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Family Of Missing Patterson Father, Church Leader Asking For Help As Search Nears 6 Weeks Family Of Missing Patterson Father, Church Leader Asking For Help As Search Nears 6 Weeks
Family Of Missing Patterson Father, Church Leader Asking For Help As Search Nears 6 Weeks Nearly six weeks after a Putnam County man disappeared without a trace over Memorial Day weekend, his wife is turning to the public for help in keeping the search going. Patterson resident Felix Rosales Bonilla, a husband and father of two daughters, went missing from his home on Barnard Road in Patterson on Sunday, May 25.  In the weeks since his disappearance, his family, including his wife Maria Monroy, has not stopped the search. To help continue the effort, Monroy started a GoFundMe page to help collect funds.  On the fundraiser page, Monroy said&nbs…
Man Brings Loaded Gun To Gas Station In Southeast Without Permit: Sheriff Man Brings Loaded Gun To Gas Station In Southeast Without Permit: Sheriff
Man Brings Loaded Gun To Gas Station In Southeast Without Permit: Sheriff A Pennsylvania man was busted with an illegal gun after a sharp-eyed investigator spotted the weapon at a gas station in the Hudson Valley, NY, authorities said.  Kevin J. Piava, age 55, of Carbondale, PA, was arrested on Wednesday, June 25 around 2:45 p.m. after an investigator with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office saw what appeared to be a gun on his waist while he was inside a gas station at the corner of Danbury Road (Route 6/202) and Starr Ridge Road in the town of Southeast, the sheriff’s office said on Thursday, June 26.  The investigator watched Piava re-enter his vehicl…
Shoplifter's BF Found Hiding Behind Car During Her Arrest In Southeast, Found With Gun: Sheriff Shoplifter's BF Found Hiding Behind Car During Her Arrest In Southeast, Found With Gun: Sheriff
Shoplifter's BF Found Hiding Behind Car During Her Arrest In Southeast, Found With Gun: Sheriff A shoplifting complaint in Putnam County led deputies to a loaded handgun and multiple weapons charges for an out-of-state man found hiding behind a car, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 4:45 p.m. on Monday, June 2, when Putnam County deputies responded to a supermarket in Southeast for a report of a previous shoplifter who had returned to the store, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, June 11.  Deputies arrested the woman, identified as 41-year-old Mary Pincus Robles of Mahopac. While at the scene, investigators spotted a man trying to hide behind …
Drunk Man Found Stopped In Road Caught With Cocaine Bags, Gets DWI Charge In Kent: Sheriff Drunk Man Found Stopped In Road Caught With Cocaine Bags, Gets DWI Charge In Kent: Sheriff
Drunk Man Found Stopped In Road Caught With Cocaine Bags, Gets DWI Charge In Kent: Sheriff A late-night traffic stop in Putnam County led to the arrest of a Westchester man on felony drug and DWI charges after deputies found him stopped in the middle of the road with cocaine in his car, authorities said.  Diego G. Estrada, 30, of Ossining, was arrested on the night of Wednesday, May 28, after a Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy spotted his vehicle stopped in the road on Route 301 near Hortontown Road in Kent, the Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, May 30.  The deputy approached the vehicle and quickly saw that Estrada appeared to be intoxicated, prompting his arrest, ac…
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Days From Patterson Alert Issued For Man Missing For Days From Patterson
Alert Issued For Man Missing For Days From Patterson Authorities in Putnam County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man last seen in Patterson over Memorial Day weekend. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a missing person case involving Felix Rosales Bonilla, who was last seen around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, at 6 Barnard Rd. in Patterson, authorities announced on Monday, May 27. Bonilla is described as 5-foot-4 and weighing 160 pounds. His last known location is in a residential area, and investigators are asking residents nearby to review any Ring or surveillance camera footage that may as…
Man Hiding In Bushes Caught After Business Break-In Attempt In Philipstown: Sheriff Man Hiding In Bushes Caught After Business Break-In Attempt In Philipstown: Sheriff
Man Hiding In Bushes Caught After Business Break-In Attempt In Philipstown: Sheriff A Dutchess County man was busted with heat-seeking technology while hiding in the bushes after allegedly trying to break into a business and car in Putnam County, authorities said. The incident happened around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, when Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a business and residence on Route 9 in the Town of Philipstown, the Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday, May 6.  The owners told deputies they were awakened by banging on their door and saw someone run off when they went to check. Deputies found the glass front door to the busin…
Man Steals Jewelry, Spray Paints Graffiti In Cold Spring Crime Spree: Sheriff Man Steals Jewelry, Spray Paints Graffiti In Cold Spring Crime Spree: Sheriff
