Woman Allegedly Punches, Strangles Passenger In Cab, State Police Say Woman Allegedly Punches, Strangles Passenger In Cab, State Police Say
Woman Allegedly Punches, Strangles Passenger In Cab, State Police Say State Police arrested an Orange County woman who got into a physical altercation with another passenger in a cab for alleged assault. Deyshanna Hamilton, 31, of Middletown was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 12, for an assault that allegedly occurred on Sunday, Nov. 8, in Middletown, said State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, an investigation revealed that Hamilton was traveling with a friend in a cab going from Middletown to Liberty.  While en route to Liberty, Hamilton and her passenger got into a verbal altercation that turned physical.  The operator of the cab, l…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Winds Sweep Through Area Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Winds Sweep Through Area
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Winds Sweep Through Area Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are still working to make repairs and restore power to hundreds in the area more than 24 hours after whipping winds caused outages throughout the region. As of 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Central Hudson was still reporting 67 active outages, that were still impacting 824 customers, including 701 in Ulster County, 78 in Sullivan County, and 11 in Dutchess County. Central Hudson estimates that all power should be restored by 6 p.m. on Tuesday. “We appreciate our customers’ patience as we make repairs as safely and efficiently as possible. We made signifi…
Wanted Woman Who Switched License Plates Had Heroin, Meth, State Police Say Wanted Woman Who Switched License Plates Had Heroin, Meth, State Police Say
Wanted Woman Who Switched License Plates Had Heroin, Meth, State Police Say An alert has been issued by New York State Police for a wanted woman who was busted with heroin and meth while driving a car with illegal license plates. Julia Drongowski, 45, is wanted by New York State Police investigators in Liberty following her arrest for criminal possession of a controlled substance. Police said that Drongowski was arrested during a traffic stop in Tusten when she was stopped for operating a vehicle with license plates that didn’t match the registration and had been swapped out. During the traffic stop, troopers determined that Drongowski was in possession of methamp…
Woman, 21, Caught In Stolen Minivan In Area Under Influence, State Police Say Woman, 21, Caught In Stolen Minivan In Area Under Influence, State Police Say
Woman, 21, Caught In Stolen Minivan In Area Under Influence, State Police Say A 21-year-old woman who stole a minivan was reportedly stoned when police caught up to her, according to state troopers.  Troopers observed the vehicle, which had been reported stolen from Liberty, on Mahogany Lane on Friday, Sept. 18.  According to police,  Sullivan County resident Marissa J. Ghelberg, of Liberty, was under the influence of marijuana when she was pulled over.  Ghelberg was charged with the felony of fourth-degree larceny and the misdemeanor of driving while ability impaired by drugs. She was released, and scheduled to reappear in the Town of Liberty Co…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Restaurant COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Restaurant
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Restaurant An alert has been issued for potential exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who visited a restaurant in the area. The alert, issued by Sullivan County Public Health Services, is for Paesano’s Pizzeria at 10 S. Main Street in Liberty and covers these three dates: Tuesday, Aug. 25 Wednesday, Aug. 26 Thursday, Aug. 27 Those who entered the pizzeria on those days may have been exposed to someone who was actively contagious with COVID-19 and should contact Sullivan County Public Health Services at 845-292-5910. Some of the cases of exposure at Paesano's are also connected to exposures at Nell…
Families Displaced After Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Sullivan County Apartment Complex Families Displaced After Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Sullivan County Apartment Complex
Families Displaced After Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Sullivan County Apartment Complex Several families have been displaced after a three-alarm fire broke out at an area housing complex. The fire in Sullivan County happened in the town of Liberty. at the Beaumont Estates apartment complex off Route 52 started early Friday morning, Aug. 20, according to the Liberty Fire Department.  The Liberty Department was assisted by the White Sulphur Springs Fire Department, Swan Lake Hose Co. #1, Youngsville Fire Department, Loch Sheldrake Fire Co. #1 and the Kauneonga Lake Fire Department.  More information is expected to be released. Check back to Daily Voice for …
Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into Guard Rail In Area Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into Guard Rail In Area
Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into Guard Rail In Area A local teen was killed after losing control of his car and crashing into a guard rail in the area, police said. The crash happened in Ulster County at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 3 on Route 52 near the intersection of Hacienda Road in Wawarsing. According to the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, Sullivan County resident Anthony Monzon, 19, of Liberty, was driving his Honda Accord east on Route 52 when he left the roadway and struck the guardrail. The vehicle came to rest on its side about 350 feet from the site of the crash in a ditch on the westbound lane. Monzon was pronoun…
Woman Forces Her Way Into Area Home, Threatens Resident With Knife, Police Say Woman Forces Her Way Into Area Home, Threatens Resident With Knife, Police Say
Woman Forces Her Way Into Area Home, Threatens Resident With Knife, Police Say The investigation into a home burglary in the Hudson Valley led to the arrest of a woman who allegedly threatened a homeowner with a knife before making off with medical marijuana, State Police said. New York State Police troopers in Sullivan County responded to a home on Route 52 in Liberty on Thursday, July 16, where there was a report of an armed robbery. Police said that Liberty resident Jennifer Medina, forced her way into the home and threatened an occupant with a knife, demanding money and drugs. She allegedly left after taking medical marijuana. The investigation into the armed rob…
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Area Man A man is wanted by New York State Police in the Hudson Valley after being busted with drugs during a traffic stop on Route 17. An alert was issued by State Police in Sullivan County for Matthew May, who is wanted following his arrest for criminal possession of a controlled substance. May was stopped by troopers on Route 17 in Liberty, and during the traffic stop, it was determined that his license was suspended. A subsequent search of his vehicle led to the seizure of numerous hypodermic needles, a glass pipe containing cocaine and five grams of heroin. Following his arrest, May faile…
Westchester Man Charged For 2017 Slaying Of 47-Year-Old Westchester Man Charged For 2017 Slaying Of 47-Year-Old
Westchester Man Charged For 2017 Slaying Of 47-Year-Old A suspect from Westchester County has been charged for a 2017 slaying in Sullivan County. Naheem Liles, 22, of Mount Vernon has been charged with felony second-degree murder in connection with the Sept. 30, 2017 shooting death of Shaun Chadwick, 47, of Liberty.  Liles was arrested on Thursday, June 4 in New York City by officers from the Monticello Police Department, Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office and New York State Police. Police say Liles, acting in concert with another person, shot Chadwick in the area of Holmes Street and Wood Avenue in the Village of Monticello. An i…
COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening COVID-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening There are now less than 650 active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in both Ulster and Sullivan counties as the region inches closer to reopening its economy. As of late Wednesday, May 20, there have been 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 640 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 1,252 confirmed cases, with 267 still active. The Ulster County Health Department is reporting 71 COVID-19 fatalities, while there have been 28 deaths attributed to the virus in Sullivan County. In Ulster County, 910 COVID-19 patients have been treated and released, while 2,216 S…
COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns COVID-19:  Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns There are less than 1,000 active cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ulster and Sullivan counties. As of late Friday, May 15, there have been 1,563 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 660 still active. In Sullivan County, there have been 1,174 confirmed cases, with 322 still active. The Ulster County Health Department is reporting 64 COVID-19 fatalities, while there have been 28 deaths attributed to the virus in Sullivan County. In Ulster County, 839 COVID-19 patients have been treated and released, while 1,957 Sullivan County residents who were isolated have since been d…