City of Poughkeepsie PBA

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The City of Poughkeepsie PBA is comprised of active and retired Officers, Detectives, Sergeants and Lieutenants from the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Members work in several divisions within the department:



Patrol Division: As with any Police Department the

patrol division is the backbone of the police department, responding to all emergency calls and all calls for service from the residents of the City of Poughkeepsie. Neighborhood Recovery Unit: Plain clothes unit, which investigates quality of life crimes, as well as vice crimes (narcotics and prostitution) within the City

Community Policing Unit: Members are assigned to both vehicle patrol as well as bike patrol. Members handle quality of life crimes as well as crime prevention. Members work closely with the community to solve crime problems within the city. Traffic Division: Members are assigned to both cars and motorcycles: Members enforce the vehicle and traffic laws in the city. Most members are also certified in accident reconstruction. Training and Development: Members are responsible for the training of all City of Poughkeepsie Police Department personnel. The members also hold training for police officers from all over the state. Dutchess County Drug Task Force: Members investigate narcotics crimes with in the City of Poughkeepsie as well as Dutchess County. A member of the City of Poughkeepsie PBA currently heads up the Task force

Detective Division: Detectives investigate crimes from Petit Larcenies to Homicides. Crime Analysis Unit: Members analyze crime trends and patterns within the City and pass along the information to the supervisors and the other units. Juvenile Division: Handle juvenile crimes within the city



Due to the size of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, members are asked to wear many hats during their work day. Members of the above units are also members of:

The Emergency Service Unit
Hostage Negotiation/Crisis intervention Unit
Fi****ms Instructors
Crime Scene Technicians
Arson Investigation
Accident Reconstruction
K-9 Handlers
Certified Instructors

WEAPON POSSESSION:On June 14, 2026 at approximately 2:50am, officers assigned to a Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GI...
06/14/2026

WEAPON POSSESSION:

On June 14, 2026 at approximately 2:50am, officers assigned to a Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) detail conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rinaldi Boulevard and Laurel Street. As a result of investigation, a loaded 9mm Ta**us G2C handgun was located in the vehicle. The gun had been reported stolen out of Charlotte, NC. The occupants of the vehicle, identified as McArthur Nicks (age 24), Camrin Young (age 25), and Jaleel Santiago (age 25), were transported to police headquarters where they were charged with the felonies of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th. All suspects were processed and held pending arraignment.

As with any criminal case, the charges described above are merely an accusation and all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Hit and Run Arrest:
06/12/2026

Hit and Run Arrest:

Community Policing officers had a blast hanging with Sojourner Truth Elementary students at their Picnic with the Princi...
06/11/2026

Community Policing officers had a blast hanging with Sojourner Truth Elementary students at their Picnic with the Principal today!

This Saturday!
06/11/2026

This Saturday!

🚨 COMMUNITY GUN BUYBACK EVENT 🚨

The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, in partnership with Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, will host a Gun Buyback Event on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 92 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie.

See flyer below for full details. For questions, contact Assemblymember Jacobson’s office at 845-763-7011.

Another strong case by our members leads to a conviction at trial. Another dangerous individual is off the streets!
06/09/2026

Another strong case by our members leads to a conviction at trial. Another dangerous individual is off the streets!

Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announces today that following four days of testimony and less than two hours of deliberations, a Dutchess County jury convicted 69-year-old Lorgio Hernandez-Quevedo, of Attempted Arson in the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 8, 2026 City of Poughkeepsie Police DepartmentFour Arrested in Connection with April 19th Homi...
06/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2026

City of Poughkeepsie Police Department
Four Arrested in Connection with April 19th Homicide

On June 8, 2026, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department Detective Bureau conducted an operation to arrest four individuals charged in connection with the April 19 homicide of Carl Chambers at Stitzel Field.

The operation was supported by members of the Joint Poughkeepsie SWAT Team, the United States Marshals Service, the New York State Police, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, the ATF, the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, the CPPD Community Policing Unit, the CPPD Patrol Division, the Dutchess County S.O., and the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office.

As a result of the operation, Sharnado Green, 29, of Hyde Park; Peter Green, 31, of the City of Poughkeepsie; Paul Green, 34, of the City of Poughkeepsie; and Tyrese Hall, 21, of the City of Poughkeepsie, were arrested and each charged with Murder in the Second Degree. All four defendants are being held pending arraignment.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department at (845) 451-7577. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the department’s confidential tip line at the same number.

The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department remains dedicated to holding violent offenders accountable and protecting those we serve. We thank the community for its cooperation and continued partnership in keeping our city safe.

A great time had by all! 🥎
06/08/2026

A great time had by all! 🥎

Annual softball game against City PBA…always a great time. We went 1-1.

Great job by all involved!
05/29/2026

Great job by all involved!

Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announces that 52 year old Shrone Wright, also known as “On Sight” of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced yesterday by Dutchess County Court Judge Jessica Segal to 25 years in state prison for the...

05/28/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY GUN BUYBACK EVENT 🚨

The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, in partnership with Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, will host a Gun Buyback Event on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 92 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie.

See flyer below for full details. For questions, contact Assemblymember Jacobson’s office at 845-763-7011.

WEAPON POSSESSION:On May 26, 2026 at approximately 6:21pm, members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police and New York State...
05/27/2026

WEAPON POSSESSION:

On May 26, 2026 at approximately 6:21pm, members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police and New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit conducted a field interview with (4) juveniles on Pershing Avenue. During the course of the interview, a 16 year old male was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm Sig Sauer handgun which was concealed on his person. The juvenile was taken into custody without incident and charged with the felony of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second degree. He was arraigned as an adolescent offender in Beacon City Court and released to the custody of his parents.

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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