Effective 8pm tonight (12/21/08), the snow emergency has been cancelled.
Residents can once again park on Snow Emergency routes.
Residents are reminded that DPW will continue to conduct clean-up of City streets. Pls make every effort to avoid parking in the street so that the clean-up effort can be most effective.
Also, pls remember not to throw or push snow into this street, as this just hampers the clean-up effort.
Cannon Street bewteen South Clinton and Hamilton streets is closed to traffic until further notice due to a water line break.
On February 4, 2013 at around1:54 pm, Officers Damon Brodhead, Philip Rutulante and Steven Schaefer of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department responded to 82 Carroll Street for reported people using drugs in a vacant apartment. During the course of their investigation, Officers located a quantity of heroin and “crack” cocaine inside the apartment. Subsequently, Samantha Hill (date of birth 11/7/80) was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, a class B felony. The aforementioned subject was remanded to the Dutchess County Jail.
The Neighborhood Recovery Unit assisted Officers in the investigation.
Community members with information regarding drug dealing or suspicious activity in their neighborhood are encouraged to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit at 845-451-4060.
Due to the weather forecasts, it is highly likely that City of Poughkeepsie Mayor John C. Tkazyik will declare a snow emergency later today or tonight. Residents must remove their vehicles from snow emergency routes. Vehicles can be parked, free of charge, in city lots until the snow emergency is lifted. Vehicles that are parked on designated snow emergency routes during a snow emergency are subject to being ticketed, towed and impounded at the vehicle owner’s expense. If and when the snow emergency is declared, it will be announced through the media and via the City of Poughkeepsie's website at www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com.
The following streets are snow emergency routes:
Academy Street from Main Street to North-South Arterial Highway
Beechwood Avenue from Ferris Lane to city line
South Cherry Street from Main Street to Hooker Avenue
Civic Center Plaza from Mansion Street to Main Street
North Clinton Street from Mansion Street to Route 44/55, westbound
Columbia Street from North-South Arterial Highway to Lincoln Avenue
North Clover Street from Mill Street to Main Street
South Clover Street from Main Street to Union Street
Ferris Lane from Hooker Avenue to Beechwood Avenue
Grand Avenue from city line at Main Street to Hooker Avenue
North Hamilton Street from Parker Avenue to Main Street
South Hamilton Street from Main Street to Livingston Street
Hooker Avenue from South Hamilton Street to city line
Jefferson Street, Route 44/55 to Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln Avenue from Montgomery Street to Livingston Street
Main Street from Hudson River to city line at Grand Avenue
Mansion Street from Smith Street to North Clinton Street
Market Street from Main Street to Montgomery Street
Montgomery Street from Lincoln Avenue to South Hamilton Street
Parker Avenue from Washington Street to city line
Reade Place from South Avenue to Young Street
Smith Street from city line to Clinton Square
South Avenue from Montgomery Street to North-South Arterial Highway
Washington Street from city line to Main Street
Wilbur Boulevard from Hooker Avenue to city line
Until further notice, the portion of Main Street between Davies Place and Det. John Falcone Memorial Way will be closed due to an accident investigation.
The accident investigation on lower Main Street has been completed and the road is now open to traffic.
On Feb. 26, 2013 the Village of Wappinger Falls Police Department began a pursuit of a 2007 white Honda in the Village of Wappinger Falls. This vehicle had been reported stolen to the Village of Wappinger Falls Police the day before, and that morning was seen leaving the scene of a reported burglary in the Village of Wappinger Falls. The white Honda entered the City of Poughkeepsie while being pursued by the Village of Wappinger Falls Police and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department. Marked units from the City of Poughkeepsie Police were sent into the area where the pursuit was happening. As the white Honda, being operated by CARL L. CLARK, Jr., a 31-year-old Beacon resident, was driving eastbound on Main Street near Detective John Falcone Memorial Blvd., CLARK deliberately drove the vehicle into City of Poughkeepsie marked unit #10 being operated by a uniformed Officer of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, which was stopped in the westbound lane of Main Street. The resulting crash resulted in the Officer being transported to Saint Francis Hospital for injuries. CLARK was also transported to Saint Francis for injuries. CLARK was taken into custody by the Village of Wappinger Falls Police for charges relating to a domestic incident and burglary which had occurred in the Village of Wappinger Falls. Charges against CLARK are pending in the City of Poughkeepsie and these charges will include Attempted Aggravated Assault upon a Police Officer.
