Troop K - Poughkeepsie

Ghent, New York - The State Police in New Lebanon are seeking the public's assistance in identifying this man. He is alleged to have stolen a cart of items from the Price Chopper on State Route 66 in the town of Ghent, and then ramming his cart into an uninvolved victim's vehicle while fleeing the scene on May 24, 2020, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

State Police in Troop K remove eighteen impaired motorists from public roadways over the June 27, 2020 weekend.

Rhinebeck, New York – On June 26, 2020, the New York State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks arrested Jeremy J. Cramer, age 20, of Stockport, NY, for Rape in the 3^rd degree, a class E felony.

Salt Point, New York - The New York State Police in Troop K will be hosting a child restraint check on July 8, 2020, at Troop K Headquarters from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. by appointment only.

Westchester, New York – The State Police in Westchester County have investigated several larcenies from vehicles in and around the Somers area.  Please take the time to help prevent becoming a victim yourself.

Washington, New York - With warmer weather here, the New York State Police would like to warn the public about the start of driveway scams.

Greenport, New York - June 23, 2020, the New York State Police in conjunction with Greenport Police Department are investigating the death of a young child in the area of Ten Broeck Road in the town of Greenport.

Yonkers, New York – The State Police in Hawthorne are seeking the public’s assistance locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision on the Sprain Brook Parkway.

Claverack, New York – On June 17, 2020, the New York State Police from the Livingston barracks arrested Rashard B. Garnett, age 32, of New York, NY, and Marcus A. Johnson, age 20, of North Adams, MA, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3^rd degree, a class B felony.

Greenport, New York – On June 16, 2020, the New York State Police from the Livingston barracks arrested Paul A. Artis, age 31, of Tivoli, NY, for Menacing in the 2^nd degree, a class A misdemeanor.

Cortlandt, New York – On June 12, 2020, the New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Keenan Perez, age 50, of White Plains, NY, for Robbery in the 3rd degree, a class D felony.

Claverack, New York – On June 12, 2020, the New York State Police from the Livingston barracks investigated a fatal motor vehicle crash on State Route 9H in the town of Claverack.

The New York State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year’s “Speed Week” enforcement campaign starts Thursday, June 11, 2020 and runs through Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones and will target drivers who violate New York’s “Move Over” Law.

Southeast, New York – On June 8, 2020, the New York State Police from the Brewster barracks began investigating a hate crime that occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Interstate 84 in the town of Southeast.

State Police in Troop K remove twenty impaired motorists from public roadways over the June 6, 2020 weekend.

*Update - Peter has been located and returned safely to his family.*

The State Police in Brewster are searching for an endangered male, Peter Ciullo, age 29, reported missing by his family. 

Poughkeepsie, New York – On June 2, 2020, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested James W. Ringwood, age 64, of Poughkeepsie, for seven counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class E felony.

Kinderhook, New York – On May 31, 2020, the New York State Police from the Livingston barracks arrested Christopher F. Sidoti, age 40, of Kinderhook, for two counts of Assault in the 2^nd degree, a class D felony, Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, both class A misdemeanors, Menacing in the 3^rd degree, a class B misdemeanor, and Disorderly Conduct, a violation.

Union Vale, New York – On May 27, 2020, the New York State Police investigated a fatal motor vehicle crash on Chestnut Ridge Road in the town of Union Vale.

The New York State Police issued more than 8,900 tickets during a special traffic enforcement period over Memorial Day Weekend. During the campaign, which started on Friday, May 22 and ran through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

State Police in Troop K arrested 33 motorists for DWI and issued over 1,100 traffic tickets during the 2020 Memorial Day enforcement period.

Westchester County, New York – On May 26, 2020, the New York State Police conducted a targeted Speed enforcement detail on State Route 9 in the Town of Cortlandt.
 

On May 23, 2020, the New York State Police conducted an underage drinking enforcement operation in Dutchess County. 

East Fishkill, New York – On May 22, 2020, the New York State Police Traffic Incident Management Unit in conjunction with the State Police in Troop F arrested Robert M. DiGregrio, age 29, of Rock Tavern, NY.

The New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving throughout this Memorial Day weekend.

Chatham, New York – On May 18, 2020, the New York State Police from the Kinderhook barracks and the SP Livingston Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Gary T. Williams, age 25, of Chatham, for Criminal Contempt in the 1^st degree, a class E felony.

