67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Wappinger Crash On Route 376 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Wappinger Crash On Route 376 67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Wappinger Crash On Route 376
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Wappinger Crash On Route 376 A 67-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced. Capt. John Watterson of the Sheriff's Office said it is investigating the fatal car-pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 21, around 5:30 p.m. on Route 376 near Hackensack Heights Road in Wappinger. Deputies responded to reports of a collision and found that the pedestrian, a 67-year-old man, had sustained life-threatening injuries, Watterson said. He was transported to Vassar Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. T…
Poughkeepsie Man Armed With Fake Gun Shot By Police Faces Felony Charges: Cops Poughkeepsie Man Armed With Fake Gun Shot By Police Faces Felony Charges: Cops Poughkeepsie Man Armed With Fake Gun Shot By Police Faces Felony Charges: Cops
Poughkeepsie Man Armed With Fake Gun Shot By Police Faces Felony Charges: Cops A masked man armed with what appeared to be a handgun was shot by City of Poughkeepsie police after pointing the weapon at them during a confrontation, police report. The incident occurred, occurred around 10:15 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 22, when officers responded to a 911 call reporting a masked man with a gun outside an apartment at Fallkill Commons, located at 17 Rose St. According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy, the caller, later identified as Kevin Fitzpatrick, age 41, of Poughkeepsie, matched the description of the armed individual.  Upon arrival, officers confronted Fitzpatrick, who point…
Disturbance At Poughkeepsie Homeless Shelter Leads To 2 Deputies Injured Disturbance At Poughkeepsie Homeless Shelter Leads To 2 Deputies Injured Disturbance At Poughkeepsie Homeless Shelter Leads To 2 Deputies Injured
Disturbance At Poughkeepsie Homeless Shelter Leads To 2 Deputies Injured The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of Isaiah E. Lodge, age 27, after deputies responded to a disturbance call and he bit them and held one in a chokehold. Capt. John Watterson said the incident occurred in Poughkeepsie around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. They were called to a homeless shelter on North Hamilton Street for a disorderly person threatening staff. As the deputies attempted to arrest Lodge, Watterson said the incident escalated when he resisted arrest, injuring two deputies by biting them and employing a chokehold.  The altercation required the resp…
ROPE RESCUE: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Wassaic ROPE RESCUE: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Wassaic ROPE RESCUE: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Wassaic
ROPE Rescue: Car Plunges Down Icy Embankment In Wassaic A person was rescued after their car crashed down an icy embankment in Dutchess County. At approximately 5:30pm Wassaic Fire was dispatched for an auto accident car down an embankment in area of Nelson Hill... Posted by Wassaic Fire Rescue "The Blue Crew" on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 The crash occurred at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the area of Nelson Hill Road and Deep Hill Road on Route 22 in Wassaic, according to the Wassaic Fire Department Blue Crew. The victim was entrapped in the vehicle, and a rope crew from Amenia Fire was called to help Wassaic Fire. After securing the…
Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide In Fatal Red Hook Route 9 Crash Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide In Fatal Red Hook Route 9 Crash Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide In Fatal Red Hook Route 9 Crash
Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide In Fatal Red Hook Route 9 Crash A 40-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with alleged criminally negligent homicide following a fatal incident that claimed the life of Bard graduate Linh Hong Nguyen.  Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi said Rohan Patrick, of Poughkeepsie, faces charges related to the death of Linh Hong Nguyen on Saturday, May 25.  Related: Bard Grad, Runover, Killed On Red Hood Sidewalk The tragedy occurred in Dutchess County at 10:25 p.m. along Route 9 in Red Hook when Patrick allegedly drove his vehicle in a manner that led to Nguyen's death, the DA said. "This t…
Bomb Threat Made To High School In Wappingers Falls Bomb Threat Made To High School In Wappingers Falls Bomb Threat Made To High School In Wappingers Falls
Bomb Threat Made To High School In Wappingers Falls Acting on a tip, the FBI and local law enforcement charged a person with allegedly making a bomb threat against a high school in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Sunday, Nov. 17. Dr. Dwight Bonk, superintendent of schools for the Wappinger Central School District, said the threat was made against Orchard View Alternative High School in Wappingers Falls. Bonk said the FBI received a tip about some online activity that led them to a home in the District. "The FBI, as well as the East Fishkill Police Department, were quick to notify us of the situation," Bonk said. "Tha…
