Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash
Car Flips In Early Morning Mahopac Crash A driver somehow escaped injury after their car rolled over in a pre-dawn crash in Putnam County.  The incident happened around 3 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, near 334 Croton Falls Rd., according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Emergency crews from MVFD, the Carmel Police Department, and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps responded to the scene, where they found a single vehicle that had rolled over. Officials said the driver was able to get themselves out of the wreck and refused medical treatment at the scene, reporting no injuries. The roadway was temporarily closed…
Drunk Man Found Stopped In Road Caught With Cocaine Bags, Gets DWI Charge In Kent: Sheriff Drunk Man Found Stopped In Road Caught With Cocaine Bags, Gets DWI Charge In Kent: Sheriff
Drunk Man Found Stopped In Road Caught With Cocaine Bags, Gets DWI Charge In Kent: Sheriff A late-night traffic stop in Putnam County led to the arrest of a Westchester man on felony drug and DWI charges after deputies found him stopped in the middle of the road with cocaine in his car, authorities said.  Diego G. Estrada, 30, of Ossining, was arrested on the night of Wednesday, May 28, after a Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy spotted his vehicle stopped in the road on Route 301 near Hortontown Road in Kent, the Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, May 30.  The deputy approached the vehicle and quickly saw that Estrada appeared to be intoxicated, prompting his arrest, ac…
Dehydrated 20-Year-Old Hiker Rescued From Hudson Highlands State Park Dehydrated 20-Year-Old Hiker Rescued From Hudson Highlands State Park
Dehydrated 20-Year-Old Hiker Rescued From Hudson Highlands State Park A 20-year-old hiker had to be rescued from a trail in Putnam County earlier this week after suffering severe cramps and becoming unable to continue on her own.   The incident happened on the afternoon of Monday, May 26, in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve near the Village of Cold Spring, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced.  Around 3 p.m., park staff requested assistance from Forest Rangers after locating the Peekskill woman, who was experiencing debilitating body cramps and could not continue hiking.  By 4:30 p.m., Forest Rangers h…
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Days From Patterson Alert Issued For Man Missing For Days From Patterson
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Days From Patterson Authorities in Putnam County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man last seen in Patterson over Memorial Day weekend. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a missing person case involving Felix Rosales Bonilla, who was last seen around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, at 6 Barnard Rd. in Patterson, authorities announced on Monday, May 27. Bonilla is described as 5-foot-4 and weighing 160 pounds. His last known location is in a residential area, and investigators are asking residents nearby to review any Ring or surveillance camera footage that may as…
2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Fishkill Incidents On Same Day: Police 2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Fishkill Incidents On Same Day: Police
2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Fishkill Incidents On Same Day: Police Two drivers were arrested on felony DWI charges in separate incidents on the same day in Dutchess County after allegedly driving vehicles while drunk with children inside, police said.  Middletown Woman Accused of Drunk Driving With Three Children The first incident happened at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, when troopers responded to a report of a possible disturbance at the Mobil Gas Station on Route 9D in Fishkill, New York State Police announced on Monday, May 19. At the scene, officers encountered 30-year-old Orange County resident Mashiya Townsend of Middletown and a male partner.…
Car Slams Into Deli In Putnam Valley: Driver Hospitalized Car Slams Into Deli In Putnam Valley: Driver Hospitalized
Car Slams Into Deli In Putnam Valley: Driver Hospitalized A driver was rushed to a nearby hospital after crashing into a Putnam County deli.  The crash happened on Wednesday, May 14, when a vehicle slammed into the Putnam Valley Market at 4 Sunset Hill Rd. in Putnam Valley, the town's fire department said on Friday, May 16.  According to firefighters, the driver lost control before the crash.  The driver was later taken to a hospital for evaluation. 
Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac
Smoke At Dunkin' Prompts Large Emergency Response In Mahopac A popular Dunkin' location in Putnam County was the scene of a large emergency response after smoke was reported inside the building.  The incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 969 Route 6 in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Upon arrival, fire crews confirmed visible smoke inside the building and immediately requested additional resources. Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies soon raced to the scene.  Crews remained on the scene to investigate the source of the smoke and ensure the b…
Heroin Bundles Found In Kent Traffic Stop: Duo Arrested, Police Say Heroin Bundles Found In Kent Traffic Stop: Duo Arrested, Police Say
Heroin Bundles Found In Kent Traffic Stop: Duo Arrested, Police Say A traffic stop in Putnam County led to the arrest of two Dutchess County residents after police say officers discovered multiple bundles of heroin inside the vehicle.  The arrests happened on Thursday, May 8, around 7:20 p.m., when Town of Kent police stopped a car near the intersection of Drew Road and Ludingtonville Road (Route 43), the department announced on Wednesday, May 14.  During the investigation, officers determined that the driver, Holmes resident Mark Tomkins, age 45, was driving the vehicle with a suspended license. A further search of the vehicle turned up multiple …
Pet Abusers Beware: New Animal Cruelty Reporting App Launches In Putnam Pet Abusers Beware: New Animal Cruelty Reporting App Launches In Putnam
Pet Abusers Beware: New Animal Cruelty Reporting App Launches In Putnam Residents of Putnam County now have a powerful new way to help protect those who are furry and vulnerable—right from their smartphones.  In a new partnership, the Putnam County SPCA has teamed up with SaferWatch, a public safety reporting app, to give residents a fast and easy way to report suspected animal cruelty with the tap of a screen, the SPCA announced on Tuesday, May 13.  The app allows users to submit tips anonymously or with contact information, and even upload photos or video evidence of suspected abuse. Reports are sent directly to SPCA law enforcement officers, helpin…
2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac 2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac
2 Cars Collide, Cause Damage At Car Wash In Mahopac A car wash in Putnam County will have to make repairs after a two-car crash sent vehicles into its parking lot, knocking over poles.   The crash happened on Tuesday, May 13 at around 11:20 a.m. in front of the Iguana Wanna Carwash at the intersection of Route 6 and Baldwin Lane in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Photos of the damage released by fire officials showed that the crash caused poles in the business's parking lot to fall over.  One person was taken to a hospital to be evaluated, firefighters said. 
Car Plunges Off Road, Into Pole In Carmel Car Plunges Off Road, Into Pole In Carmel
Car Plunges Off Road, Into Pole In Carmel A driver had to be rescued from their vehicle after crashing into a utility pole just after midnight in Putnam County, fire officials said.  The crash happened at the intersection of Stoneleigh Avenue and Drewville Road in Carmel shortly after 12 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, according to the Carmel Fire Department. Emergency responders from Carmel Fire, Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and the Carmel Police Department were dispatched to the scene following reports of a car off the roadway. Arriving crews found that the car had hit a telephone pole and that the driver was trapped inside.…
Rally Planned in Nyack After Woman Forcibly Removed From Mike Lawler Town Hall (UPDATE) Rally Planned in Nyack After Woman Forcibly Removed From Mike Lawler Town Hall (UPDATE)
Rally Planned in Nyack After Woman Forcibly Removed From Mike Lawler Town Hall (Update) Supporters of a social worker who was forcibly removed from a Westchester town hall hosted by Rep. Mike Lawler (R–NY17) will gather this weekend in Rockland County to protest what organizers call an effort to silence dissent in the district.  The event—“Rally to Support Emily Feiner, Oppose Mike Lawler’s Efforts to Silence Dissent”—will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Memorial Park, 4 Depew Ave. in the Village of Nyack, according to organizers.  Feiner was removed from Lawler’s Sunday, May 4 town hall in the Westchester County town of Somers by state tro…