23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
Missing 14-Year-Old Area Girl Found Missing 14-Year-Old Area Girl Found
Missing 14-Year-Old Area Girl Found Update: A 14-year-old girl from the area who went missing earlier this month has been located. Bethany Mitchell had last been seen on Thursday, Dec. 12, according to state police from the Wappinger barracks. "Bethany has been located in good health," state police announced Monday night, Dec. 23.  "Thank you, everyone, for your assistance." Original report: A 14-year-old girl has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Bethany Mitchell was last seen on Thursday, Dec. 12, according to state police from the Wappinger barracks, who have id…
Missing 14-Year-Old Area Girl Found Missing 14-Year-Old Area Girl Found
Missing 14-Year-Old Area Girl Found Update: A 14-year-old girl from the area who went missing earlier this month has been located. Bethany Mitchell had last been seen on Thursday, Dec. 12, according to state police from the Wappinger barracks. "Bethany has been located in good health," state police announced Monday night, Dec. 23.  "Thank you, everyone, for your assistance." Original report: A 14-year-old girl has gone missing in the area and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Bethany Mitchell was last seen on Thursday, Dec. 12, according to state police from the Wappinger barracks, who have id…
See Anything? Police Ask Public For Help In Investigation Of Suspicious Incident In Area See Anything? Police Ask Public For Help In Investigation Of Suspicious Incident In Area
See Anything? Police Ask Public For Help In Investigation Of Suspicious Incident In Area State Police in Wappinger are investigating a suspicious incident involving a white Nissan Sentra and possibly a small Toyota or Honda SUV on Reggie Drive in Wappinger.  Please are asking anyone with information to call 845-677-7300. No further information has been released. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below.
Man Removed From Home In Area Following Standoff With Police Man Removed From Home In Area Following Standoff With Police
Man Removed From Home In Area Following Standoff With Police A man who was barricaded inside an area home has been taken into custody by the New York State Police. The Dutchess County standoff began around 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the area of Osborne Hill Road in the Town of Wappinger.  State police announced around 12:47 p.m., that the situation had been resolved "peacefully." State police did not reveal the nature of the stand-off but did announce additional details would be released later Wednesday.  During the stand-off, heavily armed police surrounded the area and used a bullhorn to communicate with a person inside the ho…
Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In Area Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In Area
Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In Area A 24-year-old man has been accused of stabbing a co-worker during an argument, police say. New York State Police responded to Old Hopewell Road in the town of Wappinger on a report of a stabbing on Tuesday, Nov. 19 around 11:30 a.m. Further investigation revealed that Jaeson A. Dauswell, 24, of Newburgh became involved in an argument with the victim while working for Precision Pipeline Services on Old Hopewell Road, police say. Dauswell subsequently stabbed the victim’s thigh using a multi-tool knife, according to police. Dauswell was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, a Cla…
Man Who Shot At Officers In Area Charged With Attempted Murder, Police Say Man Who Shot At Officers In Area Charged With Attempted Murder, Police Say
Man Who Shot At Officers In Area Charged With Attempted Murder, Police Say A 26-year-old man accused of firing gunshots at police officers in the area has been charged with attempted murder. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, two officers from the Red Hook Police Department responded to the area of Princeton Street and Columbia Avenue for a property dispute.  During the investigation, while the Red Hook officers were speaking with Keith M. Potik, 26, of Wappinger, he produced a handgun and fired multiple shots at the officers, according to state police. Red Hook Police returned fire in response to the suspect’s actions. During the exchange of gunfire, …
10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers arrested 20 drivers in the area for allegedly driving while impaired. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 11, State Police from Somers arrested Joseph Salerno, 51, of Lewisboro, for DWI. He was traveling on Old Pond Road in the town of Lewisboro, when he was interviewed during a welfare check. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 12, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Shannon R. Bishop, 27, of Cortlandt, for DWI. She was traveling on State Rou…
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers removed 22 allegedly impaired drivers from Hudson Valley roadways during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5. Among the area residents charged: Westchester County On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Stormville arrested Connor L. Scally, 25, of Irvington, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was interviewed after running out of gasoline. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Brewster arrested Adriana Saire, 29,…
15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
15 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers busted more than a dozen Hudson Valley motorists for allegedly driving while drunk on area roadways. Among those charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, Sept., 28, State Police from Brewster arrested Jason M. Curnen, 26, of Bedford, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on I-684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Alexander J. Sa…
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Three Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers were busy, busting 18 driver for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 21, State Police from Stormville arrested Oscar G. Tapia, 36, of Mount Vernon, for DWI with two prior convictions within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 21, S…
Labor Day Impaired Driving Crackdown Period Leads To Arrests Of 60 Area Residents Labor Day Impaired Driving Crackdown Period Leads To Arrests Of 60 Area Residents
Labor Day Impaired Driving Crackdown Period Leads To Arrests Of 60 Area Residents Dozens of drivers were arrested in Dutchess County during an impaired driving crackdown period over Labor Day Weekend. Between Saturday, Aug. 17 and Monday, Sept. 2, state, county and local police agencies throughout Dutchess County conducted details that included sobriety checkpoints and emphasis patrols countywide, as well as their regular patrols. In total, 60 arrests were made, including 59 for alleged impaired driving. According to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department, “the objective of this continued enforcement grant is to revitalize and enhance the visibility of the STOP-DWI Pr…