Crime & Safety

Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Cat Burglar Hits Jewelry Store

Plus, "Roger Rabbit" busted, scam targets pet lovers, ME says 7-year-old starved to death, intentional hit-and-run and more police news.

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a reward offered in a cab driver's killing and a possible gun sale foiled by police.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a reward offered in a cab driver's killing and a possible gun sale foiled by police. (Patch Graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a man accused of killing his girlfriend's pets and a one-year-old who died unsupervised in a box spring.

NJ Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's Pets In Putnam County

LAKE PEEKSKILL, NY — A New Jersey man was arrested Wednesday by the Putnam County SPCA on accusations that he killed his girlfriend's pets one at a time over the course of a year ... read more

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Mother Accused Of Starving 7-Year-Old Son To Death

NEWBURGH, NY — An Orange County woman was accused of starving to death her 7-year-old son ... read more

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Clarkstown Residents Fell For Pet Scam: Police

CLARKSTOWN, NY — Clarkstown police warn that some residents have recently reported falling victim to a "puppy scam"... read more


Mahopac Man Charged In U.S. Capitol Riot

MAHOPAC, NY — He knowingly engaged in disorderly conduct in a restricted building to disrupt or impede the government, the FBI said ... read more


Greenburgh Police Probe Jewelry Store Heist: Report

GREENBURGH, NY — Police in Greenburgh are investigating a weekend burglary at a jewelry store in Hartsdale ... read more


'Roger Rabbit' Indicted in School Lunch Bribery, Extortion Scheme

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A New Rochelle man has been indicted in connection with an extortion and bribery scheme that raised questions about school lunches in New York City ... read more

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