On November 17, 2013 Alvin Hayles was shot at the intersection of Cannon and Market Street in front of numerous people. He was transported to Mid Hudson Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
On September 9, 2014 David Reed was shot while sitting in a car in front of 129 Garden Street in front of numerous people; he was taken to the Mid Hudson Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
On December 17, 2014 Juan Ramirez was shot while standing in the doorway of 15 Gifford Avenue; he was taken to Mid Hudson Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
All these murders are being actively investigated. Anyone with information on these murders is asked to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 451-7577.
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City Police Seek Help in Open Murder Cases
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Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrest
On Saturday, January 17, 2015 members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit and Emergency Services Unit conducted a search warrant at 169 Mansion Street, Apt. 1W. This search warrant was the result of an investigation conducted by the Neighborhood Recovery Unit regarding narcotics distribution at that location.
As a result of the investigation, officers recovered a quantity of cocaine, scales, packaging material, marijuana, and seized approximately $1450. Darrell H. Ward, 46, of 169 Mansion Street, Apt. 1W, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony.
Ward was held at the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department pending arraignment at City of Poughkeepsie Court.
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.
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Arrest Warrants for Level 3 Sex Offender
Jake Corston Jr., a level 3 Sex Offender is wanted by the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department for failure to register and verify, and falsifying business records in the first degree, both class E felonies.
The defendant frequents the City of Poughkeepsie but has ties to the Red Hook area.
Anyone with information on the location of this subject is encouraged to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-451-4000 or the Detective Bureau at 845-451-4142.
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Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests
On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit and Emergency Services Unit conducted a search warrant at 513 Main Street, Apt. 2. This search warrant was the result of an investigation conducted by the Neighborhood Recovery Unit regarding narcotics distribution at that location.
As a result of the investigation, officers recovered a 521 bags of heroin, 107 bags of PCP, packaging materials, a small quantity of marijuana, and seized approximately $866. Melissa Ramirez-Pittman, 40, of 513 Main Street, Apt. 2, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, a class D felony and Berry Pittman, Jr., 38, also of 513 Main Street, Apt. 2, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony.
Both are being held at the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department pending arraignment at City of Poughkeepsie Court.
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.
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Man Arrested on Gun Charge
On January 21, 2015, at approximately 2:53 p.m., City of Poughkeepsie Police officers responded to the area of Main Street and Rinaldi Boulevard for the report of a man with a gun. Officers received information that the man with the gun was walking with another subject. Upon conducting an area check, Officers observed two subjects on Main Street that matched the description provided by police dispatch.
When officers attempted to stop these two subjects, both subjects ran from officers in different directions. Officers gave chase and were able to detain one subject in the upper parking lot of the Poughkeepsie train station. A loaded, .380 Berretta, handgun was recovered.
The second subject was located in the basement of a vacant church at 11 Davies Place. This subject was taken into custody without further incident.
During the course of this investigation, the subjects were identified as Ashton Latouche, 21, a City of Poughkeepsie resident, and Devon Gaston, 29, also a City of Poughkeepsie resident.
Latouche was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a class C felony. He is currently in the City of Poughkeepsie Police cell block pending his arraignment at City of Poughkeepsie Court.
Gaston was charged with criminal trespass in the third degree, a class B misdemeanor. He was released on an appearance ticket.
Anyone with information on illegal guns or other criminal activity are encouraged to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-451-4000 or the confidential tip line at 845-451-7577.
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Rental Scam Reported
A rental scam has been reported to City of Poughkeepsie Police in which a house is being advertised on Craigslist as being available for rent. The house is vacant and for sale but it is not being rented out. Unknown parties put a fake advertisement on Craigslist asking for money to be wired to an out-of-state address in return for a key to the property. Prospective tenants are advised to not rent a property sight-unseen or without meeting the landlord/owner in person. If you were a victim of such a scam in the City of Poughkeepsie, please report it to city police by calling (845) 451-4000 or using our online reporting system: http://www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com/departments/police/onlinereporting.
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Mayor Declares Snow Emergency
A snow emergency has been declared beginning at 6:00 p.m. this evening, January 26, 2015. The Snow Emergency will remain in effect until further notice. Mayor John C. Tkazyik would like to take the opportunity to remind city residents and visitors about the regulations that are put into effect when a “Snow Emergency” is declared.
City HallDue to the severity of the storm, City Hall is closed to the public and to all non-emergency personnel on Tuesday, January 27. City Hall will reopen on Wednesday, January 28.
City Transit SystemAll City transit services are cancelled for Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28. Service will resume on Thursday, January 29.
Dial-a-RideDutchess County Dial-a-Ride is cancelled for Tuesday, January 27. For more information, please visit the Dial-a-Ride website.
Sanitation & RecyclingSanitation and recycling collection is cancelled for Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28. Sanitation and recycling collection will resume on Thursday, January 29.
