HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a Home Depot theft investigation that led to two arrests and felony DWI charges.
Building Superintendent Gets Prison For Trying To Set Fire With Tenants Inside
The attempted arson happened at an apartment building in Poughkeepsie last year, according to prosecutors.
The suspect was taken to Mount Vernon Hospital for medical treatment prior to processing, according to MVPD.
Scammers Target Small Businesses, Property Owners With Fake Planning Department Emails
Officials are warning businesses to be vigilant about communications that appear to come from local agencies.
Witness accounts, license plate readers, and security footage helped identify the vehicle and its occupants, according to Ramapo police.
The tantrum on the Taconic has led to felony weapons and child endangerment charges, according to the Westchester District Attorney.
Hudson Valley Vet In Custody After 3 Injured When Incendiary Device Ignited Outside 26 Federal Plaza
The Poughkeepsie man was armed with weapons, including a machete, an axe, a hammer and three knives, according to feds.
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