Crime & Safety

Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Handicap-Accessible Van Stolen

Plus lawyer tried to embezzle dead client's estate, illegally cut down trees and more crime news.

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top crime news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Among the stories are a woman accused of stealing from her employer, an IRS scam making the rounds and the case of the missing parking signs.

Rye Lawyer Attempted To Embezzle Dead Client's Estate: Feds
RYE, NY — A Westchester County lawyer was indicted for trying to embezzle from an estate for which he was the court-appointed administrator. … READ MORE.

Ossining Police Investigating Missing Parking Signs
OSSINING, NY — The Village of Ossining is missing some signs. According to a Facebook post Friday … READ MORE.

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Handicap-Accessible Van Stolen From Family's Driveway
BREWSTER, NY — A family that is dependent on a specially-equipped mini-van is reeling from the brazen theft of the $60,000 handicap-accessible vehicle … READ MORE.

Westchester Country Club Faces Charges for Timber Theft
HARRISON, NY — Environmental Conservation officers are trying to determine the value of a dozen trees at Purchase College … READ MORE.

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