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Capital District Man Accused Of Raping Child
A man from the region is behind bars, accused of raping a child.
Columbia County resident Misael Chun Pastor, age 36, of Kinderhook, was arrested Thursday, May 5, on numerous charges, New York State Police said.
Among them are predatory sexual assault against a child in the first degree, a felony.
Following a tip, investigators determined that Chun Pastor had sexually assaulted a child under the age of 13 on multiple occasions, police said.
He’s now facing five counts of rape, sexual conduct against a child, and sexual abuse, all felonies.
Chun Pastor was arraigned in the town of Stuyves…
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley were busy over the weekend, busting 17 allegedly impaired drivers for DWI.
Local residents charged include:
Westchester County
On Sunday, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Manuel A. Valle, 50, of Peekskill, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested.
On Sunday, May 12, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jared A. Malfer, 34…
Army Reserve Veteran From Rye, Raymond Louis Barber, Dies At 84
Rye resident and United States Army veteran Raymond Louis Barber died last month at the age of 84.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eileen and their three children Raymond (Helene) of Killeen, TX. Tim (Mary) of Kinderhook, NY and Sharon Nocito (Vinnie) of Port St Lucie, FL, eight grandchildren James Barber (Angela), Michael Barber (Kaela), Vincent Nocito, Patrick Barber, John Nocito (Georgia), Christina Barber, Matthew Nocito, Christopher Barber, two Great Grandaughters Harper Barber, Molly Barber, two step-Grandchildren Colleen LaFramboise (Kent), George O’Conner (Heather) Step…