On March 4, 2013, at approximately 11:47 p.m., City of Poughkeepsie Police Department patrol officers responded to North White Street for a report of a possible fight on progress. Responding officers found a subject lying on the ground. Officers attempted to interview him believing he was a victim of an assault or possibly intoxicated. While being interviewed, this subject, later identified as Berry Pittman Jr., a 37-year-old City of Poughkeepsie resident, attempted to elbow and punch the responding officers in the face. While he was being restrained he physically fought with the officers. Pittman was taken into custody and police recovered 109 "decks" of heroin he had in his possession. Two officers were injured during the arrest process. Pittman was charged with two counts of Assault 2nd, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rddegree, Resisting Arrest, and Obstruction of Governmental Administration. He was held pending arraignment in City of Poughkeepsie City Court.
On March 6, 2013 members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit conducted a search warrant at 47 Carroll St., Apartment 4. This search warrant was the result of a three-month investigation into marijuana sales at the location. The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Emergency Services Unit assisted in this search warrant. As a result of the investigation, NRU members recovered over one pound of marijuana that was packaged for sale, a .22 caliber handgun and $4340 in cash. Lavalle Reynolds (date of birth 7/7/86), a resident of this location and target of this investigation was arrested and charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the second degree, a class D felony; Criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a class D felony; Endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor; and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. Lavalle Reynolds is being held for arraignment. Tyron Wilson (date of birth 12/19/83), a resident of this location and target of this investigation was arrested and charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the 2nd degree, a class D felony; Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor; and endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor. Tyron Wilson is being held for arraignment. Dawn Guarneri (date of birth 3/23/85), a resident of this location was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor. Dawn Guarneri was released on an appearance ticket for City of Poughkeepsie Court. Her next scheduled court date is March 7, 2013 at 9 am. |
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at approximately 8:44 p.m. Shequila Brown, an 18-year-old City of Poughkeepsie resident, was struck by a car and killed near the intersection of South Hamilton Street and Church Street (44/55 eastbound). The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department is asking anyone who may have any information on this accident to call and give that information to us.
At this time in our investigation, due to the limited number of witnesses, we are unable to give a make, or color of the vehicle involved in this incident. However, the person responsible must be talking about what happened or getting the damage to their vehicle repaired. Without the assistance of the public the person driving the vehicle that struck Brown and left the scene, will not be held responsible. Anyone with information should call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 451-7577.
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 8:44pm Shequila Brown was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of Church Street (44/55 eastbound) and South Hamilton Street. The vehicle fled the scene without stopping. The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has asked the public for help in solving this crime, and we are following up on all the leads that have come in thus far.
However, at this point we are unable to say with any certainty what make or color the vehicle was that struck Shequila Brown. One lead was that a red SUV or pick-up type vehicle may have been involved, but that is not certain. We continue to ask for the public’s help in finding the person involved. Without the public’s assistance this crime may go unsolved. Anyone with information on this crime should call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 451-7577.
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 8:44pm Shequila Brown, an 18-year-old City resident, was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of Church Street (44/55 eastbound) and South Hamilton Street.
On March 20, 2013 the City of Poughkeepsie Policedeveloped information that confirms that a dark red to black “loud” pick up, having “dually” style rear wheels, with the tailgate missing or down, having a silver or gray tool box in the back and a large front chrome grill,was the vehicle that struck and killed Brown. The vehicle was last seen leaving the scene driving east on Church Street/East bound arterial and running the red light at the intersection of South Clinton and Church Street/East bound arterial. We are asking the public’s help in locating the vehicle which matches this description. The Beulah Baptist Church is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for hitting, killing Brown and leaving the scene of Wednesday’s incident. Anyone with information on this vehicle is asked to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 451-4000 or 451-7577.
In the last three weeks there have been three incidents of burglaries or burglary attempts in the area of Wantaugh Avenue, Whittier Boulevard and Wilmot Terrace. These incidents may not be connected but residents are reminded to secure their property, particularly their garages and basements. It appears those responsible are targeting open or unlocked garages or residence with an open door.
In one incident, a suspect was observed and is described a youthful looking black male, 15 to 20 years old, 5’7” tall, weighing approximately 110 lbs.
Residents are encouraged to call City of Poughkeepsie Police at (845) 451-4000 should they observe suspicious people or circumstances in their neighborhoods.
On Monday, April 2, 2013, at about 5:00 p.m. two City of Poughkeepsie Police officers conducted a vehicle stop in the area of 68 Catharine St. when the driver fled on foot. He was eventually taken into custody in the area of 130 Mansion St. and was identified as Antwann Mayo. During the foot pursuit, officers observed Mayo throw a handgun which was subsequently recovered. Mayo has been charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Criminal Possession of Marijuana 5th, misdemeanors, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd, a Class C felony.
