Jury selection occurred last week, from Tuesday to Thursday, according to court records. Judge Jessica Segal is overseeing the case.
The 34-year-old Poughkeepsie man was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 34-year-old Terrie DeGelormo.
At the time, Alexander was not only a corrections officer but had recently served as president of the Dutchess County Sheriff s Employee Association.
Alexander’s employment by the county ended May 8, 2019, said Colleen Pillus, county spokesperson.
What happened?
State police and emergency personnel responded to a Wappinger home near All Angels Hill Road at around 11 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2018, to the report of a stabbing, police said. They rendered first aid, but DeGelormo was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of injuries from an assault, police said at the time.