Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Black Lives Matter Mural Defaced

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a man stabbed during a gas station robbery, shots fired and attempts to banish a convicted murderer.

State Trooper Shoots Woman After Confrontation With Long Gun

NEW LEBANON, NY — State police said they were called to a home on Route 22 in the town of New Lebanon around 10:30 a.m. Thursday for a report of a suicidal person ... read more

'Swatting' Call Triggers Police Tactical Response

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Police mounted a massive response to an emergency call about a shooting, but the report turned out to be a hoax ... read more

Arrest Made In BLM Mural Vandalism In Mamaroneck

MAMARONECK, NY - An arrest has been made in connection with an apparent incident of broad daylight vandalism of the Black Lives Matter mural in Mamaroneck ... read more

Pet Rescue Owner Accused Of Stealing From Nonprofit

MOHEGAN LAKE, NY — The SPCA Westchester announced Thursday that its Humane Law Enforcement Unit arrested and charged Lisa Marie Birdsall, 55, with grand larceny ...read more

2 From Bronx Arrested In Armed Home Invasion And Shooting

MOUNT VERNON, NY — Police were in the house investigating a violent forced entry, when one of the suspects reportedly opened fire on the home and fled ... read more

ALSO THIS WEEK:

• Spring Valley Man Faces 9 Charges After Family Fight
• Shots Fired In New Rochelle, 'Ghost Gun' Seized By Cops
• Inmate Punches Corrections Officer In Face
• Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Captain Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement
• Illegal Gun Seized, Texas Driver Arrested: New Rochelle Police
• Spring Valley Teen Guilty In Armed Robbery Of Taxi Driver
• Ulster Man Stabs Another During Gas Station Robbery
• 4 Accused Of Illegal Gun Possession In Poughkeepsie
• Fatal Adult Home Fire: Building Inspector Pleads Not Guilty
• County Exec Wants Public's Help Keeping Murderer Out Of Rockland