Crime & Safety

Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Cocaine In The Baby's Diaper Bag

Plus, park ranger accused of on-duty DWI crash at fireworks​; fingerprints don't lie; burial scam; arson and burglary, more police news.

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a $1.3 million con.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a $1.3 million con. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include another plea deal for the doc with an arsenal who threatened to kill his wife, an accused sex predator and the death of a Hudson Valley serial killer.

MD, Wife Accused In $1.3 Million Genetic Test Scheme

NEW JERSEY — A doctor from Monsey and his wife are accused of an illegal kickback scheme involving genetic testing that cost Medicare $1.3 million ... read more

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Park Ranger Accused Of DWI, Crash At Independence Day Fireworks

On duty at the park, he was driving a county-owned utility vehicle with his daughters in the front seat, police said ... read more

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

Bronx Woman Hides Cocaine In Child's Diaper Bag: Police

COXSACKIE, NY — A Bronx woman was accused of having more than a pound and a half of cocaine in her baby's diaper bag during a traffic stop ... read more

'Fentmaster' Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl, Synthetic Opioids

MIDDLETOWN, NY — A man who called himself the "Fentmaster" on the dark web was sentenced for selling illegal drugs imported from Hong Kong and China ... read more

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