Here are
some stories making headlines across the Hudson Valley.
One of Mount Vernon's “Most Wanted” is now in
custody for an alleged kidnapping. Police say Lahquan Palmer held a woman
hostage for hours on Friday. They say Palmer released the woman and surrendered after twelve hours of
negotiations. The
department says Palmer has been on its most wanted list since April,
with a criminal history including reckless endangerment and robbery. Palmer is charged with kidnapping
and criminal use of a firearm.
Haverstraw police are asking for the public’s help
in identifying two men. Police say
it's in connection to multiple ongoing criminal mischief investigations.
Anyone with information
should call the Haverstraw Police Department at (845) 354-1500. All callers will remain
anonymous.
A Dutchess County teen is dead after drowning in the
Taconic State Park in the Town of North East. Officials say two teenagers walked 20 to 30 feet out
on to the ice when it broke. One of the teens was able to get to safety and call 911. The second teenager was unable to
get out. A dive team
rescued the teen and brought him to a hospital, where he was later
pronounced dead.