Man Accused Of Threatening Victim At Gunpoint In Dutchess County Man Accused Of Threatening Victim At Gunpoint In Dutchess County
Man Accused Of Threatening Victim At Gunpoint In Dutchess County A 57-year-old man is facing weapons charges after police said he threatened someone with a handgun during a late-night domestic dispute in Dutchess County. The incident leading to the arrest began on Tuesday, May 5, when officers responded to an earlier domestic dispute involving a gun in Red Hook, the Red Hook Police Department announced on Thursday, May 7.  Following an investigation, authorities allege that during the dispute, the suspect took out a handgun and threatened to use it against the victim. The suspect, identified as 57-year-old Jesus Torres of Red Hook, was later fo…
Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA
Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Dutchess County, Capital Region, NYC: DA Two men are facing charges after a multi-agency investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine across the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and New York City, Dutchess County prosecutors said.  Tysheed McPhee, 30, and Raquan Storts, 33, were arrested in late April following a probe into narcotics trafficking in the region, the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Drug Task Force announced on Wednesday, May 6.  Authorities said the investigation began after agents identified the pair as allegedly working together to distribute drugs throughout Dutchess County, …
Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Hudson Valley Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Hudson Valley
Street Racing, Road Takeover Crackdown On Route 97 Results In 50 Tickets In Hudson Valley A scenic stretch of roadway in Orange County became the focus of a multi-agency crackdown after authorities said it was increasingly being used for illegal street racing and reckless driving, leading to dozens of tickets being issued.  The enforcement effort targeted the Hawk’s Nest section of Route 97 in the Town of Deerpark, where the town's police department said late-night gatherings have led to dangerous conditions for both residents and motorists.  The initiative, announced on Wednesday, May 6, was launched by the Deerpark Police Department following ongoing complaints from …
Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff
Fired Driver Slashed Tires Of 29 Amazon Vehicles, Dumped Evidence In River: Sheriff A fired delivery driver is accused of slashing tires on nearly 30 Amazon delivery vehicles, stealing key fobs, and trying to hide evidence in a river, authorities said. Anthony Gillio of Cape Coral, Florida, was arrested on Friday, May 1, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said. The 22-year-old was charged with grand theft of between $5,000 and $10,000, two counts of criminal mischief, and tampering with evidence. Investigators said Gillio vandalized 29 vehicles overnight at an Amazon facility near Fort Myers. Tires were slashed, vehicle bodies were punctured, and 23 key fobs were mi…
Car Slams Into Credit Union Building After Driver, 92, Suffers Medical Episode In Dutchess Car Slams Into Credit Union Building After Driver, 92, Suffers Medical Episode In Dutchess
Car Slams Into Credit Union Building After Driver, 92, Suffers Medical Episode In Dutchess A vehicle crashed into a building in Dutchess County after the driver experienced a medical emergency, causing damage to the business, police said.  The incident happened around 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at the Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union located at 7472 South Broadway in the Village of Red Hook, according to Red Hook Police.  Officers responding to the scene found that a 92-year-old Rhinebeck man had been trying to back out of a parking space when he appeared to suffer a medical episode. The vehicle struck an unoccupied parked car before speeding forward and crash…
Tree Falls On Truck Towing Golf Cart, Traps Driver In Dutchess County Tree Falls On Truck Towing Golf Cart, Traps Driver In Dutchess County
Tree Falls On Truck Towing Golf Cart, Traps Driver In Dutchess County A driver was rescued after a large tree fell on their truck in Dutchess County, pinning them inside.  The incident happened around 7:13 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, on Mount Rutsen Road near River Road in Rhinebeck, according to the Rhinebeck Fire Department.  Emergency crews responding to the scene found a pickup truck towing a trailer carrying a golf cart when a large tree came down onto the vehicle and trailer, causing significant damage. Crews worked together to save the trapped driver, also providing them care at the scene. The driver was later taken to MidHudson Region…
Off-Duty Firefighter Jumps Into Hudson River To Rescue Kayaker In Dutchess County Off-Duty Firefighter Jumps Into Hudson River To Rescue Kayaker In Dutchess County
