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CT Investigating Hanging Death Of NY Man While In Police Custody
State investigators are probing the in-custody death of a 36-year-old man who died while being held at the Stamford Police Department.
The Office of Inspector General, in collaboration with Stamford police, confirmed that Jamal Linton was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday evening, Jan. 26, hours after being arrested on multiple charges, including second-degree assault and strangulation.
Linton, who was being held on a $75,000 bond, was discovered at approximately 5:42 p.m., appearing to have hanged himself, authorities said. Officers immediately performed first aid before…
Violent Stabbing Leads To Attempted Murder Charge For Orange County Man
A Hudson Valley man accused of a brutal, unprovoked domestic stabbing was arraigned on attempted murder charges on Monday, Jan. 20.
Khiyan Bascus, age 22, of New Windsor, was also charged with attempted assault, assault, and two counts of tampering with physical evidence, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler.
Court documents allege that on Thursday, Jan. 2, around 9:10 a.m., Bascus attacked a relative who was asleep at a residence in the town of New Windsor.
Without provocation, court documents show, he allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times with multiple knives, i…
Hudson Valley Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police
The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has announced additional arrests in the ongoing investigation into a Friday, July 5, 2024, quadruple shooting on Main Street.
According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy, after an extensive investigation led by the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, two individuals now face multiple charges related to the violent attack.
The investigation initially resulted in the arrest of Jaimez Freeman on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, who was charged with one count of attempted murder. However, on Thursday, Jan. 16, police charged Glendale Wright, 18, and S…
Hudson Valley Woman Assaulted, Teeth Knocked Out, 1 Charged: Police
A 27-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with felony assault following a brutal attack that left a woman with significant facial injuries, police report.
According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police, officers responded to a reported assault on N. Bridge Street on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
On arrival, a 32-year-old woman was found with severe facial injuries, including missing teeth, police said.
The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she received treatment for injuries to her mouth and face.
Following an investigation by pa…
