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Strangulation, Child Endangerment: Poughkeepsie Cop, Prosecutor Both Arrested, Police Say Strangulation, Child Endangerment: Poughkeepsie Cop, Prosecutor Both Arrested, Police Say
Strangulation, Child Endangerment: Poughkeepsie Cop, Prosecutor Both Arrested, Police Say A Dutchess County cop and an Ulster County prosecutor who are in a relationship are facing charges following a lengthy investigation into an ongoing domestic dispute, police announced.  The arrests followed what troopers described as a "detailed and lengthy" investigation by New York State Police, the agency announced on Wednesday, July 9.  Authorities determined that both Ulster County Assistant District Attorney Anna M. Thompson of Poughkeepsie and City of Poughkeepsie Police Officer Michael McDonough-Ewald of Red Hook engaged in criminal conduct over the course of their re…
Man, 29, Caught With Pics Of Child Sexual Abuse In Poughkeepsie, Police Say Man, 29, Caught With Pics Of Child Sexual Abuse In Poughkeepsie, Police Say
Man, 29, Caught With Pics Of Child Sexual Abuse In Poughkeepsie, Police Say A Dutchess County man is facing over a dozen felony charges after police say he was found with child sexual exploitation material. Hamza Maanane, age 29, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Monday, July 7, following a months-long investigation that began in March 2025, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, July 8.  The investigation was launched after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a cyber tip to authorities. The State Police Wappinger Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Troop K Computer Crimes Unit, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task F…
Man Found With Severe Slash Wound Near Park In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Man Found With Severe Slash Wound Near Park In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large
Man Found With Severe Slash Wound Near Park In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large A man was rushed to the hospital after being slashed in the back during an early-morning attack in Dutchess County, police said. The incident happened in Poughkeepsie near Pershing Park around 3 a.m. on Monday, July 7, according to city police. Officers responded after a 911 caller reported a slashing in the area. When they arrived, they found a 33-year-old man with a serious slash wound to his left shoulder blade. He was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Crime Scene Technicians and Detectives processed the scene and launched an …
Man Busted In Fentanyl, Cocaine Sales Probe In Poughkeepsie: DA Man Busted In Fentanyl, Cocaine Sales Probe In Poughkeepsie: DA
Man Busted In Fentanyl, Cocaine Sales Probe In Poughkeepsie: DA A man is facing felony charges following a targeted investigation into narcotics trafficking in a residential neighborhood in Dutchess County, authorities announced. Bryan Bucchioni, 41, was arrested on Thursday, June 26, after investigators with the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force linked him to drug sales in the area of Thompson Street in the city of Poughkeepsie, the Task Force announced on Monday, July 7. The arrest came after agents conducted multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl and cocaine from Bucchioni in and around 59 Thompson St., Task Force members …
$1B State Push Brings New Affordable Housing To Albany, Hudson Valley $1B State Push Brings New Affordable Housing To Albany, Hudson Valley
$1B State Push Brings New Affordable Housing To Albany, Hudson Valley In a sweeping push to tackle New York’s housing crisis, the state is investing $1 billion to create or preserve nearly 3,000 affordable homes across 15 communities. Nearly 500 affordable apartments are set to be created or rehabilitated in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Thursday, June 26. The funding, allocated through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, will support construction or preservation efforts in Albany, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and Poughkeepsie, advancing Hochul’s five-year, $25 billion Housing Plan to build or preserve 100,000 a…
Man Exposes Himself, Urinates In Front Of Elementary School In Poughkeepsie: Police Man Exposes Himself, Urinates In Front Of Elementary School In Poughkeepsie: Police
Man Exposes Himself, Urinates In Front Of Elementary School In Poughkeepsie: Police A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly exposing himself and urinating on the sidewalk in front of an elementary school in Dutchess County. The incident happened in Poughkeepsie at around 2:24 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, when detectives spotted the man in front of Warring Elementary School on Mansion Street, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Friday, June 27.  Police said the man, identified as Delroy McPherson, 65, was exposing himself in public. When detectives approached him, they allegedly discovered multiple debit and electronic benefit cards on him bearing…
K9 Sniffs Out Stolen Gun On Taconic Parkway In Yorktown: Duo Arrested, Police Say K9 Sniffs Out Stolen Gun On Taconic Parkway In Yorktown: Duo Arrested, Police Say
