Accused killer: Victim was ‘stalking me’
David N. Reese. The man accused of gunning down a co-worker at a New York City Department of Environmental Protection facility in Kingston last week allegedly told police that the victim was “stalking...
View ArticleRich Cahill Jr. explores the Lindbergh kidnapping in new book
Rich Cahill Jr. talks about his book at a recent appearance. (Phyllis McCabe) Lifelong Kingstonian Richard Cahill has spent half a lifetime investigating a dead subject: the 1932 kidnapping and killing...
View ArticleProbe underway in bar fight allegedly involving KPD officer
Kingston police and Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright confirmed this week that they’re investigating allegations that an off-duty city cop assaulted a man in an Uptown bar. Kingston...
View Article‘Suspicious death’ reported on West Chester Street
The Kingston Police Department is investigating what they’re calling a “suspicious death” at a home Saturday morning on West Chester Street, according to a KPD press release posted on their Facebook...
View ArticleMan charged with murdering own mother
Mark S. Carpino (KPD photo) Kingston police have charged a 53-year-old Kingston man with murdering his mother. According to a release posted on the Kingston Police Department’s Facebook page, Mark S....
View ArticleHugh Reynolds: Amedore vs. Tkaczyk Part 2
State Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk; ex-assemblyman George Amedore. (Photos: Dan Barton) The widely expected rematch between Democrat Cecilia Tkaczyk and Republican George Amedore for state senate was...
View ArticleDeputy shoots driver after chase
Law enforcement officials say a wild car chase that began in Marbletown Tuesday night and left car parts scattered on the streets of Kingston ended on Route 28 in Glenford when an Ulster County...
View ArticleParole? Denied: Tim Matthews to stay in prison
Tim Matthews’ booking shot. A three-member panel of the State Parole Board has turned down a disgraced former city detective’s bid for early release. The decision means that former Kingston Police...
View ArticleUlster DA may seek cooperation with Dutchess cops
Ulster County DA Holley Carnright. (Photo by Dan Barton) In response to a surge in Ulster crimes with links to Poughkeepsie, Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright said that he’s exploring...
View ArticleStopping the loss: For a petty larceny, shoplifting’s a big deal
Town of Ulster Police Chief Anthony Cruise. (Photo: Phyllis McCabe) For retailers nationwide, it’s a $30 billion a year problem. For Town of Ulster cops it’s a — literally — everyday call. For dozens...
View ArticleDocument reveals identity of deputy in April shooting
In the nearly two months since an Ulster County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and wounded an apparently unarmed man following a high speed chase. Law enforcement officials in two counties have steadfastly...
View ArticleHuman remains found near creek
Police from multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating the discovery of human remains Wednesday, June 18 near the Esopus Creek in the Town of Ulster. According to state police Captain Robert...
View ArticleMan shot by deputy intends to sue, says he was unarmed and trapped in vehicle
A High Falls man claims that he was shot by an Ulster County sheriff’s deputy while he was unarmed and pinned inside an overturned vehicle — after police had been ordered to discontinue the pursuit....
View ArticleFelony charges for drone enthusiast
David Beesmer. (NYSP photo) A Lake Katrine man is facing a felony charge after, state troopers say, he flew a camera equipped drone close to examination room windows at a Town of Ulster Medical...
View ArticleMMA fighter, gym owner face fraud charges
Two Kingston men, one a noted local amateur mixed martial arts fighter, the other the owner of a city fighting gym, were arrested and charged with defrauding a local scrap-metal business. Michael J....
View ArticleJahson Marryshow cuffed in Oregon
Jahson Marryshow’s Oregon arrest photo. Jahson Marryshow’s four-year run as one of Ulster County’s most wanted fugitives ended Sunday afternoon in Eugene, Oregon when local police and U.S. Marshals...
View ArticleBalls in the air: Police Commission to take up topic of judge’s arrest
Clockwise, from top: Elisa Ball, Egidio Tinti and Larry Ball. (Photos: Dan Barton) Mayor Shayne Gallo said Wednesday, Sept. 10 that he will meet with the city’s police commission next week to discuss...
View ArticleCrash kills woman; other driver was drunk, say deputies
A 23-year-old Cottekill man is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after, Ulster County sheriff’s deputies say, while driving drunkenly he ran a stop sign and crashed into a Jeep, killing a...
View ArticleDeputies: Abortion, strangulation charges for man after Dewitt Mills Road attack
Thomas A. Pfeiffer. (UCSO photo) A Red Hook man is facing felony abortion and strangulation charges after a Town of Rosendale incident in which, Ulster County sheriff’s deputies say, he attempted to...
View ArticleCity police seek meter thieves
Only a hole remained Wednesday, Dec. 3 where once there was a meter. (Jesse J. Smith) Kingston cops are looking for the person or people who ripped out, broke open and discarded at least a dozen...
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