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Drag racer killed in flip over speedway wall
NEW LEBANON—State Police responded to the Lebanon Valley Speedway for a fatal crash, July 7 at 12:30 p.m. During a Top Sportsman National Hot Road Association (NHRA) event, a sanctioned drag race, William “Bill” E. Janke, 57, of Newburgh lost control of his vehicle for unknown reasons, then struck and flipped over the wall.
Newburgh Man Killed in Accident at Popular Race Track
A drag race tragically turned fatal on Sunday claiming the life of a 57-year-old Newburgh, New York man. A weekend of racing at the Lebanon Valley Dragway ended tragically after 57-year-old William "Bill" Janke, 57, of Newburgh, NY died from injuries suffered Sunday during a sanctioned drag race at the popular race track.
New York State Police Say Orange County Man Died in Head-On Crash
State Police says that they are continuing to investigate a fatal three-way crash that claimed the life of a Hudson Valley man Thursday. The victim wasn't even involved in the initial crash either, according to a preliminary report. However, the impact from the first collision subsequently sent a semi-truck into the opposite lane, which then struck the victim's vehicle, says offcials.
Hudson Valley Teens Charged with Felonies After in New Windsor Arrest
Three Hudson Valley teenagers have found themselves in hot water following an event that transpired early this week. The incident in question took place on Monday night July 1, 2024 just after 8pm. From Traffic Stop to Felony Charges. According to the press release from the New Windsor Police Department,...
Police Investigate Serious New Windsor Car Crash, Entrapment
Local police are investigating a serious motor vehicle accident that included multiple cars on a stretch of Temple Hill Rd. in New Windsor. The incident took place late in the afternoon on Friday July 12th. Head-On Motor Vehicle Accident in New Windsor. Just before 4pm on Friday July 12th, New...
Pine Bush Man Driving High Sentenced After Crash Paralyzed Teen
Orange County resident Chauncey Smith, age 23, of Pine Bush, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16, to three to nine years in prison in connection with the Monday, August 14, 2023 crash, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. The teenage victim, who was paralyzed as a result of...
Search for missing kayaker somberly ends
CHESTER | After a near two-day search, authorities have recovered the body of a missing kayaker from the Hudson River. At about 1:20 p.m. Sunday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers located the body of 67-year-old Alfred Arzuaga of Indiana. Arzuaga was located on the eastern side...
UPDATE…Man who trooper shot after striking him with car dies (VIDEO)
ROCK HILL – The man who led police on a pursuit from Ulster County into Sullivan County and struck a state trooper who was outside his vehicle died from gunshot wounds when the trooper fired at him. Police said at around 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, Albert Melendez, 32, of Middletown,...
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.
Judge in Megan McDonald murder trial denies defense motion, won't leave case
GOSHEN – Edward Holley wasn’t there to see it — there were problems transporting him from the county jail. But his attorneys failed in all but one respect Monday to convince Orange County Judge Hyun Chin Kim that their pre-trial motions should be granted, including one that she step aside. Holley faces 25...
Suspects Arrested in Rockland County Massive Illegal Firearms Raid
Over the last few months, the Rockland County District Attorney's Office in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies have been investigating a major case regarding illegal firearms in Rockland County. Recently a raid was conducted by law enforcement and the raid proved to be abundantly successful. Rockland Illegal Firearms Investigation.
At the right place at the right time
LAKE CARMEL- Jadyn Kennedy and Bella Ianiri were spending a peaceful afternoon paddling their kayaks in Lake Carmel earlier this month when tragedy nearly struck. When strong winds suddenly blew across the lake, turning its surface from glass like to white caps within seconds, both kayaks flipped over at the same time. The teenagers carried a life jacket with them but their cell phones fell beneath the surface of the lake.
Driver Hospitalized After Striking Fire Hydrant On Northern Westchester Road
Several water mains had to be turned off after a driver hit a Northern Westchester fire hydrant while experiencing a medical emergency.The crash happened in Millwood on Saturday, July 13 just before 10:30 a.m., when a vehicle struck a hydrant near the intersection of Seven Bridges Road and Millwood…
Lottery Scam Money Launderer Faces Justice: Over $300,000 in Fraudulent Proceeds
Fiona Lorraine Walters, 50, of Newburgh, New York, has pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering. Walters admitted her involvement in a multi-year scheme that defrauded victims, many of whom were elderly, out of over $300,000. Her sentencing is scheduled for September 23, 2024, before United States District Judge Scott M. Rash.
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