K9 Sniffs Out Stolen Gun On Taconic Parkway In Yorktown: Duo Arrested, Police Say A routine traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway in Northern Westchester turned into a felony gun bust after troopers uncovered a stolen, loaded handgun inside a Mercedes-Benz, authorities said.  The stop happened on Wednesday, June 25, in the town of Yorktown, when troopers stopped a 2014 Mercedes sedan traveling northbound for traffic violations, New York State Police said on Thursday, June 26.  The driver was identified as Jack L. Thomas, 38, of Poughkeepsie, and the front-seat passenger as Jiovanni D. Atherton, 24, of the Bronx, police said. Soon after the car was pulled o…
'Most Wanted' Fugitive Caught In Poughkeepsie After Trying To Flee, Police Say 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Caught In Poughkeepsie After Trying To Flee, Police Say
'Most Wanted' Fugitive Caught In Poughkeepsie After Trying To Flee, Police Say A man listed on New York State’s Most Wanted List was captured in Dutchess County after attempting to flee from officers, police announced.  Jose Luis Mojica, age 31, was found in Poughkeepsie just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, in the area of Lexington Avenue by members of the city's police department, the department said on Thursday, June 26.  He tried to run, but officers caught him and took him into custody without further incident, the department said.  Mojica was wanted for a parole violation stemming from a conviction for second-degree robbery, and was featured …
Wrong-Way Crash On Route 9 Kills Woman, 77, In Poughkeepsie (UPDATE) Wrong-Way Crash On Route 9 Kills Woman, 77, In Poughkeepsie (UPDATE)
Wrong-Way Crash On Route 9 Kills Woman, 77, In Poughkeepsie (Update) This story has been updated.  A 77-year-old woman from Orange County was killed in a wrong-way crash on Route 9 in Dutchess County early Wednesday, June 25, police announced. The crash happened in Poughkeepsie around 5:20 a.m. when a vehicle entered Route 9 North from the Columbia Street ramp while traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. The vehicle collided head-on with a northbound car near Fox Street, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Wednesday. The 77-year-old, who was a passenger in the wrong-way vehicle, was rushed to Vassar Brothers Medical Center by Empr…
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…
Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Dutchess Rail Trail In LaGrange, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Dutchess Rail Trail In LaGrange, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police
Drunk Driver Crashes ATV On Dutchess Rail Trail In LaGrange, Accomplices Then Hide It: Police A drunk ATV crash on a rail trail in Dutchess County led to injuries and several arrests after police say two Hudson Valley men tried to cover up the scene.  The crash happened on Saturday, June 21, on the Dutchess Rail Trail in LaGrange, where troopers responded to a report of an All-Terrain Vehicle crash with injuries, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 23.  When they arrived, troopers found Putnam County resident Nicholas J. Hunt, 24, of Putnam Valley, and a 25-year-old passenger from Newburgh, both injured. Their injuries were non-life-threatening, according to po…
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…
Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Beacon: Cops Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Beacon: Cops
Gun-Toting Trio Park At Police HQ, Caught After Shooting Threats In Beacon: Cops Four men, including a teenager, were arrested after shooting threats led to the discovery of a loaded stolen handgun outside a police station in Dutchess County, authorities said. The incident unfolded on the morning of Friday, June 20, after Beacon Police received two separate calls reporting disputes and threats involving guns, according to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia.  One of the locations was the Beacon Train Station. Officers arriving there found a suspect fleeing the scene who was quickly caught and found to be wanted on a warrant in Beacon. While that suspect was being pro…
Cocaine, Scales Found In Bust At Housing Complex In Poughkeepsie: Woman Arrested, DA Says Cocaine, Scales Found In Bust At Housing Complex In Poughkeepsie: Woman Arrested, DA Says
Cocaine, Scales Found In Bust At Housing Complex In Poughkeepsie: Woman Arrested, DA Says A woman is facing serious drug charges after police say they caught her selling cocaine at a public housing complex in Dutchess County.  On Wednesday, June 18, police arrested Felicia L. Griffin, 44, after a weeks-long investigation into drug sales at the Corlies Manor housing complex in Poughkeepsie, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force announced.  Investigators said they got a tip about possible drug activity in the area and made several undercover purchases from Griffin. Officers then got a warrant to search her home. Griffin was arrested without inci…
Longtime Motorcycle Club Leader, Drag Racing Enthusiast From Dutchess County Area Dies Longtime Motorcycle Club Leader, Drag Racing Enthusiast From Dutchess County Area Dies
Longtime Motorcycle Club Leader, Drag Racing Enthusiast From Dutchess County Area Dies A longtime Hudson Valley resident known for his deep ties to motorcycle clubs and the drag racing world is being remembered by loved ones for his lifelong community involvement.  Robert A. “Tiny” Eglit, a resident of Poughkeepsie who also once lived in Katonah, died at the age of 76 on Sunday, June 8 at Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation, according to his obituary.  Tiny had lived in Dutchess County since 1981 and left a lasting impression on those who knew him—both on the road and off. He retired in 1994 from Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 in Brewster. Tiny was born in the Bronx on…
