Standoff With Police As House Burns |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 cop who embezzled money for the strangest reason.

Teen Pleads Guilty In Middletown High Attack That Injured Teacher, Student: DA

A sentencing proceeding is scheduled for October, according to the district attorney’s office.

Bronxville Investment Advisor Admits Stealing $5M From Family, Friends: DOJ

The 66-year-old sent investors false investment performance letters and fake K-1 tax forms that falsely stated they had gained money.

NYPD Officer Accused Of Embezzling $87K From Elderly Wells Fargo Clients: Rye PD

The 27-year-old is charged with spending stolen funds on BMW payments, a trip to Aruba and a workout program called "Booty By Jacks."

Armed Standoff Brought To An End By Police As House Fire Begins To Burn

Port Chester police raced to get medical attention for the armed man's injured mother who was inside the home.

Yonkers Middle High School Teacher Sent Chilling 'Predatory Texts' To Student: DA

The 59-year-old Somers man called the victim "bitch" and implied he wanted to put a dog collar around her neck, according to investigators.

28-Year-Old Wounded In Overnight Mugging After Picking Up Food, Shooter Remains At Large

The victim was robbed of approximately $500 in cash, a cell phone, jewelry and the food order, according to New Rochelle police.

Man In Ski Mask, Sunglasses Intentionally Exposed Himself At Hudson Valley Rest Stop: NYSP

Police tracked the 71-year-old to his home and arrested him on public lewdness charges, according to state troopers.

Suspect Arrested In Deadly Westchester Weekend Shooting

Officers found a 35-year-old Yonkers man, with a single gunshot wound to the head, at the scene of the fatal shooting.

Mount Vernon Police Sergeant Gets Prison For Using Excessive Force: DOJ

The DOJ said the police officer used a taser seven times in a span of minutes on a person who was both shackled and handcuffed.

NYS Comptroller's Office Auditor Accused Of Stealing $400K From Town Of Wallkill: Sheriff

Authorities say he used his position to transfer funds from Town of Wallkill bank accounts to his personal businesses.

Victim Pistol-Whipped In Overnight Westchester Home Invasion

Two suspects, with semi-automatic weapons, escaped with approximately $75,000 worth of jewelry, according to New Rochelle police.

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