At approximately 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, a man stole a purse from a parked car in the area of 238 Hooker Avenue. The suspect was described as a black male in his late 30s, 5'10", medium build, wearing all dark clothes and a black knit hat.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (845) 451-4000.
Citizens are reminded not to leave valuables in their vehicles.
City of Poughkeepsie Police are investigating a missing person case involving a teenager who ran away from home. Kaysia Ellis, 14, was last seen on Nov. 16 wearing all black clothing and white sneakers. She is a black female, 4'11" tall weighing 100 lbs. If located, call city police at (845) 451-4000. Please refer to Case # 09-30417.
On Sunday, Nov. 22, at approximately 4:35 p.m. two teens attempted to rob a man, stopping him on Mansion Street and demanding money. A City of Poughkeepsie Police vehicle was in the area on routine patrol and the two suspects fled with one of them being apprehended after a brief struggle with officers. He was subsequently identified by the victim. The suspect, 16, was arrested and charged with Attempted Robbery 2, a felony, and obstructing governmental administration, a misdemeanor. As he may be eligible for youthful offender status, his name is not being released at this time.
A large standing tree in the rear of Spratt Park was damaged recently when someone hacked away a section of the trunk with an axe, leaving the tree in danger of falling over. The city Department of Public Works has since cut the tree down. Anyone with information concerning this incident, or other suspicious activity in the park, is asked to call city police at (845) 451-4000.
At approximately 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, a woman who was walking in the area of 137 Academy Street was pushed to the ground by two young black males who then took the victim's fanny pack and fled on east on Franklin Street and then to Holmes Street.
Anyone with any information concerning this incident is asked to call City Police at (845) 451-4000 or the Tip Line at (845) 451-7577. Please refer to Case # 09-33406.
On Tuesday, Dec. 29, City of
The target, Herman Hinton, 30, was the passenger and was taken into custody. The driver, Donald Mastroti, 35, was also taken into custody. Hinton was found to possess nearly one ounce of crack/powder cocaine, 26 decks of heroin, a scale and a small amount of
Hinton was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count each of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, felonies. Mastroti was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. They were held pending arraignment.
On Thursday, Dec. 31, at approximately
On January 5, 2010 at 1249pm The City of Poughkeepsie Police Deartment responded to the Jelly Belly Deli located at 83 Washington St. for a panic alarm activation. Responding Officers discovered that an armed robbery had occurred there and the store employees were chasing the suspect. A short time later, after following footprints in the snow Officers found the suspect, 30 year old City resident and Parolee Nigel Brown, hiding in a vacant building. Brown was charged with Robbery 2nd degree a class C felony. Brown is being held pending arraignment. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 451-4000 and all calls will be kept confidential.
The City of
members of the Emergency Services Unit executed a Narcotics search warrant at the location on
During the warrant execution the following suspects were arrested at the scene and later charged as follows:
Kevin C. Sprow DOB
Charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd (B-Felony) 2 counts, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th (C-Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd (C-Felony) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D-Felony)
Daniel E. Jackson DOB
Charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd (C-Felony) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D-Felony)
Cherith B. Warwick DOB
Charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (B-Felony)
Community members with information regarding drug dealing or suspicious activity in their neighborhood are encouraged to contact the City of
Due to complaints of drug activity in the area of
Community members with information regarding drug dealing in their neighborhood are encouraged to contact the City of
Town & Country Cleaners,
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” with an athletic build. He was last seen wearing a brown hooded sweat shirt, light blue jeans and white sneakers.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call city police at (845) 451-4000 or the Tip Line at (845) 451-7577. Please refer to Case # 10-3171.
A year-long investigation by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force led to the arrest of a city man yesterday as well as the recovery of illegal handguns and drugs.
Rawl Deslandes, 37, was arrested at
Recovered during the search were two handguns, one ounce of cocaine and approximately $2,000 cash. During the course of the investigation, nine ounces of cocaine were recovered.
Deslandes was charged with first-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, an A-1 felony; third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a B felony; and two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a D felony.
Please monitor local radio stations and the city's website at http://www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com/ for the possible declaration of a snow emergency.
The current weather forecast for the City has the storm starting at approx. 5am. Heavier snow is expected later in the day. IT IS FULLY EXPECTED THAT THE CITY WILL DECLARE A SNOW EMERGENCY DURING THE DAYTIME HOURS.
It is requested that all residents avoid parking on snow emergency routes to assist in removal.
For further on routes and other information regarding snow emergencies go to the City website at:
The City has not seen the full impact of the present snow storm. It is expected that the snow will continue thru midnight sometimes heavy at times. However, at this point, there is no expected need to call a snow emergency. If conditions decline, or the storm moves further north towards us, this could change.
Residents are asked to avoid unnecessary travel later today and to avoid parking on city streets, if not necessary, to assist with snow removal.
Residents are also reminded not to throw or push snow into the streets as this just hampers the removal process and is in violation of city ordinance.
Tomorrow, alternate side parking will be strictly enforced first thing in the morning to assist with the cleanup effort.
Further information on snow emergencies and the ordinance can found at:
http://www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com/
City of Poughkeepsie Police officers have recovered two handguns in separate incidents in recent days.
On February 9th at approx. 11pm an alert citizen notified police of a subject displaying a handgun on Main St. Officers responding to the area spotted a vehicle beleived used by the suspect. The vehicle was stopped and the operator, Shanteek Gaines, Age 29, of the City was found to be operating the vehicle w/out a license. Subsequent to his arrest, a semi automatic handgun was recovered. His charges include Crim Poss of a Weapon, a D/felony and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation MV, U/mis.
On Februay 11th at approx. 528pm, officers on routine patrol noted a vehicle with a loud radio and the operator was on a cellphone. He was stopped on Winnikee Ave and also found to be operating the vehicle w/out a license. A subsequent search by officers recovered a semi automatic handgun in the vehicle. The subject was taken into custoday after a brief scuffle. William Lloyd, Age 29, charges include Crim Poss Weapon D/fel, Resisting Arrest A/mis, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation MV and assorted VTL charges.
Citizens who have knowledge of subjects with illegal weapons are encouraged to contact the police and provide as much information as possible. In these two cases one such tip led to the recovery of that weapon and the arrest of the suspect who possessed it.
The City of
During the investigation an amount of crack cocaine and illegally possessed prescription pills were recovered.
As a result of the investigation, Shabari T. Seay, DOB
Community members with information regarding drug dealing or suspicious activity in their neighborhood are encouraged to contact the City of
The City of
During the investigation an amount of marihuana and
As a result of the investigation, Philip N. Gordon, DOB
Community members with information regarding drug dealing or suspicious activity in their neighborhood are encouraged to contact the City of
Case #: TF10-014
Location: Reggae Boy Restaurant,
Suspect #1: Rodney J. Anderson, 35yoa, dob
Suspect #2: Alexander R. Carr, 48yoa, dob
Details: On the above date at about