Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Sharks In The Water; Beaten Then Run Over; Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week’s top crime news covered by the region’s 24 Patch sites. Among the stories are a repeat sex offender sentenced for stalking a woman, a man beaten and then run over and sharks circling in the water in a basement pool. And in crime-related article, the man who voiced McGruff the Crime Dog died.

Woman Arrested Applying For Credit Card In Another's Name: Police

WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY — A Poughkeepsie woman who fraudulently applied for a credit card was arrested Aug. 31. State Police from the Wappinger barracks arrested Yajaira Bernabel, 42, of Poughkeepsie, … READ MORE.

Bronx Man Sentenced In Car Assault Of Police Officers

MOUNT PLEASANT, NY — A Bronx resident who was convicted of assaulting police officers who were attempting to stop a drag race was sentenced to prison Tuesday. … READ MORE.

Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced For Stalking Woman From Deli To Bedroom

MOUNT VERNON, NY — A repeat sex offender who chased a woman from the streets to her bedroom Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Tuesday that James Brower, 35, … READ MORE.

Man Dies After Being Beaten, Run Over In Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, NY — A middle-aged man was beaten and then run over by a car Wednesday morning in Mount Vernon. Police said the man, whose name has not been released, … READ MORE.

Haitian Child Missing From Haverstraw Found: Police

HAVERSTRAW, NY — The Haitian child visiting the United States who went missing last month has been found. In a Facebook post, … READ MORE.

Voice Of McGruff The Crime Dog, Former Rockland Resident, Dies At 94

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A former Rockland County resident and the voice of McGruff the Crime Dog has died at the age of 94. John “Jack” Keil died Aug. 25 in Westminster West, VT. … READ MORE.

7 Sharks Seized From Pool In Dutchess County

LAGRANGEVILLE, NY — A search warrant executed by environmental conservation officers Aug. 23 at a residence in Lagrangeville, Dutchess County, netted — literally — seven live sharks. The officers were joined … READ MORE.

Taxi Co. Owner Underreported Income By $10,000 Over 2 Years: DA

NYACK, NY — Indictments have been unsealed accusing the owner of Nyack Taxi and A-One Transportation and three employees of a conspiracy to defraud state and county government agencies of more than … READ MORE.

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