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Man, 90, Injured In Ramapo Rollover Crash
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ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Thursday morning rollover crash on Cragmere Road in Suffern resulted in minor injuries to a 90-year-old local man and major traffic backups in the area, Ramapo Police said.
The crash, which happened around 7:50 a.m. in the area of Yorkshire Drive, occurred after the man lost control of his car, struck a tree and rolled over, police said.
The man was treated for minor injuries at Westchester Medical Center.
Also on scene were Ramapo Valley Ambulance Corp., Rockland Paramedics, and Tallman Fire Department.
Two Poughkeepsie Women Nabbed In Heroin, Crack Dealing Bust
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Two City of Poughkeepsie women were nabbed with drugs during a search of their home on Friday by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force.
The search, along with the City of Poughkeepsie Police Emergency Services Unit, was a result of an investigation into narcotic sales taking place at the home, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator with the Task Force.
Desiree Barnwell, 38, and Christine Straley, 49, were arrested following the search during which agents found a quantity of heroin, crack cocaine, scales, packaging materials, and $650 in cash, Tasciotti said.
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Laurie Lawrence, 57, Of New Rochelle, Appeared On David Letterman Show
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Laurie Lawrence, 57, of New Rochelle, died on Sunday, April 30.
Lawrence graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1977 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College in 1981. She returned to New York to pursue her acting career appearing in a segment of the "Late Show With David Letterman" doing a "Stupid Human Trick." That appearance enabled her to earn her SAG-AFTA card allowing her to perform in many movies, TV, and theater. She also wrote, produced and performed in several one-woman shows.
In addition to acting, Lawrence was also …
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Wappinger Man, Woman Busted As Gun, Cash, Drugs Seized
A Wappinger man and woman are behind bars following a warrant search on Monday by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force that turned up a gun, cash, and drugs.
Damon Parker, 42, was arrested following an investigation into narcotics taking place at his home, according to Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the Task Force.
During the search, agents found an illegal handgun, approximately an ounce of cocaine, $6,500 cash, scales, and packaging materials.
Parker was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon.
Also arrested was Jasmine …