Ghent, New York – On May 17, 2020, the New York State Police from the Livingston barracks arrested Park G. Stalker III, age 35, of Ghent, for Assault in the 2^nd degree, Strangulation in the 2^nd degree, both class D felonies, and Criminal Mischief in the 4^th degree, a class A misdemeanor.

Southeast, New York – On May 14, 2020, the New York State Police from the Brewster barracks arrested Peter A. Wenzel, age 39, of Poughkeepsie, for two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3^rd degree, a class B felony, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5^th degree, a class D felony, Bail Jumping in the 2^nd degree, a class E felony, Criminal Impersonation in the 2^nd degree, a class A misdemeanor, and False Personation, a class B misdemeanor, and Joseph C. Wayman, age 33, of Saugerties, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7^th degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, both class A misdemeanors.

Catskill, New York – On May 14, 2020, the New York State Police Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team in conjunction with the State Police from SP Catskill and the Catskill Police Department arrested Ashawn C. Abbott, age 44, of Catskill

Philmont, New York – On May 13, 2020, the New York State Police and the Philmont Police Department responded to Main Street in the village of Philmont for a residential structure fire.

Cortlandt, New York – On April 29, 2020, the New York State Police began investigating the death of Barbara E. Berkowitz, age 71, of Brooklyn, NY.

Southeast, New York – On May 11, 2020, the New York State Police began investigating a serious motor vehicle crash on Interstate 684 involving a road worker.

New Lebanon, New York – On May 11, 2020, the New York State Police from the New Lebanon and Livingston barracks arrested Brittney L. Martin, age 19, of Adams, MA, for Burglary in the 2^nd degree, a class C felony.

New Lebanon, New York – On May 11, 2020, the New York State Police from the New Lebanon and Livingston barracks arrested Kyle Kosky, age 26, Jonathan Rosario, age 20, both of Framinham, MA, and Kayla Harpole, age 21, of Adams, MA, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3^rd degree, a class B felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4^th degree, a class C felony.  Rosario was additionally arrested for Driving While Impaired by Drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor.

Cortlandt, New York – On May 1, 2020, the New York State Police from the Cortlandt and Somers barracks arrested Karan Kanojia, age 19, of Cortlandt, for Leaving the scene of an incident without reporting, and the crash resulted in a fatality, a class D felony.

The New York State Police today announced that the Trooper entrance exam that was scheduled to be held this October has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wappinger, New York – May 4, 2020, the New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks are attempting to identify the pictured subject regarding a larceny from the Hannaford supermarket on State Route 9, in the town of Wappinger on April 29, 2020.

Cortlandt, New York - On May 3, 2020, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks initiated a traffic stop of a stolen 2019 Kawasaki motorcycle at the Annsville Circle in the town of Cortlandt. 

Dover, New York – On May 2, 2020, the New York State Police from the Dover Plains and Wappinger barracks in conjunction with the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center arrested Daniel Laporte, age 34, of Albany, NY, for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, a class A-II felony.

Lagrange, New York – On April 27, 2020, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Edward J. Steffens, age 28, of Milton, NY

Rhinebeck, New York – On April 26, 2020, the New York State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks arrested Stephen J. Brind, age 75, of Rhinebeck, for Burglary in the 2^nd degree, a class C felony, and Menacing in the 3^rd degree, a class B misdemeanor.

Fishkill, New York – On April, 26, 2020, the New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks arrested Devin Singleton, age 30, of Fishkill, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3^rd degree, a class D felony, Assault in the 3^rd degree, Menacing in the 2^nd degree, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, all class A misdemeanors.

Updated May 15, 2020.

White Plains, New York - April 24, 2020, the State Police in Cortlandt are searching for Karla Congiunti, age 36, last seen in White Plains, NY.

Pleasant Valley, New York – April, 24, 2020, the State Police in Poughkeepsie saved a black bear last night with the help of the New York State Environmental Conservation Police, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, and a wildlife rehabilitator from Friends of the Feathered & Furry Wildlife Center.

Stanford, New York – On April 21, 2020, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Victoria R. Wheaton, age 27, of Pittsfield, MA, for Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.

Stanford, New York – On April 15, 2020, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Scott C. Daniele, age 35, of Stanford, for Grand Larceny in the 4th degree, Falsifying Business Records in the 1st degree, both class E felonies, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th degree, a class A misdemeanor.

