Crime

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the recent investigation into numerous residential and commercial burglaries throughout Dutchess County, as well as the arrests of two people in connection with them.

The investigations began in mid-November and quickly expanded as more burglaries were committed and reported to police. A total of 12 burglaries have been investigated and closed by these arrests so far with more suspected, and the burglaries span throughout the entire county of Dutchess and even into other jurisdictions including Ulster County and Connecticut. The arrests were followed by the execution of four (4) search warrants at various locations within Dutchess County, after which numerous stolen items were recovered. The recovered proceeds include electronic items such as large screen TV’s and computers as well as jewelry, all of which total in the many thousands of dollars.

The identity of the defendants is being withheld in order to protect the integrity of the investigation. The defendants will only be described at this time as being male and female, and they are charged at this time with Burglary in the 2nd Degree (Class C Felony). Both defendants were arraigned and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail. In addition to the burglary charges the male subject is also wanted on a NYS Parole warrant, and the female subject is wanted on a warrant in Connecticut.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation by many other agencies including the New York State Police, Connecticut State Police, Town of Poughkeepsie Police, Town of Hyde Park Police, and the Town of New Paltz Police. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents to be aware of burglaries this holiday season. The Sheriff’s Office has noticed a surge in burglaries that are occurring during the daytime hours when residents are typically not home.

Homeowners are encouraged to report any out of the ordinary or suspicious vehicles that are seen near their homes. If you come home to see an unfamiliar vehicle in your driveway, call the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 845-486-3800.

It’s very important to memorize the vehicle’s license plate number, as well as any other identifying information, such as vehicle make and model, color, damage, aftermarket accessories, etc… If the vehicle flees, we need the description as well as the direction of travel. If you can get a description of the operator, including height, weight, sex, race, and dress, that is important as well.

RHINEBECK - State police are looking for an armed robber who held up a lingerie shop on U.S. Route 9 in the village Thursday afternoon and left a store employee injured.

A 62-year-old woman who worked at the shop, Joovay, at 6423 Montgomery St., was hurt in the 4 p.m. robbery, authorities said. The extent of her injuries were not disclosed.

The suspect was described as a white male, six feet, three inches tall, with a medium build, clean shaven and wearing dark clothing. He was seen walking in the village shortly after the robbery.

Police did not specify the weapon used in the incident.

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and Rhinebeck Village Police are assisting in the investigation.

Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to contact the state police at Rhinebeck at (845) 876-4049.

(From the Daily Freeman)

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A Truck was stolen from a property near Holy Cross and later found abandoned and damaged at Holy Cross with the keys missing. The police indicated it is not the first time they have found stolen vehicles at Holy Cross. They believe that there are people living in the abandoned buildings there. These buildings should be patrolled, in the meantime lock up and be aware.


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