Deadly Hit-And-Run Case Solved |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 a mail carrier accused of a fraud and theft scheme, and an early morning intruder with a gun.

Mail Carrier Targeted Westchester Homes In Fraud, ID Theft Plot: Feds

She is accused of stealing credit cards, checks, social security cards, high-end phones and tax documents from the mail.

Police Shoot Man At Armonk Home After He Attacks Cop With Knife: NCPD

The suspect was shot twice, according to officials, who say two police officers and a 38-year-old man are recovering from injuries.

Man Who Drove Car Into River To Escape Cops Pleads In Sex Assault Case

A Goshen resident who in February tried to escape from state troopers by driving into the Wallkill River has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child.

Early Morning Intruder Armed With Gun Demanded Homeowner's Valuables

Hastings-on-Hudson police reminded residents to "always be vigilant in keeping their homes and vehicles locked and secured."

Man Who Fire-Bombed Occupied Westchester Home Gets 12 Years

He lit an object and threw it into a ground floor apartment on Elm St. in Yonkers. A good Samaritan helped a resident escape.

3 Nabbed In Wild Chase After Man Tried To Jump Into Car At CVS: NCPD

North Castle cops say a cruiser was rammed head-on, before a foot pursuit led through a swamp and a farm garage to suspects hiding in brush.

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• 2-Time Convicted Felon With Loaded Ghost Gun Arrested In Joint Op: FBI
• Arrest In Hit-And-Run That Killed 2 Elderly Pedestrians In Marlboro
• Newburgh Man Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Illegal Gun
• Suspect Sought In Monday Night Home Invasion: Stony Point Police