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Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police
Menacing Call Ends With Loaded AR Pistol Arrest In Poughkeepsie: Police A 21-year-old man was arrested in Dutchess County after police said he was found carrying a loaded AR-style pistol following a menacing complaint.  The incident happened on Friday, Sept. 19, at around 4:45 p.m. in the City of Poughkeepsie, when authorities received a report of a man threatening someone with a gun near 240 Main St., the city's police department said. Officers arrived and quickly found a suspect matching the description. Police said the man, identified as Jordan S. Lopez, was carrying a loaded 5.56-caliber Del-Tan Inc. DTI-15 AR pistol.  Lopez was arrested and char…
Man Stabbed In Buttocks Saved With Tourniquet In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Man Stabbed In Buttocks Saved With Tourniquet In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large
Man Stabbed In Buttocks Saved With Tourniquet In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Authorities are investigating a stabbing in Dutchess County that left a man hospitalized. The incident happened in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, Sept. 6 at around 9:15 p.m., when officers responded to Montgomery Street for a report of a stabbing, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said Sunday, Sept. 7. When officers arrived, they found a 49-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his leg and buttocks. The victim was losing consciousness from blood loss, and officers applied a department-issued tourniquet before he was taken to a nearby hospital. He is expected to recover, police sai…
Man Gets Maximum Sentence For Fatally Shooting Victim In Head In Poughkeepsie Man Gets Maximum Sentence For Fatally Shooting Victim In Head In Poughkeepsie
Man Gets Maximum Sentence For Fatally Shooting Victim In Head In Poughkeepsie A man found guilty of pointing a gun at a victim's head and firing in Dutchess County, killing him, will spend decades behind bars.  Gloversville resident Jan Deere, age 39, was sentenced to 30 years in state prison on Monday, Aug. 18, after being found guilty of manslaughter and weapons charges in Dutchess County Court, prosecutors announced.  Deere received the maximum sentence of 25 years for first-degree manslaughter and an additional five years for two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, all violent felonies. He will also serve five years of post-release …
Wanted Man Caught In Large-Scale Drug Distribution Case In Poughkeepsie: NYSP Wanted Man Caught In Large-Scale Drug Distribution Case In Poughkeepsie: NYSP
Wanted Man Caught In Large-Scale Drug Distribution Case In Poughkeepsie: Nysp A Dutchess County man wanted on multiple felony drug charges has been arrested, police said. The arrest happened on Thursday, Aug. 7, around 8:50 p.m., when City of Poughkeepsie Police officers took 40-year-old Lamar C. Smith of Poughkeepsie into custody on Main Street without incident, New York State Police announced on Friday, Aug. 8.  Smith was wanted on an active arrest warrant from a previous investigation by the State Police Violent Gang and Narcotic Enforcement Team with help from the Poughkeepsie Police Department’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, authorities said. He is charged w…
Gunshots Hit Woman, Occupied Store, Car In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Gunshots Hit Woman, Occupied Store, Car In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large
Gunshots Hit Woman, Occupied Store, Car In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large A woman was hospitalized after being shot on a busy street in Dutchess County in an incident that also left an occupied vehicle and business struck by gunfire, police said. The incident happened at around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, July 18, when officers responded to the 300 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie for a report of a shooting. There, they found a 40-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her leg, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Saturday, July 19.  Officers immediately gave the victim aid, including applying a department-issued tourniquet. She was then transpor…
Fugitive Wanted On Several Warrants Apprehended In Poughkeepsie, Police Say Fugitive Wanted On Several Warrants Apprehended In Poughkeepsie, Police Say
Fugitive Wanted On Several Warrants Apprehended In Poughkeepsie, Police Say A 34-year-old woman wanted on multiple felony warrants in another Hudson Valley county was taken into custody after officers spotted her in Dutchess County, police announced.  The arrest was made early Tuesday morning, July 15, when officers recognized Rebecca Austin around 12:05 a.m. in the 400 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department said on Wednesday, July 16.  Police say they were already familiar with Austin from a previous investigation in which she allegedly used a false identity. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that Austin wa…