On Friday, April 5,members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit conducted a search warrant at 119 S. Hamilton St., Apartment 1. This search warrant was the result of a two month investigation into “crack” cocaine and heroin sales at the location. The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Emergency Services Unit assisted in this search warrant. As a result of the investigation, NRU members recovered fifty (50) bags of heroin, a small quantity of “crack” cocaine and twenty (20) rounds of 9 mm ammunition. Lamar Johnson, 25, a resident of this location and target of this investigation was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony. Lamar Johnson is being held in the City of Poughkeepsie lockup pending his arraignment. Community members with information regarding drug dealing or suspicious activity in their neighborhood are encouraged to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit at 845-451-4060. |
On April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its sixth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Public Safety Building at 505 Main Street. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Last September, Americans turned in 244 tons of prescription drugs at over 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners. In its five previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners took in over 2 million pounds-over a thousand tons-of pills.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash-both pose potential safety and health hazards.
Four days after the first event, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an "ultimate user" of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents' controlled substances in certain instances. DEA is drafting regulations to implement the Act. Until new regulations are in place, local law enforcement agencies like the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department and the DEA will continue to hold prescription drug take-back events every few months.
On Wednesday April 17th, 2013 at 4:07p.m. the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department received several calls reporting shots fired in the Delafield Street Housing Complex, 109 Delafield Street in the City of Poughkeepsie. Officers responded and interviewed witnesses who were in the area at the time. Police obtained a description and direction of travel of the lone suspect who had fire several gun shots into a crowded courtyard then fled the area on foot. Officers saturated the area and a short time later located a subject fitting the description given. The subject was identified as ALTON R. JOHNSON, an 18 year old City of Poughkeepsie resident. A semi-automatic handgun was recovered in area. The subject was taken into custody and brought to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Headquarters. After completing the investigation, Alton Johnson was arrested and charged with the following; Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd, a C/Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, a D/Felony, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th, a D/Felony, and Reckless Endangerment in the 1st, a D/Felony. No injuries were reported.
On Monday, April 29, 2013 at approximately 5:56 p.m., City of Poughkeepsie Police officers executed a vehicle and traffic stop in the area of Smith and Cottage streets. During the course of their investigation the officers located a loaded .357 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver on the backseat of the vehicle. The driver and passenger were taken into custody.
Arrested were: Corey Reed, 19, of Cedar Street, Poughkeepsie, on a felony charge of second-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon; and Raymond V. Sharp, 26, of Flannery Avenue, Poughkeepsie, on a charge of second-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, a misdemeanor charge of seventh-degreeCriminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and a violation charge of Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. They were held pending arraignment.
On Thursday, May 2, 2013, at approximately 3:30 p.m., City of Poughkeepsie Police officers responded to a reported purse snatching in the area of 110 Main St. Responding officers interviewed the victim, who stated she was walking westbound on Main St towards the Poughkeepsie Train Station. After she passed 110 Main St., a subject approached her from behind and grabbed her purse. The victim resisted and the suspect dragged her through a parking lot. The victim gave the suspect approximately $30 to get him to stop trying to forcefully take her purse. The suspect then fled in a southeasterly direction towards South Perry St. Bystanders attempted to chase the suspect but could not locate him. He was described as a black male, about 5’9” tall, 160 to 175 lbs., mid to late thirties, wearing a large black “Haines” type crew neck t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black “du-rag.” He possibly had light facial hair and short “dread-locks.” He may have been wearing some type of “fanny pack” or a sweatshirt or jacket around his waist. Anyone who might have been in the area and witnessed this incident, or has any information about it, is asked to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Detective Division at (845) 451-4142.
On Friday, May 24, at 1:58 a.m., the driver of a local cab company reported that a subject had just attempted to rob him at gunpoint on High Street. The driver reported he was sent to High Street to pick up a fare going to Roosevelt Avenue. When the driver arrived, the fare was standing in the road and asked him to open the trunk; when the driver got out of the cab to help get the trunk open the subject tried to pull a gun out of his waistband. A struggle ensued over the gun and eventually the driver ran from the area to the police station. During a search of the area by officers, Mark Jones, a 23-year-old City of Poughkeepsie resident, was stopped and identified as being the one who was responsible for the attempted robbery. He was arrested and charged with second-degree attempted robbery and criminal possession of marijuana. He was held pending arraignment.
City of Poughkeepsie Police are also investigating the robbery of a pizza delivery driver that occurred just hours earlier on Thursday, May 23, at 10:44 p.m. on Davis Street. The driver and a passenger in his vehicle were both robbed at gunpoint by three males who fled the area on foot. Two subjects matching the description of the robbers were located but fled from police; one was subsequently stopped and brought to headquarters for investigation. He was later released. That investigation continues.
There have been several robberies recently in the north side of the city of delivery and cab drivers, all involving suspects described as young black males. Anyone with information about any of these incidents is urged to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department confidential tip line at (845) 451-7577.