HV Crime Roundup: Painting Squirrels With Apple-Red Rust-Oleum

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a fentanyl dealer sentenced in the death of a 26-year-old mom and a state trooper gang unit in action.

Feds Charge Business Rivals In Firebombing Of Westchester Home

Two New Jersey men are accused of dropping off a homemade explosive device in the driveway of the house where it exploded.

Patterson Man Accused Of Trapping, Painting And Transporting Squirrels

The Putnam SPCA had held a seminar for probation officers and first responders on how to recognize animal cruelty.

Police Warn About Scary Doorstep 'Find My Phone' Scam

There were at least two reports of a man and woman who came up to homes falsely claiming that their lost phone was inside.

K9 Shadow, Drone Unit Locate Domestic Violence Suspect: Clarkstown PD

K9 Shadow and a drone were deployed near the scene. Drone operators were able to quickly locate the son trekking through a marshy, wooded area.

School Bus Stop Sign Didn't Slow These Drivers Down: See Video

Police released operation "Safe Stop" footage, showing exactly why newly installed school bus stop-arm safety cameras are necessary.

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