Putnam Man With Four Warrants Caught With Heroin, Sheriff Says Putnam Man With Four Warrants Caught With Heroin, Sheriff Says
Putnam Man With Four Warrants Caught With Heroin, Sheriff Says A wanted man with four active warrants was taken back into police custody after being stopped with heroin and paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Route 9 in Putnam County. A member of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit stopped Putnam Valley resident Richard Wulfhop in Philipstown on Friday, July 19, when he committed a traffic violation on Route 9. During the stop, it was determined that Wulfhop was in possession of an item used for intravenous drug use, narcotics packaging materials, and three glassine envelopes containing alleged heroin. Wulfhop was arrested and ch…
28-Year-Old Charged With Selling Crack Cocaine, Heroin In Putnam County 28-Year-Old Charged With Selling Crack Cocaine, Heroin In Putnam County
28-Year-Old Charged With Selling Crack Cocaine, Heroin In Putnam County A lengthy investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in Putnam County led to the arrest of a man in Florida who was busted attempting to sell firearms in Orlando, the Sheriff’s Department announced. In November last year, the Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit received a tip that Rafael Veras-Molina, 28, of Orlando, who temporarily lived in Danbury, was selling crack-cocaine and heroin in Putnam. At least twice, members of the department made contact with Veras-Molina to purchase drugs. In May, Veras-Molina returned to Florida and an arrest warrant was issued from the Town of…
14 From Area Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors 14 From Area Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors
14 From Area Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Fourteen people from five counties as well as New York City have been ticketed for illegal alcohol sales following a compliance check of local retailers throughout Putnam County. Undercover members of the Sheriff’s Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit say they worked alongside the Putnam County Communities That Care Coalition to conduct a total of 89 spot checks on establishments that offer alcoholic beverages for sale for off-premises consumption. During these checks, an undercover and underage individual attempts to purchase alcohol from the establishment without showing proof of age a…
Putnam County Sheriff Accepting Applications For Cadets Putnam County Sheriff Accepting Applications For Cadets
Putnam County Sheriff Accepting Applications For Cadets The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has announced that applications are now being accepted for the cadet program. Open to individuals ages 13 to 21 with an interest in law enforcement, the cadet program seeks qualified and compassionate applicants for the next Cadet Recruit class, which begins Monday, Nov. 4. The cadet program provides leadership opportunities, career orientation experience as well as community service activities. The ultimate goal of the program is to assist young adults in choosing a career path in law enforcement and “challenge them to become responsible citizens of t…
Man Accused Of Selling Heroin In Putnam, Sheriff Says Man Accused Of Selling Heroin In Putnam, Sheriff Says
Man Accused Of Selling Heroin In Putnam, Sheriff Says A 30-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly sold heroin in Putnam, police say. Members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) say they purchased a quantity of heroin from Jose Manzueta on Route 22 in the Town of Southeast on Wednesday, July 10. Manzueta was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony. Fiol Villar, 27, was charged with fifth-degree conspiracy, a misdemeanor. Manzueta was remanded to the Putnam County Correctional Facility on $2,500 ca…
Drunk Woman Crashes Into Reservoir With Two Kids In Car, Sheriff Says Drunk Woman Crashes Into Reservoir With Two Kids In Car, Sheriff Says
Drunk Woman Crashes Into Reservoir With Two Kids In Car, Sheriff Says A Dutchess woman is facing multiple charges after she crashed into a reservoir while driving drunk with two children in the car, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department says. Deputies with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department say they were dispatched by Putnam County 911 to a report of a one-car motor vehicle accident in the area of Fishkill Road in the Town of Philipstown on Thursday, July 18 around 5:30 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies say that the vehicle was unoccupied and semi-submerged in the reservoir. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle’s driver, identified as Ellexis Hoerl…
Search For Missing Man Leads To Lake Carmel Closure Search For Missing Man Leads To Lake Carmel Closure
