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Dutchess County Sheriff's Report — Thursday, October 29, 2026

Dutchess County Sheriff's Report — Thursday, October 29, 2026

Dutchess County Sheriff's Report — Thursday, October 29

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Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Harlem Valley area activity report Oct. 15 to Oct. 21

Oct. 17 — Deputies arrested Kevin Antonio Nahje Brathwaite, age 29, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop in the Town of North East. Subject to appear in court at a later date.

Oct. 20 — Deputies responded to Rudd Pond Road in Millerton to investigate a car that crashed into a telephone pole, resulting in minor injuries. The vehicle’s operator was transported to Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, for medical care.

PLEASE NOTE: All subjects arrested and charged are alleged to have committed the crime and are presumed innocent until proven guilty and are to appear in local courts later.If you have any information relative to the aforementioned criminal cases, or any other suspected criminal activity please contact the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 845 605 CLUE (2583) or Email dcsotips@gmail.com. All information will be kept confidential.

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