'Wanted Parole Absconder' Caught With Narcotics In Drug Dealing Probe In Poughkeepsie: Police 'Wanted Parole Absconder' Caught With Narcotics In Drug Dealing Probe In Poughkeepsie: Police
'Wanted Parole Absconder' Caught With Narcotics In Drug Dealing Probe In Poughkeepsie: Police A convicted felon and wanted parole absconder was arrested in Dutchess County after being spotted during an overnight patrol aimed at curbing drug activity, police announced.  Officers patrolling near Main and Rose Streets in Poughkeepsie at around 12:06 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, recognized 31-year-old Harold Bruno, who they knew to be a wanted parole absconder, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Thursday, July 10.  When officers took Bruno into custody, they found him in possession of a quantity of narcotics, police said.  Bruno, a two-time convicted felon,…
Purse Snatched In Late-Night Robbery On Main Street In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Purse Snatched In Late-Night Robbery On Main Street In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large
Purse Snatched In Late-Night Robbery On Main Street In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was the victim of an overnight robbery in Dutchess County.  The incident happened around 11:01 p.m. on Monday, June 23, on the 300 block of Main Street, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Tuesday, June 24.   When officers arrived, they found a female victim who said an unknown man had forcibly stolen her purse before running away.  Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the department’s confidential tip line at…
Man Stabbed On Main Street In Poughkeepsie: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say Man Stabbed On Main Street In Poughkeepsie: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say
Man Stabbed On Main Street In Poughkeepsie: Suspect Arrested Nearby, Police Say A man was stabbed multiple times during a late-night incident in the heart of a Dutchess County city, and a suspect is now in custody, police said. The stabbing happened around 12:17 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, on the 300 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department announced.  Responding officers found a 31-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his back and abdomen. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery and is expected to recover.  Investigators quickly located a suspect near the scene. Police identified him as Colin Sumahit, ag…
Man Who Shot Victim In Head In Poughkeepsie Finally Convicted After Jury Deadlock: DA Man Who Shot Victim In Head In Poughkeepsie Finally Convicted After Jury Deadlock: DA
Man Who Shot Victim In Head In Poughkeepsie Finally Convicted After Jury Deadlock: DA A man has been found guilty of pointing a gun at a victim's head and firing in Dutchess County after a previous trial ended with a hung jury, prosecutors announced.  Gloversville resident Jan Deere, age 39, was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon — all violent felonies — following a retrial in Dutchess County Court, the Dutchess County District Attorney announced on Wednesday, June 4.  The case stems from a March 30, 2024, shooting that happened around 4:23 a.m. at 446 Main St. in the City of Poughkeepsie. Pro…
Bullets Fly In Poughkeepsie: Home, Car Hit In Triple Shooting Spree Over Holiday Weekend Bullets Fly In Poughkeepsie: Home, Car Hit In Triple Shooting Spree Over Holiday Weekend
Bullets Fly In Poughkeepsie: Home, Car Hit In Triple Shooting Spree Over Holiday Weekend Police in Dutchess County are investigating three separate shootings that occurred over Memorial Day weekend, causing damage to a home and occupied car.  All three shootings happened in the City of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, the city's police department announced on Tuesday, May 27.  The first shooting happened late Sunday night at around 11:41 p.m. when authorities received reports of shots fired near Gray Street and Forbus Street, police said. Officers arrived to find that a residence on Gray Street had been hit by gunfire. A search of the area turned up…
Duo Caught After Daytime Burglary At Poughkeepsie Home: Police Duo Caught After Daytime Burglary At Poughkeepsie Home: Police
Duo Caught After Daytime Burglary At Poughkeepsie Home: Police Two men are facing felony charges after a daytime residential burglary in Dutchess County, according to police. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 13 around 11:53 a.m., when officers responded to a burglary report on Pershing Avenue, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Wednesday morning, May 14. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already left the scene. However, a quick investigation helped officers identify the individuals as Christopher Cortez, 46, and Eric Espinosa, 36, the department announced. Police located both suspects a short time later on the 700…
Bottle Attack: Man Hospitalized, Suspect At Large In Poughkeepsie Bottle Attack: Man Hospitalized, Suspect At Large In Poughkeepsie
