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HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a report of ICE activity at a Westchester elementary school turned out to be a case of 'mistaken identity,' according to cops.

Ex-NYPD Cop From Hudson Valley Pleads Guilty To Bribery, Narcotics, Firearm-Related Offenses: Feds

Prosecutors say the one-time officer accepted more than $30,000 in bribes.

AG Office Of Special Investigation Launches Investigation After Wrong-Way Crash Involving NYPD Officer

An Infiniti driven by the off-duty officer was heading the wrong way on the Taconic when it struck a Toyota, killing the driver, police say.

After Child Died, County Issues $42K In Fines To Property Owner, Citing 'Hazardous Conditions'

"This tragedy underscores the importance of code compliance and community responsibility," Rockland County Executive Ed Day said.

Arrest Made In Probe Into Death Of 26-Year-Old Found In Van At Disabled Facility: NYSP

A 66-year-old Dutchess County man was arrested and charged with felony criminally negligent homicide, following a grand jury indictment.

Classes Canceled After Phone Threat Targets High School

"Out of an abundance of caution, Carmel High School administration has closed the school today," the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said.

Report Of ICE Activity At Westchester Elementary Was A Case Of 'Mistaken Identity,' According to Police

Peekskill PD responded to Oakside School after receiving a report about a person believed to be a federal immigration officer in the area.

2 Suspects In Stabbing During Robbery Gone Wrong Nabbed In Raid On 2 Apartments

The Poughkeepsie Police Department Neighborhood Recovery Unit, Detective Bureau and SWAT were involved in the operation.

22-Year-Old BMW Driver Turned A Traffic Infraction Into Criminal Charges After He Made A Run For It: Police

Westchester County police took the Ossining man into custody, impounded his Beemer, and brought him back to headquarters.

Man Discovered Unconscious In Laundromat Later Dies At Hospital

The Westchester County coroner will determine the cause of death. Police said there is no immediate evidence of foul play.

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