Wrong-Way Crash: Bar Receipts, Social Media Lead To Arrest After Woman, 25, Killed In Danbury Wrong-Way Crash: Bar Receipts, Social Media Lead To Arrest After Woman, 25, Killed In Danbury
Wrong-Way Crash: Bar Receipts, Social Media Lead To Arrest After Woman, 25, Killed In Danbury A months-long investigation aided by bar receipts and social media posts led to the arrest of a man in connection with a wrong-way alleged drunk driving Connecticut crash that took the life of a young Fairfield County woman. The crash happened on Route 7 in Danbury around 2 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 in the southbound lane just north of Exit 7. The victim, Danielle Dempsey, age 25, of Danbury, was driving a gray 2005 Honda Accord when a black 2018 Dodge Challenger driving in the wrong direction struck her vehicle head-on, Connecticut State Police said. The operator of the Dodge Challenger,…
Dutchess County High School Student Killed, 2 Others Injured In Crash Dutchess County High School Student Killed, 2 Others Injured In Crash
Dutchess County High School Student Killed, 2 Others Injured In Crash  A high school student from the region was killed, another is in critical condition, and two other passengers were injured following an alleged high-speed crash in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County shortly before noon on Wednesday, May 15, on South Quaker Lane in Hyde Park. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Hyde Park officers responded to reports of a crash on South Quaker Lane near Honeywell Lane. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the collision involved one car with four occupants.  At that time, the operator and fro…
Leandra's Law: Drunk 27-Year-Old Crashes In Region With Child In Car, Police Say Leandra's Law: Drunk 27-Year-Old Crashes In Region With Child In Car, Police Say
Leandra's Law: Drunk 27-Year-Old Crashes In Region With Child In Car, Police Say A 27-year-old woman from the region is accused of causing a drunk-driving crash involving a child. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the town of Ballston. Sheriff’s officials said Haley Czwakiel, of Ballston Spa, had a blood alcohol content (BAC) greater than .08 percent when she caused a property damage crash on Saratoga Road. At the time of the crash, she was traveling with a child under the age of 15, deputies said. Neither Czwakiel nor the child were injured. Czwakiel was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DWI (felony) and operating a motor…
19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing In Region, Police Say 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing In Region, Police Say
19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing In Region, Police Say A teen driver is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading troopers on a chase before crashing his car in the region. The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County resident Kevin Penadicent, of Troy, reportedly continued driving at a high rate of speed and turned off his headlights to try and evade police. Penadicent eventually lost c…
Oil Spill Causes Closure On Route 6 In Mahopac Oil Spill Causes Closure On Route 6 In Mahopac
Oil Spill Causes Closure On Route 6 In Mahopac This story has been updated. A stretch of a busy Hudson Valley road was temporarily closed to traffic following a crash that resulted in a large oil spill, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, May 15, when a crash occurred on Route 6 in Mahopac between Crane and Washington Roads, Carmel Police announced around 12:15 p.m.  The crash caused a large oil spill that had to be cleaned up by hazmat teams and area fire departments.  No injuries were reported in the incident. Authorities have not yet released more information about the crash. The road was re…
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Region Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Region
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Region Police are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from the region. Rensselaer County resident Joni Crowe, age 16, left her residence in Castleton-on-Hudson at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. Schodack Police said the teen, who is considered a vulnerable juvenile, was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, light blue crop top, dark colored sweatpants, and red and black Crocs. Crowe also has ties to North Greenbush and Troy. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schodack Police Department at 518-477-8077. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to…
New Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Mahopac: 'Absolutely Delicious Drinks' New Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Mahopac: 'Absolutely Delicious Drinks'
