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21-Year-Old From Saugerties Scheduled To Be Released From Prison Now Held On Rape Charge 21-Year-Old From Saugerties Scheduled To Be Released From Prison Now Held On Rape Charge
21-Year-Old From Saugerties Scheduled To Be Released From Prison Now Held On Rape Charge A man from the region who was due to be released from prison on an unrelated charge is now being held after being accused of raping a young girl. In early September, the Ulster County Sheriff's Office Corrections Intelligence Unit discovered that an incarcerated man at the Ulster County Jail had been electronically communicating with a 14-year-old girl who did not appear to have a familial connection to him.  The individual was quickly identified as Ronald L. Burris III, age 21, of Saugerties, who was an inmate in the jail on an unrelated charge at the time of disco…
Divers Recover SUV Submerged In Esopus Creek In Ulster County Divers Recover SUV Submerged In Esopus Creek In Ulster County
Divers Recover SUV Submerged In Esopus Creek In Ulster County A vehicle was pulled from a creek in the region after its driver’s attempt to cross the water went wrong, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, in Ulster County, in the Esopus Creek near Fording Place Road in Marbletown.  Deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office said the driver of a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a passenger managed to reach the shore safely before responders arrived. No other occupants were in the vehicle. Investigators said the driver had been traveling from Route 209 and attempted to take a shortcut by crossing a…
2 Juveniles Nabbed For Making Threats Against Ulster County Schools: Police 2 Juveniles Nabbed For Making Threats Against Ulster County Schools: Police
2 Juveniles Nabbed For Making Threats Against Ulster County Schools: Police Two 11-year-old children were caught for allegedly making social media posts containing threats of violence at certain Hudson Valley schools. The threats were made in Ulster County around 8:45 p.m. and were aimed at Ulster County Schools, said Ulster County Sheriff’s Capt. Joseph Sciutto. According to Sciutto, the Sheriff’s Office quickly initiated an investigation into the threats, which were being shared and circulated on a social media platform, Sciutto said. He added that the Sheriff’s Office successfully traced the source of the messages and identified the responsible juveni…
Wawarsing Man Busted In Broom Handle Attack During Kerhonkson Incident Wawarsing Man Busted In Broom Handle Attack During Kerhonkson Incident
Wawarsing Man Busted In Broom Handle Attack During Kerhonkson Incident A man was charged with allegedly assaulting a woman with a broom handle and his fist, causing a head injury, during a domestic dispute in the region. Ulster County resident Harry J. Krom, age 42, of Kerhonkson, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 25, on Two Path Road in Wawarsing. An investigation alleges that Krom repeatedly struck a 45-year-old woman with a broom handle and closed fist. As a result of the assault, the victim sustained a head injury and other injuries to her body, said Ulster County Sheriff's Office Capt. Jospeh Sciutto. She was transported to Ellenville Regio…
11th-Grader Caught With BB Gun At School In Accord 11th-Grader Caught With BB Gun At School In Accord
11th-Grader Caught With BB Gun At School In Accord An 11th-grade male student at a Hudson Valley high school was nabbed with a BB gun in his backpack. The incident occurred in Ulster County at Rondout Valley High School in Accord around noon on Tuesday, Sept. 17. According to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, school administrators received a report of a potential weapon on campus and notified the school resource officer. In addition, they put in place a lockdown and lockout at both the high school and the middle school. The school resource officer requested additional police support to search the campus, and officials said that multiple …
Lake Katrine Woman Admits Her Part In Death Of Boyfriend's 14-Year-Old Daughter Lake Katrine Woman Admits Her Part In Death Of Boyfriend's 14-Year-Old Daughter
Lake Katrine Woman Admits Her Part In Death Of Boyfriend's 14-Year-Old Daughter A woman  from the region has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection to the 2022 death of her partner's 14-year-old daughter. Ulster County resident Kristin Delsanto, age 29, of Lake Katrine, admitted to the crime on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the death of Collin Schlegel’s biological daughter, said Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji. According to the DA's Office, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, the Town of Ulster Police received a 911 call for an unresponsive 14-year-old girl.  Despite all attempted life-saving measures by responding officers, the child was pro…
$280K Scam: Father, Daughter Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Woman $280K Scam: Father, Daughter Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Woman
$280K Scam: Father, Daughter Accused Of Stealing From Hudson Valley Woman A man and daughter have been accused of stealing over $280,000 from a Hudson Valley resident. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the indictments and arrests of Ulster County residents Frank Whittaker, age 56, of Kingston, and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, age 38, of Accord, for allegedly stealing more than $280,000 from a vulnerable elderly victim. After earning the trust of the victim, an Ulster County resident, by providing lawn maintenance and assisting with household tasks, Whittaker and Ellsworth gained access to the then-92-year-old’s checkbook …
Hudson Valley Man Charged With DWI, After Using Snow Shovel To Threaten Woman, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Charged With DWI, After Using Snow Shovel To Threaten Woman, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Charged With DWI, After Using Snow Shovel To Threaten Woman, Police Say A from the region man was charged with a host of charges after being stopped for alleged DWI following a domestic violence incident in which he allegedly used a snow shovel to threaten a woman. Ulster County resident Vincent Organtini III, age 27, Kingston, was arrested at around 1 a.m., Thursday, July 25, in the town of Ulster. According to Sgt. Collin Reynolds of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, deputies were responding to a domestic violence call when they found that Organtini had been stopped for driving while intoxicated. An investigation found that Organtini was driving in an into…
