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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...
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...
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.
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...
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,...
Parent charged with allowing underage drinking
MAHOPAC – A Mahopac woman faces charges of unlawfully dealing with a child for allegedly hosting a holiday party during which alcohol was served to some 200 teenagers. Carmel Police arrested the unidentified woman after receiving a number of calls reporting teens gathering at the Cross Hill Road residence with underage drinking.
Authorities: Green Haven inmate attacks correction officer, hurts 3 others who tried to restrain him
Authorities say the 37-year-old inmate was seen walking toward one officer acting strangely and mumbling. When two officers got in range of the man, he allegedly punched one of the officers in the face.
'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...
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...
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...
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...
Carjacker Seriously Injured In Officer-Involved Arlington Shooting Facing Charges, Police Say
The man hospitalized in an officer-involved shooting in Arlington on Friday is now facing criminal charges, according to police.Mark Anthony Johnson-Crestwell, 30, who was hospitalized after being shot on July 5 is now being charged in connection to a series of vehicle-related offenses in the …
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...
Two injured, one critically in dirt bike crash
PATTERSON – Two young men were injured, one critically, when their dirt bikes collided on Route 292 near the Route 311 intersection in Patterson on the 4th of July. Emergency calls at 8:30 p.m. reporting the crash sent Patterson and Putnam Lake Fire Department personnel to the scene along with the Patterson Community Ambulance, Patterson FD Rescue Squad and paramedics from the Empress Ambulance Company.
Lawyers and golfers unite for law enforcement (GALLERY)
MONTICELLO – The personal injury law firm of Rutberg Breslow recognized two law enforcement endeavors by hosting a golf tournament at the legendary Monster Golf Course in Monticello recently. The golf course is on the grounds of Resorts World Catskills and the money raised is being split between Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff for his chosen camp and the Dutchess County 10-13 Foundation (DC 10-13) Foundation through Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati.
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