Monroe Man, 63, Admits To Sexually Abusing Child Younger Than 13 — Now Faces Prison
A 63-year-old Orange County man has admitted to sexually abusing a child younger than 13 over a period of more than two years that began more than two decades ago, prosecutors said.
Monroe resident Bayani Ibanez, 63, pleaded guilty to first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child in Orange County Court on Monday, Nov. 2, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Thursday, Nov. 5.
During his guilty plea, Ibanez admitted to committing multiple acts of sexual abuse involving a child younger than 13 between July 2006 and January 2009, prosecutors said. As par…
Brothel Busted In School Zone, 2 Charged With Prostitution In Newburgh: Police
Two women were arrested and more than $20,000 in cash was seized following a prostitution bust at a business near two schools in Orange County, police said.
The arrests followed a search of 327 Fullerton Ave., Suite 2, in the City of Newburgh, at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the City of Newburgh Police Department announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Police said they began investigating the location after receiving multiple complaints about suspected prostitution, including concerns about its proximity to Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus and Gidney Avenue Memorial Schoo…
Car Falsely Reported Stolen In Monroe — And Owner Collected Insurance Payout, Cops Say
An Ulster County man is accused of falsely reporting his Dodge Charger stolen and collecting an insurance payout while still having the vehicle, police said.
Napanoch resident Yaakov A. Handler, 22, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 28, following an investigation into a stolen vehicle report in Orange County dating back nearly two years, New York State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 30.
The case began on Dec. 27, 2024, when Handler reported a 2015 Dodge Charger stolen on Route 17 in Monroe, according to State Police.
The agency said Handler later received an i…
Hudson Valley, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!
From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, the Hudson Valley is full of businesses that deserve a little love.
And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community.
Finalists from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment.
Whether it's your favorite pizza plac…
Man Shatters Glass Doors At 2 Businesses In Newburgh Plaza, Burglarizes 1: Police
A 62-year-old man has been arrested after police said he smashed the glass entrances of two businesses at an Orange County shopping plaza and burglarized one of them.
Newburgh resident Duane H. Williams, 62, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 15, following an investigation into overnight break-ins at South Plank Plaza, located at 181 South Plank Rd. in Newburgh, according to the Town of Newburgh Police Department.
The events leading to his arrest began on Wednesday, Oct. 7, around 8:30 a.m., when officers responded to the shopping plaza after receiving a report of a…
Officers Injured By Man Who Threatened To Shoot Police In Cornwall: Cops
Two officers were injured while arresting a man who threatened to shoot police before fleeing an Orange County home, authorities said.
Cornwall resident Joseph Keegan, 35, was arrested following the incident near Main Street and Willow Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Town of Cornwall Police Department announced.
The incident began at around 9 p.m., when officers responded to the area for a complaint. During their investigation, officers encountered Keegan, who they said became confrontational and threatened them, including making threats to shoot officers at the scene, poli…
Man Arrested For Rape After 16-Year-Old New Windsor Girl Went Missing For Days
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on rape and child sexual performance charges following the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl who was found safe after a two-day search in Orange County.
Adeyemi Adegbemigun, age 25, was charged with third-degree rape and promoting a sexual performance by a child, the Orange County District Attorney's Office confirmed to Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Adegbemigun was arraigned in Orange County's centralized arraignment part on Saturday, Sept. 26, and ordered held in lieu of $25,000 cash bail, $50,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secured bond…
Search Warrant Leads To Child Porn Charge For Pine Island 60-Year-Old
A Hudson Valley code enforcement officer and fire investigator has been charged with allegedly possessing materials showing obscene sexual performances by a child.
Orange County resident John Orr, age 60, of Pine Island, was charged on Wednesday, Nov. 6, following the execution of a search warrant by the New York State Police and the town of Warwick Police on Glenwood Road, in the Town of Warwick, said Trooper Steven Nvel.
After the search, Nevel said Orr was arrested, processed, and released on an appearance ticket.
The investigation is continuing by State Police Monroe BCI and the …
Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Hudson Valley, Feds Say
A registered "sexually violent" offender who was once convicted of raping a 7-year-old girl is now accused of sexually abusing another child in the region.
Curtis Ellington, age 33, of Junction City, Kansas, was arraigned on child sex crimes charges in federal court in White Plains on Thursday, June 1.
According to the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District, Ellington slept at the 15-year-old victim’s Orange County home in April 2023, and engaged in sexual activity with them.
Earlier Report: 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl, 7, Reports Move In Middletown
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