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Infant Found In Hot Car With Overdosed Women Tops Week's Dutchess News DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Two Dutchess County women were arrested by state police after allegedly nearly overdosing on heroin in their car with a 1-year-old in the backseat. Click here to read. Here are some of the other top stories of the week (click on the link to read the story): Pawling Public Radio (PPR/WPWL) , aka WPWL 103.7 FM, is going country. A medical breakthrough is taking place at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Dutchess County's bond rating continues to be one of the highest in New York. A motorcyclist was hit by a driver who fled the scene around 12:20 p.m. W…

by K Reakes

07/23/2017

Neighbors

Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Department Celebrates Youth Academy DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Sixteen teens recently graduated from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department's 2017 Youth Academy. The five-day academy, offered to students in high school, was the second for the department and is aimed at providing positive interaction with police officers and create a better understanding and communication between the officers and young people, said Capt. Ken Roman. The academy was conducted by Officer Christopher Hamel and Officer Bard Cookinham who provided classroom instruction, as well as demonstrations and reality-based training sessions. During the fiv…

by K Reakes

07/22/2017

Police & Fire

Man Smashes Window During Fight In Nyack, Police Say ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- A South Nyack man was charged with criminal mischief after breaking a window Wednesday at a home during a fight, according to the Orangetown Police. Steven Wilkerson, 58, was charged after police responded to a call of a dispute on Sickles Avenue in Nyack around 4:33 a.m., said Sgt. Kirk Vega. The homeowner told police that they had an argument with Wilkerson inside the house. After the argument, Wilkerson left, but allegedly returned later and broke a front window of the home, police said. He was arrested and charged with criminal mischief before being released. He is …

by K Reakes

07/22/2017

Police & Fire

Poughkeepsie Man Faces Felony Drug Possession Charge After Traffic Stop DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Poughkeepsie man faces felony drug possession charges after a traffic stop by the Town of Lloyd Police on Friday, July 14, according to Lloyd Police. Zachary Eginger, 30, was charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of marijuana after the drugs were discovered during a traffic stop, said Lt. James Janso. Eginger was stopped for traffic violations on Route 44 in Highland, Janso said. He was arraigned and released with a pending court date. For real-time Dutchess news in your Facebook feed, be sure to "Like" Dail…

by K Reakes

07/22/2017

Police & Fire

Body Of Teen Pulled From Lake At Harriman State Park An 18-year-old teen died in a possible drowning at Pine Meadow Lake in Harriman State Park on Thursday, according to the state Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m., when the unidentified male was swimming with a group of other teens. Emergency responders pulled the teen from the water and immediately began CPR, Dan Keefe, deputy public information officer said. Unfortunately, the individual was not able to be resuscitated, he added. The official cause of death will be determined by the Rockland County medical examiner. Authoriti…

by K Reakes

07/21/2017

Police & Fire

Two Caught With $300K Worth Of Pot En Route To Hudson Valley Two Rockland residents were busted Thursday with more than 60 pounds of hydroponic marijuana following an investigation by a network of agencies, according to the Rockland County sheriff's office. The drugs, valued at more than $300,000, were intercepted through U.S. Customs from Canda en route to three locations in Rockland County, said Rockland County Sheriff's Office Chief William Barbera. Taking part in the take-down included the Rockland County Sheriff's Office working in conjunction with the Department Homeland Security, Ramapo Police, South Nyack/Grandview Police, Piermont Police, Su…

by K Reakes

07/21/2017

Lifestyle

Putnam County 4-H Fair Marks 46th Year, Here's What You'll Find Summertime is the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend taking in a little of the "country" life with a visit to the 46th annual Putnam County 4-H Fair at Putnam Veterans Memorial Park July 28 to July 30. The three-day affair offers a little of everything including talented local musicians (amateur and professional), and dancers, games, crafts and animal exhibits. But the best part of any 4-H event is watching who wins the coveted ribbon in numerous events. Everyone is invited to enter their photography, quilt, baked goods, great vegetables and crafts for displaying in the big e…

by K Reakes

07/21/2017

Police & Fire

Police Find Car Wanted In Hillcrest Attempted Murder Case ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Ramapo police recovered a 2004 Toyota Camry used in the drive-by shooting of a taxi driver Monday on West Eckerson Road in Hillcrest, Ramapo Police said hours after attempted murder charges in the case were announced. In a statement Thursday, the police department thanked the news media for running information and photographs of the vehicle but did not elaborate on where, or how they located the car. Earlier Thursday, Ramapo Police Chief Brad Weidel announced the arrest of a Spring Valley man in connection with the shooting that left another Spring Valley man in c…

by K Reakes

07/20/2017

Police & Fire

Spring Valley Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Cab Driver Shooting Click here for an updated story: Police Find Car Wanted In Hillcrest Attempted Murder Case Earlier report: ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Ramapo Police arrested a Spring Valley man in connection with the shooting of a taxi driver on Monday in Hillcrest. Hakeem Gentles, 22, was charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault for shooting Rem Louis, 23, of Spring Valley around 3 p.m. Monday on West Eckerson Road in the Hillcrest section of Ramapo, said Det. Sgt. Brian Corbett late Thursday morning. Following the shooting, Louis was transported to Westchester Medical Center w…

by K Reakes

07/20/2017

Police & Fire

Man Indicted For Manslaughter In Fatal Route 59 Road Rage Incident ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Spring Valley man who plowed into a family of four walking along Route 59, killing a 3-month-old baby, was indicted Thursday for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe. Albert Gomez, 62, was charged with one count of felony manslaughter, one count of felony criminally negligent homicide, two counts of felony assault, and a misdemeanor count of assault, Zugibe said. “This defendant was driving recklessly and aggressively when he sped onto the shoulder of Route 59 and crashed into an unsuspecting…

by K Reakes

07/20/2017

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