Crime & Safety

Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: A New Spin On The Grandparent Scam

Plus, fatal hit-and-run; not smarter than the average bear; accused flasher/molester; disgraced fireman; strangulation and more police news.

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a man accused of distributing child pornography.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a man accused of distributing child pornography. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a wanted drugstore cowboy, an alleged attempt to kill a police officer and a felony DWI arrest.

Police Warn Of New Spin On Grandparent Scam

PLEASANTVILLE, NY — Pleasantville police warn of an old scam with a new twist that is now making its way around the village targeting older people as victims ... read more

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Man Exposes Himself To Women, Touches Them: Police

MONROE, NY — The New York State Police said Christopher Lyons, 21, of Monroe, was charged with forcible touching and public lewdness, both misdemeanors ... read more

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ATF, Mount Vernon Police Make Arrest In Memorial Day Shootout

MOUNT VERNON, NY — MVPD Detectives and the ATF arrested a man in connection with a May 31, shootout near West 3rd Street in the city ... read more


Sullivan County Man Accused Of Strangulation

LUMBERLAND, NY — A Sullivan County man was accused of strangling someone ... read more

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