Search For Missing Man Leads To Lake Carmel Closure Lake Carmel is closed to swimmers and boaters as emergency responders search for a missing man. The Lake Carmel Fire Department said it was dispatched on a report of a missing swimmer at around 7:35 p.m. Saturday, July 20. The man has been identified as a Connecticut resident in his 50s. The department was assisted in the search by the Carmel Fire Department, Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department dive team and Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Kent Police. Search efforts resumed early Sunday morning, July 21. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Sheriff: Woman Who Committed Several Traffic Violations Was Driving Drunk In Southeast Sheriff: Woman Who Committed Several Traffic Violations Was Driving Drunk In Southeast
Sheriff: Woman Who Committed Several Traffic Violations Was Driving Drunk In Southeast A woman from Danbury was busted for allegedly driving drunk and swerving across a busy Putnam County roadway,  according to the Sheriff’s Department. A Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy on patrol at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Monday, July 1 spotted a vehicle commit several vehicle and traffic violations on Route 22 in Southeast prompting a traffic stop. During the subsequent stop, the driver - Paloma Domenico, 37 - had alcohol on her breath and vomit both on herself and inside her vehicle, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Domenico was arrested and charged with driving while intox…
Carmel Man Stole Lawn Mower, Air Conditioner From Home Depot, Sheriff Says Carmel Man Stole Lawn Mower, Air Conditioner From Home Depot, Sheriff Says
Carmel Man Stole Lawn Mower, Air Conditioner From Home Depot, Sheriff Says A 70-year-old man was caught red-handed attempting to steal a lawnmower and air-conditioning unit from Home Depot in Southeast, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. A Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to Home Depot on Independence Way at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Monday, July 8, where there was a report of an attempted larceny. Upon arrival, the deputy found the suspect, Carmel resident Mark Vujevic, in the loss prevention office at the store. A representative for Home Depot stated that Vujevic was caught stealing the lawnmower and air conditioner while walking…
Women Who Stole Credit Cards From Cars Made Purchases In Four Counties, Authorities Say Women Who Stole Credit Cards From Cars Made Purchases In Four Counties, Authorities Say
Women Who Stole Credit Cards From Cars Made Purchases In Four Counties, Authorities Say Two women are facing felony larceny charges following a string of larcenies in Putnam County in which authorities say stolen credits were used to make purchases in four neighboring counties. The larcenies occurred in the towns of Philipstown, Putnam Valley and Kent, Putnam County Sheriff, Robert L. Langley Jr. said. During the past three weeks, the sheriff’s department, along with the New York State Park Police, received several complaints from hikers who, upon returning to their parked cars, discovered the cars had been rummaged through and personal items were stolen from within. …
Yorktown Man Charged With Selling LSD In Putnam Yorktown Man Charged With Selling LSD In Putnam
Yorktown Man Charged With Selling LSD In Putnam A Yorktown man has been charged after selling LSD in Putnam, police say. Putnam County Sheriff’s Department officers say they arrested Anthony Piscitelli, 20, of Yorktown on Wednesday, June 26 after a lengthy investigation by the department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU). NEU officers say they discovered in 2018 that a Yorktown Heights male was selling LSD in Putnam County. NEU members then made contact with Piscitelli, arranged for the purchase of LSD and arrested Piscitelli at his home. Piscitelli was charged with the felonies of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled subs…
21-Year-Old Faces DWI Charge After Car Crashes Up Dirt Embankment In Putnam, Sheriff Says 21-Year-Old Faces DWI Charge After Car Crashes Up Dirt Embankment In Putnam, Sheriff Says
21-Year-Old Faces DWI Charge After Car Crashes Up Dirt Embankment In Putnam, Sheriff Says A 21-year-old man is facing a DWI charge after crashing his vehicle up a dirt embankment in Putnam, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. Putnam County 911 dispatched officers to the area of 340 Dennytown Road in the Town of Putnam Valley on the report of a one-car property damage auto accident, Putnam County Sheriffs say. Initial on-scene investigation revealed that a vehicle had rolled onto its side after being driven into a dirt embankment, deputies say. The vehicle’s driver, identified as Stephen Famularo, 21, of Putnam Valley was located and determined to be intoxicated…