Crime & Safety

Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Man Tries To Lure Child Into Car

Tattoo Parlor Owner Accused Of Seditious Conspiracy | Police Warn Of Rise In 'Sex-tortion' Crimes | FBI Investigating Amazon Van Heist

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a juvenile charged after a shooting threat caused a district-wide school lockout. ​
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a juvenile charged after a shooting threat caused a district-wide school lockout. ​ (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a sexually motivated home invasion and a green card marriage that ended in violence.

HV Tattoo Parlor Owner Accused Of Seditious Conspiracy For Jan. 6

NEWBURGH, NY — The owner of a Newburgh tattoo parlor who defied Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive order closing non-essential businesses early in the coronavirus pandemic was accused of seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot ... read more

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Police Warn About Recent Rise In 'Sex-tortion' Crimes

RYE, NY — Rye police are warning about an uptick in online sexual predators using the internet to blackmail victims after obtaining compromising photographs or videos ... read more

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Man Tries To Lure Child Into Car In Bronxville: PD

BRONXVILLE, NY — The Bronxville Police Department said, shortly before 3 p.m., information was received about the man whose car was parked on Park Place when he offered an 11-year-old child a ride home ... read more

FBI Looking For This Man Connected To Amazon Van Robbery

YONKERS, NY — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in the investigation ... read more

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