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Domestic Violence Assessment Bill Pending in Albany

Preventing domestic violence starts with early intervention and strong partnerships. Here in Dutchess County, we use the Lethality Assessmen...
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JURY CONVICTS JACOB BENDER OF CRIMINAL CONTEMPT IN THE FIRST...

Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announces that today following two days of testimony and just over three hours of deliberat...
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DRUG TASK FORCE – HARRIET TUBMAN TERRACE DRUG DEALER ARRES...

The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Justin M. James, age 30, in the City of Poughkeepsie ...
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Visons of Hope & Healing: Art Show and Candlelight Vigil

In recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Dutchess County DA's Office is pleased to host the 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil i...
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JURY CONVICTS SHAWN GREY OF BURGLARY AND POSSESSION OF STOLE...

JURY CONVICTS SHAWN GREY OF BURGLARY AND POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTYDutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announces that today,...
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ROBERT BUDA JR. PLEADS GUILTY TO TWO COUNTS OF MURDER

Robert Buda, Jr., 35, plead guilty in Dutchess County Court to two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, both Class A-1 Felonies and Crimin...
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VERDICT - JURY CONVICTS SHRONE WRIGHT OF MANSLAUGHTER IN THE...

Following nine days of testimony and just over three hours of deliberations, a Dutchess County jury convicted 52-year-old Shrone Wright, als...
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District Attorney Anthony P. Parisi

A lifelong resident of Dutchess County, District Attorney Anthony P. Parisi began his legal career in the Dutchess County Public Defender's ...
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DA Parisi Offers Op-Ed on Domestic Violence Issues

Domestic violence prevention requires more than reacting after harm occurs. In a recent op-ed in Mid-Hudson News I discuss how smart prosecu...
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Image for FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DCDA PRESS RELEASE:  BROTHER SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN DEATH OF HIS SISTER
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Apr 21, 2026
Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announces today that Mark Dedaj, 34, was sentenced to 25 years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision in Dutchess County Court after his plea in January to Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B Felony, ...
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Image for Visons of Hope & Healing: Art Show and Candlelight Vigil
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Apr 7, 2026
In recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Dutchess County DA's Office is pleased to host the 2 nd Annual Candlelight Vigil in partnership with Family Services' Hope and Healing Art Show.  We are proud to share that a member of our own team, Missy DeMattio...
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Image for Marlon Williams Arrested for Operating Motor Vehicle Impaired By Drugs
Incident
Apr 29, 2026
Marlon Williams Arrested for Operating Motor Vehicle Impaired By Drugs
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Image for Kenneth Whitted arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle- 3rd Degree
Incident
Apr 28, 2026
Kenneth Whitted arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle- 3rd Degree
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Image for John Pardovich Charged with Reckless Driving and AUO 3rd Degree
Incident
Apr 28, 2026
John Pardovich Charged with Reckless Driving and AUO 3rd Degree
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Image for Joseph Cerone-Attempted Assault-3rd Degree
Incident
Apr 28, 2026
Joseph Cerone - Attempted Assualt-3rd Degree
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Image for David Reid charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation- 3rd Degree
Incident
Apr 28, 2026
David Reid charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation- 3rd Degree
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Image for Pablo Medrano Arrested for DWI, Resisting Arrest and Obstruct Governmental Administration 2nd Degree
Incident
Apr 28, 2026
Pablo Medrano Arrested for DWI, Resisting Arrest and Obstruct Governmental Administration 2nd Degree
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Image for Arturo Bonilla III arrested for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property- 5th Degree and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation- 2nd Degree
Incident
Apr 28, 2026
Arturo III Bonilla arrested for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property- 5th Degree and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation- 2nd Degree
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Image for Tyrone Gadsden Arrested for Operating Motor Vehicle Impaired By Drugs
Incident
Apr 28, 2026
Tyrone Gadsden Arrested for Operating Motor Vehicle Impaired By Drugs
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