Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Mom Who Faked Cancer 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 former wrestling coach pleading to rape, a daughter accused of stealing her mom’s pension and a burglar who could have blown up the place he was allegedly robbing.

Arrest Made In Green Card Scam
CONGERS, NY — A 48-year-old Rockland County resident is accused of running a scam in which he promised "Green Cards" in exchange for cash to undocumented immigrants … READ MORE.

Former Edgemont Wrestling Coach Enters Rape Plea
GREENBURGH, NY — A former Edgemont High School assistant wrestling coach and teacher in New York City pleaded guilty in court Tuesday to two counts … READ MORE.

Cops: Congers Burglar Turned Stove Burners On
NYACK, NY — A Congers man who police say could have blown up a Nyack residence he was robbing … READ MORE.

DA: Daughter Stole Dead Mom's Pension
MOUNT VERNON, NY — A Mount Vernon woman faces grand larceny charges because prosecutors said she pocketed her dead mother's … READ MORE.

Uber Driver, Accused Of Assault, Faces Additional Charge
RYE BROOK, NY — The Bronx Uber driver, previously charged with misdemeanor assault and forcible touching, now faces a first-degree sexual abuse charge … READ MORE.

Sentence In Stealing $230K+ Worth Of Automobile Parts
GREENBURGH, NY — A Dutchess County man was sentenced for stealing more than $230,000 from a Westchester County car dealership … READ MORE.

Cops: Bank Accounts Raided With ID Theft
SOUTHEAST, NY — A Liberty, NY resident is accused of stealing $7,300 from corporate accounts at Keybank. … READ MORE.

Former Hudson Valley Woman Who Faked Cancer Receives Sentence
ARDSLEY, NY — The former Ardsley woman who faked having cancer and defrauded donors who thought they were helping to pay for her treatments … READ MORE.

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