Man Steals Jewelry, Spray Paints Graffiti In Cold Spring Crime Spree: Sheriff A Westchester man has been arrested in connection with a burglary and graffiti incident that damaged a Main Street building in a Putnam County village, authorities said. The break-in happened overnight on Tuesday, April 1 in Cold Spring, when someone forced their way into a building and stole items including jewelry before spray-painting graffiti inside, outside, and even on nearby street signs, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, May 6. Sheriff’s investigators joined the Cold Spring Police Department to investigate and used surveillance footage and help from other law …
Duo Caught Smuggling Kilos Of Cocaine, Oxycodone Across State Lines In Southeast: Sheriff Duo Caught Smuggling Kilos Of Cocaine, Oxycodone Across State Lines In Southeast: Sheriff
Duo Caught Smuggling Kilos Of Cocaine, Oxycodone Across State Lines In Southeast: Sheriff Two Massachusetts men are facing major drug charges after authorities say they were caught transporting cocaine and oxycodone through Putnam County, authorities announced. The arrests were made on Wednesday, April 9 around 6:40 p.m., when deputies with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit pulled over a vehicle in the Town of Southeast, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, April 25.  During the stop, deputies discovered that the vehicle’s occupants, identified as Joshua Rosario-Pabon, 22, of Holyoke, and Christopher Colon-Diaz, 25, of Springfield, ha…
Man Tries Using Fake ID To Buy $68K Car At Dealership In Southeast: Sheriff Man Tries Using Fake ID To Buy $68K Car At Dealership In Southeast: Sheriff
Man Tries Using Fake ID To Buy $68K Car At Dealership In Southeast: Sheriff A Westchester man with a criminal history is behind bars after allegedly trying to buy a luxury vehicle using a false identity at a car dealership in Putnam County, authorities said. Investigators were first alerted on Saturday, April 5 about a suspicious person trying to purchase a vehicle worth more than $68,000 at a dealership in the Town of Southeast. The man was reportedly using a fake name in an attempt to hide his identity, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday, April 24.  On Saturday, April 12, investigators learned the suspect had returned to the dealership, whic…
Man Steals Pickup Truck From Southeast Business, Caught Over Year Later: Sheriff Man Steals Pickup Truck From Southeast Business, Caught Over Year Later: Sheriff
Man Steals Pickup Truck From Southeast Business, Caught Over Year Later: Sheriff A Bronx man has been arrested more than a year after a pickup truck was stolen from a business in Putnam County, authorities announced. The case began on April 4, 2024, when a deputy responded to a burglary report at a business in the Town of Southeast. On that day, someone entered the building overnight and stole a 2011 Chevrolet pickup truck, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said in an announcement on Thursday, April 24.   The vehicle was later found unoccupied in the Bronx the same day. Authorities collected evidence from the truck before returning it to its rightful owner. …
Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam Valley, Draws Multi-County Response Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam Valley, Draws Multi-County Response
Massive Brush Fire Closes Route 21 Stretch In Putnam Valley, Draws Multi-County Response A large brush fire in Putnam County prompted an emergency response from fire departments across the Hudson Valley on Friday afternoon, April 18, and caused a stretch of road to close.  The blaze, located in Putnam Valley in the area of Peekskill Hollow Road (Route 21) near Seifert Lane, triggered a significant mutual aid effort as firefighters worked to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday at around 5:30 p.m. As of 5:30 p.m., Peekskill Hollow Road was closed from the Taconic State Parkway to Seifert Lane …
Man Steals Nearly $4K in Smart Thermostats From Home Depot In Southeast, To Spend Years In Jail Man Steals Nearly $4K in Smart Thermostats From Home Depot In Southeast, To Spend Years In Jail
Man Steals Nearly $4K in Smart Thermostats From Home Depot In Southeast, To Spend Years In Jail A Manhattan man who stole thousands of dollars worth of smart thermostats from a Home Depot in Putnam County will serve years in state prison, prosecutors announced.  Tyrell Reynolds, age 38, of Manhattan, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 15, to fourth-degree grand larceny for a brazen retail theft at a Home Depot store in Southeast, Putnam County District Attorney Robert V. Tendy announced on Wednesday, April 16.  The incident happened on Aug. 24, 2024, when sheriff's deputies were called to the Home Depot on Independent Way after a report of a theft involving smart home thermost…
Sex Offender Breaks Into Family's Home Hours After Attending Party In Putnam Valley: Sheriff Sex Offender Breaks Into Family's Home Hours After Attending Party In Putnam Valley: Sheriff
