Crime & Safety

Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Police Release Image Of Arson Suspect

Driver Injured 2 In Car Suicide Attempt: PD | Arrested For Animal Cruelty After Starving Dog | Man Sexually Abused 7-Year-Old Girl

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Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including racist, antisemitic graffiti found in Yorktown and a student brings a BB gun to school.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including racist, antisemitic graffiti found in Yorktown and a student brings a BB gun to school. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include two men met to fight, but one ended up dead and a big time scam targeted the Haitian community.

Haverstraw Man Sexually Abused 7-Year-Old Girl

The 46-year-old made a plea deal during jury selection.

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Yonkers Woman Arrested For Animal Cruelty After Starving Dog: SPCA

The young pit bull, named "Mad Dog" was emaciated to the point that his ribs, hip and pelvic bones were visibly prominent, cops said.

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Racist, Antisemitic Graffiti Found In Yorktown

The graffiti was found under a bridge near where the Taconic State Parkway passes over the Croton Reservoir.

Putnam Sheriff: Nassau County Man Injured 2 In Car Suicide Attempt

A driver who, police said, deliberately drove into another car at high speed — faces felony charges in Putnam County.

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