Select incidents from April

Beacon police officers responded to 618 calls, including 47 auto crashes and eight domestic disputes.

Tuesday, April 1

Kyle K. Herring, 28, of Beacon, was processed on an bench warrant.

Thursday, April 3

Officers responded to an accident on Washington Avenue in which a vehicle hit a house.

A caller on Main Street reported damage to his vehicle as a result of a hit and run.

A caller on Fishkill Avenue reported someone may have tampered with her vehicle.

Friday, April 4

A caller at Tompkins Terrace reported being harassed by someone known to her. Party was advised to cease contact.

Sunday, April 6

A caller on Fishkill Avenue reported having been bitten by a dog while attempting to deliver a package.

Wednesday, April 9

After a report of an assault on Fishkill Avenue, Jamaal A. Fryar, 43, of Beacon, was processed on an arrest warrant.

A caller on Talbot Avenue reported being bitten by a dog.

A caller reported damage to her car as a result of a hit and run.

Thursday, April 10

After a call to South Avenue, Robert P. Macaslozano, 43, of Middletown, was charged with littering.

Saturday, April 12

A caller reported damage to her car as a result of a hit and run.

Monday, April 14

Officers responded to a call at Tompkins Terrace for a neighbor dispute.

Sunday, April 20

After a report of a dog bite on Dinan Street, Diana H. Hanna, 58, of Beacon, was charged with having an unlicensed dog.

Monday, April 21

Officers responded to a call that someone spraypainted a monument on Wolcott Avenue.

Wednesday, April 23

After a report of a fight on Eliza Street, Vincent J. DePinto, 36, of Beacon, was charged with burglary, assault and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Thursday, April 24

After a call to Main Street, Kenneth C. Whitted, 57 of Beacon, was charged with petit larceny.

Friday, April 25

Jessica L. Schneider, 41, of Salt Point, was processed on a bench warrant.

Officers were dispatched to a call for an unattended death.

Officers responded to Coffey Avenue for a report of a car hitting a pole.

Officers responded to a report of suspicious people trespassing on South Avenue. Homeowner did not wish to pursue charges.

Saturday, April 26

A caller on Main Street reported damage to her car as a result of a hit and run.

Sunday, April 27

A caller on Maple Street reported damage to his car as a result of a hit and run. Suspect was located and tickets issued.

Monday, April 28

After a traffic stop on Howland Avenue, Jenifer L. Moore, 36, of Fishkill, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Tuesday, April 29

After a traffic stop on Fishkill Avenue, Fallon M. Simpson, 38, of Monroe, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Editor’s note: The information here is provided to The Current by the Beacon Police Department. It may not be complete; although state law generally treats police blotter records as public records, the department has in the past removed information about serious incidents at its discretion. The Beacon Police Department posts a daily blotter online, as does the New York State Police (Troop K, Zone 2).

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