Poughkeepsie
Coverage of Poughkeepsie in the Nexus archive.
- Metro-North Hudson Line weekend service to change: Things to know
The MTA announced altered weekend service on the Metro-North Hudson Line through Sept. 13 due to track work between Beacon and Poughkeepsie. The changes may disrupt travel plans for weekend getaways to Poughkeepsie.
- Poughkeepsie man sentenced for trying to set occupied building on fire
A Poughkeepsie man was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for attempting to set an occupied apartment building on fire. The defendant, Lorgio Hernandez-Quevedo, will also serve five years of post-release supervision.
- Poughkeepsie man arrested after months-long drug investigation
A Poughkeepsie man was arrested following a months-long narcotics investigation by the New York State Police Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team. Jeffrey Desir, 42, faces multiple felony charges.
- Poughkeepsie man indicted on weapon, endangerment charges
Michal Herman of Poughkeepsie was indicted on weapon and endangerment charges. The Dutchess County District Attorney's Office reported his arraignment on an indictment related to a 2025 firearm case.
- Poughkeepsie woman admits to trying to set occupied apartment building on fire
A woman from Poughkeepsie admitted to attempting to set an occupied apartment building on fire. She pleaded guilty to an attempted arson charge.
- Gym to reopen at Mid-Hudson Plaza in Poughkeepsie
Mid-Hudson Plaza in Poughkeepsie is set to celebrate the grand reopening of a health and fitness business. The event marks the resumption of operations at the facility dedicated to wellness.
- 4 charged with murder in Poughkeepsie soccer field shooting
Four men have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Carl Chambers following a shooting at Stitzel Field in Poughkeepsie. The charges were announced by the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office after a grand jury review.
- Poughkeepsie man found guilty of drug possession
A 49-year-old Poughkeepsie man was found guilty of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after a two-day trial. The conviction was reported by the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office.
- Poughkeepsie man accused of sexually assaulting a minor
A 32-year-old man from Poughkeepsie was arrested following allegations of sexually assaulting a minor. Ericq Pesante faces multiple charges as reported by the city police department.
- Poughkeepsie man sentenced for stabbing woman several times
A man from Poughkeepsie was sentenced for stabbing a woman multiple times in 2025, as reported by the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office.
- Jury convicts Poughkeepsie man of attempted arson
A 69-year-old man from Poughkeepsie was convicted of attempted arson in the second degree after a four-day trial. The conviction followed testimony from the Dutchess County Court.
- Crews put out second fire in one week at Poughkeepsie facility
Emergency crews responded to the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center facility in Poughkeepsie for the second fire call in one week.
- 4 arrested in Poughkeepsie homicide investigation
Four individuals were arrested in Poughkeepsie in connection with a homicide investigation, as reported by the Poughkeepsie Police Department.