City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

10/10/2026

10/07/2026

09/17/2026

We’re proud to be one of 200 accredited law enforcement agencies in New York State! 🏅

The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department is proud to be part of this milestone recognized by the New York State Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Council.

Accreditation reflects our continued commitment to professionalism, accountability, excellence, and providing the highest level of service to our community.

We’re honored to stand among the 200 agencies across New York State that have achieved this distinction. 🚔

09/16/2026

Community Policing Officers Alvarez and Collins at Pulaski Park last week for Little Water Prep’s Summer Homework Celebration! 📓☀️

09/11/2026

Dear Chief Richard Wilson,
Congratulations on your agency being awarded accreditation. Your participation in the accreditation
program demonstrates the commitment you and your officers have providing the highest level of
service and professionalism to the community you serve. You and all the members of the
Poughkeepsie City Police Department are to be commended for this achievement.

Sarah Pilatich
Program Coordinator
NYS Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

09/10/2026

Welcome our newest members of the department!

POUGHKEEPSIE - The City of Poughkeepsie ceremoniously swore in three new police officers on Wednesday morning, in front of the new hires' friends and family.

09/08/2026

09/04/2026

🚨SCAM ALERT🚨

The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has recently been made aware of scam calls in which individuals falsely identify themselves as law enforcement officers and attempt to intimidate citizens.

These scammers may claim you owe money for fines or other legal matters. They often use spoofed phone numbers to make the call appear legitimate and may even provide fake names, badge numbers, or agency information to sound convincing.

⚠️PLEASE REMEMBER:
• The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department will NEVER demand payment over the phone.
• Law enforcement will NEVER instruct you to pay using gift cards, cryptocurrency, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, or any other electronic payment platform to avoid arrest.
• If you have an active warrant, officers will not offer to “resolve” the matter by accepting payment over the phone.

If you receive a suspicious call:
✔Hang up immediately.
✔Do NOT provide personal or financial information.
✔Do NOT call the suspicious number back.
✔If you are unsure whether a caller is legitimate, contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department directly at 845-451-4000.


Scammers rely on fear, urgency, and confusion to pressure victims into acting quickly. Please help protect your family, friends, and neighbors by sharing this information.
If you have received a similar scam call or believe you may have been targeted, please contact the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-451-4000.

08/27/2026

Yesterday was National Dog Day, so we want to give a special shoutout to K-9 Liva! 🐾💙

We are proud of the hard work, loyalty, and dedication that Liva brings to the job each and every day.

Thank you for all that you do, Liva!

08/21/2026

CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ARREST OF SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN SHOOTING INCIDENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 2026

On August 19th, 2026, members of the City of Poughkeepsie Neighborhood Recovery Unit and Detective Bureau supported by Poughkeepsie Joint SWAT, FBI Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force and United States Marshalls Service conducted an operation to arrest two subjects involved in a shooting incident that occurred on August 1st, 2026, near the intersection of Montgomery Street and South Hamilton Street in the City of Poughkeepsie.

During the early morning hours, a search warrant was executed at 31 South Clinton Street. Later that morning the United States Marshalls Service arrested 18-year-old Randall T. LAWRENCE, of Poughkeepsie, in Norfolk, Virginia. Lawrence has been charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C Violent Felony and one count of Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, a Class E Felony. He is expected to be extradited to New York.

In the early afternoon hours, members of the Neighborhood Recovery Unit arrested 22-year-old Keyben LOPEZ, of Poughkeepsie. Lopez was charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C Violent Felony. Lopez was later arraigned and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of bail.

A loaded handgun and other ballistic evidence had been previously recovered. The investigation into the incident remains active and was furthered by the cooperation of the community. Anyone who has additional information regarding this case or other criminal actions within the City of Poughkeepsie is encouraged to the department tip line at 845-451-7577.