Crime & Safety

Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Man With An Axe To Grind Causes Mayhem

2 Arrested After Chase, Crash With School Bus | Cold Case Indictment | Mail Theft Suspects Had 'Several Hundred Thousand' In Stolen Checks

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a Harrison man accused of a 2 a.m. burglary in Rye.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a Harrison man accused of a 2 a.m. burglary in Rye. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a stolen mail cache that led to a multimillion dollar COVID-19 relief scam, according to the feds, and scammers going door-to-door.

Man Facing Child Porn Charges ID'd As Son Of Sheriff's Former Rival

The son of the former Putnam County Sheriff is accused of possessing and sharing child porn, according to Sheriff Kevin McConville.

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Drunk Man Breaks Into Home Wielding Pickaxe: NYSP

Police said the man also caused significant damage to two vehicles that were parked at the residence.

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Harrison Man Accused Of 2AM Burglary In Rye

The home was occupied at the time by the family and guests, police said.


Man Points Loaded Handgun At Family: PD

The armed man didn't comply with the officer's instructions and began moving toward a parked car, according to officials.

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