Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: ‘Pharma Bro’ Lawyer Fraud Verdict

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top crime news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Among the stories are a pollution fine leveled against Mount Vernon, New York man drives to Pennsylvania for sex with a 14-year-old and woman shoplifts more than $2,000 worth of cosmetics.

Monsey Man Drove To PA For Sex With 14-Year-Old: Cops
NEW CITY, NY — A Monsey man was arrested in Pennsylvania after he solicited sex from an undercover agent posing online as a 14-year-old girl. … READ MORE.

Harrison Detective Files Sexual Harassment Complaint About Chief
HARRISON, NY — A Harrison police detective has filed a sexual harassment complaint against Chief Michael Olsey. … READ MORE.

Kiryas Joel Hit-And-Run Arrest Made
KIRYAS JOEL, NY — A hit-and-run incident in Kiryas Joel that occurred in November has yielded an arrest and charges. State Police in Monroe arrested Yudah Zimmerman, 24 … READ MORE.

Port Chester Teen Found Unresponsive In Car With 29YO NJ Man
PORT CHESTER, NY — A 16-year-old Port Chester girl staying with a family in New Jersey was found Christmas morning passed out in a car with a 29-year-old man … READ MORE.

'Pharma Bro' Lawyer Fraud Conspiracy Verdict
SCARSDALE, NY — A lawyer and Scarsdale resident faces up to 20 years in prison after being convicted by a federal jury of securities and wire fraud conspiracy. … READ MORE.

$2K Worth Of Cosmetics: Shoplifting Charge In West Nyack
WEST NYACK, NY — The Clarkstown Police Department responded to Sephora at the Palisades Mall in West Nyack at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of shoplifting. The suspect … READ MORE.

Mohegan Lake Mom Arrested For Driving Drunk With Child In Car
YORKTOWN, NY — Police arrested a 35-year-old Mohegan Lake woman for driving while drunk with a child in her car. … READ MORE.

More Pollution, Another Fine For Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, NY — The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has imposed a $55,000 fine on the city of Mount Vernon for polluting the Hutchinson River … READ MORE.

Hartsdale Massage Parlor Allowed To Reopen By Judge
HARTSDALE, NY — A massage parlor that the Town of Greenburgh closed may be reopened while its owners go to court. Forest Yin Spa had its license to operate revoked … READ MORE.

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