Sex Offender Breaks Into Family's Home Hours After Attending Party In Putnam Valley: Sheriff A 39-year-old man who attended a party at a Putnam County home is now facing felony charges after allegedly returning later that night and breaking into the same residence, authorities said.  Putnam Valley resident Joseph Taylor Brown was arrested on Tuesday, March 25, after investigators executed a search warrant at his home in connection to a residential burglary that occurred earlier in March, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday, March 28.  The investigation began on Sunday, March 9, when deputies responded to a report of a break-in at a residence in Putnam V…
From One Cell To Another: Southeast Truck Thief Jailed After Serving CT Sentence, Sheriff Says From One Cell To Another: Southeast Truck Thief Jailed After Serving CT Sentence, Sheriff Says
From One Cell To Another: Southeast Truck Thief Jailed After Serving CT Sentence, Sheriff Says Soon after finishing his sentence in a Connecticut jail, a Dutchess County man accused of stealing a truck from a Putnam County driveway found himself right back behind bars—this time in New York, authorities said.  Sean F. Turcios, 39, of Beekman, was arrested and charged with third-degree grand larceny on Thursday, March 20, following an investigation into the theft of a truck from a Southeast home, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, March 25.  The case stems from a September 8, 2024 incident, when a man reported his truck missing from a driveway on Route 3…
3 Caught Drunk Driving In Southeast Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: Sheriff 3 Caught Drunk Driving In Southeast Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: Sheriff
3 Caught Drunk Driving In Southeast Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: Sheriff Deputies arrested three drivers for DWI in Putnam County over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, authorities said. The arrests took place in Southeast between Sunday, March 16, and Monday, March 17, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, March 19.  Felony DWI Arrest The first arrest happened on Saturday, March 16, around 1 a.m., when a deputy on Route 22 spotted a vehicle swerving out of its lane and running a red light. The driver, identified as Dutchess County man Jacob T. Westcott, 24, of Dover Plains, was found to be intoxicated and failed field sobriety tes…
$200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Garrison, Police Say $200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Garrison, Police Say
$200K Scheme: Man Accused of Embezzling From Civic Organizations In Garrison, Police Say A Putnam County resident entrusted as the treasurer for two local civic organizations has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 over several years, authorities announced.  Mark A. Kenny, age 61, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, on grand larceny charges following an investigation that began in December, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, March 13.  According to the Sheriff's Office, the investigation began when board members from a civic organization in Garrison contacted authorities, suspecting that their treasurer was stealing funds.…
Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Kent: Sheriff Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Kent: Sheriff
Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Kent: Sheriff A drug bust in Putnam County led to the arrest of two men, including a New Jersey resident, who allegedly arrived to sell fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced. The operation took place on Wednesday, March 5, around 2:30 p.m. in Kent, where members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Unit intercepted the suspects when they arrived to sell the drugs, according to Sheriff Kevin J. McConville. The suspects were identified as Orange County resident Jamel Donaldson, 31, of New Windsor, and New Jersey resident Paul Roeser, 27, of Mahwah.  Donaldson, w…
19-Year-Old Murdered Man At Homeless Camp Steps From Police Station In Central Islip: Cops 19-Year-Old Murdered Man At Homeless Camp Steps From Police Station In Central Islip: Cops
19-Year-Old Murdered Man At Homeless Camp Steps From Police Station In Central Islip: Cops A 19-year-old Hudson Valley man is accused in the murder of a homeless man that occurred just steps from a Long Island police station. Brayan Heredia-Escobar was apprehended following a joint investigation between the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Suffolk County Police in the village of Brewster on Saturday, March 1. Heredia-Escobar was taken to Suffolk County, where he’s charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Condido Devenites, sheriff’s officials said. Devenites was found slain in a makeshift tent in Central Islip, just steps from the MTA Police Department near Suffolk …
Man Steals $27K In Tools, Tires, Rims From Businesses In Southeast, Patterson: Police Man Steals $27K In Tools, Tires, Rims From Businesses In Southeast, Patterson: Police
