Dutchess County Sheriff's Report

The following information was provided by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office as the Harlem Valley area activity report for Nov. 30 - Dec. 6.

 

Dec. 1 — Deputies responded to Coleman Station Road near the rail trail in the Town of North East to investigate a one-car property damage automobile accident. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Edwin Macas, 43, for driving while intoxicated. Subject to appear in the Town of North East Court at a later date.

 

Dec. 6 — Deputies responded to 5263 Route 22 in the Town of Amenia for a report of a  dog that was struck and killed by an unknown red passenger vehicle, which then subsequently fled the scene. Investigation ongoing at this time. 

 

If you have any information relative to the aforementioned 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.

All persons 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.

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