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Ulster County Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident
A tragic accident in Ulster County has claimed the life of a 38-year-old motorcycle rider. If you spend any time driving in the Hudson Valley you know that motorcycles are out in full force on most our roads during the warmer months. Our area is a beautiful place for riders to ride but unfortunately, a simple ride can quickly turn tragic as it did earlier this week in Ulster County, NY.
4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Poughkeepsie During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say
The incident occurred in Dutchess County in the city of Poughkeepsie around 3:30 a.m., Friday, July 5, in the area of 380 Main St. According to Det. Sgt. Terrance Beam of the Poughkeepsie Police, responding officers, encountered a large disorderly group and four people suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers began...
4 Boaters, 2 Dogs Rescued After Boat Capsizes In Hudson River Near Poughkeepsie
The incident occurred in Dutchess County near New Hamburgh and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 3. According to Chief Jeffrey Renihan of the New Hamburg Fire Department, the department responded to a water emergency call that four people and two animals were hanging on a 17-foot boat that had capsized in the Hudson River.
Duo Charged In Connection To Shooting Death Of Poughkeepsie Man
Fulton County resident Jan Michael Deere, age 38, of Gloversville, was charged with murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon on Friday, June 28, said Det. Lt. Terrance Beam of the Poughkeepsie Police. Also charged was Dutchess County resident Joseph R. Gonzalez, age 46, of Rhinebeck, with...
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,...
Dutchess County Drug Task Force Carries Out Latest Raids in Poughkeepsie
Yesterday the Dutchess County Drug Task Force successfully carried out and executed their latest set of raids at multiple locations in the Poughkeepsie area. Like many events carried out by the Drug Task Force in past raids, law enforcement was successful in not only apprehending and taking multiple suspects into custody, but they also were able to confiscate a large amount of illegal narcotics.
Girl injured when school bus blew tire injured when she jumped out emergency exit (VIDEO)
MAYBROOK – A girl who jumped from an emergency exit of a school bus when it blew a rear passenger-side tire on the evening of July 3, sustained a severe head injury, State Police said Friday. The Omni bus carrying 29 passengers was traveling east on Interstate 84 in...
Community Alarmed After Shooting in Peaceful Newburgh Street
Newburgh police were called to the scene of a violent incident on a typically quiet street. The incident took place outside 134 Carpenter Avenue around 3:30 PM, sending shockwaves through the community. The Incident Unfolds. Reports indicate a man in his 30s was shot in the chest. According to Fire...
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
Standoff in Pleasant Valley Ends With Man in Custody
The man had barricaded himself inside a home with a knife for over 5 hours. A scary day in Pleasant Valley, NY with a man barricading himself in a home for over 5 hours with a knife. A large police presence had been seen by Wilbur Rd and rt 44 as early as 11am Monday morning, July 1.
Convicted murderer sentenced on contraband charge in Columbia County
A man who's serving 20 years to life for second-degree murder out of Dutchess County was sentenced on Wednesday for having contraband in the Hudson Correctional Facility. Jose Dugger, 44, pleaded guilty to knowingly making/possessing dangerous prison contraband in May.
Girl injured after school bus has tire blowout on highway (VIDEO)
MAYBROOK – One girl was seriously injured when she reportedly fell out of a school bus after a tire blowout while it was traveling on Interstate 84 Wednesday evening at around 7:30. A yellow school bus with Hebrew lettering on the side could be seen in the eastbound lanes...
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