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The following information was provided by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office as the Harlem Valley area activity report for Dec. 7-14.

Dec. 7 — Deputies arrested Kasimer J. Koehring, 27, for driving while intoxicated subsequent to a traffic stop on Nine Partners Lane in Millbrook. Subject to appear in the Town of Washington Court at a later date.

Dec. 7 — Deputies investigated a car versus bear property damage automobile accident that occurred on State Route 44 in the Town of Amenia. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation was also notified.

Dec. 9 — Deputies responded to 18 Sinpatch Road in the Town of Amenia to investigate a reported disturbance between two females. Matter resolved without further police intervention.

Dec. 11 — Deputies responded to the area of 3322 Route 343 in the Town of Amenia for a car versus pedestrian accident resulting in minor injury. Matter investigated and documented.

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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