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Late Night Mischief With A Pink Gun |Hudson Valley Crime Roundup

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Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including insider trading and synagogue burglaries.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including insider trading and synagogue burglaries. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include an interstate crime ring and a county jail guard accused of armed robbery.

AG Indicts Hudson Valley Resident, NYPD Sergeant, In Ice-Cooler Death

Undercover cop Erik Duran threw a cooler at a suspected dealer fleeing a bust on a motorized scooter, prosecutors said.

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


Gang Steals Cars, Merch In East Coast Interstate Theft Scheme: Feds

Law enforcement, including the Wappingers Falls police, accused six men of stealing more than $800,000 in rental cars and merchandise.

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


'Nile' Still Missing After The Car He Was In Was Stolen In Westchester

Police say the Stolen Honda Pilot has not triggered any license plate reads since it was stolen on Jan. 7.


Arrest In Synagogue Burglaries: Ramapo Police

It's the 3rd time in 6 months that police have arrested someone for stealing from religious facilities and the 1st time they named him.


Pink-Gun-Wielding Man Menacing Women Arrested After Foot Chase

The 24-year-old from Norwalk was arraigned on weapons and menacing charges and released on bail hours later, according to police.


Woman Injures 2 COs Trying To Escape Custody In Poughkeepsie

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said the woman was incarcerated at the time and was at a hospital.


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