Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Nine Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nine Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Nine Orange County Motorists Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Several Hudson Valley motorists were among 29 drivers busted by New York State Police troopers recently as law enforcement agencies in the area continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Among the local motorists charged include: Orange County On Friday, Sept. 21, State Police troopers from Catskill arrested Tasha Purdy, 27, of Walden, for DWI. She was traveling in Cairo when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Friday, Sept. 21, State Police troope…

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by Zak Failla
Monroe, NY
Police & Fire
Wallkill Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Middletown Woman Wallkill Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Middletown Woman
Wallkill Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Middletown Woman A pair of Hudson Valley residents were among several motorists busted in New York for DWI overnight as State and local law enforcement agencies continue their concerted efforts to curtail intoxicated drivers in the region as part of a national crackdown. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, New York State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Local residents charged include: On Monday, June 11, State Police from Middletown arrested Gladys Jean-Baptiste, 61, of Middletown, for DWI. She w…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Lifestyle
Woodstock Festival Marks Israel's 70th Anniversary Woodstock Festival Marks Israel's 70th Anniversary
Woodstock Festival Marks Israel's 70th Anniversary A billboard-size mural of Jerusalem’s Western Wall and handmade metal roses forged from anti-Israeli missiles will be among a host of engaging sights and sounds marking Israel’s 70th anniversary at a rollicking outdoor festival. The celebration will take place at Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike in Woodstock, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. The free public event will also feature native Israeli music, dance, storytelling, children’s activities and food. It is sponsored by the Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Ulster County and supported by every…

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by Jon Craig
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
18 Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI 18 Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI
18 Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI A total of 22 Hudson Valley 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 weekend looking for impaired drivers as they continue their STOP-DWI crackdown. In total, 30 motorists were busted during the detail. Local residents charged were: Saturday, March 10:  State police troopers from the Highland barracks stopped Newburgh resident William Buk, 25, …

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by Zak Failla
Monroe, NY
Police & Fire
Four Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI Four Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI
Four Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI New York State Police arrested numerous people over the weekend in DWI incidents in Orange, Dutchess and Rockland counties. Orange County:  Walter Post, 22, of Wallkill, was charged with DWI on Friday after being stopped for a traffic violation on Route 208 in the Village of Walden.  Edward Bordas, 30, of Newburgh, was charged with DWI following a stop on Route 52 Friday in the town of Newburgh. An Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was he subsequently arrested. Brianni Johnson, 24, of Walden was arrested for DWI after being stopped Saturday on Boardway in the city …

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by Kathy Reakes
Monroe, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Hudson Valley Man Suspect Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Hudson Valley Man
Suspect Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Hudson Valley Man A lengthy investigation into a missing man led to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man who is facing a murder charge after being apprehended. New York State Police troopers arrested Catskill resident Carlos Graham, 31, on Thursday following a year-long investigation that was launched in January 2017 following the disappearance of Brandyn Foster. The investigation - which was conducted by State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, town of Woodstock Police, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office, the Greene County District Attorney’s Office, and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office -…

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by Zak Failla
Monroe, NY
Police & Fire
13 Orange County Residents Among 28 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekened 13 Orange County Residents Among 28 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekened
13 Orange County Residents Among 28 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekened More than a dozen Hudson Valley motorists were among 28 busted by New York State Police troopers this week for drinking and driving on local roadways. 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. The drivers arrested include: Saturday, Feb. 10:     State police troopers from the Middletown barracks stopped Middletown resident Yue Lin, 48, on Route 211 in Wallkill for a vehicle and traffic law violation. During the stop, it was determined that Lin …

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by Zak Failla
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Suffolk County Stolen Car Suspect Tracked Down In Hudson Valley I-87 Stop Suffolk County Stolen Car Suspect Tracked Down In Hudson Valley I-87 Stop
Suffolk County Stolen Car Suspect Tracked Down In Hudson Valley I-87 Stop Eagle-eyed New York State Police troopers on patrol in the Hudson Valley busted a man who made it nearly 200 miles in a stolen vehicle. Troopers on patrol in the town of Catskill received a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) from the Suffolk County Police Department on Thursday night, for a car that was stolen on Long Island. While on patrol, the troopers stopped a motorist driving a vehicle on I-87 that matched the description given by police, which led to the arrest of Wheatley Heights resident Herby Legros, 40, who was taken into custody and charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stol…

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
Obituaries
Bryan Dengler Of Poughkeepsie, Accomplished Golfer, Dies At 36 Bryan Dengler Of Poughkeepsie, Accomplished Golfer, Dies At 36
Bryan Dengler Of Poughkeepsie, Accomplished Golfer, Dies At 36 Bryan F. Dengler of Poughkeepsie died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Jan. 31. He was  36. Born on June 20, 1981 in Rhinebeck, he was the son of Renee’ L. Lutz of Staatsburg. Bryan had many interests. He was an accomplished artist (particularly oil painting), and he enjoyed writing poetry, carpentry, and he loved to cook. A phenomenal golfer, Bryan was proud to have once made a hole-in-one at College Hill. In addition to his parents, he is survived by girlfriend, Kristina Otero, and her daughter, Angelina, both of Poughkeepsie; his sister, Christine Marie Lutz, of Hyde Park; brother, T…

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by Daily Voice
Newburgh, NY
News
Route 211 Stop Results In DWI Charge For Middletown Man Route 211 Stop Results In DWI Charge For Middletown Man
Route 211 Stop Results In DWI Charge For Middletown Man A Hudson Valley motorist was among four busted throughout the state for driving while intoxicated overnight. Since the new year began, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies have been “out in full force” to curtail impaired drivers in the region as part of a statewide crackdown. Among those arrested was Middletown resident Rob Whitby, 59, who was stopped on Route 211 in Middletown on Wednesday morning for a vehicle and traffic law violation. During the subsequent traffic stop, troopers determined that Whitby was impaired by alcohol and he was arrested at the scene. Whitby…

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by Zak Failla
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Newburgh Man Charged With DWI After Route 32 Stop Newburgh Man Charged With DWI After Route 32 Stop
Newburgh Man Charged With DWI After Route 32 Stop A Hudson Valley motorist was among five busted throughout the state for driving while intoxicated overnight. Since the new year began, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies have been “out in full force” to curtail impaired drivers in the region as part of a statewide crackdown. Among those arrested was Newburgh resident Anthony Burnett, 37, who was stopped on Route 32 in Newburgh on Thursday morning for a vehicle and traffic law violation. During the subsequent traffic stop, troopers determined that Burnett was impaired by alcohol and he was arrested at the scene. Burnet…

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by Zak Failla
Newburgh, NY
Politics
Suspect Caught After Stolen Car Runs Out Of Gas On I-87 In Hudson Valley Suspect Caught After Stolen Car Runs Out Of Gas On I-87 In Hudson Valley
Suspect Caught After Stolen Car Runs Out Of Gas On I-87 In Hudson Valley A driver was busted with a stolen car on I-87 in the Hudson Valley on Thursday morning after he ran out of gas and state troopers attempted to offer him an assist on the side of the road. Troopers stopped to assist Elizabeth, N.J. resident Nicholas Santana, 40, shortly after 2 a.m. on Thursday morning in Catskill when they saw him walking with a gas can roadside. While attempting to assist Santana, police said that troopers determined the vehicle he was operating had been reported stolen to the Rensselaer City Police Department earlier. Santana was arrested and charged with a felony coun…

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by Zak Failla