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CRIME & SAFETY
UPDATE: 17-Year-Old Girl Missing from Ulster County Found
UPDATE 8/13/24 - 4:15 P.M.: As of this evening, Hope Alive 845 shared that Tayla has been found. Monday, August 12th was the last time one 17-year-old female from Marlborough was seen. Now, the community is asking the Hudson Valley for help to find the missing girl. Missing 17-Year-Old from...
AG: Ulster County father-daughter duo stole $280K from elderly NYer
According to the Office of Attorney General Letitia James, Whittaker and Ellsworth gained access to the 92-year-old victim's checkbook and finances. Authorities say Whittaker had himself appointed as Power of Attorney (POA) over their finances, which allowed him and Ellsworth to steal her life savings.
International Fugitives Part Of ‘Transnational Crime Organization’ Found In Upstate New York
"International felons" are in custody thanks to authorities from the Hudson Valley. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office took to Facebook to announce "transnational fugitives" were arrested. International Fugitive Arrested After Traffic Stop In Ulster County, New York. In July, Ulster County Sheriff deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Ford...
Domestic dispute leads to guilty plea for gun possession
KINGSTON – A 24-year-old Poughkeepsie man pled guilty on Wednesday to felony criminal possession of a weapon. The Ulster County District Attorney’s Office said the conviction of Shaquez Nesbitt stemmed from a domestic dispute with his domestic partner in her home. When sentenced in November, he is expected...
Cameras, License Plate Readers Coming to Kingston, N.Y.
(TNS) — The Common Council on Tuesday approved by a 6-2 vote the Kingston Police Department's plans to use a nearly $1.15 million state grant to upgrade technology, including the installation of dozens of new surveillance cameras and several additional license plate readers. Casting no votes were Michael Tierney,...
Peace, Love, and Understanding: Inside the Woodstock's "Peace Force"
I always aim for authenticity in my mystery novels, especially when it comes to depicting law enforcement personnel and methods of investigation. There are a number of sources to help in this endeavor: Facebook groups likes “Cops and Writers,” police procedure manuals and guidelines that are easily found on the Internet, attending conferences that feature law enforcement panels, and chatting with my local police. Having those conversations with folks in law enforcement—getting a flavor for the vernacular, discussing the personal issues behind the badge, hearing firsthand the highs and lows of the profession—is, in my opinion, key to bringing depth and realism to my characters.
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