Snow RemovalResidents and business owners must clear sidewalks in front of and adjacent to their residences and businesses, as required by the City ordinance. Placing snow into any roadway is a violation of the City of Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances. Please comply with all parking regulations for your street.
Clearing Snow from HydrantsWhen shoveling your driveway and sidewalk, please remove the snow from around any fire hydrant common to your home or property. Clearing the snow around the hydrant and shoveling a path to it from the street will give the Fire Department the access that they need. Under the Codes of the City of Poughkeepsie there is a responsibility of the owner/lessee of property fronting a hydrant to maintain the area clear around the hydrant. Failure to clear and keep clear a hydrant may result in a $100 fine or more.
Snow Emergency RoutesDuring a “Snow Emergency,” vehicles are required to be removed from streets that are designated as a snow emergency route. The City is also encouraging those who do not live along a snow emergency route to relocate their vehicles to City Municipal lots during the storm to facilitate clean-up. Vehicles that are legally registered, inspected, and insured may be parked in a City of Poughkeepsie municipal parking lot that is open to the public, free of charge, during a declared snow emergency. Vehicles that are parked on snow emergency routes during a declared snow emergency are subject to ticketing, towing, or impounding at the vehicle owner’s expense. If your vehicle is towed, an impound fee must be paid prior to it being released. Instructions for release can be obtained by calling the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department at (845) 451-4000. Vehicles should not be parked on snow emergency routes until the snow emergency is cancelled. Snow emergency routes can be found below. Please check the city's website for updates throughout the storm.
Designated Snow Emergency Routes:o Mill Street from Civic Center Plaza to Dongan Square Parko Academy Street from Main Street to North-South Arterial Highwayo Beechwood Avenue from Ferris Lane to City lineo South Cherry Street from Main Street to Hooker Avenueo Civic Center Plaza from Mansion Street to Main Streeto North Clinton Street from Mansion Street to Route 44/55, westboundo Columbia Street from North-South Arterial Highway to Lincoln Avenueo North Clover Street from Mill Street to Main Streeto South Clover Street from Main Street to Union Streeto Ferris Lane from Hooker Avenue to Beechwood Avenueo Grand Avenue from City line at Main Street to Hooker Avenueo North Hamilton Street from Parker Avenue to Main Streeto South Hamilton Street from Main Street to Livingston Streeto Hooker Avenue from South Hamilton Street to City lineo Jefferson Street, Route 44/55 to Lincoln Avenueo Lincoln Avenue from Montgomery Street to Livingston Streeto Main Street from Hudson River to City line at Grand Avenueo Mansion Street from Smith Street to North Clinton Streeto Market Street from Main Street to Montgomery Streeto Montgomery Street from Lincoln Avenue to South Hamilton Streeto Parker Avenue from Washington Street to City lineo Reade Place from South Avenue to Young Streeto Smith Street from City line to Clinton Squareo South Avenue from Montgomery Street to North-South Arterial Highwayo Washington Street from City line to Main Streeto Wilbur Boulevard from Hooker Avenue to City line
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New York State Humane Association Offers Reward
January 27, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT PERSON: Patricia Valusek, Chairperson: (845) 532-2756
$1,000 Reward to Find Man Videotaped Beating His Dog
The New York State Humane Association, headquartered in Kingston, NY, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who was videotaped beating his dog in Pulaski Park near Talmadge Street in Poughkeepsie, on January 28. Police have identified the man as Theophilus J. Burke, 37, and the dog as Gizmo a small white dog belonging to him. According to Police, Burke lives in Brooklyn, however, he was no longer at his last known address. A warrant for Burke’s arrest on animal cruelty charges has been issued, and police believe Burke and the dog are still in the New York City area.
This individual videotaped committing this crime must be brought to justice. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Poughkeepsie Police Department Detectives at (845) 451-4169.
The New York State Humane Association has conducted animal cruelty investigation workshops for police and humane investigators throughout the state for the past fifteen years and has offered rewards to assist police with their investigations. A key segment of the NYSHA workshop focuses on the strong correlation between animal abuse and human violence. NYSHA is currently scheduling its workshops for 2015.
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Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested
On January 28, 2015 at around 8:50 p.m., City of Poughkeepsie Police Detectives arrested Jake Corston Jr. (a 47-year-old City of Poughkeepsie resident) for committing the crimes of failure to register and verify, and falsifying business records in the first degree, both class E felonies. Jake Corston Jr. is a registered Level 3 Sex Offender.
Jake Corston Jr. is currently in the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department cellblock pending his arraignment at City of Poughkeepsie Court.
Anyone with information on criminal activity are encouraged to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-451-4000 or the tip line at 845-451-7577.
