Heather Callas found safe
PORT JERVIS, NY — Heather V. Callas, 28, was located on the evening of Thursday, April 13, and is safe and no longer missing, according to the Port Jervis Police …
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PORT JERVIS, NY — Heather V. Callas, 28, was located on the evening of Thursday, April 13, and is safe and no longer missing, according to the Port Jervis Police Department (PJPD). Heather was reported as missing on September 1, 2022 by her mother, who stated she last had contact with Heather on July 18, 2022.
The PJPD worked the case in conjunction with the Orange County District Attorney’s office, the New York State Police Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Major Crimes Unit, the New York City Police Department, the City of Middletown Police Department, the Town of Wallkill Police Department, Hope Alive 845 and the city of Allentown Police Department. The investigation involved PJPD officers and detectives working multiple leads in the city of Port Jervis, the Town of Deerpark, the Town of Mamakating, the city of Middletown, the Town of Wallkill, the Manhattan and Brooklyn boroughs of the city of New York, Dingman Township, PA, and the city of Allentown, PA.
“Our law enforcement and community partners were instrumental throughout this wide-ranging, long-term investigation,” said a spokesperson for the PJPD.
“Hope Alive thanks all that was involved in the search for Heather, and we wish her the best of luck in the future,” said missing persons nonprofit Hope Alive 845. “We thank the Port Jervis Police for keeping communication with us and the NYPD.”
HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell announced on April 12 that Wayne County detectives were awarded a local law enforcement support grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in the amount of $64,170.The grant will fund the purchase of six body-worn cameras, five in-car computer systems and other equipment.
The body-worn cameras will be worn by county detectives during traffic stops, arrest warrants, search warrant services and other contacts with the public. The cameras, according to the DA’s press release, will promote officer safety and efficiency while building trust between law enforcement and the community. The in-car computer systems will allow county detectives greater access to technology while the investigators are in their vehicles, saving time when they are outside the office setting, and will provide for greater investigative proficiency.
MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County has closed its two warming shelters, the first at the United Methodist Church, 170 North Main St. in Liberty and the second at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson St. in Monticello.
“While this past winter was relatively mild, we still had significant usage of both shelters,” said Sullivan County Health & Human Services Commissioner John Liddle. “Almost 150 people used the Liberty shelter, for a total of close to 1,000 stays since it opened last November. Monticello opened in December and served 123 people, for just under 500 stays overall.”
MILFORD, PA — Pike County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program has stopped accepting new applications, due to an unprecedented influx of applications, a Pike County spokesperson announced. Applications that have already been submitted will still be processed. Questions can be directed to the Pike County Human Services office at 570/296-3434 or at RRuiz@pikepa.org.
“Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this challenging time. We remain committed to serving our community and helping those affected by the ongoing economic impact of the pandemic,” said the spokesperson.
BINGHAMTON, NY — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) on April 12 released his 100-day progress report at his Binghamton district office. The report notes progress in gathering feedback from upstate New Yorkers, lowering costs and strengthening public safety. It also cites progress in delivering support to veterans, farmers, small businesses, individuals with disabilities and those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. The full report is available at www.molinaro.house.gov/uploadedfiles/100-day_report.pdf.
BINGHAMTON, NY — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) announced on Tuesday, April 18 that he is requesting $41 million in federal funding for community development projects in New York’s 19th Congressional District.
The requested funds include: $4 million to the Village of Monticello to build a new water treatment plant with all new treatment units, sodium hypochlorite instead of gas chlorine for disinfection, all new distribution pumps and a new clear well; and $2,852,160 to Sullivan County for the Old Route 17 Corridor Infrastructure Project, for critical water upgrades and for the connection of the town water line to the Commercial Industrial Zone on Old Route 17 in Liberty.
MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County, in partnership with Friends of the Upper Delaware River and Trout Unlimited, is developing a comprehensive, non-regulatory Neversink Watershed Management Plan (NWMP). On Wednesday, May 3, project leaders will host the Open Space Preservation and Stream Project Identification in-person public meeting. Participants will discuss where land should be preserved, identify potential restoration projects, and document how changes in the Neversink watershed have impacted their communities. Two sessions will be held that day: one from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and another from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in the Robert D. Norris Community Room, 479 Broadway. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, and to hear about upcoming meetings, visit www.fudr.org/neversinkwmp.
MONTICELLO, NY — Sullivan County’s Annual Roadside & Trail Litter Pluck runs through October 31. By resolution of the county legislature, the disposal fee is waived during that time for roadside and public trail litter brought to county-operated transfer stations.
Residents who wish to participate in the litter pluck can pick up their free disposal coupons, along with program guidelines, at their town or village hall, any county-operated transfer station, or the Sullivan County parks, recreation and beautification department in the government center. For more information about the Litter Pluck, call 845/807-0287 or email scparks@sullivanny.us.
NARROWSBURG, NY — Brandi Merolla, founding chair of the Tusten Energy Committee, resigned at a Tusten Town Board meeting on April 11. “I want to sincerely thank the impressive residents of Tusten who supported all of our green goals,” Merolla said.
LIBERTY, NY — Radio Catskill, public radio for the Catskills and northeast Pennsylvania, is seeking new members of the board of trustees to guide its mission and development. The board of trustees meets approximately once a month, and members are expected to serve on at least one committee and serve the organization in other capacities. Board members serve a minimum of three years and service commences in June. Interested individuals should submit an application by Monday, May 15. The application can be found at www.wjffradio.org. Inquiries may be sent to getonboard@wjffradio.org.
LEBANON TOWNSHIP, PA — On April 11, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Honesdale station responded to a business in the 1500 block of Hancock Highway (State Route 191) in Lebanon Township for damage to the building. Troopers on scene investigated and found surveillance video showing an unknown white male, who arrived in a vehicle when the business was closed and shot the front door with a shotgun, breaking the glass.
On April 12, troopers discovered that the unknown male was [allegedly] Charles Richard Cover, 57, from Equinunk, PA. A warrant for his arrest was issued for felonies of criminal mischief and discharging a firearm into a structure, along with a misdemeanor charge of recklessly endangering another person.
On April 13, PSP Honesdale received a tip that Charles Cover’s vehicle was parked at a residence in Buckhingham Township. Patrol unit members immediately responded to the area. Cover was observed exiting the residence in which troopers safely took him into custody without further incident. Cover was transported to PSP Honesdale, where he was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Dunsinger, who set bail at $200,000 secured. Cover is currently lodged at the Wayne County Correctional Facility.
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