Police Blotter

Out-of-county crashes result in arrests of Putnam motorists

Two residents of Putnam County face a variety of charges when appearing in Cortlandt and Pawling Town Courts next week following their arrests by State Police resulting from auto crashes in the two jurisdictions. State Police at Cortlandt arrested Sean Gordon, 26, of Lake Peekskill last Wednesday after his motorcycle was involved in a property damage crash with a car […]

Condo Fire Displaces Six Families in Carmel



Six families residing in the Wood Land Trails condominium development in Carmel were displaced by fire late Thursday night but quick action on the part of firefighters from six area departments averted a major conflagration. The blaze broke out at 11:30 p.m. when the Putnam 9-1-1 Center dispatched the Carmel FD. Chief Robert Lipton arrived minutes later and confirmed a […]

Kent Police make four drug-related arrests



Four area residents have been ordered to appear in Kent Town Court Oct. 9 following their arrests by Kent Police on drug-related charges. Chief Alex DiVernieri said last week’s arrests involved residents of Kent, Lake Carmel and Holmes. Officer Tom Varbero charged Frank Suppa, 31, of Kent with driving while his ability was impaired by drugs when at 11 a.m. […]

Patterson man charged in debit card theft



A Patterson man was charged with grand larceny last week for allegedly fraudulently obtaining and unlawfully using a debit card. The Putnam Sheriff’s Department reported the arrest of Edward Hussey, 23, in connection with the incident. Chief Sheriff’s Investigator Gerald Schramek said in July, a Patterson resident contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report that his identity had been compromised and […]

Three clerks charged with selling alcohol to minors



An underage drinking enforcement operation in eastern Putnam County has resulted in the arrests of three clerks employed at delis and convenience stores in the greater Brewster area. State Police conducted the detail that utilized an 18-yearold volunteer who visited 14 establishments in Southeast, Patterson, Carmel and Kent selling beer or wine. Troop K State Police Major Michael Kopy said […]

Putnam Lake woman accused of stabbing family member



A 21-year-old Putnam Lake woman is facing a lengthy state prison term for allegedly stabbing a family member in the stomach with a knife following a domestic violence incident. The Putnam Sheriff’s Department reported the incident last week that occurred at 12:30 a.m. in a residence on Quebec Road in Putnam Lake. According to Chief Investigator Gerald Schramek, Stacey Wollf, […]

Police Blotter

Driving With No Tires Leads to Felony DWI Arrest

Carmel Police Sergeant John Dearman took a double take after locating a vehicle on Drewville Road about a mile from Putnam Hospital Center last week. The veteran cop had been dispatched at 7 p.m. for a report of an erratic driver along the Stoneleigh- Drewville Road corridor and he found the suspect’s car on the shoulder of the narrow and […]

Stormville Man Killed in Dutchess County Crash



A Stormville man who authorities said was employed as an auto mechanic in Putnam County was killed last Friday in a single car crash in Unionvale (Dutchess County.) State Police identified the victim as Alex Penzetta, 23. Troop K Major Michael Kopy said troopers were summoned around 7 a.m. for a report of criminal mischief to a fence at the […]

Legals



LEGAL NOTICEBTS OUTDOORS, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/26/13. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Denise Larussi, 11 Blueberry Hill Rd., Mahopac, NY 10541. General Purposes. LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Celeritas WL LLC. Art. Of […]

Trinity Lutheran Church Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Pastor Henry Maertens returns to preach

The Rev. Henry Maertens came home Sunday to Trinity Lutheran Church, when the beloved former pastor who led the Southeast congregation for 30 years before retiring in 2002 and relocating to Colorado, delivered a moving sermon during the church’s 75th-anniversary celebration. Trinity was founded in 1938 and over the years has grown and flourished, attracting families from throughout Putnam, northern […]