CRIME & SAFETY
Trio Wanted For Robbery Caught On Route 22 In Southeast
The arrests were made in Putnam County on Friday, April 26, when law enforcement was advised to be on the lookout for a vehicle heading north on Interstate 684 wanted by the New York City Police Department in connection with a robbery investigation. According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office,...
Hudson Valley Man Dies After Hitting Tree Off New York State Route
A local man died Sunday afternoon after going off a main road and striking a tree, says authorities. Police said they were in pursuit of the vehicle, which was traveling on a state route. when it suddenly exited the road. The investigation remains ongoing, according to State Police. The website...
Video of shooting surfaces; police investigating leads (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE – The “ambush-style” shooting of two teenagers in front of Gray’s Market on South White Street in Poughkeepsie was captured on several neighborhood cameras, including a Ring doorbell camera video of which Mid Hudson News has obtained a copy. Graphic in nature, the video has...
Upstate New York Police Department Loses Second Officer In Weeks
A police department in the Hudson Valley is mourning the loss of another officer who suddenly passed away. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is honoring the life of a police officer from Brewster who passed away. Brewster, New York Police Office, Retired NYPD, Dies. Brewster Police Officer Jose Colon died...
Police chief named in City of Newburgh
NEWBURGH – With the sudden departure of Newburgh City Police Chief Anthony Geraci one week ago, Lt. Brandon Rola has been appointed as the new chief. He was appointed from an existing civil service list and is therefore the permanent chief, a city spokesman said. He took command Friday,...
Ex-Spring Valley HS Football Star Nabbed For Ramapo Stabbing
Elijah Dean, age 23, who grew up and graduated from high school in Rockland County and is now a resident of Orange County, was charged with attempted murder, two counts of assault, and criminal possession of a weapon on Friday, May 3, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II.
Rolison responds to shooting of teens
POUGHKEEPSIE – State Senator Rob Rolison, a former Poughkeepsie mayor, reiterated that “public safety is the top priority,” in response to the April 30 shooting of two teenage males near Poughkeepsie High School. The shooting was described as an “ambush-style shooting” by City of Poughkeepsie Police Chief Tom Pape.
Two jump from burning Newburgh city building
NEWBURGH – Several area fire departments were called to the City of Newburgh before 7 a.m. on Saturday to a two-alarm fire at 24 City Terrace. Flames were through the roof of the two-story building when firefighters arrived. Two people, who were reported to have jumped from the building,...
New Paltz campus torn by police response to protesters
NEW PALTZ- More than 130 people were arrested at the SUNY New Paltz Campus on Thursday evening after university officials say they ignored orders to disband a student-led encampment in protest the conflict in Gaza. Similar encampments and rallies were held at college campuses around the nation, including at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie.
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