HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include Vasquez-Ramirez admitting to the murder of a missing cabbie found in the Croton Falls Reservoir.
Father Sentenced In Fentanyl-Related Death Of Child
The infant died from acute fentanyl toxicity, according to prosecutors.
Ongoing 'Malodorous' Dispute: 74-Year-Old Sawed Neighbor's Septic Pipe For Third Time
The victim witnessed the sewage shenanigans on surveillance video at work, and came home to find his toilet, sink and shower useless.
Illegal Fireworks Seized In Sting, New Rochelle Man Arrested: Police
Investigators identified the suspect in the illegal sale of fireworks through an online platform operating in Westchester County.
Group Home Staffers Accused Of Stealing $47K+ From Disabled Residents' Bank Accounts: Westchester DA
"My office will not sit idle as our neighbors with disabilities have their pockets picked," DA Cacace said.
56-Year-Old Repeatedly Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old, Attempted To Bribe, Tamper With Witness
In addition to trying to influence the victim's testimony, the Port Chester man attempted to smear the victim during the trial, the DA said.
Drones Dropping Drugs, Cell Phones, Contraband At Sing Sing, Wallkill Correctional
The most recent drone-related contraband drop happened on June 8, at approximately 3:45 a.m., at Sing Sing.
61-Year-Old Exposed Himself In Front Of Teen At Route 22 Supermarket Parking Lot: Sheriff
One of the witnesses subjected to the act of public masturbation and harassment was under the age of 17, according to authorities.
The woman's son used a hammer to stop the brutal attack by the 33-year-old Mount Vernon man in June of last year.
Vasquez-Ramirez Admits To Murder Of Taxi Driver Found In Croton Falls Reservoir
A Pawling man faces 21 years to life in prison for killing a Danbury cab driver, who had been reported missing days earlier.
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