New Eatery To Hold Grand Opening In Mahopac: 'Absolutely Delicious Drinks' An all-new tea shop in the Hudson Valley that has already impressed visitors is set to soon celebrate its grand opening. Rowseelee, a bubble tea shop in Putnam County at 600 Route 6 in Mahopac, will hold a grand opening celebration on Friday, May 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The eatery, which has been open since March, serves a variety of bubble, milk, and cold brew teas, as well as matcha and coffee. Those with a sweet tooth can also order desserts like beignets, flavored croissants, ice cream, and lemon bars.  According to the owners, the shop, which also has a location in Cold Sp…
Dutchess County Man Convicted In Fatal Stabbing Of Roommate Dutchess County Man Convicted In Fatal Stabbing Of Roommate
Dutchess County Man Convicted In Fatal Stabbing Of Roommate A 33-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing up to 25 years behind bars after being found guilty of fatally stabbing his roommate in the skull.  Related: Arrest Made In Gruesome Murder Of Poughkeepsie Man Stabbed In Head Dutchess County resident Andrew Alex Fraser of Poughkeepsie was convicted of murder on Monday, May 13, after two days of jury deliberations. According to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office, Fraser killed Dontay Brown, age 24, during a knife attack, which resulted in a fatal stab wound into  Brown’s skull, on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at…
No, Abused Toddler Wasn't Found Wandering In Region As Viral Post Claims No, Abused Toddler Wasn't Found Wandering In Region As Viral Post Claims
No, Abused Toddler Wasn't Found Wandering In Region As Viral Post Claims The photo immediately catches your eye and pulls at your heartstrings, but police say this viral social media post is bogus. Local Facebook groups across the country have been flooded by posts claiming that an injured or abused 2-year-old boy was just found an hour ago. The post, accompanied by two photos of a young boy with visible injuries on his face, states that the child is safe at “the police station,” but nobody has come looking for him. According to police in New York's Capital Region in Rensselaer County, “This is a SCAM post and is only intended to get shares,” the East Gree…
Drug Dealer Linked To Fatal Overdose In Southeast Gets Prison Time: Here's His Sentence Drug Dealer Linked To Fatal Overdose In Southeast Gets Prison Time: Here's His Sentence
Drug Dealer Linked To Fatal Overdose In Southeast Gets Prison Time: Here's His Sentence A 47-year-old Hudson Valley drug dealer who sold a dangerous drug concoction connected to a fatal overdose will spend years in prison, officials announced.  Putnam County resident William Mancusi III of Kent was sentenced to nine years in state prison for selling a dangerous combination of heroin and fentanyl on two occasions, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Tuesday, May 14.  Earlier Report - Drug Dealer From Kent Convicted After Being Linked To Fatal Overdose: 'Career Criminal' According to Tendy's office, the events leading to Mancusi's sentencin…
Nonstop Flights To Las Vegas Resuming At Albany International Airport Nonstop Flights To Las Vegas Resuming At Albany International Airport
Nonstop Flights To Las Vegas Resuming At Albany International Airport The entertainment capital of the world will soon be just a five-hour flight away. Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Las Vegas will resume on Monday, Aug. 5. The service will be offered by Southwest Airlines four days a week, on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. “Today’s announcement underscores the ongoing success at ALB and our commitment to working with airlines to best serve the nearly 1.4 million passengers who travel through ALB annually,” airport CEO Phil Calderone said in a statement. “We’re proud of our partnership with Southwest Airlines and look forwar…
ID Released For 21-Year-Old Driver In Merritt Parkway Crash That Killed 4 ID Released For 21-Year-Old Driver In Merritt Parkway Crash That Killed 4
ID Released For 21-Year-Old Driver In Merritt Parkway Crash That Killed 4 A 21-year-old Fairfield University student has been identified as the wrong-way driver involved in a Connecticut crash that killed three people, as well as himself.  Related: IDs Released In Wrong-Way Merritt Parkway Crash With 4 Fatalities In Stratford Massachusetts resident Alexander Dennis, age 21, of the town of Wayland in Middlesex County, was positively identified on Tuesday, May 14, by the state Medical Examiner's Office as the driver of a 2016 Honda CRV the wrong way on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) in Fairfield County around 1:45 a.m., Thursday, May 9, in Stratford. S…