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Woman Seriously Injured During 2-Vehicle Crash In Poughkeepsie
The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 3:40 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, on Route 9 near Rochambeau Lane in the town of Poughkeepsie. According to Capt. Michael O'Dowd of the town of Poughkeepsie Police said a 2017 Chevrolet sedan driven by a Poughkeepsie man made a left turn from the southbound side of South Road into the northbound side of South Road.
SP: Dutchess County woman attacked nursing home resident
According to New York State Police, an investigation found Thompson physically attacked a disabled resident of the Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation while she was employed there. She was arraigned at the town of Somers Court and was released on her own recognizance. She's set to reappear in court on July 22.
Elderly Couple in Poughkeepsie Awoken to Man Robbing Their House
A man has been arrested after police in Poughkeepsie, New York caught him in the act of robbing the house of an elderly couple while they were inside sleeping. A night of sleep took a scary turn for an elderly couple in Poughkeepsie, NY this week as they were awoken to find that someone was inside their house robbing them. Most of us can agree that something like this is what many of us have nightmares about and according to the town of Poughkeepsie Police, that nightmare became reality for one area couple.
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent. According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff...
New York Men Confess To ‘Senseless Murders’ Of Hudson Valley Kids
Two New York Gang Members men committed "senseless murders" of teens in the Hudson Valley. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced a guilty plea following the death of a Dutchess County Teen. New York City Man Confesses To Killing Dutchess County, New...
Three wounded by gunfire in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – Three people were shot at 31 City Terrace in the City of Newburgh and police are investigating. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. Two victims were transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital while a third victim got to the hospital on their own.
UPDATE on Poughkeepsie Police Investigation into String of Burglaries
UPDATE 7/17/2024: The City of Poughkeepsie PBA released an update to the double burglary investigation in Poughkeepsie. The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department is asking for your help in investigating a string of recent burglaries around the area. The City of Poughkeepsie PBA released information on these most recent crimes...
Police warn businesses that burglar is back in community
POUGHKEEPSIE – City of Poughkeepsie detectives arrested suspected burglar Eric Magnano on suspicion that he robbed four well-known city businesses recently. He has been charged with four felony counts of burglary. Following his arraignment, Magnano was released to the Dutchess County Probation Department’s supervision due to state bail reform...
Beloved East Fishkill, New York Retired Detective Passes Away
The East Fishkill community is mourning the loss of an important community member. Detective Mark DiDato worked for the East Fishkill Police Department for 21 years, retiring as a Detective in 2021. After retiring Didato became a School Safety Officer at John Jay Senior High School, where he graduated from back in 1991.
Woman charged with intentionally starting fire with intent to kill people inside
NEWBURGH – A City of Newburgh woman has been arrested for allegedly starting a fire intentionally with the intent of killing people inside a residence following a dispute. Ashley Jessup, 35, was wanted on charges stemming from an arson investigation that began following a fire at 73 Carpenter Avenue on June 24.
Elderly man drowns at Fahnestock State Park
KENT – An 82-year-old resident of Dutchess County died at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie late Tuesday after being airlifted by a medivac chopper from Fahnestock State Park in western Kent. Police were called to the park where they found the man, whose name was not released, in the...
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after being nabbed for allegedly committing a string of commercial burglaries.Dutchess County resident Eric Mangano, age unknown, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested by the city of Poughkeepsie police on Tuesday, July 16.According to Lt. Sean McCarthy of the Poughkeepsi…
Elderly man revived after drowning
TOWN OF KENT – An 82-year-old resident of Dutchess County was airlifted by a medivac chopper to a level one trauma center Tuesday after drowning in Canopus Lake in western Kent. A 911 call notified the Putnam Dispatch Center which sent Kent Police, Putnam Sheriff’s deputies, State Police and...
Father and son accused of assaulting elderly Newburgh livery driver
CITY OF NEWBURGH - A father and son have been charged with assaulting an elderly livery driver in the city last month. City of Newburgh police said that at approximately 7:35 a.m. on June 13, officers responded to the 200 block of Carpenter Avenue to investigate a report of a serious assault.
Esopus Man Behind Bars For Making Terroristic Threat, Police Say
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.
Police commissioner job on hold for now in City of Newburgh
NEWBURGH – The police department in the City of Newburgh has had a chief and commissioner in the last two years, but with the recent resignation of Commissioner Jose Gomerez, the city has been reassessing the need for both positions. During a discussion at Thursday night’s city council meeting,...
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