Hudson Valley Man Behind Bars For Making Terroristic Threat, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Behind Bars For Making Terroristic Threat, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Behind Bars For Making Terroristic Threat, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with allegedly making a terroristic threat and narcotics possession after threatening to blow up a government building. Ulster County resident Michael J. Bassile, age 37, of Esopus, was arrested on Monday, July 15, by the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto, one of the department's deputies assigned to the Security Division at the Ulster County Department of Social Services building, received a report from staff regarding Bassile.  The report alleged that when they spoke with Bassile, he became angry and…
ID Released For Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley ID Released For Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley
ID Released For Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley Police have identified a woman who was found dead in the region. Related: Person Found Shot Dead On Kingston Street Ulster County resident Rieke Guercio, age 71, of Kingston, was found around 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, in the area of Meade Street in Kingston. According to the Kingston Police, Guercio was found after police responded to a report of a person dead. She had suffered blunt force injuries and injuries from an edged weapon. Police said there was no threat to the public but had not released any suspect information. The investigation continues with help from the Ulster Poli…
Person Found Dead In Hudson Valley Person Found Dead In Hudson Valley
Person Found Dead In Hudson Valley This story has been updated. Police are investigating after a person was found dead in the region. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Woman Found Dead In Hudson Valley The incident occurred in Ulster County on Sunday, June 2, in the area of Meade Street in Kingston. According to the Kingston Police, officers responding to a report of shots fired found the unidentified victim dead on the street. The department said there was no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing with help from the New York State Police and Ulster County Sheriff's Office. Police d…
Man Parks SUV In Train's Path In Hudson Valley, Runs Away, Cops Say Man Parks SUV In Train's Path In Hudson Valley, Runs Away, Cops Say
Man Parks SUV In Train's Path In Hudson Valley, Runs Away, Cops Say Police in New York say a Connecticut man intentionally parked his Chevy Equinox on train tracks in the path of a CSX train and then ran away only to be caught. The Hudson Valley incident occurred in Ulster County around 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, south of the Esopus Avenue railroad crossing in the town of Espous. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a train hitting a car. When first responders arrived, they saw a car seat in the back seat and quickly checked to ensure no children were injured, Sciutto said. Deputies found …
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Murdering Woman, Dismembering Her Body, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Murdering Woman, Dismembering Her Body, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Murdering Woman, Dismembering Her Body, Police Say A man from the region has been charged with allegedly killing a woman and then dismembering her body before disposing of the parts. Ulster County resident Damon Foy, age 50, of Kerhonkson, was arraigned in Ulster County Court on Friday, April 19, for a murder charge and remanded to Ulster County Jail without bail. According to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, between Sunday, March 31, and Monday, April 1, Foy murdered Alberta Dale, age 44, of Pennsylvania, dismembered her and was in the process of disposing of her body when law enforcement intervened.  Dale’s remains were loca…
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Murder Hudson Valley Man Charged With Murder
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Murder A Hudson Valley man is behind bars for allegedly killing another person. Ulster County resident Damon Foy, age 50, of Kerhonkson, was charged with felony murder on Wednesday, April 3, and arraigned in the town of Esopus Justice Court. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, Foy, was arrested following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Police, and the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office. Police did not release details surrounding the homicide including where it took place and the gender or name of the victim. Scuitto sai…
Hudson Valley Man Charged In Hit-Run Death Of SUNY Student, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Charged In Hit-Run Death Of SUNY Student, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Charged In Hit-Run Death Of SUNY Student, Police Say A man has been arrested for allegedly hitting and killing a 22-year-old SUNY student in the region and then leaving the scene and trying to cover up the crime. Related: SUNY New Paltz Student Killed In Hit-Run Crash Near Campus The Ulster County District Attorney’s Office and the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office announced the indictment and arrest of Ulster County resident Ty Kobelt, age 33, of Gardiner, on Friday, March 22 for the death of 22-year-old SUNY New Paltz student Raymond Rattray in January.  Ray Rattray SUNY New Paltz The Ulster County Sheriff’s…
Hudson Valley Restaurant License Suspended For Selling To Underage Drinkers, Authorities Say Hudson Valley Restaurant License Suspended For Selling To Underage Drinkers, Authorities Say
