Crime & Safety

Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: A Warning To Hyundai And Kia Car Owners

Hunter Accused Of Using Noodles To Entice Bear | Moped Stop Leads To Major Drug Bust | Smoke Shop Employee Accused Of Selling Pot To Minor​

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a chlorine gas threat hoax against a high school​ and a Connecticut man sentenced for raping a child​.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a chlorine gas threat hoax against a high school​ and a Connecticut man sentenced for raping a child​. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a detective charged with looting the autism charity he co-founded and the feds saying a Peru man terrorized the region because a Hudson Valley teen wouldn't send him nudes.

Arrest In Peru Over Airport, Westchester Jewish Center Threats: FBI

He is accused of sending chilling emails to Westchester synagogues & 100s of other bomb threats after being refused naked pics of kids ... read more

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Hunter Accused Of Using Noodles To Attract Bear

The hunter said the noodles were for his lunch, authorities said ... read more

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Police Issue Warning To Hyundai And Kia Car Owners In The City

Because certain models lack an engine immobilizer, 2012 to 2021 models are easily stolen, even without a key, according to police ... read more

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