Middletown
CRIME & SAFETY
12 Hudson Valley, New York Businesses Busted, 19 Arrested
An investigation into alleged illegal activity at 20 Hudson Valley businesses led to 19 arrests. The City of Middletown Police Department released its findings into illegal weed shops in the area. City Of Middletown Police Crackdown On Illegal Weed Shops. In late June, police checked into 20 separate businesses to...
Hudson Valley Man Allegedly Touched Women at Target & Walmart
An Orange County man has been arrested after several incidences of alleged unwanted sexual touching in department stores including Target and Walmart according to police. Last week the New York State Police took to social media to try and help identify a man they were interested in talking to after several incidences of unwanted sexual touching in department stores were reported.
Missing Connecticut Teen Found in Orange County, Suspect Arrested
During the afternoon hours of Tuesday June 24, 2024 an announcement was released by local law enforcement regarding the recent disappearance of a Connecticut teenager. The announcement was in regards to a missing teen from Connecticut who was found here in the Hudson Valley at an Orange County location. Tracking...
Guilty Pleas Entered in Wallkill Narcotics Trafficking Case
WALLKILL, NY — Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the successful conclusion of a significant narcotics investigation resulting in guilty pleas from two men involved in cocaine trafficking.…
22-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Route 206 Sussex County Crash Was NYU Swimmer
Baranowski was on the right shoulder of Route 206 north in Sandyston Township when a Nissan passenger vehicle entered the roadway, crashed into the back of the bicycle, and veered off the roadway, colliding with a utility pole and overturning around 2:50 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
Port Jervis blends social work with policing
PORT JERVIS – Port Jervis Police Department’s chief and staff have embraced what is an increasing national trend toward blending social work with policing to keep communities safe, while offering follow-up help to those struggling with any number of life issues. Lisa Wattoff, a police social work intern...
Driver assisted by responders in parking lot rollover
The driver of a car with Pennsylvania license plates was assisted this evening when his car swerved to avoid another vehicle, hit a parking lot post and rolled over. Several residents of the area stated they were in the 100 Pike Street lot at the time of the accident, just after 8 p.m. Once the vehicle was stationary on its side, they cut the air bag to allow the driver to move within the car. The driver was then able to get himself upright and to an opening to self-extricate. He was assisted by emergency responders as he exited the vehicle.
NYU grad cyclist fatally struck by Bronx driver in New Jersey
A 22-year-old New York University graduate was killed in New Jersey after being run down from behind while riding his bicycle in New Jersey. Damian Baranowski, a Port Jervis native raised in Pennsylvania, was hit by a 21-year-old driver from the Bronx, according to NJ.com. The driver then struck a utility pole on Route 206 in Sussex County, which caused her Nissan to flip, leaving the motorist ...
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