Bottle Attack: Man Hospitalized, Suspect At Large In Poughkeepsie Police in Dutchess County are investigating an assault with a bottle that left a man hospitalized.  The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, when officers learned of a possible stabbing near Main Street and North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Monday, May 12.  Responding officers found a 25-year-old man suffering from a cut to his ear. The victim was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. After investigating the scene, detectives determined the injury was caused not by a knife, but by the victim being…
Drug Suspect Flees Into Dollar General, Backyards, Enters Home In Poughkeepsie Chase: Police Drug Suspect Flees Into Dollar General, Backyards, Enters Home In Poughkeepsie Chase: Police
Drug Suspect Flees Into Dollar General, Backyards, Enters Home In Poughkeepsie Chase: Police A convicted felon under parole supervision was arrested after fleeing from police during a drug investigation in Dutchess County, breaking into an occupied home in the process, authorities said. The incident happened on Tuesday, April 22 around 5:38 p.m., when City of Poughkeepsie Police officers were conducting an investigation into suspected drug activity near Main Street and Rose Street, the department said on Wednesday, April 23.  Police said the man, later identified as Jeremy Davis, 31, ran off as officers approached him for an interview. He ran through the nearby Dollar General,…
15-Year-Old Boy's Stab Wound Requires Tourniquet In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large, Police Say 15-Year-Old Boy's Stab Wound Requires Tourniquet In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large, Police Say
15-Year-Old Boy's Stab Wound Requires Tourniquet In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large, Police Say A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a stabbing on a Dutchess County street, police said.  The incident happened around 5:38 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, when City of Poughkeepsie 911 received a call reporting a stabbing in the 600 block of Main Street, the city's police department said.  Officers arrived to find the teen suffering from a serious stab wound to the leg. They provided immediate medical care, including the use of a department-issued tourniquet, which helped stabilize the victim. The suspects had already fled the area before police arrived. Detectives and crime …
Mini Cooper Stolen From Auto Shop Found At Wendy's In Poughkeepsie: Suspect Caught, Police Say Mini Cooper Stolen From Auto Shop Found At Wendy's In Poughkeepsie: Suspect Caught, Police Say
Mini Cooper Stolen From Auto Shop Found At Wendy's In Poughkeepsie: Suspect Caught, Police Say A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of two vehicles from a local business, including one found at a Wendy's restaurant in Dutchess County, authorities announced. Poughkeepsie William R. Vanderlinden was taken into custody after a police investigation linked him to the burglary of Auto Warehouse on South Road in Poughkeepsie, where a pickup truck and Mini Cooper were stolen, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Friday, March 21.  The case began on Monday, March 10, at around 9:17 a.m., when officers responded to Auto Warehouse for a burgla…
Best Hardware Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Davies Hardware Best Hardware Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Davies Hardware
Best Hardware Store In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Davies Hardware We are thrilled to announce that Davies Hardware has been named Best Hardware Store in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to Davies Hardware's website, the store's roots date back to 1888, when William H. Davies acquired the property on Main Street that still houses the store today.  What started as a butcher shop gradually evolved into a general supply store before becoming the hardware destination with a tradition of friendly service it is today, according to its website. Its expansive 8,000-square-foot store is stocked with everything from h…
Poughkeepsie Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police Poughkeepsie Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police
Poughkeepsie Quadruple Shooting Investigation Leads To 2 More Arrests: Police The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has announced additional arrests in the ongoing investigation into a Friday, July 5, 2024, quadruple shooting on Main Street.  According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy, after an extensive investigation led by the Detective Division’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, two individuals now face multiple charges related to the violent attack. The investigation initially resulted in the arrest of Jaimez Freeman on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, who was charged with one count of attempted murder. However, on Thursday, Jan. 16, police charged Glendale Wright, 18, and S…
Police Nab Robbery Suspect, Investigate Separate Poughkeepsie Shooting Police Nab Robbery Suspect, Investigate Separate Poughkeepsie Shooting
