Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

The state auditor Tobias Otieno (41) from Hyde Park was arrested and charged with grand larceny and public corruption after he allegedly stole nearly $406,000 from Wallkill by using confidential audit passwords, while the bank restored the lost funds and town officials reported the fraud.

Officials warned that scam texts claimed a traffic infraction with a deadline and tricked drivers into clicking fake links — the messages are part of a growing smishing trend and were not sent by any official agency.

Poughkeepsie police arrested 31-year-old Harold Bruno—a convicted felon and wanted parole absconder—near Main and Rose Streets on July 9 after finding him with narcotics, and he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Officers led by SWAT raided two apartments at Hudson Garden Apartments on July 9 in Poughkeepsie, arresting four men and seizing crack, fentanyl, a loaded handgun, and other evidence—authorities said the bust has disrupted a dangerous drug network.

On Wednesday morning, Dutchess County Drug Task Force officers raided The Bricks at Smith Street Housing/Hudson Garden Apartments and arrested four men—Hudhayfah Abdullahi, Adrain King, Eugene Cummings III, and Marvin Lunsford—with Abdullahi charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance, King with criminal possession, and Cummings and Lunsford facing charges for possessing a loaded firearm and drugs as agents seized crack cocaine, fentanyl, drug packaging, scales, and a loaded 9mm handgun with an extended magazine with additional charges pending.

The Hudson Valley Renegades hosted Jewish Heritage Night at Heritage Financial Park where fans experienced the NY Mobile Museum of Tolerance—attending workshops on Anne Frank, the Civil Rights Movement, and digital hate before the first pitch.

The team defeated the Ashville Tourists 4-1 as Rabbi Avi Korer helped visitors explore a path toward greater inclusion.

FDR Cheerleading Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser

6-10 p.m. — Pirate Canoe Club — $55 per person — Enjoy a lively night of bingo while supporting the FDR cheerleading team.

Open House Tour

1-3 p.m. — 208 Hudson View Terrace — Free entry — Explore this beautifully upgraded townhome in a welcoming community with exceptional amenities.

Spanish Conversation Meetup

6-8 p.m. — McGillicuddy's — Free to attend — Enjoy casual Spanish conversations over pub food and drinks in an inclusive environment.

Mid-Hudson Comic Con: VIP 2-Day Pass

10 a.m. — MJN Convention Center - Mid Hudson Civic Center — Weekend VIP pass available — Discover a weekend of cosplay, gaming, panels, and special exclusives at the Hudson Valley's biggest pop culture event.

Dinosaur Adventure

9 a.m. – 8 p.m. — MJN Convention Center — Ticketed event — Explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and engage in hands-on activities for all ages.