Eastchester Teacher Killed In 'Apparent Murder-Suicide' |Crime Roundup

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a traffic stop that led to the arrest of five on gun charges.

She Called Friend To Help Dig Car Out Of Mud, He Sexually Abused Her

The now convicted sex offender got the maximum sentence after a jury found him guilty of violent felony first degree sexual abuse.

Homeowners Warned Of Driveway Paving Scam: Putnam County Sheriff

Scammers often use the pretext of having surplus materials to lure victims into agreeing to work that is subpar, overpriced or unnecessary.

Children’s Village Worker Gets Probation For Sex With Teen Resident

The 28-year-old former employee was convicted of the rape of a 16-year-old under her care at the Dobbs Ferry campus.

Queens Man Arrested For Scamming Elderly Couple Of Nearly $10K: NYSP

Spoiler Alert: There was a happy ending to this story thanks to quick actions from the New York State Police.

Columbus Holiday Makes For A Busy Weekend Of DWI Arrests In Putnam

A Yonkers woman had to be rescued by deputies through her car's sunroof, while a Bronx man had been operating his vehicle as a taxi.

Eastchester Schools 'Shattered' By Tragic Slaying Of Popular Teacher

Three children, who lost both their mother and father in what is being described as an apparent murder-suicide, also go to school there.

16-Year-Old Forced Open Mom's Bedroom Door, Stole Her Car: Yorktown PD

The teen was charged as a juvenile delinquent for criminal mischief, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and being an unlicensed operator.

Newburgh Woman Sentenced In March Fatal Marlborough Hit-And-Run

A 72-year-old had been pushing a 75-year-old in his wheelchair, when they were hit by a car driven by a 25-year-old.

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