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Armed Man Holds Up Gas Station In Wallkill, Charged As Fugitive: Police Armed Man Holds Up Gas Station In Wallkill, Charged As Fugitive: Police
Armed Man Holds Up Gas Station In Wallkill, Charged As Fugitive: Police A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing a Hudson Valley, NY gas station at gunpoint and being found with an illegally possessed assault rifle, authorities said.  The incident happened in Orange County around 6:16 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, when Connor J. Derrick, of the Lackawanna County borough of Archbald, entered the Sunoco station at 2 Ben Gilman Way in the Town of Wallkill, New York State Police said on Friday, Aug. 15. Investigators said Derrick approached the clerk, took out a gun, and demanded cash from the register before fleeing on fo…
Online Dating Stabbing: Man Lured Victim With Massage Before Attack In Middletown, DA Says Online Dating Stabbing: Man Lured Victim With Massage Before Attack In Middletown, DA Says
Online Dating Stabbing: Man Lured Victim With Massage Before Attack In Middletown, DA Says New details have come out in a violent stabbing that left a victim critically injured after a meeting arranged through an online dating app in Orange County.  Reggie Florence of Middletown, 28, was indicted on one count of second-degree attempted murder and two counts of first-degree assault in connection with the Sunday, Aug. 3 attack at his Underhill Road apartment in Middletown, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced Thursday, Aug. 14.  As previously reported by Daily Voice, police responded to 47 Underhill Rd. around 7 p.m. after receiving a noise co…
Former Substitute Teacher At Monroe-Woodbury HS, Youth Leader Sexually Abused Child: Police Former Substitute Teacher At Monroe-Woodbury HS, Youth Leader Sexually Abused Child: Police
Former Substitute Teacher At Monroe-Woodbury HS, Youth Leader Sexually Abused Child: Police A 25-year-old former substitute teacher and church youth leader from Orange County has been arrested following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a child, police announced.   Joshua R. DeCoteau was taken into custody on Friday, June 20, after an investigation led by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Monroe, State Police announced on Wednesday, June 25.  According to police, the investigation began in April 2025 when the Blooming Grove Police Department received a report of sexual abuse involving a minor. Authorities say DeCoteau is accused …
2 Newburgh Men Attacked Their Own Attorneys In Orange County Court, DA Says 2 Newburgh Men Attacked Their Own Attorneys In Orange County Court, DA Says
2 Newburgh Men Attacked Their Own Attorneys In Orange County Court, DA Says Two men already facing murder and attempted murder charges are now accused of attacking their defense attorneys in separate incidents inside Orange County Court, prosecutors said. Arthur Thomas, age 47, and Donnie Smith, age 33, were each arraigned on Wednesday, June 11, on new indictments charging them with second-degree attempted assault, a felony. Both men were remanded to the Orange County Jail without bail and are due back in court on Tuesday, June 17, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced.  Prosecutors say the two outbursts happened just days apart.  On…
Man Shot While Fighting Off Car Robbery Suspects In Port Jervis: 2 Indicted, DA Says (UPDATE) Man Shot While Fighting Off Car Robbery Suspects In Port Jervis: 2 Indicted, DA Says (UPDATE)
Man Shot While Fighting Off Car Robbery Suspects In Port Jervis: 2 Indicted, DA Says (Update) Two men have been indicted on attempted murder and robbery charges after allegedly trying to rob a man in Orange County and shooting him during the struggle, prosecutors announced.  John Selja Jr., 22, of Monroe, and Andrew Delrio, 26, of Washingtonville, were arraigned on Wednesday, May 28 in Orange County Court in connection with a Tuesday, May 6 shooting that left a man seriously injured, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, May 29.  Prosecutors say the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. when the two men approached a victim sitting in a parked car…
Duo Steal From Victim, Then Shoot Him Several Times In Port Jervis: Police Duo Steal From Victim, Then Shoot Him Several Times In Port Jervis: Police
Duo Steal From Victim, Then Shoot Him Several Times In Port Jervis: Police Two men have been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a man was shot during a robbery in Orange County, authorities announced.  The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, on Barcelow Street in Port Jervis, according to Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.  Police say John J. Selja, age 22, and Andrew Delrio, age 26, confronted the male victim, stole property from him, and then fired multiple gunshots, hitting him. The man was first taken to Bon Secours Community Hospital, then transferred to West…
