City of Beacon Police Department

06/07/2026

We’re saddened by the loss of retired Chief, and long time Beacon resident, John Johnson and will keep his family in our hearts.

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05/29/2026

Today Sgt. Sambells, Detective Underwood and Officer Lawrence were at the Beacon High School career fair. Thank you to the BHS staff for giving us the opportunity to interact with the students and share information about careers with the BPD!

05/27/2026

On Saturday evening, Beacon Police officers stopped a man attempting to jump from the Newburgh-Beacon bridge. If you’re struggling with your mental health or considering ending your life, please call the New York State Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

There are still plenty of spaces available. We’re looking forward to seeing you at our free summer Youth Academy.

05/15/2026

In addition to the City of Beacon’s birthday, today is Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, so we remember the two Beacon Police Officers who died in the line of duty, Charles Lucy and Joseph Dardis.

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https://www.odmp.org/officer/19810-police-officer-joseph-dardis

05/13/2026

The school year is close to the end, but we still have openings for permanent and substitute crossing guards.

05/07/2026

Yesterday Lieutenants Durkin and Rudden were at the Hudson Valley Renegades Education Games, along with several other departments from the area, to meet with children, give demonstrations and talk to them about law enforcement.

05/06/2026

The Dutchess County Drug Task Force continues to work hard to stop the flow of dangerous narcotics into our city.

The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force reports the arrest of Tysheed McPhee age 30, and Raquan Storts age 33 following an investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and co***ne within Dutchess County.The...

05/01/2026

Two guilty pleas and one guilty verdict after less than an hour of deliberations. There is still one trial pending, but this is truly a testament to the hard work and diligence of the many department members who participated in this case.

One of four suspects charged in 2022 shooting