Police: Town Of Poughkeepsie Man Nabbed In Chase After Threatening To Kill Cop, Jump Off Bridge Police: Town Of Poughkeepsie Man Nabbed In Chase After Threatening To Kill Cop, Jump Off Bridge
Police: Town Of Poughkeepsie Man Nabbed In Chase After Threatening To Kill Cop, Jump Off Bridge A man who threatened to kill a police officer and then took police on a chase also called 911 to tell them he intended to jump off the Newburgh/Beacon Bridge. William A. Pascal, 45, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Saturday, June 8, following a sequence of events that ended at the Newburgh/Beacon Bridge, said Town of Poughkeepsie Police, Capt. Kevin Faber. The incident began around 11:50 p.m. when a town of Poughkeepsie Police officer stopped Pascal for an equipment violation on Main Street. When the officer approached the vehicle, the recognized Pascal and knew that he was wan…
Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In Area Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In Area
Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In Area A 25-year-old man will spend decades behind bars after pleading guilty to shooting an 18-year-old in the head on a busy Poughkeepsie street and walking away. City of Poughkeepsie resident Rajeam Jackson, of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced this week to 27 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty last month to first-degree manslaughter and second-degree criminal possession of a loaded gun. He had been charged with murder, which he pleaded not guilty to. Officers were dispatched to the 400 block on Main Street shortly after midnight on Monday, Nov. 19 last y…
Two Officers, Residents Injured During Melee Involving Juveniles On Bikes In Poughkeepsie Two Officers, Residents Injured During Melee Involving Juveniles On Bikes In Poughkeepsie
Two Officers, Residents Injured During Melee Involving Juveniles On Bikes In Poughkeepsie Two City of Poughkeepsie police officers were injured after responding to numerous calls reporting a fight in progress and possible home invasion. The incident began around 8:55 p.m., on Friday, May 17, when 911 received numerous calls of a fight in the area of Thompson Street, said City of Poughkeepsie Capt. Richard Wilson. When police, detectives, and members of the Neighborhood Recovery Unit responded to the scene they found that numerous juveniles had fled the area all on bicycles, Wilson said. Four juveniles on bikes were located and detained at Main and Clinton st…
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Five Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted more than a dozen removed from the road for alleged impaired driving this past weekend. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Saturday, April 6, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jennifer J. Lopez, 34, of Peekskill, for DWI. She was traveling on North James Street in Peekskill, when she was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. The investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, April 6, State Police troopers from Somers …
Poughkeepsie's Brasserie 292's Unique French Fare Includes Antelope, Kangaroo Poughkeepsie's Brasserie 292's Unique French Fare Includes Antelope, Kangaroo
Poughkeepsie's Brasserie 292's Unique French Fare Includes Antelope, Kangaroo Poughkeepsie staple Brasserie 292 is the perfect up-and-coming locale to enjoy fresh and authentic French fare. Located at 292 Main Street, the brasserie, true to its name, is a casual eatery specializing in French food and drink.  On the menu, you’ll find traditional French delicacies like lobster bisque, escargot, truffle roasted chicken breast and more. High-end seafood, poultry and steak options serve as an homage to authentic French cuisine. The Brasserie’s menu also features eccentric offerings like lamb shank, duck confit and grilled octopus. Rumor has it that the establishment…
Route 44 Ramp Closure Scheduled In Town of Poughkeepsie Route 44 Ramp Closure Scheduled In Town of Poughkeepsie
Route 44 Ramp Closure Scheduled In Town of Poughkeepsie There will be temporary delays on Route 44 in Dutchess County this week as contractors close down an exit ramp for several hours to conduct construction work in Poughkeepsie. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29, there will be an exit ramp closure eastbound on Route 44 (Haight Avenue) at Main Street / Dutchess Turnpike, weather permitted. The closure is expected to last through 11:30 a.m. During the closure, the NYSDOT said motorists can expect possible delays and a detour will be posted. There is expected to be signage and…
Two Town Of Poughkeepsie Women Arrested For Allegedly Beating Up Woman, Stealing Her Purse Two Town Of Poughkeepsie Women Arrested For Allegedly Beating Up Woman, Stealing Her Purse
Two Town Of Poughkeepsie Women Arrested For Allegedly Beating Up Woman, Stealing Her Purse Two women were arrested following an alleged robbery and assault that took place at a deli in Poughkeepsie. Ashley M. Bickford, 27, and Angela L. Johnson, 28, both of the Town of Poughkeepsie, were arrested on Tuesday, March 26, for an incident that took place at the R&K Deli on Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, March 13, said Town of Poughkeepsie Police Capt. Kevin Faber. According to Faber, the incident began as a verbal argument over a car alarm that escalated into a physical fight where the women struck the victim and stole her purse containing cash, credit …
Hyde Park Woman Drove Impaired By Drugs With Child In Car, Town Of Poughkeepsie PD Says Hyde Park Woman Drove Impaired By Drugs With Child In Car, Town Of Poughkeepsie PD Says
Hyde Park Woman Drove Impaired By Drugs With Child In Car, Town Of Poughkeepsie PD Says A Hyde Park woman was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired by drugs with a child in the vehicle, Town of Poughkeepsie Police said. Alicia A. Rabenda, 34, was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, following a traffic stop on Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Capt. Kevin Faber said. Once stopped, an investigation found that Rabenda was driving under the influence of drugs with a child in the vehicle, police said. The child was turned over to the care of a family member and a referral was made to Child Protective Services, Faber added. She was charged under Leandra…
Sex Offender Reports Move From Poughkeepsie to Hyde Park Sex Offender Reports Move From Poughkeepsie to Hyde Park
Sex Offender Reports Move From Poughkeepsie to Hyde Park A registered sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a teenage girl has changed addresses in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess County residents regarding the residency of 30-year-old Anthony Ferdon, who has moved from an apartment on Main Street in Poughkeepsie to a residence on Dutchess Hill Road in Hyde Park. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Ferdon as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Fer…
Sex Offender Reports Move From Wappingers Falls Into Poughkeepsie Sex Offender Reports Move From Wappingers Falls Into Poughkeepsie
Sex Offender Reports Move From Wappingers Falls Into Poughkeepsie A registered sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a teenage girl has changed addresses in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess County residents regarding the residency of 30-year-old Anthony Ferdon, who has moved from Wappingers Falls to an apartment on Main Street in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Ferdon as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Ferdon had sexual contact and int…
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details 12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details
12 Westchester Residents Charged In State Police New Year's DWI Details New York State Police troopers busted two dozen local motorists over the New Year holiday weekend who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 29, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Gideon Taub, 28, of Dobbs Ferry, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 22 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. Taub was also arrested on Dec. 22, 2018, for DWI after being stopped on Ro…
Suspect Apprehended In Fatal Shooting Of Poughkeepsie Teen Suspect Apprehended In Fatal Shooting Of Poughkeepsie Teen
Suspect Apprehended In Fatal Shooting Of Poughkeepsie Teen A suspect is in custody after a teen was shot and killed in an overnight shooting in the City of Poughkeepsie. A 911 call placed around 12:10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19 reported a man down in front of 400 Main St. Responding officers the 18-year-old City of Poughkeepsie resident, who formerly lived in Queens. with a significant injury to his head.  He was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital where the wound was confirmed to be a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead a short time later. His identity will be released pending notification of next of kin. The sus…