Off-Duty Firefighter Jumps Into Hudson River To Rescue Kayaker In Dutchess County An off-duty firefighter sprang into action to rescue a kayaker struggling in the Hudson River off the Dutchess County coast, officials said.  The incident happened around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, near the shoreline of Long Dock Park in the City of Beacon, according to the Beacon Fire Department.  Emergency crews, including Beacon firefighters, police, EMS, and the New Hamburg Fire Department, were dispatched after reports of an overturned kayaker in distress.  At the time, Beacon fire crews were already operating nearby and responded immediately, deploying a rescue boat …
Electric Vehicle Catches Fire At Parking Garage In Hudson Valley (PHOTOS) Electric Vehicle Catches Fire At Parking Garage In Hudson Valley (PHOTOS)
Electric Vehicle Catches Fire At Parking Garage In Hudson Valley (Photos) Firefighters battled a blaze at a Westchester County parking garage that sent smoke up into the air and drew a response from multiple departments.  The blaze happened on Tuesday, May 5 at the New Rochelle City Garage, according to fire buff Domenic Ramacciato.  Ramacciato said the three-alarm fire was caused by an electric vehicle inside the garage.  Crews from Yonkers, Eastchester, Greenville, Pelham, and Pelham Manor responded to the scene to fight the blaze.  Photos of the blaze and response were posted on Ramacciato's Instagram page @downtowndom_fire (cli…
Employee Steals $243K In Fragrances, Beauty Products From Nordstrom In Hudson Valley: Police Employee Steals $243K In Fragrances, Beauty Products From Nordstrom In Hudson Valley: Police
Employee Steals $243K In Fragrances, Beauty Products From Nordstrom In Hudson Valley: Police A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with what police described as a months-long theft scheme targeting a major department store at The Westchester shopping mall.  Dominic Bascoe, 24, was taken into custody following an investigation by the White Plains Police Department and Nordstrom’s Asset Protection team, which uncovered more than $243,000 in stolen merchandise at the Nordstrom at The Westchester, White Plains Police announced on Tuesday, May 5.  The investigation began on March 18, after Nordstrom reported suspected internal theft at its White Plains location.&nb…
Car Flips After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency In Dutchess County Car Flips After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency In Dutchess County
Car Flips After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency In Dutchess County A rollover crash temporarily shut down a residential street in Dutchess County after the driver suffered a medical emergency.  The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, May 5, on Merritt Avenue in the Village of Millbrook, where police, firefighters, and EMS responded to a vehicle that had overturned in the road, according to the Millbrook Police Department.   Authorities temporarily closed the road as crews worked at the scene.  In an update, police confirmed the crash was caused by a medical emergency. No other details about injuries have been released. Merrit…
'I’m Going To Kill Donald Trump': New England FAA Employee Charged Over Threat, Feds Say 'I’m Going To Kill Donald Trump': New England FAA Employee Charged Over Threat, Feds Say
'I’m Going To Kill Donald Trump': New England FAA Employee Charged Over Threat, Feds Say A Federal Aviation Administration employee allegedly searched online for ways to get a gun into a federal facility and looked up past presidential assassination attempts before authorities say he sent an email to the White House threatening to kill President Donald Trump. Dean DelleChiaie, 35, of Nashua, New Hampshire, was arrested last week and charged with interstate communication of a threat, according to the US Attorney for the District of New Hampshire. Agents began investigating DelleChiaie after he used his government computer to search for disturbing topics in late January. Those se…
Prostitution Bust: Woman, 59, Charged After Investigation Into Spa In Dutchess County Prostitution Bust: Woman, 59, Charged After Investigation Into Spa In Dutchess County
Prostitution Bust: Woman, 59, Charged After Investigation Into Spa In Dutchess County A New York City woman has been charged following an investigation into alleged prostitution activity at a Dutchess County spa, police said.  Bongseon Choi, 59, was arrested on Thursday, April 30, and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 5. Authorities said the investigation leading to Choi's arrest began on March 4, after complaints about suspected prostitution activity at New Kang Spa, located at 1151 Route 55 in the town of LaGrange.  Police did not release more information…