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Abused Dog Located; $1000 Reward for Information
On December 28, 2014, at 7:56 a.m. a man was videotaped beating a dog in Pulaski Park near Talmadge Street. The man and the dog were gone when City of Poughkeepsie Police officers arrived. Since that day the members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department have worked relentlessly to identify and locate the man and the dog.
The man has been identified as, THEOPHILUS J BURKE, a 37-year-old Brooklyn man, and the dog has been identified as BURKE’s dog “GIZMO”. GIZMO is described as being a two- to three-year-old small white dog, possibly a Maltese. A Dutchess County Court arrest warrant has been filed against BURKE charging him with Animal Cruelty.
On January 29, 2015, Detective Sergeant John Zeltmann and Detective Garth Mason recovered “GIZMO” at an address in Brooklyn, New York. The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department was assisted in this by members of the NYPD’s 67th and 69th Precincts. GIZMO was transported back to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. GIZMO appears to be healthy, but is being checked out by a Veterinarian. GIZMO will be sheltered at a local facility until the Court case is resolved.
At this time the suspect THEOPHILUS J BURKE is still at large and wanted. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 451-7577.
The New York State Humane Association, headquartered in Kingston, NY, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who was videotaped beating his dog in Pulaski Park near Talmadge Street in Poughkeepsie, on December 28, 2014.
The New York State Humane Association has conducted animal cruelty investigation workshops for police and humane investigators throughout the state for the past 15 years and has offered rewards to assist police with their investigations. A key segment of the NYSHA workshop focuses on the strong correlation between animal abuse and human violence. NYSHA is currently scheduling its workshops for 2015.
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Abused Dog's Owner Turns Self In
On December 28, 2014, at 7:56 a.m. a man was videotaped beating a dog in Pulaski Park near Talmadge Street. The man and the dog were gone when City of Poughkeepsie Police officers arrived. Since that day the members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department have worked relentlessly to identify and locate the man and the dog.
The man has been identified as THEOPHILUS J BURKE, a 37-year-old Brooklyn man, and the dog has been identified as BURKE’s dog “GIZMO”. GIZMO is described as being a two- to three-year-old small white dog, possibly a Maltese. A Dutchess County Court arrest warrant has been filed against BURKE charging him with Animal Cruelty.
On January 29, 2015, Detective Sergeant John Zeltmann and Detective Garth Mason recovered GIZMO at an address in Brooklyn, New York. The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department was assisted in this by members of the NYPD’s 67th and 69th Precincts. GIZMO was transported back to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. GIZMO appears to be healthy, but is being checked out by a Veterinarian. GIZMO will be sheltered at a local facility until the Court case is resolved.
On February 3, 2015 THEOPHILUS J BURKE turned himself into City of Poughkeepsie Police. He was booked and is being held pending his arraignment in front of Judge Foreman in County Court at 3:00 p.m. today.
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Gizmo NOT Available for Adoption
City of Poughkeepsie Police dispatchers have received numerous calls inquiring about adopting Gizmo, the abused dog recently rescued by city police. At this time, Gizmo is NOT available for adoption. Should he become available for adoption, the city will make an announcement.
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Street Closings for Snow Removal
The City of Poughkeepsie Department of Public Works has advised that effective today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. through Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. the following streets below will have No Parking due to snow removal. Signs and flyers were posted and distributed during the day and at least one Traffic Officer will be assigned to the area to assist DPW with having cars moved or towed. If needed residents can utilize the Chance Parking Lot from the above times at no charge per the City Parking Department.
The following streets are effected:1) Union St. from Columbus Drive to S. Clover St.2) Delano St.3) Grand St.4) S. Bridge St5) S. Perry St.
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Street Closings for Snow Removal
The City of Poughkeepsie Department of Public Works has advised that effective today, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. through Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. the following streets below will have No Parking due to snow removal. Signs and flyers were posted and distributed during the day and at least one Traffic Officer will be assigned to the area to assist DPW with having cars moved or towed. If needed residents can utilize the Chance Parking Lot from the above times at no charge per the City Parking Department.
The following streets are effected:
1) Carroll Street
2) Franklin Street between Carroll and Hamilton & between South Ave and Lincoln Avenue
3) Gifford Avenue
4) Duane Street
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No Parking on Dean Place for Snow Removal
The City of Poughkeepsie Department of Public Works has advised that effective today, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. through Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. the following streets below will have No Parking due to snow removal. Signs and flyers were posted and distributed during the day and at least one Traffic Officer will be assigned to the area to assist DPW with having cars moved or towed. If needed residents can utilize the Chance Parking Lot from the above times at no charge per the City Parking Department.The following streets are effected:1) Carroll Street2) Franklin Street between Carroll and Hamilton & between South Ave and Lincoln Avenue3) Gifford Avenue4) Duane Street5) Dean Place
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Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit and Emergency Services Unit conducted a search warrant at 82 South Hamilton Street, apartment 4C. This search warrant was the result of an investigation conducted by the Neighborhood Recovery Unit regarding narcotics distribution at that location.