Chester Highway Superintendent Shot DoorDash Driver Asking Directions: NYSP Chester Highway Superintendent Shot DoorDash Driver Asking Directions: NYSP
Chester Highway Superintendent Shot DoorDash Driver Asking Directions: Nysp A New York township's highway superintendent has been identified as the homeowner charged in the shooting of a lost DoorDash driver asking for directions over the weekend, officials confirmed. John J. Reilly III, 48, is facing charges of assault, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and criminal possession of a firearm in the Friday, May 2 shooting around 9:50 p.m. on Valerie Drive in Chester, according to New York State Police and Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge. "We are deeply troubled by what has been reported so far," Holdridge said. "We hope the …
Man's Social Media Threats Lead To Discovery Of Arsenal In His Chester Home: Police Man's Social Media Threats Lead To Discovery Of Arsenal In His Chester Home: Police
Man's Social Media Threats Lead To Discovery Of Arsenal In His Chester Home: Police A 23-year-old man is behind bars after police say he posted threatening content on social media featuring a firearm, leading to the discovery of multiple handguns and high-capacity magazines during a raid at his Orange County home. The search warrant was executed early Wednesday morning, April 30, at a residence at 234 Heritage Ln. in Chester, the Town of Chester Police Department announced.  The search stemmed from an investigation into threatening social media posts that included images of a firearm, police said. During the operation, officers found three handguns and several large-…
Crack Cocaine, Xanax: Major Drug Bust Made In I-87 Traffic Stop In Tuxedo, Police Say Crack Cocaine, Xanax: Major Drug Bust Made In I-87 Traffic Stop In Tuxedo, Police Say
Crack Cocaine, Xanax: Major Drug Bust Made In I-87 Traffic Stop In Tuxedo, Police Say A New Jersey man was arrested in the Hudson Valley after a traffic stop turned up a stash of illegal drugs, including crack cocaine and Xanax, police said.  The stop happened in Orange County on Friday, April 18, just before 10 p.m. on Interstate 87 in Tuxedo. There, A state trooper pulled over a 2020 Honda Civic for vehicle and traffic violations, New York State Police said on Monday, April 21.  Police said the driver, 30-year-old Javon M. Alleyne of Irvington, New Jersey, was found with about 45 grams of crack cocaine, 6 grams of cocaine, 15 grams of Xanax, and multiple Suboxone…
Man Who Robbed Wallkill Business At Knifepoint Later Caught With Shank In Jail: DA Man Who Robbed Wallkill Business At Knifepoint Later Caught With Shank In Jail: DA
Man Who Robbed Wallkill Business At Knifepoint Later Caught With Shank In Jail: DA A man has admitted to robbing an Orange County business at knifepoint and later brandishing a weapon while in jail, prosecutors announced. Newburgh resident Jose Montanez, 60, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, April 2, in Orange County Court to third-degree robbery and first-degree promoting prison contraband in connection with a robbery in October 2023 and a later incident in Orange County Jail, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Tuesday, April 8.  According to court documents and statements made in court, Montanez entered a Town of Wallkill business around 9:35 …
Man Tries To Escape Police Car, Spits At Troopers In Newburgh Drug Bust: NYSP Man Tries To Escape Police Car, Spits At Troopers In Newburgh Drug Bust: NYSP
Man Tries To Escape Police Car, Spits At Troopers In Newburgh Drug Bust: Nysp A 23-year-old man is facing a slew of felony charges after allegedly being caught with crack cocaine and a stolen gun during a traffic stop in Orange County, police announced.  The events leading to the arrest began around 5:36 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, after troopers spotted a 2021 GMC violating vehicle and traffic laws while traveling on Clark Street in Newburgh, New York State Police announced on Thursday, April 3.  Troopers pulled the vehicle over and interviewed the driver, a 24-year-old Newburgh man, and his passenger, identified as Savion Knight, 23, of Newburgh.  D…
Hospital Escapee Attacked Employee, Took ID Card At Middletown Facility: Police (UPDATE) Hospital Escapee Attacked Employee, Took ID Card At Middletown Facility: Police (UPDATE)
Hospital Escapee Attacked Employee, Took ID Card At Middletown Facility: Police (Update) A psychiatric patient who escaped from an Orange County hospital after attacking a hospital employee has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including a prior bomb threat, authorities announced.  On Thursday, March 6, Christopher M. Morgan, 40, of Port Jervis, was a patient at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown when he violently assaulted a 74-year-old hospital employee, forcefully taking their ID access card, New York State Police said on Friday, March 7. Morgan then used the stolen card to flee the behavioral health unit and escaped the hospital on foot, as Dail…
