Scary Moments At VFW Post In Poughkeepsie New York

The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department is actively investigating an incident that occurred Friday afternoon at the VFW Post 170 on Violet Avenue in Poughkeepsie.

Town of Pougkeepsie Police Department Responds to Shots Fired

Google

The sirens could be heard coming from all directions. People who work and live near the VFW Hall at 1 Violet Avenue in Poughkeepsie understood that something had happened that required law enforcement to arrive in force.

According to a Town of Poughkeepsie Police Press Release at approximately 3 PM officers from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department responded to a report of gunshots being fired inside a building at 1 Violet Avenue.

Get our free mobile app

This location is next door to The Violet Estates an Active Adult Community. There are also numerous private homes and businesses near the VFW Post.

Google

Police Take Man Into Custody After Shots Fired Inside VFW Post 170

When they arrived the officers were told that a male had discharged a handgun into the ceiling inside the VFW at the location. It was also reported that the individual who had shot the ceiling had left the location. No injuries were reported.

The police were able to locate a male suspect who matched the description of the person accused of firing the gun. They took this man into custody. Police also were able to recover a handgun.

Google

Police did not release any information regarding why this person is believed to have shot the ceiling inside the VFW. They also didn't mention what the individual was doing at the VFW Post in the middle of the day.

There were witnesses to the incident but police are asking for the public's help with the investigation. If you believe you have information about this situation you are asked to call The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department Detective Division at (845)-485-3666.

The Town of Poughkeepsie Police were assisted by the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, The Hyde Park Police Department, and the New York State Police.

Plane Crash Rescue by New York State Police & DEC

A small plane crash turned into a rescue mission from the New York State Police Aviation Unit and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Gallery Credit: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Via Facebook

13 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- March 2025

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 3/01/2025:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

Gallery Credit: Dave Wheeler