Hudson Valley restaurant might not have taken home the top prize in the New York State Beef Council's best hamburger competition, but it still came out on top. Orange County staple Ben's Fresh, located in Port Jervis, was one of only four finalists in the annual contest of the best burgers in the state on Monday, May 10. After a day of cooking and showing off its Benny Burger, the eatery walked away with the "People's Choice Award" for best burger. The overall winner for the second year in a row was the burger from Ale 'n' Angus Pub in Syracuse.  Ben's burgers are a fa…
Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final Four For Best Burger In New York State Competition Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final Four For Best Burger In New York State Competition
Hudson Valley Eatery Makes Final Four For Best Burger In New York State Competition There's just a week to go until a Hudson Valley burger joint will know whether it's No. 1 in the state after being named to the "Final Four" in a statewide competition. Orange County staple Ben's Fresh, located in Port Jervis, has beat out hundreds of other restaurants to make it to the Top 10, and now one of the four finalists in the New York Beef Council's annual "Best New York Burger" contest. Ben's, which was nominated for its Benny's Burger, shows off the restaurant's famous burger with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and super-secret Benny sauce. Ben's Fresh has been nominated …