Hudson Valley Teacher Accused Of Pinching Nonverbal Students: Police

The students attend Abilities First, which serves individuals with special needs, police say.

Hyde Park Man Sentenced To Jail Time After Pleading Guilty To $400K Theft From Town He Was Auditing: DA

Prosecutors announced Tuesday that a former state auditor would serve jail time after stealing over $400K from a town he was auditing.

Brooklyn Man Was Over 3 Times The Legal BAC At Time Of Cornwall DWI Arrest: State Police

A Brooklyn man is facing a DWI charge after being arrested Friday and registering a .26 percent blood alcohol concentration, police say.

ATV Operator Tries To Elude Cops On Newburgh Streets: PD

The driver fled after officers attempted to stop him, according to police.

DA Issues Urgent Public Safety Warning About 'Door Kick Challenge' Incidents

Authorities said residents should call 911 and stay inside if masked people kick an occupied home's door.

Driver Charged With 2 Felony Counts After DWI Arrest With 2 Kids In Car

The kids were released to a sober 3rd party. The driver was issued tickets returnable to the City of Poughkeepsie Court, according to NYSP.

Grandson Charged With Attempted Murder After Violently Assaulting 96-Year-Old Grandmother: Police

The 22-year-old went to spend the night at his grandmother's Rhinebeck home, but the two began arguing, according to New York State Police.

24-Year-Old Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Killed Motorcycle Rider On NY 212: NYSP

The collision caused the motorcycle to spin multiple times and ejected the 51-year-old rider, who later died at HealthAlliance Hospital.

Orange County, N.Y., Murder Suspect Thomas Ryan In Custody After Extensive Search

Thomas Ryan, the man suspected, was taken into custody after a massive search that lasted several days, police announced Sunday.

Update: 'Armed And Dangerous,' Manhunt Underway After Killing, Arson In Orange County: NYSP

Anyone coming in contact with this fugitive is advised to use caution, and notify authorities immediately, New York State Police said.

3 Charged In Vicious Gang Assault At Birthday Party: NYSP

Police said that during the melee, a 20-year-old victim was violently assaulted by the three men at a home in Fishkill.

Jury Finds Repeat Drunk Driver Who Led Cops On Wild Chase Guilty In Felony Trial

He represented himself in court against charges that included driving with a revoked license, reckless driving, and fleeing police.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Weekend Hit-And-Run, Cops Seeking Witnesses

The victim was taken to Health Alliance Hospital from the scene, and later moved to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital.

Investigation Leads To Child Exploitation, Sexual Abuse Charges Against Orange County Man

The charges stem from sexual abuse that took place in the village in April, according to Greenwood Lake police.

Organized Crime Sting Uncovers Hoard Of Designer Knockoffs Worth $119K

Cops seized fake Nike, Burberry, Apple, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Moncler and The North Face products.

Inmate Who Tried To Shank Female Guard Gets 12 More Years Behind Bars

The violent attack on correctional officers occurred on July 21, 2025, at the Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County

Firehouse Blaze Injures 5 Firefighters, Damages Fire Trucks In Walden

Firefighters tried to salvage some of the apparatus so it could still be used to help extinguish the blaze at the Coldenham Firehouse.

Victim Pistol-Whipped With A Purple Semi-Automatic, Poughkeepsie Woman Arrested: Police

At the scene, police officers spoke to a victim who told them he had been struck in the head with a handgun.

Cops Need Your Help Finding Hiker Accused Of Lewd Behavior At The Creamery

He was last seen leaving the area near the Bellvale Creamery in Warwick on foot, fleeing toward the Appalachian Trail.

Former Employee Who Continued To Use Company Gas Card Is Arrested On Identity Theft Charges: NYSP

The investigation began when the owner of Lehan's Lawn and Landscaping in Hyde Park reported unauthorized charges to police.

NY Building Superintendent Gets Prison For Trying To Set Fire With Tenants Inside: DA

The attempted arson happened at an apartment building in Poughkeepsie last year, according to prosecutors.

Hudson Valley Vet In Custody After 3 Injured When Incendiary Device Ignited Outside 26 Federal Plaza

The Poughkeepsie man was armed with weapons, including a machete, an axe, a hammer and three knives, according to feds.

Inmate Dies In Fire At Eastern State Correctional Facility In Ellenville: NYSP

Investigators said that at approximately 1:40 a.m., a fire began burning in a cell at Eastern Correctional Facility.

State Police ID Teen Who Died After Drowning Beneath Hudson Valley Waterfall

The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team found the 15-year-old boy's body in approximately 8 to 10 feet of water.

Missing Man At The Center Of A Massive Search Effort Across The Region Is Found Close To Home

Information provided by the public was instrumental in the safe location and recovery of the missing Dover man, NYSP said.

Guard At Federal Prison Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Inmate At Otisville: DOJ

The Newburgh man is charged with three counts of sexual abuse of a ward, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.

'Grimz' And 'Young Gunnaz' Gang Sweep: 40 From Newburgh And Poughkeepsie Now Serving Federal Time

Dubs, Nickelz, Infared, Shoca, Tweak, Tom Tom, Checks and Rollo have traded street names for prison numbers.

Troopers Investigating After Body Discovered In Wappinger Creek

State police said troopers found the body in Wappinger Creek Sunday evening, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Woman And Her Dog Killed In Overnight House Fire In Ulster County

The 74-year-old woman and her dog were found inside the residence and were pronounced dead at the scene.

New York State Police Ask For Your Help Finding Missing Dutchess County Man

At the time he was last seen, the 49-year-old was wearing tan pants and a black T-shirt, according to NYSP.

NY Woman Admits Trying To Set Occupied Apartment Building Ablaze: DA

A sentencing proceeding is scheduled for September.

Two Looted 8th Century Sculptures Returned To Indonesia: Feds

The items had been stolen as part of an organized looting network, according to federal prosecutors in New York.

Rockland Kayaker Found Dead In Mongaup Pond After Overnight Search

State police said the Pine Island man who left to fish Friday was found Sunday morning in about 14 feet of water.

Prosecutors Detail ‘Extraordinary Level Of Violence’ In Poughkeepsie Slaying Near Soccer Game

Four men charged in the April murder were arraigned in court this week.

Identity Of Teenager Killed In Police Shooting Released By Authorities

The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation has opened an investigation into the death.

Bar Patron Bit Off Part Of Rival's Ear, Then Kicked Officer, Spit In Face Of Another Cop: Police

The 47-year-old pub brawler was arrested Friday night after the violence at a Town of Montgomery establishment.

Deadly Route 22 Collision Involved 2 Motorcycles And Another Vehicle, Sheriff Says

The tragedy on a Hudson Valley highway has left one dead, another in critical condition, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.

Cliff-Diving Death In Fishkill Creek Is Being Investigated By Beacon Police

Police said video from the scene confirmed the June 25 death of a 34-year-old Newburgh man was a tragic accident.

17-Year-Old Killed In Wappingers Falls Police Officer-Involved, On-Duty Shooting

The investigation is being led by the State Attorney General's Office, as is required in any officer-involved shooting in NY.

Father Sentenced In Fentanyl-Related Death Of Child: DA

The infant died from acute fentanyl toxicity, according to prosecutors.