Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: String Of Horrifying Animal Abuse Cases

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a Harrison man arrested for defacing a veterans monument, 6 in the Genovese crime family accused of racketeering and a "sophisticated" ransomware attack hits Westchester libraries.

NJ Man Admits Killing Ex-Girlfriend's Dogs, Ferret In Hudson Valley

The DA called it one of the worst examples of animal cruelty he had ever seen ... read more

Kennel-Owning Couple Guilty Of 'Horrific' Animal Abuse

The jury convicted them of the misdemeanor charge of "overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance" ... read more

Hudson Valley Veterinarian Accused Of Animal Cruelty

Authorities said he also faked a rabies certificate and assaulted a veterinary assistant ... read more

ALSO THIS WEEK:

• Kingston Man On The Lam After Rape Accusation: NYSP
• Prison For Westchester Super Who Attacked Tenant With Axe
• Beach Club Parking Valet Arrested After Slashing 2 Co-Workers: Police
• Stabbing At Spring Valley High School Leaves 3 Students Injured
• Harrison Man Arrested For Defacing Veterans 'Honor Roll' Monument: HPD
• 6 Men In Genovese Crime Family Accused Of Racketeering
• 'Sophisticated' Ransomware Attack Hits Westchester Libraries
• NJ Pickup Driver Accused Of Stealing Gas In NY With Enlarged Fuel Tank
• Upstate DA Blames Westchester For Peeping Tom's Light Sentence
• Ulster Man Drives Drunk, Ends Up In Creek: Sheriff's Office
• FBI: Financial Advisor Bilked 64-Year-Old Woman Out Of $313K
• 2 Men Arrested Fleeing Mount Kisco Lexus Dealership In Stolen Car
• Prison For Stabbing During Robbery In Hudson Valley
• Kingston Man Tries To Kill Someone During Dispute: PD