Fatal Overdose At Philipstown Motel Leads To Arrests Of 2 Drug Dealers: Sheriff Fatal Overdose At Philipstown Motel Leads To Arrests Of 2 Drug Dealers: Sheriff Fatal Overdose At Philipstown Motel Leads To Arrests Of 2 Drug Dealers: Sheriff
Fatal Overdose At Philipstown Motel Leads To Arrests Of 2 Drug Dealers: Sheriff A deadly overdose in Putnam County has led to the arrest of two men accused of dealing drugs, authorities said.  The arrests stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at around 5:30 p.m., when deputies were called to a motel in Philipstown for the unattended death of a 40-year-old person, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Investigators determined the victim had likely died from a drug overdose. The specific motel where the incident happened was not identified by the Sheriff's Office.  The case was turned over to the Sheriff's Office's Narcoti…
3 Admit Stealing Motorcycle, ATVs From Garage In Southeast: DA 3 Admit Stealing Motorcycle, ATVs From Garage In Southeast: DA 3 Admit Stealing Motorcycle, ATVs From Garage In Southeast: DA
3 Admit Stealing Motorcycle, ATVs From Garage In Southeast: DA Three men have pleaded guilty in connection with a 2024 burglary that left a Putnam County homeowner without several vehicles, prosecutors announced.  The defendants — Donovan Slater of Suffolk County, Percy Dickinson of Nassau County, and Roodler Pierre-Louis of Nassau County — admitted to attempted burglary in the second degree, a violent felony, in Putnam County Court, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Tuesday, Sept. 9.  The case stems from an incident on April 22, 2024, when Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home in Southeast after a …
Pedestrian Struck, Rushed To Hospital On Route 52 In Kent (UPDATE) Pedestrian Struck, Rushed To Hospital On Route 52 In Kent (UPDATE) Pedestrian Struck, Rushed To Hospital On Route 52 In Kent (UPDATE)
Pedestrian Struck, Rushed To Hospital On Route 52 In Kent (Update) A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 52 in Putnam County on Thursday evening, Sept. 4, causing a long road closure.  The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. near the intersection with Towners Road in Kent, when emergency responders received a report that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle, according to Kent Police. Kent officers soon rushed to the scene in addition to Kent EMS, the Lake Carmel Fire Department, Putnam County Sheriff's Office deputies, New York State Police, and the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services.  The victim was later taken to Danbury Hos…
Serious Crash Closes Route 52 Stretch In Kent (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Closes Route 52 Stretch In Kent (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Closes Route 52 Stretch In Kent (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Closes Route 52 Stretch In Kent (Developing) A serious crash shut down a busy intersection in Putnam County during the evening commute on Thursday, Sept. 4, officials said.  The incident happened in the Town of Kent around 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 4 at Route 52 and Towners Road, according to the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services.  The area is expected to remain closed for an extended period of time. Lake Carmel Fire Department, Empress EMS, Town of Kent EMS, Kent Police, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, and EMS Director Cuomo all responded to the scene. Kent Police said northbound drivers on Route 52 from Carmel can u…
Man Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Out Of Southeast Condo: Sheriff Man Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Out Of Southeast Condo: Sheriff Man Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Out Of Southeast Condo: Sheriff
Man Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine Out Of Southeast Condo: Sheriff A Bronx man was arrested after authorities say he was caught with crack cocaine during a drug investigation in Putnam County.  The arrest followed anonymous tips in August 2025 about possible drug dealing at a condo complex in the Town of Southeast, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said in an announcement on Thursday, Sept. 4. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, members of the Sheriff's Office's Narcotics Enforcement Unit conducted surveillance in the area and pulled over a vehicle driven by 34-year-old Oma A. Strachan of the Bronx, the agency said. During the stop, deputies said they found Strach…
Woman Scams Victim Out Of $500K In Carmel, Said Funds Were For College, Childcare: Sheriff Woman Scams Victim Out Of $500K In Carmel, Said Funds Were For College, Childcare: Sheriff Woman Scams Victim Out Of $500K In Carmel, Said Funds Were For College, Childcare: Sheriff
Woman Scams Victim Out Of $500K In Carmel, Said Funds Were For College, Childcare: Sheriff A Brooklyn woman has been arrested for allegedly scamming a Putnam County resident out of hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years while claiming the funds were being used for school, medical bills, and childcare, authorities announced. The arrest of Natasha Mansfield, 26, for second-degree grand larceny was announced by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, Sept. 4.  According to Acting Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hess, the investigation into Mansfield began in August 2024, when a Carmel resident reported being defrauded out of about $500,000. The victi…