Injured Victim Was Found Holding Sword Blade In Fatal Poughkeepsie Police Shooting: AG (UPDATE) Injured Victim Was Found Holding Sword Blade In Fatal Poughkeepsie Police Shooting: AG (UPDATE)
Injured Victim Was Found Holding Sword Blade In Fatal Poughkeepsie Police Shooting: AG (Update) The New York Attorney General’s Office is investigating the fatal police shooting of a man armed with a sword during a confrontation in Dutchess County, officials confirmed. The incident happened around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, at a home on Fair Oaks Drive in the Town of Poughkeepsie, where officers had responded to a 911 call reporting an assault involving a bladed weapon. The call came from the Dutchess County Mobile Crisis Team, who reported being attacked by a man armed with a sword, as Daily Voice previously reported.  When officers entered the home at 8 Fair Oaks Dr., they …
9 Drug Dealers Caught In 'County-Wide Takedown' In Dutchess, DA Says: 'We Will Find You' 9 Drug Dealers Caught In 'County-Wide Takedown' In Dutchess, DA Says: 'We Will Find You'
9 Drug Dealers Caught In 'County-Wide Takedown' In Dutchess, DA Says: 'We Will Find You' Nine people accused of dealing fentanyl and cocaine in Dutchess County have been arrested following a sweeping undercover drug operation that targeted dealers fueling addiction and violent crime, prosecutors announced.  The initiative, dubbed "Operation Street Sweeper," was led by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force and focused on street-level narcotics activity in the areas of Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Hyde Park, the DA's Office's Drug Task Force said Wednesday, June 11.  Investigators spent months purchasing drugs undercover and gathering evidence befo…
Standoff Triggered In North East Woods After Man Fires Shot During Welfare Check: Sheriff Standoff Triggered In North East Woods After Man Fires Shot During Welfare Check: Sheriff
Standoff Triggered In North East Woods After Man Fires Shot During Welfare Check: Sheriff A tense police operation that shut down a stretch of Route 199 in Dutchess County ended with the arrest of an armed man who allegedly fired a warning shot, authorities said.  The events leading up to the incident began on Monday, June 9, at around 12:40 p.m., when Dutchess County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in Amenia to conduct a welfare check, the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday, June 10.  When deputies arrived, the man was not at the residence. Authorities soon learned he was in a wooded area near the intersection of Route 199 and Route 44 in the Town of North East, w…
ID Released Of Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Poughkeepsie Officer-Involved Shooting: (UPDATE) ID Released Of Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Poughkeepsie Officer-Involved Shooting: (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Sword-Wielding Man Killed In Poughkeepsie Officer-Involved Shooting: (Update) Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by police after allegedly attacking members of a mental health team and confronting officers in Dutchess County.  The incident happened in the Town of Poughkeepsie on Thursday, June 5 at around 2:15 p.m., according to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. There, officers had been called to a home at 8 Fair Oaks Dr. for a report of an active assault involving a man armed with a sword who was attacking members of the Dutchess County Mobile Crisis Team. On Tuesday, June 10, New York State Police Trooper Krystal Paolicelli identified t…
Former Owner Of Ice Cream Cafe In Poughkeepsie Dies At 63 Former Owner Of Ice Cream Cafe In Poughkeepsie Dies At 63
Former Owner Of Ice Cream Cafe In Poughkeepsie Dies At 63 A Hudson Valley woman who brought joy to countless families through scoops of ice cream and warm conversation has died.  Debra Ann Travis, longtime owner of Debra T’s Ice Cream Café in Poughkeepsie and a resident of Dover Plains, died at home on Friday, May 30 at the age of 63, according to her obituary.  Born in Oneonta on June 11, 1961, Debra was the daughter of the late Don J. Lifgren and Beverly Ann Manchester. She graduated from Schenevus High School and eventually made her home in Dutchess County, where she ran the popular Debra T’s Ice Cream Café at 141 Overlook Rd.  …
Occupied Car Hit By Gunshots In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Occupied Car Hit By Gunshots In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large
Occupied Car Hit By Gunshots In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Police are investigating after gunfire struck an occupied vehicle in Dutchess County in broad daylight.  The incident happened around 1:38 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, near 145 Cannon St. in Poughkeepsie near Reservoir Square, the city's police department announced on Thursday, June 5.   Police said a call came in to 911 reporting shots fired in the area. Multiple patrol officers and detectives responded, and once at the scene, found that an occupied vehicle had been hit by gunfire.  The suspect fled before police arrived, officials said. Crime Scene Technicians processed …
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…
Man, 21, Shot During Overnight Gunfire In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Man, 21, Shot During Overnight Gunfire In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large
