Crime & Safety

Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Downtown Ball-Peen Hammer Attack

'Operation Thundercat' Surprise | Grandmother Who Blinded A Baby | HS Teacher Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Student | The Torso Killer

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a Middletown man accused of fraudulently selling boats to people, taking their money and then not delivering.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a Middletown man accused of fraudulently selling boats to people, taking their money and then not delivering. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a retired cop who blames PTSD for his attack on a Capitol police officer and the FBI looks for possible victims of a Westchester sex trafficking ring.

Police: Hudson Valley Man Sexually Abused Children In Day, Foster Care

New York State Police ask anyone who may have been victimized to contact Orange County Child Abuse at 845-291-2836 ... read more

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


'Torso Killer' Names 2 Rockland Victims; Police Are Skeptical About 1

Serial killer Richard Cottingham, 75, pleaded not guilty in June to killing a New York woman ... read more

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


Former Rockland Coach Accused Of Sexually Exploiting Athletes

Two victims are described in the indictment, and prosecutors asked anyone else with information to call ... read more


High School Teacher Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Student: Yonkers PD

The teacher at Saunders Trades and Technical HS is facing felony sex and stalking charges. Police said more criminal charges are expected ... read more

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