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Duo Trafficked Fentanyl, Cocaine Across Hudson Valley, 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, …
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…
Off-Duty Firefighter Jumps Into Hudson River To Rescue Kayaker
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 …
Loaded Glock Found During I-84 Stop In NY, CT Man Charged: Police
A Connecticut man was arrested after New York State Police found a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on I-84 early Sunday morning, May 3, authorities said.
Troopers in Somers stopped a vehicle traveling east in the town of Southeast around 2:49 a.m. for a traffic violation, police said. While speaking with the driver, identified as 21-year-old Jayden A. Samaniego of Danbury, CT, troopers saw a Glock 9mm handgun in plain view inside the vehicle, authorities said.
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The firearm was loade…
Teen Dies Days After Motorcycle Crash In Hudson Valley: Investigation Underway (Update)
A 19-year-old man has died days after suffering critical injuries in a motorcycle crash in Dutchess County, authorities confirmed.
Kayden Kabashi, 19, of Beekman, died on Friday, May 1, following a crash in Pawling on Monday, April 27, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday, May 4.
The crash happened around 8:15 a.m., when Kabashi was riding a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on Route 55 when it collided with a 2003 Honda SUV at the intersection with Route 292, the Sheriff's Office said.
Kabashi was rushed to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, where he later died fr…