Hudson Valley Restaurant License Suspended For Selling To Underage Drinkers, Authorities Say The license of a popular restaurant in the region has been suspended for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. Ulster County's P&G Restaurant at 91 Main St., in New Paltz license was suspended on Thursday, March 31 by the State Liquor Authority (SLA) following a visit on Friday, March 15. During the visit, investigators from the SLA, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office conducted a compliance inspection following numerous complaints of underage drinking. According to the SLA, it is alleged an estimated 120 of some 200 patrons inside the res…
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threat Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threat
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Making Terroristic Threat A Hudson Valley man has been charged with making a terroristic threat after allegedly threatening to blow up a building. Ulster County resident Marc Whittaker, age 47, of Kingston, was charged on Monday, March 11. According to Sgt. Collin Reynolds of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, officials notified deputies assigned to the Ulster County Department of Social Services that Whittaker had threatened to blow up the building during a telephone call. Whittaker was located in the town of Ulster and taken into custody. He was charged with making a terroristic threat and released to appear in…
21-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash 21-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash
21-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash This story has been updated. A 21-year-old man was killed during a two-car crash after allegedly losing control of his vehicle in the region. The crash occurred in Ulster County around 3:55 p.m., Saturday, March 9 in the town of Ulster on Route 209 south of Sawkill Road. According to Ulster Police Chief Kyle Berardi, an investigation found that Noah Ortman, age 21, of Ulster, was driving a 1997 Ford Mustang southbound when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the grass median into the northbound lane of Route 209, and was struck by a 2022 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 24-year-old man. …
Hudson Valley Man With 27 Arrests Busted Again For Robbery, Police Say Hudson Valley Man With 27 Arrests Busted Again For Robbery, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man With 27 Arrests Busted Again For Robbery, Police Say A man with 27 prior arrests who is on parole has been busted again for allegedly robbing a Hudson Valley gas station. Ulster County resident Michael J. Brooks, age 62, of Plattekill, was charged on Friday, Feb. 23 in the town of Lloyd. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, Brooks robbed the Mobil gas station on Grand Street in Highland of $2,800 on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Brooks was charged with: Robbery Grand larceny Criminal possession of stolen property  He was remanded to the Ulster County Jail without bail.  Lloyd Police were assisted by the Town of Newburgh Polic…
Hudson Valley Woman Drives Into CSX Train By Mistake, Suffers Injuries Hudson Valley Woman Drives Into CSX Train By Mistake, Suffers Injuries
Hudson Valley Woman Drives Into CSX Train By Mistake, Suffers Injuries A Hudson Valley woman suffered minor injuries after she allegedly mixed up backing out and accidentally pulled forward and drove into a CSX train. The incident took place in Ulster County around 2:40 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14 near the Leggs Mills Road railroad crossing. According to Chief Kyle Berardi of the Ulster Police Department, Vivian McKeithan, age 72, of the town of Ulster, was driving a 2011 Cadillac sedan when she attempted to back out of a parking spot and put the car in drive by mistake, accelerated through the parking lot and collided with the side a passing CSX train. Her vehi…
Hudson Valley Sheriff's Employee Shoots, Kills Self At Work, Police Say Hudson Valley Sheriff's Employee Shoots, Kills Self At Work, Police Say
Hudson Valley Sheriff's Employee Shoots, Kills Self At Work, Police Say An employee of a sheriff's office in the region died by suicide, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center in Kingston. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, the employee was located in the center with a a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Members of the Sheriff's Office attempted to provide emergency aid to the employee who was transported to the Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, where the person died from the injuries, Sciutto said. The incident is be…
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Stealing Gas After Fleeing Cops, Crashing Hudson Valley Man Charged With Stealing Gas After Fleeing Cops, Crashing
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Stealing Gas After Fleeing Cops, Crashing A man was charged with allegedly stealing gas and then fleeing from police and crashing his vehicle in the region. The incident took place in Ulster County around 8:40 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 in the town of Hurly. According to Sgt. Collin Reynolds of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, William Williams, age 65, of Highland, was arrested after deputies attempted to stop him and he sped away at a high rate of speed before crashing into a wooded area in the town of Rosendale. Williams was taken into custody and evaluated by EMS, but was not injured, Reynolds said. Reynolds said Williams pumpe…
Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed With Kilo Of Fentanyl, AG Says Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed With Kilo Of Fentanyl, AG Says
Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed With Kilo Of Fentanyl, AG Says A New York man has been charged with allegedly selling drugs and guns in the Hudson Valley and region in a 94-count indictment. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday, Dec. 6, Rafael Figueroa, age unknown, of Manhattan was indicted for the sale of fentanyl, heroin, and firearms.  The investigation conducted by the Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force seized more than 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl and over 75 grams of heroin worth $142,000, three loaded handguns, a loaded assault rifle, and three high-capacity ammunition feeding devices. “Drug an…