Police Nab Robbery Suspect, Investigate Separate Poughkeepsie Shooting Poughkeepsie Police responded to two major incidents—a robbery at a Boost Mobile store and a shooting near Eastman Towers over the weekend. Boost Mobile Robbery:  On Saturday, Jan. 11, at 8:25 p.m., the city of Poughkeepsie officers were dispatched to Boost Mobile at 403 Main St. following a robbery report.  A store employee reported that the suspect engaged in a physical altercation before stealing property and fleeing the scene, police said. Police quickly identified the suspect as Rhondre Robinson, 25, of Poughkeepsie. He was located on Washington Street shortly and taken int…
Suspect Nabbed In Shots Fired Incident In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police Suspect Nabbed In Shots Fired Incident In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police
Suspect Nabbed In Shots Fired Incident In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police A 39-year-old Poughkeepsie man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident on Flannery Avenue and the Westbound Arterial. The incident occurred on Friday, Jan. 3, around 7:50 p.m., said the city of Poughkeepsie Police. Responding officers found no victims but discovered spent shell casings and gunfire damage to an occupied residence during a canvass of the area, the department said. Detectives and crime scene technicians processed the scene, determining that the shooting was linked to an earlier disturbance.  The suspect, identified as David Smit…
Arrest Made In Connection To July Attempted Murder Shooting In Poughkeepsie Arrest Made In Connection To July Attempted Murder Shooting In Poughkeepsie
Arrest Made In Connection To July Attempted Murder Shooting In Poughkeepsie Police have made a significant breakthrough in a case that rattled the community in July that left a man in critical condition and three women injured. Jaimez T. Freeman, age 20, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 13, in connection with the alleged attempted murder and illegal possession of a weapon in the City of Poughkeepsie on Friday, July 5, at 380 Main St. According to Det. Sgt. Terrence Beam, the shootings took place as a large disorderly group gathered on Main Street. During the shootings, Beam said a 28-year-old man was transported to a local hospital with life…
Teen Accused Of Selling Fentanyl On Main Street In Poughkeepsie Teen Accused Of Selling Fentanyl On Main Street In Poughkeepsie
Teen Accused Of Selling Fentanyl On Main Street In Poughkeepsie Authorities in the region say an ongoing investigation into fentanyl sales led to the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit, executed a search warrant on Monday, Nov. 25, at a residence on Main Street in Poughkeepsie.  According to officials, the search followed undercover purchases of fentanyl made from Jahking Z. Murphy, age 19, in the area of 455 Main St. Murphy was taken into custody without incident and charged with: Two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the thir…
Poughkeepsie Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects In February Shooting Poughkeepsie Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects In February Shooting
Poughkeepsie Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects In February Shooting A police department  in the region is asking the public for help identifying two people involved in a shooting earlier this year. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Saturday, Feb. 10, around 11:30 p.m. in the area of Church and Main Streets in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy of the Poughkeepsie Police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots. While no victims were found at the scene, an investigation revealed that an occupied residence had been struck by gunfire. The department is asking for the community's helpd to ident…
Teen Duo Nabbed After Police Pursuit In Poughkeepsie Teen Duo Nabbed After Police Pursuit In Poughkeepsie
Teen Duo Nabbed After Police Pursuit In Poughkeepsie Two teens wanted for a variety of alleged traffic and vehicle violations fled from police before being nabbed in the Hudson Valley following a parking lot crash.  The incident began in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd at 1:15 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, when two teens in a 2022 Hyundai Elantra traveling northbound on Route 9W fled from police in an attempted traffic stop and ended in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie, According to Trooper Steven Nevel, troopers pursued the vehicle toward the city of Poughkeepsie and terminated the pursuit before entering the city. Nevel said the vehicle…
Rash Of Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Poughkeepsie Rash Of Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Poughkeepsie