Man, 21, Shot During Overnight Gunfire In Poughkeepsie: Suspect At Large Police are searching for whoever shot a 21-year-old man in Dutchess County, leaving him hospitalized.  The shooting occurred around 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, when officers on patrol in the area of South Clover Street in Poughkeepsie heard gunshots, the City Of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced.    Additional officers responded to the area and quickly located a 21-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the hip. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover, authorities said. A search of the area led officers to recover multiple s…
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 113 Stretch In Poughkeepsie (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 113 Stretch In Poughkeepsie (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 113 Stretch In Poughkeepsie (Developing) A serious crash in Dutchess County has shut down a major road in both directions as police investigate, police said Friday afternoon, May 30.  The incident occurred in Poughkeepsie on Spackenkill Road (Route 113) near Colburn Drive, prompting a full closure of the roadway, according to a 2:30 p.m. alert from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Police say they are actively investigating the crash, which has resulted in Spackenkill Road being closed in both directions. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Authorities have not yet released details …
Crack, Cash Found At 2 Times Convicted Felon's Poughkeepsie Home In SWAT Raid: Police Crack, Cash Found At 2 Times Convicted Felon's Poughkeepsie Home In SWAT Raid: Police
Crack, Cash Found At 2 Times Convicted Felon's Poughkeepsie Home In SWAT Raid: Police A man under state parole supervision was arrested in Dutchess County after a SWAT raid uncovered crack cocaine and evidence of drug sales, authorities said.  Richard Bivens Jr., 40, was taken into custody on Wednesday, May 28, after members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit and SWAT team executed a search warrant at 48 Cannon St., the department announced on Thursday, May 29. The arrest followed an investigation into narcotics activity on Cannon Street and the Main Street corridor, according to the department. Police said that during the search…
Jamaican Citizen Behind Fatal Robbery That Killed Poughkeepsie Victim Learns Fate: Feds Jamaican Citizen Behind Fatal Robbery That Killed Poughkeepsie Victim Learns Fate: Feds
Jamaican Citizen Behind Fatal Robbery That Killed Poughkeepsie Victim Learns Fate: Feds A man who illegally returned to the US after deportation will spend decades in prison for leading a violent robbery crew whose final act ended in the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley resident, federal prosecutors said.  Marcus Ricketts, 48, a Jamaican national, was sentenced on Thursday, May 15, in Brooklyn federal court to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing death through the use of a firearm, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced.  The sentencing follows a series of armed robberies committed across New York City, including a dea…
Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials
Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials A staff member at a Dutchess County high school has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate conduct, school district and law enforcement officials confirmed.  In a letter sent to families on Thursday, May 15, Arlington Central School District Superintendent Philip Benante acknowledged the serious nature of the report and said the district, which includes large parts of the towns of LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, and Union Vale, acted swiftly after learning of the allegations.  "Upon receiving this report, we immediately no…
13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Poughkeepsie: Police 13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Poughkeepsie: Police
13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Poughkeepsie: Police Police are investigating a violent altercation that left three people injured, including a 13-year-old, following a large fight in Dutchess County. At around 9:49 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, Poughkeepsie 911 received a call reporting a large group fight near 10 Rinaldi Blvd. By the time officers arrived on the scene, the group had already dispersed, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Monday, May 19. Soon after the incident, a local hospital reported that three victims had arrived with slashing injuries, including a 13-year-old. Police eventually found out that the injuries wer…
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…
Car Lands On Side In Poughkeepsie Crash (DEVELOPING) Car Lands On Side In Poughkeepsie Crash (DEVELOPING)
Car Lands On Side In Poughkeepsie Crash (Developing) A car rolled over and ended up on its side on a Dutchess County road on Thursday afternoon, May 8. The crash happened around 4 p.m. on Thursday, when a vehicle rolled over and landed next to a truck in the area of 37 Academy St. in Poughkeepsie, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department.  A photo of the crash scene released by the fire department showed the damaged vehicle, which left glass shards on the roadway. Information about the cause of the crash and the extent of injuries was not immediately available.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice fo…