Progress difficult in Kingston shooting probe
Kingston police say a lack of cooperation from witnesses is hampering the investigation into the shooting death of a 27-year-old Kingston man on a Midtown street last week.
Crime
Saugerties drug bust yields pot, heroin and handgun
Two parolees living on Partition Street were found in possession of over 13 pounds of pot, 139 decks of fentanyl-laced heroin and a stolen, loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun.
Police: Two men tried to rob Hudson Valley grandparents with bail scam
It’s a new and common scam: A grandparent receives a call from someone impersonating their grandson asking for bail money to be provided immediately. Two men almost got away with it again, but got greedy and asked for more money after the initial payment. When one arrived to pick up the money, state police were waiting for him.
Saugerties man arrested in stabbing
Yesterday at around 6 p.m., Saugerties police responded to a 911 call reporting a male had been stabbed at a
‘You simply have forfeited your right to live among the innocent’ – 25 to life for Stansberry Sr.
The alleged mastermind of a marijuana robbery scheme that ended in the shooting death of a Kingston man was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison last week.
Police: Saugerties woman struck officer during arrest
According to police, a 65-year-old Saugerties woman punched the female officer processing her during an arrest for violating an order of protection and harassment.
Gardener wants to take back guilty plea in Sawkill Road weed-heist slay
A Kingston teen who confessed to a shooting and killing a man during a marijuana robbery gone wrong last year said in county court this week that he wants to withdraw his guilty plea.
Saugerties man charged with assaulting police officer
A 26-year-old Saugerties man is in jail after police say he assaulted a police officer responding to a dispute.
Police make arrest in hit & run that killed Hudson Valley motorcyclist
On Monday, a motorcyclist was killed in the town of Highlands in a crash with another vehicle, whose driver subsequently fled the scene. Today, police arrested the man they believe to be the driver.
Alleged Kingston heroin dealer nabbed
A Kingston man is facing felony charges following an investigation into heroin sales in the city.