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Drunken-Driving Programs Try To Scare Teens Straight - Shane Smith Tragedy Recalled by PJ.com

May 30, 2010

Drunken-driving programs try to scare teens straight

Larry Hertz
Poughkeepsie Journal

As dusk fell over Pawling on July 27, 19-year-old Shane Smith was cruising down Route 55 on his motorcycle after a long day of work at a local landscaping company.

Without warning, a car driven by a young man who had been drinking alcohol and using [...]

Dutchess Crime Falls in 2009 but Violent Crime Rises PJ.com

Dutchess crime falls in 2009,
but violent incidents rise

Jon Campbell • Journal Albany bureau • May 29,
2010

ALBANY — As the economy declined in recent years,
some crime experts expected the state’s crime rate
to increase. But recent statistics show that wasn’t the
case.

And as crime has dropped overall, another trend
has developed: The majority of [...]

Pawling Library Break-In on May 12th

As reported in the Pawling Press (May 21st ), there was a break-in at the Pawling Library on May 12th. According to the story, approximately $100.00 in cash was stolen and access was gained by breaking a window. Please call DCSO at 845-486-3800 if you have any information on this break-in.

On May 27th, Detective Kurt [...]

Watch Out for Door-to-Door Home Repair Scams from PJ.com

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Officials warn homeowners
about door-to-door repair
scams

Emily Stewart • Poughkeepsie Journal • May 17,
2010

KINGSTON — They come door to door, offering to
reseal the driveway, fix the roof or clean out a
chimney.

The high-pressure pitch may involve a load of
blacktop from a job just finished “down the street,”
and a deeply discounted price [...]

Newburgh Drug Gangs – Major Arrests – A Very Scary Story

78 charged in crackdown on
Newburgh drug gangs

Sarah Bradshaw • Poughkeepsie Journal • May
14, 2010

NEWBURGH — In neighborhoods, including one
nicknamed “Blood Alley,” cash is exchanged for
crack and heroin.

Violent clashes occur between rival gang members
over drug territories.

Children initiated as gang members act as police
lookouts and carry weapons.

Since March 2007, federal, state and local law
enforcement agencies have been [...]

Large White Male in Red Mercedes or White Saab In Westchester, Mahopac, Kent & Carmel Taking Pictures of Girls in Front of School

Dear Friends,
I have received this important notice from the Town of Carmel Police and the Superintendent of Mahopac Schools. Please contact the Town of Carmel Police at 845-628-1300 if you would like more information, or you have information pertaining to the report.
Sincerely,
Greg Ball
Member of Assembly
99th District
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On May 4, 2010 a Police Department [...]

3-10 Year Sentence for Keith Johnson in July 2009 Tragic Death of Shane Smith

HPNW contacted the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office today to follow up on the sentencing of Keith Johnson of Pawling who has previously plead guilty in the tragic death of 19 year old Patterson resident Shane Smith on July 27, 2009.

The April 22, 2010 sentencing has resulted in a 3-10 year sentence for Keith Johnson [...]

Criminial Mischief on Mountain View Drive in Holmes at 1:00 AM Friday.

Please be advised that there was criminal mischief on Mountain View Drive in Holmes at 1:00 AM on Friday April 30th. The damage was done to at least two cars with Paint Guns and possibly a hatchet. The DCSO is investigating. Please be on the lookout for a pickup truck with square headlights and a [...]

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