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Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge Near Cortlandt Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge Near Cortlandt
Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge Near Cortlandt A 48-year-old man jumped to his death from a Hudson Valley bridge. The incident took place on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Bear Mountain Bridge near in the town of Cortlandt in Northern Westchester County. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, New Jersey resident Aleksey P. Mikhaylov, of Northvale, was located and pronounced dead at the scene.   No signs of foul play were discovered at this time, Hicks said. The Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office was on scene for the investigation.
New Update: 25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man ID'd As Bridge Jumper New Update: 25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man ID'd As Bridge Jumper
New Update: 25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man ID'd As Bridge Jumper A 25-year-old Hudson Valley man has been identified as the person who jumped off an area bridge to their death. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge in Rhinebeck. The victim is Dutchess County resident Alex J. Brailey, age 25, of the town of Milan, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. Earlier report: State Police Divers Search For Jumper Off Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge in Rhinebeck Brailey was later located by Ulster County Sheriff’s Office divers. The Ulster County Medical Examiner’s …
Man, Woman From Hudson Valley Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Killed In Crash Man, Woman From Hudson Valley Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Killed In Crash
Man, Woman From Hudson Valley Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Killed In Crash A man and a woman from a behavioral institute for young adults and children have been charged in connection with a crash that killed a missing 14-year-old boy. The crash took place in Columbia County on Friday, Sept. 23 in Clermont on Route 9. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, Romelo Cruze was killed after being hit by a vehicle. While the State Police were investigating the fatal crash, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in in Dutchess County, located in Red Hook, reported that Cruze, a resident of their facility, was missing, Hicks said. Hicks said two staff members responsible for Cruze …
17-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Crash That Destroyed Historic House In Hudson Valley 17-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Crash That Destroyed Historic House In Hudson Valley
17-Year-Old Charged With DWI After Crash That Destroyed Historic House In Hudson Valley A 17-year-old Hudson Valley resident has been arrested for alleged DWI after destroying a much-loved historic house when his vehicle slammed into it, causing a massive fire. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 3 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 in the Hughsonville hamlet in the town of Wappinger. New York State troopers discovered the crash and the fire after hearing what sounded like a loud crash while on patrol near Route 9D, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The arriving troopers found a 2007 Honda Odyssey had crashed into a barn and a fire erupted, Hicks said.d Earlier report: Car Cra…
Suspect Nabbed In Serious Hudson Valley Assault, Police Say Suspect Nabbed In Serious Hudson Valley Assault, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed In Serious Hudson Valley Assault, Police Say New update: Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder After Serious Assault In Hudson Valley A suspect has been arrested after a man was seriously assaulted at a Hudson Valley storage facility. The assault took place in Dutchess County around 8:45 a.m., Friday, Feb. 18 at the EZ Storage facility on Route 9D in the town of Fishkill, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Hicks said the suspect, who has not been identified by police, was taken into custody without incident when troopers arrived at the scene. The male victim was transported to Westchester Medical Center by Beacon Voluntary Ambulance se…
Suspect Nabbed After Police Sergeant Dragged During Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley Suspect Nabbed After Police Sergeant Dragged During Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley
Suspect Nabbed After Police Sergeant Dragged During Traffic Stop In Hudson Valley A New York State trooper was injured when he was dragged by a vehicle he had stopped for a traffic violation in the Hudson Valley. Sergeant Gregory Lischak was injured in Dutchess County around 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16 during the stop on Route 9G in Rhinebeck. A preliminary investigation determined the driver, Nicolas Antunano, age 23, of Poughkeepsie, was wanted on an outstanding warrant, said Trooper AJ Hicks. While attempting to take Antunano into custody, Antunano abruptly drove away from the scene, dragging Lischak, he added. State Police immediately began to search the area for…
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Woman At Home In Area Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Woman At Home In Area
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Woman At Home In Area A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an area woman who was found dead in her home. Dutchess County resident William Dicke, age 42, of Rhinebeck, was arrested early Monday, Jan. 24, for the murder which took place on Saturday, Jan. 22. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, on Saturday around 12:30 p.m., State Police were dispatched for an emergency medical response to a residence on Mill Road in the town of Rhinebeck. Responding troopers found Danielle C. DiStefano, age 35, dead in her home, Hicks said. An initial investigation found evidence of suspicious circumstances surrou…
26-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Stabbing At Area Residence 26-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Stabbing At Area Residence
26-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Stabbing At Area Residence A Hudson Valley man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing another man to death. Dutchess County resident David A. Trotta Jr., age 26, of Amenia, was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 16, and charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, state police responded to a home around 11:50 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting a stabbing. Once on scene the suspect, Trotta, was immediately taken into custody, Hicks said. Arriving emergency medical services rendered aid to the victim, Juan C. Cedillo, age 45 years, of Amenia, and de…
Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Area Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Area
Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Area A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a resident. Dutchess County resident Thomas E. Ryan, age 54, of LaGrange, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 2, for the Monday, Nov. 1 incident, said Trooper AJ Hicks. According to Hicks, Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the town of Amenia for a report of a burglary in progress.  An investigation determined Ryan illegally entered the residence through a window and sexually assaulted the victim. Ryan was arrested and charged with: Criminal sex act Burglary Sexual abuse  He was…
ID Released For Northern Westchester Man Found Dead After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge ID Released For Northern Westchester Man Found Dead After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge
ID Released For Northern Westchester Man Found Dead After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge A man found dead after jumping from the Bear Mountain Bridge has been identified by police. Jack J. Murphy, age 69, of Ossining, was found by the Westchester County Police Marine Unit after jumping from the bridge around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, state police said. A search began for Murphy after witnesses called Westchester County 911 prompting a response from the State Police, Park Police, Westchester County Police Department, the Continental Fire Department, and Peekskill Emergency Medical Services, Trooper AJ Hicks said. This investigation remains ongoing.   No signs of f…
Man Nabbed With Crack During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say Man Nabbed With Crack During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Crack During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say A 46-year-old man has been arrested for alleged possession of a controlled substance. Darius Wood was arrested on Tuesday, April 27 following a traffic stop in the City of Poughkeepsie, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. According to Hicks, at approximately 7 p.m. troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2009 Honda for a violation on North White Street. During the stop, troopers found that Wood was in possession of 1.2 grams of crack cocaine. Wood, of Poughkeepsie, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and released on his own recognizance.
