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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...
Fishkill police chief tenders resignation after four years
TOWN OF FISHKILL – Town Police Chief Keith Dworkin submitted his resignation on Friday afternoon. The chief told Mid-Hudson News that his resignation is effective July 19, 2024. Dworkin was a lieutenant with the department when he was appointed chief in 2020. Dworkin has lived in Fishkill and the...
Dramatic Rescue: 4 People, Pets Saved From Deepest River In New York
Four people and two small dogs are lucky to be alive. Most were found in the Hudson River in the Hudson Valley without life jackets. On Wednesday, July 3, around 5:30 p.m., Several police and fire departments came together to rescue people and pets from the Hudson River. Boat Capsizes...
Poughkeepsie Man Now Facing Charges For Possession Of “Defaced” Weapon
Recently one local Poughkeepsie man found himself on the wrong end of law enforcement following an encounter with some New York State Troopers. The interaction was detailed in a press release recently published by the New York State Police. From Traffic Stop to Felony Arrest. According to the press release...
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,...
'Happy-Go-Lucky' Westchester Police Officer Killed In Highlands Crash
The crash occurred in Orange County at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, in the town of Highlands on Route 9W northbound according to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police. Port Chester Police Officer Christopher Bernal, who was driving a 2004 Honda motorcycle northbound on SR...
William Janke, 57, Dies In Crash At Lebanon Valley Speedway
The Columbia County incident happened at the Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7. New York State Police said William Janke, age 57, was participating in the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) Lucas Oil Divisional Series when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a barrier.
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.
Accord man charged with dragging victim from car
ACCORD – The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 40-year-old Accord man with assault and reckless endangerment for allegedly dragging a victim with his vehicle while in the driveway, as the victim was attempting to get out the passenger side front door. The victim was thrown to...
Poughkeepsie shooting: Man seriously injured, three women also hurt on Main Street
POUGHKEEPSIE - Four people were injured, one of them seriously, in a shooting early Friday morning in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to city police, officers responded to a report of a shooting assault in the vicinity of 380 Main St. just after 3:30 a.m. Friday. The responding officers found...
Physical dispute results in assault charge
PORT EWEN – A 19-year-old Port Ewen man has been charged with assault and criminal mischief following an incident on the afternoon of June 22, the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday. The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nathaniel Bost, Jr. after receiving a complaint of a physical...
Newburgh looks to fill vacant police commissioner post
NEWBURGH – When former Newburgh City Police Commissioner Jose Gomerez abruptly resigned several weeks ago, some city council members had not decided if they would seek to refill the position. Mayor Torrance Harvey said that decision has apparently been made. “As soon as we got the resignation from the...
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