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Kingston Man Admits 'Straw Purchasing' Guns, US Attorney Says
A Hudson Valley man pled guilty to conspiring with others to unlawfully obtain firearms from a licensed dealer by allegedly making false statements, also known as “straw purchasing” firearms.
Ulster County resident Oryin McLeod, age 23, of Kingston, admitted on Wednesday, Feb. 14, that he entered into an agreement with Rylan Peterson, a native of Kingston then serving in the Marine Corps at a base in North Carolina, for Peterson to acquire six semi-automatic handguns on behalf of McLeod and others, according to US Attorney for the Northern District of New York Carla Freeman.
According to co…
24-Year-Old Rosendale Man Admits Killing Victim Of Home Burglary, DA Says
A 24-year-old Hudson Valley man faces 25 in prison after admitting he killed a victim involved in a home burglary, according to authorities.
Ulster County resident Jacob Jackson, age 24, of Rosendale, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday, Nov. 14, for the shooting death of Myron Moye, age 36, of Kingston, said Ulster County District Attorney David Clegg.
On Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, three men wearing masks and gloves broke into Moye's home, tied up occupants, and then stabbed, shot, and killed the victim and fled, Clegg said.
Jackson was identified as one of the perp…
5 Kingston Residents Nabbed In Drug Raid, Police Say
Following complaints from residents of drug dealing in the area, five Hudson Valley residents were busted for alleged drug sales and other charges during a warrants search.
The incident took place in Ulster County in Kingston around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 at a home on Third Avenue.
According to the Kingston Police Department, officers searched the home and found drug paraphernalia, weapons, and drugs.
Arrested included:
Melvin Howell, age 51, of Kingston, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, and criminally …
Gun Buyback Program In Kingston Nets 235 Weapons, Including Assault Rifles
A recent community gun buyback event netted 235 firearms in one city in the region.
The annual Ulster County program -- held Saturday, April 29 in Kingston -- sponsored by New York Attorney General Letitia James, the Kingston Police Department, and the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office is the largest gun buyback hosted in the region, the AG's Office said.
Including the guns turned in at the Kingston event, James said more than 3,000 guns from across the state were gathered on Saturday. To date, James has removed more than 7,000 guns from New York communities since taking office in 2019, …
Kingston Man Makes Off With $1K In Goods From Store, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man made off with more than $1,000 after allegedly breaking into a store.
The burglary took place in Ulster County on Monday, March 6 in the town of Ulster.
Scott A. Nussbaum, age 52, of Kingston was arrested on Monday, March 13, after the town of Ulster police responded to the Skywalker Smoke Shop at 1082 Morton Blvd., said Ulster Police Chief Kyle Berardi.
As a result of an investigation by Ulster Police detectives, Nussbaum was found to have forcibly entered the business and stolen over $1,000 in merchandise, the chief said.
Nussbaum was located at his home a…
Ulster Man Who Tried To Jump From Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge Arrested For Murder, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man who had attempted to jump from a bridge has been arrested for allegedly killing a woman whose body was found in a wooded area.
Johnny Amaro, age 49, of the town of Ulster, was arrested and charged with felony murder around 11:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1.
According to Chief Kyle Berardi, of the Ulster Police Department, on Thursday around 8:20 a.m., officers were notified of a dead woman in a wooded area off the Eastern Parkway in the town of Ulster.
As a result of an investigation, the woman was found to be a victim of homicide, the chief said.
Earlier repor…
Area Man Charged In Connection To Homicide On Residential Street
An area man has been charged for the murder of another man.
Greg Thayer, age 48, of Kingston, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 29, for the death of Bruce Swierc, of Torrance, California, in the town of Ulster.
Thayer was arrested after police responded to a 911 call for a deceased man at a home on Magic Drive in Ulster, according to Police Chief Kyle Berardi, of the town of Ulster.
As a result of an investigation, Swierc was found to be the victim of a homicide and identified Thayer as the suspect, the chief said.
Police did not divulge either how Swierc was killed or his …
Man Charged With Kidnapping Area Woman From Hotel At Gunpoint, Police Say
A man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a woman from an area hotel at gunpoint.
Christopher Reed, age 41, of San Antonio, Texas, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 27, after police responded to the Rodeway Inn on Forest Hill Drive in the town of Ulster for a report of a woman taken at gunpoint.
An investigation revealed that Reed had displayed a weapon while demanding the woman get into the vehicle with him, according to Chief Kyle Berardi, of the Ulster Police.
As a result, a county-wide notice was put out attempting to locate Reed's vehicle, Berardi said.
A short tim…
Suspect Wanted In Shooting Death Of Man Found Lying On Area Sidewalk Arrested, Police Say
Police in Ulster County have arrested a suspect wanted for the shooting death of a man found lying on a city sidewalk.
Truvock Noble, aka Jeffrey Ali, age 45, undomiciled, was arrested on Tuesday, March 23 in the town of Fishkill, by Kingston and Fishkill Police for the Sunday, March 21 killing of Erick Crawford, age 38, of Kingston, said the Kingston Police.
Craw was found after Kingston police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Liberty Stree just off Boardway, police said.
Officers arrived at the scene and found Crawford, who had been shot twice, lying on the sidew…
Stolen Car Rolls Into Cruiser After Teens Run From Cops In Area, Police Say
To evade pursuing police, three teens evading police in a stolen car jumped out of the moving vehicle, police said, which then rolled into a parked police cruiser in Ulster County.
A Kingston cop reportedly saw a 2015 Honda Civic he recognized, which had been reported stolen on Tuesday, Nov. 24, turning onto Farrelly Street from Flatbush Avenue at 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
When the officer turned on his sirens and pursued the vehicle, the driver led the officer on a short chase from Farrelly Street to Gage Street onto Foxhall Avenue and then onto Derrenbacher Street, pol…
