Man Threatens Victim With Weapon, Breaks Phone In Road-Rage Incident, Police Say Man Threatens Victim With Weapon, Breaks Phone In Road-Rage Incident, Police Say
Man Threatens Victim With Weapon, Breaks Phone In Road-Rage Incident, Police Say A 40-year-old area man is behind bars after state police say he threatened a victim with a weapon and broke the victim's cell phone in a road-rage incident. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Beekman Road in Beekman at about 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14. An investigation found James A. Murphy of Wappinger began tailgating the victim, and making obscene gestures for unknown reasons, state police from the Poughkeepsie barracks said.  Murphy then passed the victim in a no passing zone, and stopped his vehicle blocking traffic before exiting the vehicle, and then menaced the victim …
Two-Alarm House Fire Displaces LaGrange Family Two-Alarm House Fire Displaces LaGrange Family
Two-Alarm House Fire Displaces LaGrange Family A LaGrange family was left homeless after a two-alarm blaze ripped through their Johnson Road residence.  The blaze was first reported around 4:30 a.m. Friday, March 15 at 27 Johnson Road, in LaGrange, said LaGrange Fire Chief Barry Ward. The first call reported that people might be trapped inside the home, but a call from responding Dutchess County Sheriff's deputies reported that all five family members had escaped safely and that heavy fire was showing from the rear of the home, Ward said. LaGrange firefighters at work.Bill Johnson/FDPhotoUnit When firefighters arrived on the scene,…
Family Pets Killed In Beekman House Fire Family Pets Killed In Beekman House Fire
Family Pets Killed In Beekman House Fire A family lost several pets after a fire ravaged a Beekman home while nobody was home. The fire began around 6 p.m. Monday, March 4, at 65 Pleasant Ridge Road, said Beekman Fire Chief Greg Rayburn. Rayburn said the dogs and cats perished, most likely from smoke inhalation, the chief said. He was not sure of the number of animals. Beekman firefighters were on the scene of the fire until after 12:30 a.m., he added. A cause of the fire is under investigation. The home received extensive damage from smoke and water, he added.  Beekman was assisted on the scene by East Fishkill, LaGr…
Nine From Dutchess Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nine From Dutchess Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Nine From Dutchess Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Several area residents were among nearly two dozen motorists taken off the roads by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Friday, Feb. 8, State Police from Rhinebeck arrested Kevin P. McHugh, 50, of Rhinebeck, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 308 in Rhinebeck, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Feb. 8, State Police from Wappinger arrested Eugene B. Hickey, 58, of Wappingers Falls,…
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley removed more than a dozen drivers from area roadways for allegedly driving while impaired or intoxicated. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Jan. 18, State Police troopers from Somers arrested Nancy Joyce, 54, of Somers, for DWI. She was traveling on Route 202 in Somers, when she caused a motor vehicle crash that resulted in an injury. The investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and she was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Jan. 18, State Police troopers from Somers arrested Krystle R.…
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details 12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details New York State Police troopers busted two dozen local motorists over the New Year holiday weekend who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 29, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Gideon Taub, 28, of Dobbs Ferry, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 22 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. Taub was also arrested on Dec. 22, 2018, for DWI after being stopped on Ro…
11 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 11 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
11 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted more than 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged with DWI were: Westchester County: On Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Christopher Christiansen, 32, of Cortlandt, for DWI. He was traveling on Furnace Dock Road in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, State Police from Dover Plains arreste…
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than two dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers this past week as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Local motorists charged: Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 5, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joanne P. Holmes, 40, of White Plains, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh, when she was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 6, State P…
Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops More than two dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers recently as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Among the local motorists charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 15, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Luis V. Barreto Angamarca, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on Furnace Dock Road in Cortlandt, when he was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Sept.…
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping  4-Year-Old Reports Move To Beekman Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping  4-Year-Old Reports Move To Beekman
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping 4-Year-Old Reports Move To Beekman This story has been updated. A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of raping a 4-year-old in Westchester has reported a move into Dutchess County. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office issued an alert to local residents regarding the residency of 33-year-old Richard Lazzari, who reported a move in the area of Clapp Hill Road in Beekman, near LaGrange, earlier this year. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Lazzari as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as …
Car Ignites After Illegal Dutchess County Brush Fire Car Ignites After Illegal Dutchess County Brush Fire
Car Ignites After Illegal Dutchess County Brush Fire After an illegally set brush fire spread to a car, sending it into flames, residents across the area are being warned not to burn any brush until a ban is lifted in May. The fire broke out around 12:40 p.m. Monday in the area of Sylvan Lake Road in the town of Beekman, according to Lt. Shawn Castano of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.  An Investigation into the fire revealed that a local resident was burning brush in violation of the New York State DEC Burn Ban. The fire then spread, and the resident’s vehicle ignited and was damaged, Castano said.  Firefighters from the Beekman Fire …
Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI Over Presidents Day Weekend Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI Over Presidents Day Weekend
Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI Over Presidents Day Weekend Nearly two dozen area motorists were among those busted by State and local law enforcement agencies have made a concerted effort to curtail impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a drinking and driving crackdown throughout the state. New York State Police troopers conducted a special detail over the extended President’s Day weekend looking for impaired drivers as they continue their STOP-DWI crackdown. In total, 30 motorists were busted during the detail. Area residents arrested were:  Friday, Feb. 16: State Police from Somers arrested Vladimir Rusnak, 43, of Mount Kisco, for D…