As a result of the investigation, officers recovered a 108 bags of heroin, 50 bags of crack cocaine, packaging materials, a small quantity of marijuana, and seized approximately $492. Ronald L. Davis, Jr., 37, and Valarie M. Davis, 33, both of 82 South Hamilton Street, apartment 4C, Poughkeepsie, were arrested and charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony. Daniel A. Bryan, 33, of 860 E. 221st Street, Bronx, NY was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
Ronald and Valarie Davis were arraigned by the City of Poughkeepsie Court. Ronald was remanded to the custody of the Dutchess County Jail without bail and Valarie was released to the supervision of Dutchess County Probation under electronic monitoring. Daniel Bryan was released on an appearance ticket.
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.
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Man Shot at Party on Pine Street
On Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at 4:21 a.m. City of Poughkeepsie 911 received a call reporting a shooting at 80 Pine St. Responding Officers found a 27-year-old city resident suffering from a gunshot wound to his right leg, groin and left leg. The victim was transported to MHRH ER where he is being treated; he is expected to live.
The victim was inside 80 Pine St. at a party when he was shot. At this time the circumstances that lead to the shooting are unknown. Anyone who was attending the party or has information on the shooting is asked to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department's confidential Tip Line at (845) 451-7577.
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Four Arrested after Shots Fired
On March 11, 2015 at 9:12pm City 911 received several calls reporting shots fired in the area of 8 Delafield Street. Responding Officers found shell casings in the street on Duane St, and one house struck by gunfire. A short time later a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire arrived at Police Headquarters. Witnesses stated that the suspects had fled the area in a white Volkswagen Jetta.
On March 11, 2015 at 9:12pm City 911 received several calls reporting shots fired in the area of 8 Delafield Street. Responding Officers found shell casings in the street, one house hit. A short time later a vehicle that had been hit by gunfire arrived at Police Headquarters. Witnesses stated that the suspects had fled the area in a white Volkswagen Jetta.
After interviewing intended victims and witness what happened was this: Several occupants of the white Jetta later identified as JOSEPH J. LANE, a 19 year old City resident, JOEY BELL, a 20 year old City resident, and CHRISTIAN BEEHLER a New Paltz resident were spray painting graffiti on houses in the area of Duane and Delafield Streets. The vehicle that was hit by gunfire stopped to look at the graffiti, words were exchanged between LANE and the occupants of the vehicle. LANE then pulled out a gun and began firing at the car as it fled hitting the car twice and hitting a house on Delafield St behind the car once with that bullet going through a window under which the occupant was on a couch watching TV. The vehicle hit with gunfire drove to Police Headquarters to report the incident; LANE and the others fled in the Jetta, and were eventually stopped by Police and arrested, no gun was recovered that night.
During the day March 12, 2015 Officers searched the area the Jetta had fled the night before and located a .40 caliber Highpoint Semi-automatic Pistol in a hedge where it had been thrown from the car.
JOSEPH LANE was charged with Criminal Possession of a weapon 2nd degree, a class C felony; Reckless Endangerment 1st degree a D felony and Criminal Mischief 3rd degree an E felony
JOEY BELL was charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd degree an E felony.
CHRISTIAN BEEHLER was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Mischief 3rd, one for spray painting the houses, the other for kicking out the Police car window.
All were arraigned in City Court today and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 451-7577.
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Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests
On Wednesday, March 11, 2015 members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit were assisted by the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team and the City of Poughkeepsie Police Emergency Services Unit in executing a search warrant at 15 Thompson Street in the rear garage. This search warrant was the result of an investigation conducted by the Neighborhood Recovery Unit regarding marijuana distribution at that location.
As a result of the investigation, officers recovered approximately three and a half pounds of marijuana and seized approximately $4170. Clive A. Scott, 47, of 15 Thompson Street, Poughkeepsie; Dexton H. Brown, 48, of 63 Lent St 2nd Floor, Poughkeepsie; Theodore G. Freeman, 35, of 36 Vernon Terrace, Apt. 2, Poughkeepsie; and Shaquan D. Smith, 22, of 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie were all arrested and charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the second degree, a class D felony.
All subjects were arraigned in the City of Poughkeepsie Court on Thursday March 12, 2015 and all were subsequently remanded to the custody of the Dutchess County Jail.
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.
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Remind Your Friends and Neighbors to Sign Up for Citizen Observer
Are your City of Poughkeepsie friends and neighbors signed up for Citizen Observer? Please remind them to do so! Not only will they receive timely notices about local crime and important arrests, they will also receive information about weather-related events, including snow emergencies. Citizen Observer users are also able to provide real-time anonymous tips to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.
Signing up is easy! Visit https://www.citizenobserver.com/people/sign_up and simply fill out the form.
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