Upstate New York Firefighter Falsely Reported Christmas Fires, SP

A Dutchess County man is accused of reporting fake fires during the week of Christmas.

New York State Police was contacted by the Chief of the Hillside Fire Department regarding several false reporting incidents being reported to the Dutchess County 911 in late December.

Dutchess County Firefighter Accused Of Falsely Reporting Fires

Thinkstock

An investigation determined that 23-year-old Rhinebeck resident Cyril Uebbing made the false reports between December 23 and the 26, officials say.

For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile

According to New York State Police, Uebbing is a new member of the Hillside Fire Department.

New Firefighter Accused Of Falsely Reporting Fires In Hudson Valley

Rockland Video

An investigation into the matter discovered Cyril Uebbing, a new member of the Hillside Fire Department was falsely reporting fire incidents to Dutchess County 911.

Hungry? Italy Says The Best Pizzeria In The World Is Found In New York

Police allege the following fake calls were made by Uebbing to Dutchess County 911.

On December 23rd, 2024, at 1:57 p.m., a person contacted Dutchess County 911 to report black smoke coming from a chimney at the Southlands Farm located at 5771 Route 9 in the Town of Rhinebeck.
On December 24th, 2024, at 10:38 a.m. a man contacted Dutchess County 911 from the phone number that came back to Cyril Uebbing and reported an outdoor odor of sulfur in the area of Primrose Hill Road and Ackert Hook Road in the Town of Rhinebeck.
On December 24th, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., Dutchess County 911 received a call of an ATV in a ditch in the area of Mill Road and Lynwood Road in the Town of Rhinebeck. This matter was turned over to the New York State Police for further investigation and was ultimately unfounded.
On December 24th, 2024, at 6:44 p.m., an individual contacted Dutchess County 911 to report smoke in the area of Albany Post Road and Old Route 9, Habitat on the Hudson.
On December 26th, 2024, at 12:07 p.m., a person contacted Dutchess County 911 to report the outdoor odor of gas in the area of 31 Riverview Drive and Mill Road in the Town of Rhinebeck.

Need A Higher Paying Job? New York Desperately Trying To Fill Thousands Of High-Paying Jobs

Firefighter From Rhinebeck, New York Arrested

artisteer

Uebbing was charged with five counts of falsely reporting an incident, all felonies. He's scheduled to appear in Rhinebeck Town Court on Jan 8.

16 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- January 2025

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 1/01/2025:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

Gallery Credit: Dave Wheeler

10 Items That Are Illegal To Put In A Recycling Bin in New York State

There are many items that we are used to throwing in the recycling bin. But there are others that you may not know of that should never go into the recycling bin. Not only are they harmful to the environment, they are illegal in New York State to dispose of in the recycling bin.

Gallery Credit: Canva

Keep Reading:

50 Fantastic Facts About New York State

From America's Smallest Town to the birthplace of the potato chip, here are 50 fun and fantastic facts about New York State. Scroll through to see how many of these you already knew.

Gallery Credit: Karolyi

Filed Under: New York News