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More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
Update: Haverstraw Police Offering Reward for Help in Homicide Investigation
Earlier this month, law enforcement from the Haverstraw Police Department were called to the scene of a scary scene in Haverstraw for the report of "shots fired". When law enforcement arrived on the scene they found one deceased individual who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Over the last few weeks law...
Man Steals From Cortlandt's King's Ferry Yacht Club: Police
Buchanan resident John Disclafani was arrested on Thursday, July 18 in connection with an alleged burglary in Cortlandt, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to state police, at 5:15 a.m. on the day of Disclafani's arrest, a burglary was reported at the King's Ferry Yacht Club at 238 Kings Ferry Rd.
Law Enforcement Mourns Loss of Beloved Newburgh, New York K9
The Town of Newburgh is mourning the loss of a beloved member of the community. The Town of Newburgh Police Department has shared that a K9 in their department has passed away. On July 24th, 2024 the Town of Newburgh Police Department wrote on social media "It is with an...
Oklahoma Woman Pleads Guilty to Killing Kingston Woman in Drunk Driving Crash
An Oklahoma woman with previous drunk driving convictions will spend the next four-to-12 years in state prison after pleading guilty to killing a Kingston woman in a drunk driving crash last year in Newburgh. That’s according to News 12. 45 year-old Nicholle Hoke was sentenced yesterday in Goshen for the killing of 61-year-old Laura Chavez-Aralos in a head-on collision on Route 9W last June. Hoke was in Ulster County at the time to judge a dog competition. Prosecutors said she had a blood alcohol level of 0.16 at the time of the crash. She had crossed the double yellow line, striking Chavez-Aralos’ car, killing her and injuring several other passengers. Prosecutors said Hoke had two prior DWI convictions in Oklahoma four years ago.
Newburgh Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun Following Chase, Police Say
The incident occurred in Orange County on Wednesday, July 24, around 11 p.m. in the area of Third Street and City Terrace in the city of Newburgh. According to Newburgh Chief of Staff Mike Neppl, detectives from the department's Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force were patrolling the area, which has experienced a rash of narcotics complaints and shooting incidents.
Spring Valley Man Arrested in Beacon for Fatal Hit-and-Run
Police in Beacon N.Y. have apprehended Manuel Roldan, 26, of Spring Valley, who was wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Rockland County. Roldan was found at the Beacon train station following a report of a suspicious individual looking into cars. Upon arrival, a Spanish-speaking officer questioned Roldan, who initially provided a false name.
Man Nabbed After Stabbing Victim, Barricading Himself In Somers Home: Police
Somers resident Andres Mendoza Gomez was arrested on Wednesday, July 17 after allegedly assaulting a victim with a knife at a Somers home, New York State Police announced on Friday, July 26. According to authorities, at around 12:30 a.m. on the day of Mendoza Gomez's arrest, troopers responded to a...
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Lengthy Prison Sentence in Wallkill Murder for Hire Case
Damante Stansberry Sentenced to 18 Years to Life in Prison. Stansberry Previously Pled Guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for Killing a Wallkill Man. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, July 19, 2024, Damante Stansberry, age 24, of Wallkill, was sentenced to eighteen (18) years to life in prison after previously pleading guilty to Murder in the Second Degree in the Orange County Court. At sentencing, the People recommended that Stansberry be sentenced to twenty (20) years to life in prison for his role in the homicide.
7 Juveniles Arrested After Assaulting Staff Member At Northern Westchester Center For Children
Seven children were arrested following an assault on a staff member at a residential treatment center for youth in Northern Westchester, police said.The incident happened on Monday, July 22 around 12:30 a.m., when a dozen students began fighting in the courtyard of the St. Christopher's J…
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
New Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould Plans Increased Foot and Bike Patrols to Combat Crime
The Village of Haverstraw has long been a hub of cultural and economic activity, with arts organizations, diverse dining options, and new retailers contributing to its vibrancy. The redevelopment of the former Chair Factory site on the Hudson River has been a beacon of hope for continued growth. However, recent...
Brooklyn man arrested on weapons charge
Nassau County Police arrested a Brooklyn man for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm during a traffic stop on Friday, July 19, at 9:11 pm in Woodbury. According to detectives, Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) Officers while on routine patrol observed a gray 2011 Mercedes-Benz traveling northbound on Woodbury Road at a high rate of speed. Police say that a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun and a switchblade knife was recovered from inside the vehicle during the traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle, Emmanuel E. Pressley, 20, arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree and multiple VTL violations.
Residents displaced after fire on Liberty Street in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – Several residents were displaced after a fire at 103 Liberty Street in Newburgh on Thursday night. The blaze at the four-story building was reported at 8:08 p.m. Fire crews identified a strong odor of smoke on the upper three floors, which led to the discovery of a small fire in a bedroom on the third floor. The fire was quickly put out using a single sprinkler, limiting the spread of the fire and smoke damage to the building.
Fugitive Who Scammed Hispanic Community in Yonkers Arrested, Brought Back To NY: Police
Juan Cedillo was brought back to Westchester County Jail in Valhalla on Wednesday night, July 24 after his arrest in Washington state earlier on Monday, July 8, the Westchester County Police Department announced on Thursday, July 25. According to the department, Cedillo was originally arrested in 2019 following an investigation...
Police Training Being Held Near Peekskill High School
The Peekskill Police Department will hold a multi-agency training session on Wednesday, July 24 near Peekskill High School, the department announced. The training is meant to ensure officers have "the necessary skills for a proper response in various situations," the department explained. "We understand that the presence of law enforcement...
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