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CRIME & SAFETY
Man Robs Town Of Lloyd Burger King After Coupon Is Rejected, Police Say
The incident occurred in Ulster County at the Burger King on Route 9W in Highland on Sunday, July 21, around 6:45 p.m. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the man entered the restaurant after an argument at the drive-thru window over a coupon or the cost of his meal, pushed the clerk to the floor, and stole their cell phone before breaking open the cash register and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Help Needed: Women Go Missing From Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
New York State Police are pleading for help in finding two women who separately went missing. One is from the Hudson Valley the other is from Upstate New York. A search is still underway for a missing woman from Dutchess County. Missing Poughkeepsie, New York Woman. On Tuesday, New York...
Stanfordville Farm Destroyed by Fire
A large fire swept through Kemmerer Farm last Thursday afternoon, causing extensive damage. The fire destroyed three barns, vital farming equipment and a significant portion of the family’s hay crop, their primary source of income. The Stanford Fire Company was dispatched to the 100-acre hay farm located at 391...
NYS corrections probe into how convicted killer on supervised parole ended up back in Salamanca
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The daughter of a woman raped and killed by a man in Cattaraugus County almost 25 years ago is reacting after learning he escaped from parole supervision in Dutchess County. Not only did Edward Kindt get away but authorities say it took days for any notification...
Spring Valley Man Arrested in Beacon for Fatal Hit-and-Run
Police in Beacon N.Y. have apprehended Manuel Roldan, 26, of Spring Valley, who was wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Rockland County. Roldan was found at the Beacon train station following a report of a suspicious individual looking into cars. Upon arrival, a Spanish-speaking officer questioned Roldan, who initially provided a false name.
Jury indicts Kingston man for attempted murder
On Tuesday, an Ulster County grand jury indicted William Knox, Jr., 54, for attempted murder in the second degree, attempted assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
Arlington Police Department Welcomes 46 New Recruits to Training Academy Amidst Nationwide Calls for Reform
The Arlington Police Department is gearing up to expand its force with an influx of fresh faces as 46 recruits have joined the APD Academy. With the addition of these new members, Class 70 represents one of the largest cohorts the academy has welcomed into its fold. The news, shared via social media, described a significant effort by the department's Personnel & Recruiting staff to make this substantial intake happen.
Hudson Valley Man Charged With DWI, After Using Snow Shovel To Threaten Woman, Police Say
A from the region man was charged with a host of charges after being stopped for alleged DWI following a domestic violence incident in which he allegedly used a snow shovel to threaten a woman.Ulster County resident Vincent Organtini III, age 27, Kingston, was arrested at around 1 a.m., Thursday, J…
Law Enforcement Mourns Loss of Beloved Newburgh, New York K9
The Town of Newburgh is mourning the loss of a beloved member of the community. The Town of Newburgh Police Department has shared that a K9 in their department has passed away. On July 24th, 2024 the Town of Newburgh Police Department wrote on social media "It is with an...
Driver inexperience leads to Mahopac crash
MAHOPAC- A 16 year old Mahopac youth who recently received his driver’s license caused a two vehicle crash last week that sent a Poughkeepsie resident to Danbury Hospital. Carmel Police and members of the Mahopac Fire Department were sent to Route 6 at Croton Falls Road Tuesday afternoon after calls were received by the Putnam 9-1-1 Center reporting a serious crash.
Newburgh Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun Following Chase, Police Say
The incident occurred in Orange County on Wednesday, July 24, around 11 p.m. in the area of Third Street and City Terrace in the city of Newburgh. According to Newburgh Chief of Staff Mike Neppl, detectives from the department's Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force were patrolling the area, which has experienced a rash of narcotics complaints and shooting incidents.
Residents displaced after fire on Liberty Street in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – Several residents were displaced after a fire at 103 Liberty Street in Newburgh on Thursday night. The blaze at the four-story building was reported at 8:08 p.m. Fire crews identified a strong odor of smoke on the upper three floors, which led to the discovery of a small fire in a bedroom on the third floor. The fire was quickly put out using a single sprinkler, limiting the spread of the fire and smoke damage to the building.
Oklahoma woman sentenced in fatal 2023 drunk driving crash in Newburgh
An Oklahoma woman was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison for killing a Kingston woman in a drunk driving crash last year in Newburgh. Nicholle Hoke, 45, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was sentenced in Orange County Court to four to 12 years in prison following her guilty plea to aggravated vehicular homicide. Hoke...
Another house fire in Lake Carmel
LAKE CARMEL- For the second day in succession, a single family home in Lake Carmel was damaged by fire but thanks to the rapid response of emergency responders, the dwelling was saved from destruction. The latest blaze was reported Wednesday night when the Putnam County 911 Center received a report...
Man Accused Of Breaking Into Northern Westchester Home, Stealing Car
A 48-year-old Hudson Valley man faces several felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Northern Westchester residence and stealing a vehicle, police announced. Putnam County resident James Kennon was arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a vehicle theft and a break-in that occur…
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