Ticket Fixing, Car Chases And $7.9M Grift |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 an investigation that led to drug, gun networks takedowns.

61-Year-Old Man Tries To Grab Girl Walking To School: Police

Witnesses confronted the man and were able to take the girl to police headquarters.

Motorcycle Chase On Route 6 Ends In Brewster Man's Arrest: Police

At one point, Carmel police had to stop pedestrians and valet parking attendants from crossing the road in Mahopac.

'Guilty': Mount Vernon Men Convicted In $7.9M COVID Relief Scheme

After collecting hundreds of thousands in kickback payments, the three took photos of their stacks of ill-gotten cash.

NY State Police Accuse Saugerties Court Staffer Of Ticket Fixing

Police allege she used her credentials to dismiss tickets on behalf of acquaintances.

Chappaqua Driver In Head-On Crash Was 4 Times Legal Limit: NCPD

The 58-year-old Westchester woman was charged with felony driving while intoxicated after a two-month-long investigation.

Multi-State Car Chase Leaves Officer Hurt, Teens In Custody

A 19-year-old driver rammed a patrol car, but with the help of K9 "Wren," the flight from justice was short-lived, cops said.

Burglars Rob Bedford Pharmacy, Drugstore In Southeast Was Also Hit

Bedford police are working with other agencies to determine if the break-in is related to a string of pharmacy burglaries in the area.

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