Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Life-Threatening Dangers Of E-Commerce

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a local business hit by thieves twice in a week and shots fired.

Ulster Man Accused Of Hypodermic Needle Assault

Jake Holt, 18, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon ... read more

25 To Life For Killing Mount Vernon Man In Yonkers, Burning Body

A resident of the building smelled smoke and ventured into the basement where they saw Whitaker standing over a metal barrel with the victim’s two legs sticking out ... read more

Online 'PlayStation For Sale' Advert Leads To Armed Robbery: NRPD

The gaming console offered for sale online was the bait that drew victims into a dangerous situation, according to police ... read more

Port Jervis Man Used Hammer To Try To Kill Woman, Her Son

The jury found that the man fractured the son's skull with the hammer ... read more

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