Drug Sales Tip Lead To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man, Police Say Drug Sales Tip Lead To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man, Police Say
Drug Sales Tip Lead To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man, Police Say A Hudson Valley alleged drug dealer was busted after an investigation into drug sales in the region. The incident took place in Ulster County on Wednesday, Nov. 8. In August, members of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (Urgent) initiated an investigation after receiving information about cocaine and crack cocaine sales occurring in the Town of Marlborough, said Capt. Joseph Sciutto, of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. A subsequent investigation alleges Orange County resident Richard L. Bonds, age 34, of Newburgh was responsible for the narcotic sales, Sciutt…
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 …
Attempted Murder Suspect Extradited To Hudson Valley To Face Charges, Police Say Attempted Murder Suspect Extradited To Hudson Valley To Face Charges, Police Say
Attempted Murder Suspect Extradited To Hudson Valley To Face Charges, Police Say A man from the region wanted for the alleged attempted murder and the violent assault of another man has been caught in Florida and extradited back to the area. Ulster County resident Mainor E. Sagastume, age 33, of Kingston, was charged following extradition from Lee County in Flordia on Wednesday, Oct. 11.  According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto, of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday, Feb. 11, deputies responded to Ridge Road in the Town of Hurley for the report of a violent assault that had just occurred.  As deputies responded, a 911 call was received from t…
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Pursuit Following Domestic Incident, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Pursuit Following Domestic Incident, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For Pursuit Following Domestic Incident, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with assault and unlawful fleeing following a domestic incident in which he allegedly attacked a woman. Ulster County resident Robert Vanhorn, age 48, of Napanoch, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 6. According to Sgt. Colin Reynolds of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday, Oct. 5 deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic violence attack in Napanoch. Prior to arriving at the home, deputies received information that Vanhorn had left the residence and was located a short time later, Reynolds said. When deputies attempted to pull Vanhorn over…
Hudson Valley Man Indicted For Shooting Woman Sitting On Front Porch Hudson Valley Man Indicted For Shooting Woman Sitting On Front Porch
Hudson Valley Man Indicted For Shooting Woman Sitting On Front Porch A man from the region has been indicted for the attempted murder of a woman who was sitting on her porch when six shots were fired. Ulster County resident Corey Marshall, age 34, of Kingston, was indicted by an Ulster County Grand Jury on Tuesday, Oct. 3 for the felonies of attempted murder, assault, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. According to the Ulster County District Attorney, the indictment stems from a shooting that took place in the Town of Esopus on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.  Marshall allegedly fired a loaded handgun six times at the 34-year-old woman, strik…
Fatal Family Dispute: Hudson Valley Man Admits To Shooting Of 39-Year-Old Fatal Family Dispute: Hudson Valley Man Admits To Shooting Of 39-Year-Old
Fatal Family Dispute: Hudson Valley Man Admits To Shooting Of 39-Year-Old A Hudson Valley man faces years in prison after pleading guilty to killing another man during a dispute involving family members. Ulster County resident Dominic “Domo” King, age 32, of Kingston, made the plea on Thursday, Aug. 24 in the shooting death of Gerald Keith Richardson, age 39, of Ellenville in 2021, said the Ulster County District Attorney's Office. The plea follows a 2021 indictment by the Ulster County Grand Jury and extradition from California. On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, King shot and killed Richardson on Berme Road in the Village of Ellenville, said the DA's Office. The tw…
Woman, 25, Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley Woman, 25, Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley
Woman, 25, Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley woman had to be freed from her vehicle by first responders after crashing down an embankment on Route 9W. The crash occurred in Ulster County around 5:40 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 6, in Ulster Park. According to Sgt. Collin Reynolds, of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, Manpreet Mann, age 25, of Poughkeepsie was located by police trapped in a 2014 Ford Fusion about 15 feet down an embankment on Route 9W. Firefighters extricated Mann from the car in 20 minutes using Hurst tools known as the Jaws of Life. It took an additional 10 minutes to bring her up to the roadway, the Esopus …
40-Year-Old Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley 40-Year-Old Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley
40-Year-Old Injured In 2-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley A 40-year-old man was injured during a two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley while allegedly attempting to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone. The crash took place in Ulster County around 7 am.m., Sunday, Aug. 6 in the town of Ulster Park. According to Sgt. Collins Reynolds, of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of 46 Ulster Ave., on Ulster Ave., for a report of a motorcycle versus a vehicle. When officers arrived they found Erik Santiago, age 22 of Poughkeepsie, and motorcycle driver Wesley Salis, age 40, of Highland, Reynolds said. An investigatio…