'Unforgettable Human': Former Brewster Mayor, Southeast Town Supervisor Dies 'Unforgettable Human': Former Brewster Mayor, Southeast Town Supervisor Dies 'Unforgettable Human': Former Brewster Mayor, Southeast Town Supervisor Dies
'Unforgettable Human': Former Brewster Mayor, Southeast Town Supervisor Dies A much-loved former mayor and longtime civic leader in Putnam County has died. John Dunford, the former mayor of Brewster and Southeast Town Supervisor, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Danbury, Connecticut at the age of 80, according to his obituary. Dunford, a lifelong Brewster resident, was known for his decades of public service. He served as mayor of the Village of Brewster from 1977 to 1979 and later as Town of Southeast Supervisor from 2003 to 2007. He also held seats on the Southeast Town Board and worked as Commissioner of the Putnam County Board of Elections.  In reco…
'I Have A Gun': NYPD Detective Points Gun At Teens In Somers Road Rage Incident, DA Says 'I Have A Gun': NYPD Detective Points Gun At Teens In Somers Road Rage Incident, DA Says 'I Have A Gun': NYPD Detective Points Gun At Teens In Somers Road Rage Incident, DA Says
'I Have A Gun': Nypd Detective Points Gun At Teens In Somers Road Rage Incident, DA Says An off-duty NYPD detective from Putnam County was arrested after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at three teenagers during a road rage incident, prosecutors said.   John O’Connell, age 36, of Patterson in Putnam County, was charged with menacing, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the incident, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The incident happened in Somers on Thursday, Aug. 28, at around 8:30 p.m. Three 16-year-olds from Westchester and Putnam counties were driving east on Rou…
Late Night Blaze Damages Putnam Valley Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response Late Night Blaze Damages Putnam Valley Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response Late Night Blaze Damages Putnam Valley Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response
Late Night Blaze Damages Putnam Valley Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response A late-night fire in Putnam County was quickly brought under control thanks to the swift actions of volunteer firefighters and mutual aid crews.  The blaze began at around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, when firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the Lake Peekskill section of Putnam Valley. When crews arrived, they confirmed a working fire and immediately began an aggressive attack to keep the flames from spreading, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department.  Thanks to their quick response, firefighters were able to contain and put out the mai…
Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA
Man Strangled, Fatally Beat Rabbit In Patterson, Gets Animal Cruelty Charge: SPCA A 20-year-old man has been arrested on felony charges after investigators say he brutally killed a rabbit in Putnam County.  Luis Parrales of Patterson was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 28, and charged with aggravated animal cruelty in connection with an incident earlier in the month, the Putnam County SPCA announced on Saturday, Aug. 30. The investigation began on Monday, Aug. 18, when the SPCA was called by New York State Police to assist in the death of a six-pound Flemish mix rabbit. Detectives said the rabbit had suffered severe blunt force trauma and strangulation.  The animal…
Acting Putnam Sheriff Nominated To Appear On Election Ballot After Predecessor's Death Acting Putnam Sheriff Nominated To Appear On Election Ballot After Predecessor's Death Acting Putnam Sheriff Nominated To Appear On Election Ballot After Predecessor's Death
Acting Putnam Sheriff Nominated To Appear On Election Ballot After Predecessor's Death The Putnam County Republican Committee has formally endorsed Acting Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hess as its candidate in this year’s election to succeed the late Sheriff Kevin McConville, who died last week.   Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne announced the endorsement on Thursday, Aug. 28, praising Hess as the right leader to continue McConville’s legacy of public safety.  "Sheriff Kevin McConville’s service and dedication will never be forgotten, and Brian is ready to continue that legacy of keeping Putnam County safe," Byrne said in a statement, continuing, "He has my fu…
Lawn Mower Goes Up In Flames At Cemetery In Mahopac Lawn Mower Goes Up In Flames At Cemetery In Mahopac Lawn Mower Goes Up In Flames At Cemetery In Mahopac
Lawn Mower Goes Up In Flames At Cemetery In Mahopac A quick response by firefighters stopped a small blaze from spreading after a lawn mower caught fire in a Putnam County cemetery. The fire happened around 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at the Red Mills Baptist Church Cemetery in Mahopac Falls, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Crews soon arrived and confirmed that a lawnmower was on fire. Firefighters quickly went to work and extinguished the blaze, the department said. Photos released by the department showed pillars of smoke drifting high up into the air while the fire burned.  The fire was …