Monk Spent Fake Clinic Donations On Liposuction: Feds |Crime Roundup

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a police chase that ended with a crash, a van set on fire, and a school employee accused of kicking a special needs student.

Couple Admits Guilt In Fatal Hit-And-Run Cover-Up Attempt

The pair staged an accident to account for damage caused when the car hit and killed a pedestrian on Rte. 9W in Ulster County.

HV Men Lead Troopers On Chase, Crash On Route 17 At I-87: NYSP

It started in Sullivan County when state police received a complaint about an erratic gray convertible.

Anesthesiologist Admits Drugging, Sexually Abusing Woman

The Putnam County District Attorney credited the victim's courage in coming forward with justice being served in the case.

13 Arrests In Massive Hudson Valley Drug Trafficking Sting: Troopers

State police seized cocaine, crack, heroin, fentanyl, ghosts guns and an AK-47 in the raid of 5 locations in Newburgh and New Windsor.

Whistleblower Claims Revealed $1.6M Medicare Fraud At Clinic

According to a settlement, the medical group billed for treatment provided by "non-credentialed" personnel without a doctor's involvement.

'Beware of Sticky Slots,' Rye PD Warns Of 'Mailbox Fishing'

The traps were found in the slots of mailboxes on Purdy Ave., Elm Place, West Purdy, and in front of the Locust Ave. Firehouse, cops said.

Feds Say Franciscan Friar Faked Overseas Clinics To Defraud Donors

Prosecutors say aliases, made-up medical degrees and fake tales of clinics in Beirut helped fund a secret lavish lifestyle.

Employee Arrested At Westchester Exceptional Children School

The 60-year-old New Rochelle woman faces felony charges after being accused of kicking a student at the North Salem school.

>> Also this Week

• Shootings In Yonkers Have Dropped By Over 50 Percent This Year: Hochul
• Driver Seen Weaving In And Out Of Traffic Faces Weapons Charge
• Van Set On Fire Saturday In North Valley Stream: Nassau Police
• Plea Deal In Wawayanda Home Invasion: Orange County DA
• All Rockland Districts Opt Into School Bus Camera Program