Police Probe Whether Separate Shootings Within A Mile Are Related Police Probe Whether Separate Shootings Within A Mile Are Related
Police Probe Whether Separate Shootings Within A Mile Are Related Police are investigating whether two shootings that occurred about seven hours apart less than a mile apart are related. They happened in Sullivan County on Friday, June 19 during the early afternoon and late evening in the Village of Monticello. The most recent incident occurred about 11 p.m. Friday. A 19-year-old Monticello man, while operating a motor vehicle, was deliberately shot at with a firearm by an unknown person near the Horizons and Fairground Estates Apartment complexes, Monticello PD Lt Mark Johnstone said. The vehicle was struck several times, Johnstone said, and …
COVID-19: Barber Shop In Area Cited For Possible Exposure COVID-19: Barber Shop In Area Cited For Possible Exposure
Covid-19: Barber Shop In Area Cited For Possible Exposure An area health department is warning residents who have visited a popular barbershop they may have been exposed to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Sullivan County Public Health Services said that anyone who visited the Broadway Barber Shop at 456 Broadway in Monticello between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 they may have been exposed to COVID-19. “The risk is low, as the establishment was in full compliance with Phase II reopening guidelines, and everyone present was wearing masks and following current guidelines and protocols for prevention of COVID-19 transmission,” Public Health …
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Shooting Passenger In Vehicle Multiple Times Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Shooting Passenger In Vehicle Multiple Times
Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Shooting Passenger In Vehicle Multiple Times A 34-year-old area man was arrested for allegedly shooting a passenger in a vehicle multiple times. The arrest of Richard Olsen, of Bethel, took place in Sullivan County by the Monticello Police Department, in conjunction with the Sullivan County Sheriff Office, on Thursday, June 4. According to Monticello Police Lt. Mark Johnstone, the victim was found around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, when officers responded to a report of shots fired at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Broadway in the Village of Monticello.  Officers found a 30-year-old Monticello man, wh…
Area DPW Supervisor Resigns After Racial Comment Area DPW Supervisor Resigns After Racial Comment
Area DPW Supervisor Resigns After Racial Comment The resignation of an area department of public works interim supervisor after allegedly addressing another employee with a racial slur has led to unrest among village residents. The drama unfolded on Thursday, June 4, in Sullivan County when the village of Monticello Department of Public Works Interim Supervisor Ray Jones resigned after being caught on video calling the employee the "n" word, said Monticello Mayor Gary Sommers. A small group of protestors gathered in front of City Hall on Thursday to complain that Jones was allowed to resign instead of being fired. The incident, which had…
COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening There are now less than 650 active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in both Ulster and Sullivan counties as the region inches closer to reopening its economy. As of late Wednesday, May 20, there have been 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 640 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 1,252 confirmed cases, with 267 still active. The Ulster County Health Department is reporting 71 COVID-19 fatalities, while there have been 28 deaths attributed to the virus in Sullivan County. In Ulster County, 910 COVID-19 patients have been treated and released, while 2,216 S…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns There are less than 1,000 active cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ulster and Sullivan counties. As of late Friday, May 15, there have been 1,563 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 660 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 1,174 confirmed cases, with 322 still active. The Ulster County Health Department is reporting 64 COVID-19 fatalities, while there have been 28 deaths attributed to the virus in Sullivan County. In Ulster County, 839 COVID-19 patients have been treated and released, while 1,957 Sullivan County residents who were isolated have since been d…
Woman Nabbed With Crack, Heroin At Area Hotel, Police Say Woman Nabbed With Crack, Heroin At Area Hotel, Police Say
Woman Nabbed With Crack, Heroin At Area Hotel, Police Say A 47-year-old woman is behind bars after police responded to a hotel for a report of a dispute. The incident took place around 12:22 p.m., Thursday, May 7, in Sullivan County when members of the Monticello Police responded to a report of a dispute at the Inn at Monticello, said Monticello Police Lt. Mark Johnstone.  When police arrived on the scene, they found they interviewed Delma Padilla, of the Bronx, and then stood by while as she gathered her belongings and called for a taxi, Johnstone said. As Padilla was about to leave in the taxi, officers learned through a com…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns There continue to be newly reported cases related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in both Ulster and Sullivan counties. As of Monday, May 11, there have been a total of 1,505 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with nearly 900 still active.  In Sullivan County, there have been 1,018 confirmed cases, with 337 still active.  Health officials in Ulster said that 637 COVID-19 patients have recovered, while 681 patients in Sullivan have recovered. There have been 58 COVID-19 fatalities in Ulster, and 25 in Sullivan County since the outbreak began in early March. Earlier …
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll in both Ulster and Sullivan counties continues to be on the rise. As of Wednesday, May 6, there have been a total of 1,441 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 837 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 975 confirmed cases, with 377 still active. Health officials in Ulster said that 604 COVID-19 patients have recovered, while 598 patients in Sullivan have recovered. There have been 49 COVID-19 fatalities in Ulster, and 25 in Sullivan County since the outbreak began in early March. Earlier story - COVID-19: Majority Now Being Hospitaliz…
Three Behind Bars Following Violent Robbery, Attack, State Police Say Three Behind Bars Following Violent Robbery, Attack, State Police Say
Three Behind Bars Following Violent Robbery, Attack, State Police Say Three men are behind bars after allegedly invading a home, dragging a resident outside, and then beating and robbing them. The incident was reported on Friday, May 1, when New York State Police responded to a Sullivan County home in Loch Sheldrake for a reported attack, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. Desaan Clark, 19, and Unique Junior, 21, both of Monticello, along with Kaseem Mcneal, 26, of Hurleysville, allegedly went to the home on Wednesday, April 29, and dragged a resident from the home and repeatedly hit the victim.  The victim was robbed of clothing, an iPhon…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns New deaths tied to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in both Ulster and Sullivan counties over the weekend. As of Monday, May 4, there are a total of 792 active COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 955 positive cases in Sullivan County, with 396 active. There have been 44 COVID-19 deaths in Ulster, and 23 fatalities in Sullivan County during the 65 days of the pandemic. In Ulster, there have been 1,414 residents who tested positive, while 6,038 have tested negatively for COVID-19. There have been 578 COVID-19 patients who have been treated at area hospitals and since released aft…
Wanted Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun After Shots Fired Report Wanted Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun After Shots Fired Report
Wanted Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun After Shots Fired Report A 21-year-old man was nabbed with a defaced loaded gun after police responded to a call of shots fired. The incident happened in Sullivan County when Kristopher D. Frederick, of Blakeslee, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Monday, April 27, and charged with criminal possession of a weapon, said Monticello Police Lt. Mark Johnstone. Frederick was charged with two felony counts of criminal possession, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, as well as being a fugitive from justice, Johnstone said. The incident began around 8 p.m. when police responded to…