Man Steals $27K In Tools, Tires, Rims From Businesses In Southeast, Patterson: Police A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with multiple high-value larcenies in Putnam County, where he allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools, tires, and rims over the past year, authorities announced.  New Haven County resident Michael Petro of Waterbury, age 53, was taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, after investigators linked him to three major thefts in the towns of Southeast and Patterson, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 28.  The investigation began on March 2, 2024, when a Southeast businessman reported that his wo…
Child Airlifted After Hitting Head At Thunder Ridge Ski Area In Patterson Child Airlifted After Hitting Head At Thunder Ridge Ski Area In Patterson
Child Airlifted After Hitting Head At Thunder Ridge Ski Area In Patterson A 7-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after suffering a head injury and losing consciousness at a ski area in Putnam County, first responders said. The incident happened on Sunday, Feb. 23, when the child hit their head at the Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Patterson, according to the Patterson Fire Department. Emergency crews, led by Patterson Fire Chief Joe Pignatelli, soon arrived at the ski area and worked with the Putnam Lake Fire Department and Putnam County Sheriff's Office to establish a safe landing zone in an open field parking area at Thunder Ridge. The child was initiall…
ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say
ATVs, Motorcycle Stolen From Facebook Seller: 3 Nabbed In Southeast Burglary Case, Cops Say Authorities have apprehended three Long Island men in a burglary ring who targeted a home in Putnam County after allegedly using Facebook Marketplace to gather information on their victim, police said. Nassau County resident Percy Dickinson, age 25, of Freeport, was taken into custody on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after being wanted for his alleged role in a burglary in the Town of Southeast in April 2024, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 30.   The case began when deputies responded to a home on Briar Drive for a reported break-in at a garage, where two ATVs a…
Man's Suspicious Entry Into Putnam Hospital Triggers Months-Long Probe: Sheriff Man's Suspicious Entry Into Putnam Hospital Triggers Months-Long Probe: Sheriff
Man's Suspicious Entry Into Putnam Hospital Triggers Months-Long Probe: Sheriff A New Jersey man has been apprehended months after a suspicious incident at a Hudson Valley hospital, authorities announced. The suspect, 59-year-old Edward Alexander of Newark, was charged with third-degree criminal trespass following an incident at Putnam Hospital in Carmel, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22.  According to the Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred on Oct. 25, 2024, when hospital security alerted investigators to a man who entered the building by following an employee through a secured card access door.  Security footage s…
'Check Washing': Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Carmel Credit Unions, DA Says 'Check Washing': Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Carmel Credit Unions, DA Says
'Check Washing': Man Tried Stealing Thousands Of Dollars At Carmel Credit Unions, DA Says A 29-year-old man faces prison time after being convicted of attempting to steal thousands of dollars using forged checks in Putnam County.  Dutchess County resident Tahmel Gordon of Poughkeepsie was found guilty by a Putnam County jury of charges connected to a "check washing" scheme, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Thursday, Jan. 16.  According to the DA's Office, Gordon and three accomplices traveled from Poughkeepsie to Hudson Valley Credit Union branches in Mahopac and Carmel, where they attempted to cash “washed” checks—altered to reflect …
Trio In Stolen Maserati Lead Police On High-Speed Chase In Bedford: 2 At Large, Police Say Trio In Stolen Maserati Lead Police On High-Speed Chase In Bedford: 2 At Large, Police Say
Trio In Stolen Maserati Lead Police On High-Speed Chase In Bedford: 2 At Large, Police Say A high-speed chase involving a stolen luxury car in Northern Westchester ended with one arrest of a Fairfield County man and an ongoing search for two suspects, police announced.  The incident began around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, when troopers tried to stop a 2018 Maserati reported stolen from Connecticut that was speeding on Interstate 684 North in Bedford, New York State Police said on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  The Maserati refused to stop and exited the highway at Exit 6A, heading onto Route 22 in North Salem. Due to the reckless operation of the car, troopers discontinu…
Viral Fake Serial Killer Post Appearing On Putnam Social Media Accounts: Sheriff Viral Fake Serial Killer Post Appearing On Putnam Social Media Accounts: Sheriff
Viral Fake Serial Killer Post Appearing On Putnam Social Media Accounts: Sheriff Authorities in the Hudson Valley are cautioning residents to be vigilant about a fake social media post that has been circulating nationwide and is now appearing on local accounts.  In an announcement on Monday, Jan. 13, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said the fraudulent post warns of a "serial killer on the loose," featuring an image of a supposed suspect and victim names.  However, the Sheriff's Office has confirmed that there is no validity to the post.  According to authorities, scammers often use these posts to manipulate users. Once shared, the original c…