Vehicle Shot On Busy Stretch Of Route 22 Vehicle Shot On Busy Stretch Of Route 22
Vehicle Shot On Busy Stretch Of Route 22 An 18-year-old who was target shooting on a busy area roadway allegedly hit a vehicle on the highway as it passed by has been arrested, according to police. The incident took place on Friday, April 16, in Putnam County. State Police received a complaint from a driver that while driving on State Route 22 in the town of Patterson heard three to four loud pops, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Upon returning home, the victim discovered damage that looked like bullet holes on the driver's side of the vehicle.  Bullets pulled from the vehicle.New York State Police An investigation found the 18-year-…
Multiple Fires At Area Apartment Complex Intentionally Set, State Police Say Multiple Fires At Area Apartment Complex Intentionally Set, State Police Say
Multiple Fires At Area Apartment Complex Intentionally Set, State Police Say State police say several fires at an area apartment complex that left 26 people displaced were intentionally set. The two main fires at the Dutchess County facility began around 10:13 p.m., Sunday, April 18, at the Village at Merritt Park apartment in the Village of Fishkill, said Trooper AJ Hicks. An investigation on Monday, April 19, by the state police and Dutchess County found that seven rear back porches, which had paper products being stored for recycling, were set on fire at the 200 Building, 400 Building, and 800 Building, Hicks said. Each building contains 24 apartments. All the …
State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations
State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations New York State Police are again reminding motorists to lock their vehicles and to remove all valuables after a stolen vehicle was used in two larcenies. Trooper AJ Hicks said the department has seen an increase in the number of larcenies from vehicles over the past year and has recently investigated larcenies from vehicles left unattended at gas station pumps.  A black Infinity with stolen Connecticut license plates was recently involved in two larcenies last month in the Brewster area, state police said. "The victims left their vehicles momentarily unattended while with valuable…
Crashes Reported On I-684, Taconic, Cross County Parkways Crashes Reported On I-684, Taconic, Cross County Parkways
Crashes Reported On I-684, Taconic, Cross County Parkways Light snow and slippery roads have resulted in some crashes in the area on Friday morning, Feb. 19. New York State Police reported several crashes, including one in Bedford that slowed traffic earlier on I-684. But state police said that, overall, there have not been a large number of crashes. "We haven't experienced any significant crashes this morning," said Trooper AJ Hicks. There was another crash on the Cross County Parkway in New Rochelle, but police said there were no major backups from the crash. Later in the morning, a crash caused delays on the Taconic Parkway in New Castle and,…
State Police Helicopter Awakens Residents In Area State Police Helicopter Awakens Residents In Area
State Police Helicopter Awakens Residents In Area More than a few area residents were awakened overnight to the sound of a New York State Police helicopter flying low overhead. The helicopter drew complaints in Dutchess County from residents of Red Hook around 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, as it had to change flight plans to avoid snow squalls over Columbia County, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Hicks said the crew was working an operation in Columbia County when it made the change bringing it over Red Hook and other parts of Dutchess County.
One Killed In Crash Between School Bus, Vehicle In Area, Police Say One Killed In Crash Between School Bus, Vehicle In Area, Police Say
One Killed In Crash Between School Bus, Vehicle In Area, Police Say One person was killed during a crash between a school bus and a passenger car in the area. The crash took place around 1:34 p.m. on Route 9D at Red Schoolhouse Road in the Town of Fishkill, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. There were no children on the bus at the time of the crash. Police did not reveal if the person killed was on the bus or in the vehicle. Route 9D is closed between Red Schoolhouse Road and Baxtertown Road. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
20-Year-Old Skateboarder Seriously Injured In Northern Westchester Crash 20-Year-Old Skateboarder Seriously Injured In Northern Westchester Crash
20-Year-Old Skateboarder Seriously Injured In Northern Westchester Crash A skateboarder was critically injured after being hit by a car in Northern Westchester. Henry Alvarado, 20, of Harrison, was riding a skateboard in the westbound lane of Oregon Road in Cortlandt on Dec. 28, around 5:36 p.m. when he was struck by a 2008 Honda Accord, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. Alvarado suffered serious injuries and was transported by emergency medical services to Westchester Medical Center in critical condition, Hicks said.  The investigation remains ongoing. 
ID Released For Man Killed In Crash On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge As Police Search For Driver ID Released For Man Killed In Crash On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge As Police Search For Driver
ID Released For Man Killed In Crash On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge As Police Search For Driver New York State Police have identified a man who was killed after being hit by a tractor-trailer on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge as they search for the vehicle and driver involved. The incident took place around 11:27 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27, after Stephen Tomlins, 41, of Beacon, was seen by the New York State Bridge Authority by bridge security cameras walking on the southern span of the bridge, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Troopers responded to the scene to find Tomlins dead, Hicks said. At this time only still frames from bridge camera footage are available. The included images show the possible…