Arlington HS Employee Under Investigation For Inappropriate Conduct: Officials
A staff member at a Dutchess County high school has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate conduct, school district and law enforcement officials confirmed.
In a letter sent to families on Thursday, May 15, Arlington Central School District Superintendent Philip Benante acknowledged the serious nature of the report and said the district, which includes large parts of the towns of LaGrange, Pleasant Valley, Beekman, Poughkeepsie, and Union Vale, acted swiftly after learning of the allegations.
"Upon receiving this report, we immediately no…
13-Year-Old, 2 Others Hurt In Slashing During Large Brawl In Poughkeepsie: Police
Police are investigating a violent altercation that left three people injured, including a 13-year-old, following a large fight in Dutchess County.
At around 9:49 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, Poughkeepsie 911 received a call reporting a large group fight near 10 Rinaldi Blvd. By the time officers arrived on the scene, the group had already dispersed, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Monday, May 19.
Soon after the incident, a local hospital reported that three victims had arrived with slashing injuries, including a 13-year-old. Police eventually found out that the injuries wer…