Pleasant Valley, New York – On April 14, 2020, the New York State Police arrested four Devereux Foundation employees following an investigation that began on March 26, 2020.

North Salem, New York – April 16, 2020, the New York State Police are investigating a possible murder suicide which occurred on Titicus Road in the Town of North Salem.

Rhinebeck, New York – On April 13, 2020, the New York State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks are investigating a larceny from the Mobil gas station at the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 9G in the town of Rhinebeck. 

Rhinebeck, New York – The State Police in Rhinebeck are investigating a larceny of merchandise that occurred on March 25, 2020, at approximately 9:45 p.m., at the TOPS Market in the town of Rhinebeck on State Route 9.

At approximately 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 1971, the New York State Police responded to Eddie’s Service Station, located at the intersection of Route 9 and Old Hopewell Road (County Route 28), in the Town of Wappinger. 
 Responding Troopers located 54-year-old Leonard Monette, of Wingdale, deceased in a dark storeroom at the rear of the building.

Hyde park, New York – On April 7, 2020, the New York State Police in Rhinebeck in conjunction with the Troop K Computer Crimes Unit, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce arrested Michael Terwillegar, age 67, of Hyde Park, for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class E felony.

*Update: New York State Crime Stoppers offering reward*

Fishkill, New York – On February 1, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the New York State Police responded to a robbery at the Shell gas station on State Route 9 in the village of Fishkill.

*Update:  Hyde Park, New York - Thanks to public assistance investigative leads were developed resulting in the arrest of John J. VanLeuven. *

Hyde Park, New York – The New York State Police from the SP Rhinebeck barracks are attempting to identify the pictured male who fled a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash in the town of Hyde Park. 

Lagrange, New York – On March 30, 2020, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Francisco J. Gonzalez, age 27, of Bronx, NY, for Identity Theft in the 1^st degree, Forgery in the 2^nd degree, Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 2^nd degree, Grand Larceny in the 3^rd degree, all class D felonies, and Conspiracy in the 5^th degree, a class A misdemeanor. 

Superintendent Keith M. Corlett announced the State Police have launched a new recruiting effort to attract the best and brightest qualified candidates to join one of the most highly respected law enforcement organizations in the country. The State Police will be holding a new Trooper entrance examination this fall across the state.

Rhinebeck, New York – On March 31, 2020, the New York State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks arrested Tarell Heard, age 38, of Hyde Park, NY, for Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the 1^st degree, a class E felony.

Cortlandt, New York – On March 27, 2020, the New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Tiara K. Frederick, age 23, and Giovani R. Fernandez, age 26, both of Mahopac, NY, for Burglary in the 1^st degree, a class B felony, and Criminal Mischief in the 3^rd degree, a class E felony.

Wappinger, New York – On March 25, 2020, the New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks in conjunction with the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center arrested Hennessy J. Taylor, age 40, of Wappinger, for Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the 2nd degree, a class D felony.

Pleasant Valley, New York - With warmer weather approaching, the New York State Police would like to warn the public about the start of driveway scams.

Union Vale, New York – On March 19, 2020, the New York State Police arrested Leandro Castro, age 50, of Union Vale, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4^th degree, four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Aggravated Harassment in the 2^nd degree, all class A misdemeanors.

Superintendent Keith M. Corlett congratulated 226 new State Troopers as they graduated today from the 209th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy.

Clermont, New York – On March 17, 2020, the New York State Police in conjunction with the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office arrested Andrea Nussinow, age 57, of Clermont, for thirty-five counts of Agriculture and Markets Law section 353 the Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, or failure to provide proper sustenance, an unclassified misdemeanor.

New Rochelle, New York – On March 17, 2020, the New York State Police arrested Pero P. Cheng, age 54, of White Plains, NY, for Making a Terroristic Threat, a class D felony.

Lagrange, New York - On March 13, 2020, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Poughkeepsie arrested Joshua A. Killmer, age 28, of Pine Plains, NY, for Predatory Sexual Assault Against Child, a class A-II felony.

New York State Police, Troop K – Zone 1 in Columbia County conducted a DWI road check at the Rip Van Winkle Bridge that resulted in arrests for Driving While Intoxicated and drug possession.