Middletown Man Nabbed For Slicing Co-Worker's Throat At New Windsor Amazon Facility Middletown Man Nabbed For Slicing Co-Worker's Throat At New Windsor Amazon Facility
Middletown Man Nabbed For Slicing Co-Worker's Throat At New Windsor Amazon Facility A violent altercation at an Amazon Distribution Center in New Windsor on Sunday, January 19, resulted in the arrest of a Middletown man accused of slashing a co-worker's throat. New Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri said officers responded to the facility on Hudson Valley Avenue around 9:25 a.m. after receiving a report of an assault. Officers found a 36-year-old man with a significant neck laceration. Valeri said the suspect, Loryn-Yael Gardner-Lawery, 27, of Middletown, was located nearby and matched the victim's description. He was taken into custody without incident. New Windsor EMS t…
Middletown Man To Spend Years Behind Bars For Crawford Rape Middletown Man To Spend Years Behind Bars For Crawford Rape
Middletown Man To Spend Years Behind Bars For Crawford Rape A Hudson Valley man will spend years behind bars after being found guilty by a jury of forcible rape. Orange County resident Jesse Boniface, age 52, of Middletown, was convicted on Tuesday, Oct. 1, of the rape which occurred in the town of Crawford, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. As alleged at trial, on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, Boniface engaged in sexual intercourse and oral sex by force with another person.  The attack was reported to the Crawford Police, who, after conducting an investigation, arrested Boniface. “The vile allegations, as proven …
Hudson Valley Duo Charged With Gun, Drug Possession Hudson Valley Duo Charged With Gun, Drug Possession
Hudson Valley Duo Charged With Gun, Drug Possession Two Hudson Valley men are behind bars after being charged with gun and narcotics possession following a traffic stop. The incident occurred in Orange County on Monday, June 10, in the city of Newburgh. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) members were patrolling South Street in Newburgh when they spotted a 2005 gray Honda Pilot in violation of traffic laws.  Troopers stopped the vehicle and identified the driver, Aden Albino, age 19, from Newburgh, and his passenger, Yael Garcia, age 20, also from Newburgh.  W…
Hudson Valley Man Charged In Brutal Double Stabbing Murders Hudson Valley Man Charged In Brutal Double Stabbing Murders
Hudson Valley Man Charged In Brutal Double Stabbing Murders A Hudson Valley man has been with the brutal double stabbing murder of two men. Related: Double Fatal Stabbing: Middletown Men ID'd As Victims Orange County resident Kenol Bapetise, age 30, of Middletown, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17, for the crime that occurred on Monday, April 1, in the area of 33 Ruth Court in Middletown. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler said Bapetise was charged with two counts each of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder. As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, on April 1, Baptiste engaged i…
Man Charged In Murder Of Hudson Valley Man After 5 Years Man Charged In Murder Of Hudson Valley Man After 5 Years
Man Charged In Murder Of Hudson Valley Man After 5 Years Following a five-year investigation into the death of a Hudson Valley man, detectives, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force have arrested a suspect in the case.  Dikion D. Constantine, age 23, of the Bronx, was charged on Thursday, April 11, with the murder of Sebastian Avilan-Medina, age 26, of Middletown, on Monday, March 11, 2019.  According to Lt. Jeffry Thoelen of the Middletown Police, the arrest culminates a highly intensive five-year investigation into the cold case homicide of Avilan-Medina, who was found shot to death in his Knapp Avenue home. "Despite thi…
Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man For Attempted Rape Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man For Attempted Rape
Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man For Attempted Rape A lengthy undercover operation has led to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man for attempted rape and other charges. After completing the five-week investigation, New York State Police say it determined Putnam County resident Ravi Masand, age 46, traveled in his vehicle from his residence located in the hamlet of Mahopac to Orange County with the intention to meet a 10-year-old Middletown girl to engage in various sexual acts.  Masand planned to produce, sell, and distribute sex videos and images of the girl, said police. Masand was arrested on Thursday, April 4 …
Shoplifting Couple In Leesburg Swiped $158K In Merch From Stores Across DMV: Police Shoplifting Couple In Leesburg Swiped $158K In Merch From Stores Across DMV: Police
