Hudson Valley Police Save Man’s Life

Police officers were honored for saving a man's life who went into cardiac arrest at a town hall.

On April 10, 2018, members of the New York State Police and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office were recognized for saving a resident’s life at the New Lebanon Town Hall.

Troopers William T. Vick, Benjamin S. Hayes, Jason A. Christie, along with Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Ian Boehme, were awarded certificates of appreciation from Town Supervisor Colleen Teal and Barry Chuck.

Chuck, who co-presented the awards, was the man whose life was saved.

On Feb. 9, New York State Police responded to reports of a man in cardiac arrest. First responders found the Chuck unconscious and not breathing. An automated external defibrillator was utilized and then CPR was performed for 10 minutes while waiting for the arrival of emergency medical services.

Chatham Rescue then transported Chuck to Albany Medical Center where he later recovered.

• Hudson Valley Teen Murdered in College Dorm
• First Responders Save Hudson Valley Family's Dog's Life
• Dutchess County Man Killed in Route 9D Crash
• Former NYPD, Living in Hudson Valley Accused of Disability Fraud
• Victims in Triple Murder-Suicide to be Laid to Rest in Hudson Valley
• Hudson Valley Man Gets Voice Back After Losing it From ALS
• High-Risk Sex Offender Moves Near Hudson Valley Elementary School
• Did You Know That Barbara Bush Grew Up in the Hudson Valley?

Here are this week's Top 5 news stories from the Hudson Valley