Longtime Putnam Dispatcher, Court Officer Kieran O'Hagan Dies Longtime Putnam Dispatcher, Court Officer Kieran O'Hagan Dies
Longtime Putnam Dispatcher, Court Officer Kieran O'Hagan Dies The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Kieran “KO” O’Hagan, a cherished part-time dispatcher, retired court officer, and dedicated community member whose life touched many.  O’Hagan, a longtime New York Supreme Court officer for more than two decades, died on Friday, Jan. 3 at the age of 64, according to his obituary.  Born to Arthur “Artie” O’Hagan and Bridget “Bryda” O’Hagan in 1960, O’Hagan grew up in the neighborhood of Washington Heights in Manhattan alongside his beloved sister, Kathleen “Kiki” O’Hagan Venedam. Despite a 10-year age gap, th…
'Aviation Operations' Taking Place In Putnam, Police Say: Here's Why 'Aviation Operations' Taking Place In Putnam, Police Say: Here's Why
'Aviation Operations' Taking Place In Putnam, Police Say: Here's Why Authorities in the Hudson Valley are advising residents not to worry about what's in the sky above popular recreational trails.  In an announcement on social media on Thursday, Dec. 26, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said they are "aware of aviation operations" near the county's bike paths.  Authorities added that the operations are being carried out to help maintain the paths. The Putnam Trailway, a paved path for bicyclists and pedestrians, spans 12 linear miles through the county. It begins at the Westchester border at Baldwin Place and goes to Brewster Village.  It …
Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: NYSP Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: NYSP
Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: Nysp A team of New York State Police Troopers and local first responders saved a man from freezing waters after he fell through the ice while skating on a lake in Dutchess County, NY on Monday, Dec. 23. Troopers from multiple stations responded to 19 Dutchess Dr. in Pawling alongside the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) after reports of a man stranded in icy water several hundred feet from shore. The man was ice skating when the ice gave way, plunging him into the frigid lake. When authorities arrived, the man’s arms and upper torso were visible above the ice, struggling to stay afloat. …
'Erratic' Driver Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop In Philipstown: Police 'Erratic' Driver Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop In Philipstown: Police
'Erratic' Driver Nabbed For DWI After Traffic Stop In Philipstown: Police A 61-year-old woman is facing drunk driving charges after being stopped on a Hudson Valley roadway, police said. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 in Putnam County, when deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Route 9 near Old West Point Road in Philipstown after receiving a call about an "erratic driver." Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, according to the Sheriff's Office. The driver, identified as 61-year-old Dutchess County resident Sandra Heron-Bryan of Poughkeepsie, was allegedly unable to perform field sobriety …
DJ Nabbed After Loud Early Morning Airbnb Party Disrupts Putnam Valley Neighborhood DJ Nabbed After Loud Early Morning Airbnb Party Disrupts Putnam Valley Neighborhood
DJ Nabbed After Loud Early Morning Airbnb Party Disrupts Putnam Valley Neighborhood A DJ is facing consequences after playing music too loudly at a Hudson Valley residence being used as an Airbnb, authorities announced.  The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 16, when Putnam County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a residence on Lake Drive in Putnam Valley around 7:45 a.m. after receiving reports of loud music, according to the Sheriff's Office.  Upon arrival, deputies found a large group of people inside the home and loud music coming from the basement, where a DJ was playing music. The residence had been rented out as an Airbnb, authorities said.  Thi…
Drunk Driver 'Violently' Resists Arrest After Erratic I-684 Stop In Brewster, Police Say Drunk Driver 'Violently' Resists Arrest After Erratic I-684 Stop In Brewster, Police Say
Drunk Driver 'Violently' Resists Arrest After Erratic I-684 Stop In Brewster, Police Say A traffic stop on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley led to a violent confrontation with an intoxicated Connecticut man who resisted arrest, authorities said. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, when a Putnam County Sheriff's deputy saw a vehicle driving southbound near Exit 10 in Brewster that was allegedly unable to maintain its lane, the Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  After stopping the vehicle, the deputy identified the driver as 36-year-old Fairfield County resident Dimas Minero Argueta of Norwalk and noted that he appeared to be intoxicated, ac…