Shoplifting Couple In Leesburg Swiped $158K In Merch From Stores Across DMV: Police A couple accused of stealing more than $158,000 from retails stores across the DMV and North Carolina has been arrested. Roxana Dumitru, 29, and Ionut-Robert Ionescu, 30, both of Laurel, MD, are accused of stealing approximately $6,400 worth of merchandise from the Ulta store on Village Market Boulevard in Leesburg Friday afternoon, Oct. 27, 2023, Leesburg police said. The two were identified as suspects and subsequently linked to additional shoplifting incidents in Maryland and North Carolina, local police said. It's believed they swiped more than $158,000 from multiple stores, author…
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Paying Friend To Kill His Neighbor Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Paying Friend To Kill His Neighbor
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Paying Friend To Kill His Neighbor A Hudson Valley man has been charged with murder in the first- and second-degree for allegedly hiring another person to stab to death his neighbor. Orange County resident Enoch Lowe, age 25, of Wallkill, was arraigned in Orange County Court on Monday, Oct. 30 in connection with the Oct. 30, 2022, killing of his neighbor, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Lowe's next-door neighbor, a Wallkill man, was found stabbed multiple times inside the detached garage of his residence, Hoovler said. Lowe was remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of$2 million cash bail, a $3 …
Hudson Valley Man Attacks Train Conductor, Fracturing Jaw, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Attacks Train Conductor, Fracturing Jaw, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Attacks Train Conductor, Fracturing Jaw, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been charged with assault for allegedly attacking a train conductor, seriously injuring him and fracturing his jaw. The incident took place in Orange County in the City of Port Jervis on Thursday, Sept. 7. According to Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden, Damarion D. Gulley, age 22, hometown unknown, of Rockland County, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 18, for the crime that took place on an MTA platform in Port Jervis. During the incident Worden said Gulley struck a New Jersey Transit conductor in the face multiple times with a closed fist and hit h…
Hudson Valley Man Who Dropped Bag Of Cocaine While Being Arrested Faces Years Behind Bars Hudson Valley Man Who Dropped Bag Of Cocaine While Being Arrested Faces Years Behind Bars
Hudson Valley Man Who Dropped Bag Of Cocaine While Being Arrested Faces Years Behind Bars A Hudson Valley man faces up to four years in prison after being convicted by a jury for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Orange County resident Raiquan Falls, age 27, of Newburgh, was found guilty on Friday, Aug. 11, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Falls was remanded to the Orange County Jail without bail following the jury’s verdict. As alleged at trial, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 Falls was arrested by members of the City of Newburgh Police Department on outstanding bench warrants.  After Falls was handcuffed and walked to the patrol car, he dropped …
Child Sex: Hudson Valley Man Charged With Assault Of 10-Year-Old Girl, DA Says Child Sex: Hudson Valley Man Charged With Assault Of 10-Year-Old Girl, DA Says
Child Sex: Hudson Valley Man Charged With Assault Of 10-Year-Old Girl, DA Says A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. Orange County resident Dylan M. Benner, age 21, of Middletown, was charged with predatory sexual assault against a child on Thursday, Aug. 3, said District Attorney David M. Hoovler and City of Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden. Benner was arraigned and remanded to the Orange County Jail without bail. Police allege that on or about Tuesday, Aug. 1, Benner solicited the child and met her in Port Jervis where he engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim, the DA's office said. The C…
Anti-Gun Leader Busted As Alleged Kingpin Of Hudson Valley Drug Network Anti-Gun Leader Busted As Alleged Kingpin Of Hudson Valley Drug Network
Anti-Gun Leader Busted As Alleged Kingpin Of Hudson Valley Drug Network A Hudson Valley leader against gun violence is one of 15 people busted for allegedly dealing drugs throughout the region. The busts, which took place in Orange County and also included the seizure of numerous guns and money, were announced on Tuesday, Aug. 1 by Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, and numerous law enforcement leaders. The busts were the result of a two-year-long narcotics investigation that utilized court-ordered eavesdropping. Seven search warrants were executed during the investigation which resulted in the seizure of over 1516 grams of cocaine cr…
Duo Nabbed For 'Brazen Double Shooting' In Hudson Valley: DA Duo Nabbed For 'Brazen Double Shooting' In Hudson Valley: DA
Duo Nabbed For 'Brazen Double Shooting' In Hudson Valley: DA Two men have been charged in connection with a broad daylight double shooting that left one victim dead and another paralyzed in the Hudson Valley, officials said.  Brooklyn residents Dwayne Hines, age 39, and Romaine McRae, age 39, were both arrested on Wednesday, July 12 on murder charges in connection with an Orange County double shooting that happened on Monday, April 24 in Newburgh, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Friday, July 14.  According to Hoovler and Newburgh Police Commissioner José Gomérez, on the day of the "brazen doubl…