Kinderhook, New York – On March 6, 2020, the New York State Police arrested Jemel D. Green, age 44, of Pittsfield, MA, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2^nd degree, a class C felony, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 4^th degree, a class E felony, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 1^st degree, a class E felony, and Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.

Hudson Highlands, New York – On March 9, 2020, a multi-agency response was coordinated in the towns of Fishkill and Philipstown to contain a large brush fire.

Hillsdale, New York – On March 7, 2020, the New York State Police investigated a serious personal injury motor vehicle crash involving a United States Postal Service delivery truck on Oxbow Road in the town of Hillsdale.

Somers, New York - March 6, 2020, The New York State Police from the Somers barracks are attempting to identify a man connected with the identity theft of a Westchester County resident, and larceny of funds after several withdrawals were made at a Chase Bank branch on Dickson Hill Road in Fairfield, California.

Wappinger, New York – On March 2, 2020, the New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks arrested Mauricio Agudelo, age 21, of Ossining, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2^nd degree, a class C felony.

*UPDATED 3/5/2020* Pleasant Valley, New York - March 4, 2020, the New York State Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash on the Taconic State Parkway

Poughkeepsie, New York – On February 24, 2020, the New York State Police arrested Michael J. Innello, age 26, of Poughkeepsie, for five counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class E felony.

*UPDATED* Germantown, New York – February 25, 2020, the State Police from the Livingston barracks are handling a roll over school bus accident on Church Avenue in Germantown.

Poughkeepsie, New York – On February 21, 2020, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Michael J. Innello, age 26, of Poughkeepsie, for two counts of Sexual Abuse in the 1^st degree, a class D felony, and two counts of Unlawful Surveillance in the 2^nd degree, a class E felony.

Fishkill, New York – On February 21, 2020, the New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks arrested James C. Haggerty Jr., age 38, of Fishkill, for Aggravated Vehicular Assault, a class C felony, Vehicular Assault in the 1^st degree, a class D felony, two counts of Vehicular Assault in the 2^nd degree, a class E felony, Driving While Intoxicated, and Reckless Driving, both unclassified misdemeanors.

Westchester County, New York – On February 18, 2020, the New York State Police conducted a targeted Speed enforcement detail on State Route 9 in the Town of Cortlandt.

Poughkeepsie, New York – On February 18, 2020, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Eric J. Fenyes, age 46, of Sherman, CT, for Criminal Sex Act in the 2^nd degree, a class D felony. 

Poughkeepsie, New York – The New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks are attempting to identify the pictured subject regarding a grand larceny investigation.

On January 13, 1982, Edward E. Nye was arrested in Canaan, NY, by the State Police for 30 counts of Sodomy 1^st degree (now Criminal Sex Act 1^st degree).

On February 21, 1983, Nye escaped custody from a psychiatric center, and has not been seen since his escape. 

Livingston, New York – On February 14, 2020, the New York State Police responded to County Route 31 in the town of Livingston to assist with a fire of a commercial space with attached apartments.

Cortlandt, New York – On February, 13, 2020, the New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested a fourteen-year-old for Burglary in the 2^nd degree, a class C felony, Forcible Touching, and Unlawful Imprisonment, both class A misdemeanors.

Cortlandt, New York – February, 12, 2020, the New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks are investigating the larceny of a wallet at the ShopRite on East Main Street in the town of Cortlandt.

Cortlandt, New York – On February 8, 2020, the New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks began investigating a large fight that occurred on Cardinal Road in the town of Cortlandt.

*Updated 2/19/20* The New York State Humane Association, headquartered in Kingston, NY, is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for fatally shooting and disposing of the German Shephard dog in the Town of Gallatin.*

Gallatin, New York – February 6, 2020, the New York State Police are investigating the death of a German Shepherd canine found on February 2, 2020, on Silvernails Road in the town of Gallatin.

Troop K – February 5, 2020, the New York State Police from the Somers barracks are investigating a string of larcenies from vehicles in the town of North Salem in Westchester County.

State Police in Troop K remove twenty-two impaired drivers from the public roadways during the December 7, 2019, weekend.

New York State Police, Troop K – Zone 1 in Columbia County conducted a DWI road check at the Rip Van Winkle Bridge that resulted in arrests for Driving While Intoxicated and drug possession.

Car in House -  DWI arrest for Driver who parked her car inside a stranger's house.  180  East Kerley Corners Rd.  Red Hook, NY