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State trooper charged with robbery in Liberty, suspended from duty without pay
LIBERTY - A New York State trooper was charged with robbery in the village of Liberty on Tuesday. The trooper, Christopher DiBartolo, 47, has been suspended without pay, pending the outcome of the case. According to state police, DiBartolo was arrested following an investigation into an incident that took place outside a residence in...
Cause of camp bus crash revealed
THOMPSON – Police now say that a bus that ran off Anawana Lake Road in the Town of Thompson Monday afternoon occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree. There were 49 children from ages four to 10 and two adults on the bus.
Upstate New York Welfare Fraud Task Force Arrests 3 Women
Three Hudson Valley women are accused of welfare fraud. On Thursday, the Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force announced another round of arrests. The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud alleges 49-year-old Rachel M. Muniz, 49, of Woodridge, stole $2,000 in SNAP benefits from the Sullivan County Department of Social Services between October 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022.
New Video Shows Moments Leading Up To Fatal Shooting Of Middletown Man By Nysp
The Sullivan County incident happened in the town of Thompson, on Rock Hill Drive, at around 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16. New York State Police said troopers were pursuing 32-year-old Orange County resident Albert Melendez, of Middletown, when Melendez stopped and attempted to turn around at the intersection of Rock Hill Drive and Emerald Place.
Monticello man pleads guilty to home invasion
GOSHEN – A Monticello man, 33-year-old Owen Horace, pled guilty in Orange County Court to burglary in connection with a home invasion in the Town of Wawayanda. When sentenced in October, the district attorney’s office recommended a prison term of 12 years followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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...
$280K Scam: Kingston Dad, Daughter From Accord Accused Of Stealing From Ulster County Woman
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the indictments and arrests of Ulster County residents Frank Whittaker, age 56, of Kingston, and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, age 38, of Accord, for allegedly stealing more than $280,000 from a vulnerable elderly victim. After earning the trust of...
State Police to hold blood drive on Friday, August 16th in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN – The State Police in collaboration with the New York Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, August 16th. The drive will be held at State Police Headquarters, located at 55 Crystal Run Road. Appointments are preferred, but as always, walk-ins are welcome. For further information, contact the State Police, Middletown at 845-344-5300.
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