Woman Found Dead, Poughkeepsie Man Missing: Police

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A woman's body was found Saturday night in a vehicle by a Bear Mountain State Park employee, and police are searching for a man who may be a danger to himself. Town of Poughkeepsie police said they received a call around 8 p.m. Friday from someone who said his father, George Grogan, had told him he had killed the person's mother, Audrey Grogan.

Police went to the Grogans' residence at 6 Shamrock Circle in the town. They checked the home but there was no one inside.

Information was received saying that George Grogan may be a danger to himself, police said.

Police began an investigation to find both George and Audrey Grogan, with surrounding law enforcement notified and assisting in the search.

Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, an employee of Bear Mountain State Park found a vehicle believed to have been operated by George Grogan.

The employee contacted the state park police who responded with the New York State Police and the Westchester County Police, and the vehicle was secured.

Police said the body of a woman was found inside the car. Her identity has not yet been confirmed by police.

George Grogan is still being sought, and police said there is no indication that there is any threat to the public.

If anyone has any information about George Grogan's whereabouts, they should call the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department at 845-485-3666.

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