Beloved Deputy Sheriff In Dutchess County Known For His Love Of Dinosaurs Dies Beloved Deputy Sheriff In Dutchess County Known For His Love Of Dinosaurs Dies Beloved Deputy Sheriff In Dutchess County Known For His Love Of Dinosaurs Dies
Beloved Deputy Sheriff In Dutchess County Known For His Love Of Dinosaurs Dies A much beloved deputy sheriff in the region known for being a part-time comedian and his love of dinosaurs has died after a courageous battle with cancer. Nicholas Gasparre, age 36, a lifelong Hudson Valley resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Nov. 15, surrounded by his family, friends, and his brothers and sisters of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. He began serving the country as a volunteer firefighter for the Beekman Fire District. According to his obituary, he also served in the US Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Lance Corporal during the war on terrorism. …
Fatal Crash: 42-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim In Hyde Park Fatal Crash: 42-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim In Hyde Park Fatal Crash: 42-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim In Hyde Park
Fatal Crash: 42-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victim In Hyde Park A 42-year-old woman was killed in a late-night crash in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, near the Speedway gas station on Route 9 in Hyde Park. Authorities identified Monica R. Deyo, from Hyde Park, lying in the roadway with severe, life-threatening injuries. "Despite extensive efforts to administer life-saving measures, she was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene," Benson said. Preliminary findings indicate that Deyo was standing on the back pegs of a bicycle traveling across Route 9 from east to west. At some point, Benson said …
Some Police Services To Be Cut By Wappingers Falls Some Police Services To Be Cut By Wappingers Falls Some Police Services To Be Cut By Wappingers Falls
Some Police Services To Be Cut By Wappingers Falls Residents of a village in the region were informed of a police service cut only two days before it took effect. The change is taking place in Dutchess County. As of Friday, Nov. 15, at 11:59 p.m., the Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department's operational hours will shift from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.  Village officials said in a press release that this means the village police will no longer provide overnight coverage, but alternative support will be in place.  "This decision was made after exhaustive consideration, dialogue, and review of the options&nbs…
Poughkeepsie Dealer Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Other Drugs, Police Say Poughkeepsie Dealer Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Other Drugs, Police Say Poughkeepsie Dealer Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Other Drugs, Police Say
Poughkeepsie Dealer Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Other Drugs, Police Say An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer was busted by a drug task force following an investigation, and making "buys."  Dutchess County resident Haitham A. Dasan, age 48, of Poughkeepsie was picked up by the District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force on Thursday, Nov. 1 in an of Poughkeepse known as the "South Side." According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris with the task force, agents have been investigating the sale of narcotics and other drugs in the area, specifically the sale of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine (crystal meth).  Drug Task Force Agents identified the dea…
Dealer Selling Near Entrance To Pawling Schools Busted By Drug Task Force: Police Dealer Selling Near Entrance To Pawling Schools Busted By Drug Task Force: Police Dealer Selling Near Entrance To Pawling Schools Busted By Drug Task Force: Police
Dealer Selling Near Entrance To Pawling Schools Busted By Drug Task Force: Police An alleged drug dealer was busted at his home steps away from two schools selling fentanyl and crystal meth in the region. Dutchess County resident William Frenza, age 59, of Pawling, was charged on Wednesday, Nov. 6, during a warrant search of his home by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Task Force agents had been working on an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine, also known as “crystal meth,” fentanyl, and other dangerous drugs in the town of Pawling for a significant amount of time.  Harri…
Hyde Park Woman Nabbed On Animal Abuse Charges After Dog Dies Hyde Park Woman Nabbed On Animal Abuse Charges After Dog Dies Hyde Park Woman Nabbed On Animal Abuse Charges After Dog Dies
Hyde Park Woman Nabbed On Animal Abuse Charges After Dog Dies A woman was charged with allegedly failing to provide necessary care after her dog died in the region.  Dutchess County resident Raysonia M. Owens, age 44, of Hyde Park, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 28, for animal cruelty in connection with the death of a dog on Tuesday, Sept. 3. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the Hyde Park Terrace Apartments on Albany Post Road for an animal complaint and found the dead dog that possibly suffered the fatal injuries from a fall. An investigation revealed that the dog’s cause o…