Shelter Owner Again Arrested For Neglect |Hudson Valley Crime Roundup

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a teen nabbed with $90K in stolen treasury checks and a Peekskill killer who shot a father in front of his kids.

Hunt For Westchester Fugitive Ends With Self-Inflicted Gunshot: NYPD

The armed and dangerous man on the run was wanted for the killing of a 63-year-old Yorktown woman, who has now been identified.

Peekskill Killer Who Shot A Father In Front Of His Kids Gets 30 Years

"In this brazen act of gun violence this defendant left children traumatized and without a father," Westchester DA Rocah said.

23-Year-Old Admits Stabbing Good Samaritan Who Tried To Help Cops

Officers from the New Paltz Police Department were attempting to make an arrest on Main Street, when a group tried to stop them.

12 Convictions Connected To Disgraced Yonkers Detective Vacated

After a review of the cases, judges vacated 12 convictions tied to the former detective who pleaded guilty to perjury in 2015.

School Worker Shoved, Endangered Disabled Student: Police

His actions were found to be likely injurious to the physical, mental, and moral welfare of the disabled student, according to cops.

Beware Of Predatory Wildfire Relief Solicitations, AG James Warns

James said she encourages NYers to support verified charities, but to remain vigilant against groups that "prey on people's generosity."

2 Sex Crimes Linked By DNA Evidence Result In Hefty Prison Sentence

DNA from a cup Cristian Panza drank from after his arrest for a 2021 rape matched a sample collected in an unsolved 2018 sexual assault.

Latest Defendant Admits Guilt In 'Operation Hot Lunch' Case

The six-month investigation into illegal firearms and narcotics trafficking in Orange County, was centered around a food truck in Newburgh.

Feds Charge 6 In Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine, Fentanyl In Hudson Valley

They operated out of residential buildings, including Peekskill's Bohlmann Towers and Dunbar Heights public housing complexes.

Student With Knife Triggered Lockdown At Gorton High School

A student brought a knife to school, and a dispute left one injured. The student responsible is in custody, according to Yonkers police.

Rescue Shelter Owner Is Arrested Again For Neglect Of Animals

The second arrest of the founder of Rescue Right/owner of Northwind Kennels in Bedford was made by SPCA Westchester officers.

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