Child Sex Abuse: 14-Year-Old Victim Of Hudson Valley Man Child Sex Abuse: 14-Year-Old Victim Of Hudson Valley Man
Child Sex Abuse: 14-Year-Old Victim Of Hudson Valley Man A Hudson Valley man is behind bars for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old victim. Orange County resident, Christopher Johnson, age 32, of the city of Newburgh, was arrested on Thursday, July 6, following an investigation by the New York State Police, the City of Newburgh Police Department, and the Orange County District Attorney’s office, said Trooper Steven Nevel. The investigation began after allegations that Johnson engaged in sexual conduct with a 14-year-old, Nevel said. Johnson was charged with criminal sexual acts and endangering the welfare of a child. He was remanded t…
Sex Crimes Against Child: Accused Hudson Valley Man Charged With 3 Felonies Sex Crimes Against Child: Accused Hudson Valley Man Charged With 3 Felonies
Sex Crimes Against Child: Accused Hudson Valley Man Charged With 3 Felonies A joint investigation by authorities has led to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man accused of sex crimes against a child, rape, and other charges. The New York State Police Child Abuse Unit (CAU) in Orange County announces the arrest of Eduardo R. Martinez Rojas, age 29, from the town of Woodbury on Friday evening, June 16.  The arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the New York State Police Child Abuse Unit in conjunction with Orange County Child Protective Services after receiving an allegation of an adult male engaging in sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old…
Child Sex Abuse: Hudson Valley Man Charged After Allegations Surface Child Sex Abuse: Hudson Valley Man Charged After Allegations Surface
Child Sex Abuse: Hudson Valley Man Charged After Allegations Surface A Hudson Valley man is behind bars following an investigation into the sexual abuse of a child under the age of 15. Orange County resident Sergio Lucero, age 40, of the village of Monroe, was arrested on Sunday, June 11 by the New York State Police. The State Police Child Abuse Unit working in conjunction with Orange County Child Protective Services received allegations regarding Lucero engaging in sexual conduct with a child less than 15 years old, said Trooper Steven Nevel. An investigation led to the arrest of Lucero who was formally charged with felony criminal sex act second-degree an…
Child Sex Abuse: Hudson Valley Man Charged With Assault Of Minor Under 13 Child Sex Abuse: Hudson Valley Man Charged With Assault Of Minor Under 13
Child Sex Abuse: Hudson Valley Man Charged With Assault Of Minor Under 13 A Hudson Valley man has been charged with the sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. Orange County resident Liberio Nieto, age 28, of the city of Middletown, was arrested on Tuesday, June 6 by the New York State Police Child Abuse Unit. Working in conjunction with Orange County Child Protective Services, state police received allegations regarding an adult male engaging in sexual conduct with a child less than thirteen years old, said Trooper Steven Nevel.  The investigation led to the arrest of Nieto, who was charged with predatory sexual assault of a child. Nieto was process…
Hudson Valley Man Stabs Another With Steak Knife, State Police Say Hudson Valley Man Stabs Another With Steak Knife, State Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Stabs Another With Steak Knife, State Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing another in the face and head with a steak knife. The incident took place in Orange County around 11:45 a.m., on Wednesday, May 10 on High Street in Unionville. According to Trooper Steve Nevel, troopers responded to a residence for a report of an assault with a knife. Upon arrival, they found a victim on the front lawn of the residence being treated by EMS for stab wounds to his head and face.  A preliminary investigation revealed that Jesse A. Frank, age 37, from the village of Unionville was involved in a verbal and physica…
Bogus Businessman Charged With $65K Fraud In Hudson Valley Bogus Businessman Charged With $65K Fraud In Hudson Valley
Bogus Businessman Charged With $65K Fraud In Hudson Valley A nearly year-long investigation revealed that a 28-year-old opened a phony business account to steal $65,000, officials in the Hudson Valley say.  In Orange County, 28-year-old Reginald Williams, of Newburgh, was indicted and charged for allegedly stealing $65,000 from a real company on Wednesday, May 3, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. Williams was arrested and arraigned in the Town of Warwick Justice Court on Wednesday, April 19, after a year-long, multi-agency investigation revealed that Williams, working by himself and with others, opened a …