Accused Of Attacking Elderly ICE Protesters |Hudson Valley Crime Roundup

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include an on-duty postal worker accused of shoving a child to the ground.

'Never Acceptable,' On-Duty Postman Shoved 4-Year-Old Child To The Ground: Police

Police say the postal worker was released on his own recognizance, and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Ramapo Justice Court.

Teen Arrested, Charged With 20 Counts Of Child Sexual Exploitation: NYSP

A National Center for Missing and Exploited Children cybertip led to a search of his Ulster County home, police say.

'Brutal And Senseless': Man Who Shot, Killed Wappinger Couple, Dog, Set House On Fire, Pleads Guilty: DA

A couple and dog were killed, their home set ablaze, police say. He is slated to be sentenced to 40 years to life under plea deal, DA says.

Grand Jury Indicts NY Woman Accused Of Attacking Elderly ICE Protesters

One victim was punched in the chest, and two others were knocked to the ground in January, according to prosecutors.

Bronx Man Behind Terrifying Westchester Home Invasion Nabbed On His Way To Metro-North Station: DA

Ossining police soon caught the burglar, who stole silver jewelry, sunglasses, a snap-on socket, and a jar full of coins.

NY Father Pleads Guilty In Fentanyl Death Of Toddler: DA

The child died in April 2021 in Poughkeepsie after being exposed to the drug, according to the district attorney’s office.

Pair Broke Into A Home, Stole A Bedroom Closet Safe, Pushed Victim Down The Stairs: Police

The suspects were charged with a slew of felonies in the incident that took place in Orange County, police said.

Fleeing Car Theft Suspect Struck By Train, Killed: MTA Police

He was just north of the Poughkeepsie station's southbound platform when he tangled with a CSX freight train pulling 65 cars.

Mutilated Animal Remains Again Found Near Lake Carmel, Putnam County SPCA Investigates

Seven animals were found decapitated and severely mutilated in bags near a commercial property on Route 52.

Hochul Announces 28,000-Pound Seizure Of Contraband Vape Products In Nassau, Orange Counties

The illicit products were linked to Ecto World, a major Buffalo-area distributor, after a monthslong probe, according to the governor.

High School Teacher From Westchester Who Coerced Minors To Make Child Sex Abuse Pornography Gets 13 Years

The 36-year-old Hartsdale resident coerced a 12-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl to send him sexually explicit content.

Chaos On I-684 In Westchester Sparked By Frantic Domestic Incident: NYSP

A fleeing suspect was seriously injured after being hit by a car on the highway. The injured man was later arrested, according to police.

18-Year-Old Student Arrested In Off-Campus Assault Of 15-Year-Old Classmate: Police

The victim told police that he was struck multiple times and choked with his own necklace, by the older classmate.

Briarcliff Manor Man Arrested After Making Threats Against New Rochelle Schools Superintendent: NRPD

The 46-year-old is charged with aggravated harassment. He is now ordered to stay away from the superintendent and all district properties.

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