Rash Of Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Poughkeepsie Police are investigating following a rash of car break-ins and attempted break-ins in the region. The break-ins occurred in Dutchess County on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 25, on the following Poughkeepsie roadways: Main Street S. Hamilton Street Parker Avenue Catharine Street Franklin Street Civic Center Plaza.  These incidents are currently under investigation. Poughkeepsie Police remind owners that vehicles should always be locked and secured. When not in use, all valuables should be removed from the vehicle, and no items of value (including loose change) should be visible.…
Poughkeepsie Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents: Police Poughkeepsie Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents: Police
Poughkeepsie Dealer Nabbed After Overdoses, Complaints From Residents: Police Following a day of recent drug overdoses in the region, a drug task force nabbed a dealer who was allegedly selling fentanyl and crack cocaine. Dutchess County resident Leonardo De La Cruz, age 25, of Poughkeepsie was charged on Monday, Oct. 7, with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell after complaints and tips from residents. Before De La Cruz's arrest, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force had been working on numerous investigations narcotic dealers operating on Main Street in the City of Poughkeepsie or municipal parking lot…
Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Poughkeepsie Dealers In Warrant Takedown: Police Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Poughkeepsie Dealers In Warrant Takedown: Police
Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Poughkeepsie Dealers In Warrant Takedown: Police Three alleged Hudson Valley cocaine and fentanyl dealers were busted during a warrant takedown following an investigation sparked by residents' complaints. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Thursday, Oct. 3, in the 400 and 500 blocks of Main Street in Poughkeepsie, said the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, the investigation began after numerous community members reported this activity to the unit.  "Complaints included narcotic and dangerous drug sales taking place at all hou…
Woman Critical After Stabbing, Assault On Poughkeepsie Street Woman Critical After Stabbing, Assault On Poughkeepsie Street
Woman Critical After Stabbing, Assault On Poughkeepsie Street Police are investigating and searching for a suspect after a woman was found stabbed and assaulted on a Hudson Valley street. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Monday, Sept. 30, around 7:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Main Street in Poughkeepsie. According to the Poughkeepsie Police, officers found the 35-year-old woman semi-conscious with severe facial wounds and a stab wound to the back. She was transported to an area hospital via EMS in critical condition, police said. Detectives and crime scene technicians responded to the area to investigate.  Police did not say if a sus…
Man Fleeing Troopers Hit By State Police Car In Poughkeepsie Man Fleeing Troopers Hit By State Police Car In Poughkeepsie
Man Fleeing Troopers Hit By State Police Car In Poughkeepsie New York State Police are investigating a vehicle/pedestrian crash in which a wanted man was struck by an unmarked state police car. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 5 p.m., Thursday, on Cannon Street in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to State Police, an unmarked state police vehicle was traveling westbound on Cannon Street, attempting to locate Conrad J. Bailey, a fugitive from justice from Fulton County and the City of Gloversville. Bailey was found on foot in the area of Main Street in the city of Poughkeepsie. He noticed the patrols and began to run on foot, enterin…
Duo Nabbed After Knifepoint Robbery In Hudson Valley, Police Say Duo Nabbed After Knifepoint Robbery In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Duo Nabbed After Knifepoint Robbery In Hudson Valley, Police Say Two suspects are behind bars in connection with an armed robbery in the region. The Dutchess County incident happened at around 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, in the Town of Poughkeepsie’s Arlington neighborhood. Officers responded to the area of Main Street near Raymond Avenue after the victim called 911 saying a man and woman threatened them with a knife and stole their property. The victim was not injured. While canvassing the area, police located two people matching the suspects’ descriptions: 25-year-old Ashley Rizzo and 41-year-old Keith Woodin, both of Hyde Park. They were each arreste…
4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Hudson Valley During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say 4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Hudson Valley During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say
4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Hudson Valley During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say Four people were shot, one critically, in the region during a large, disorderly gathering. 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 rendering aid to the victims and secured a crime scene. A 28-year-old man was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, Beam said. Three women in thei…