14-Year-Old Charged In Fatal Park Shooting|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 thieves who forced their way in through a kitchen window to get to the car keys.

14-Year-Old From Connecticut Charged In Westchester Slaying

He is charged with shooting a 29-year-old dead and wounding another man in Doyle Park, in Yonkers.

Thieves Forced Way In Through Kitchen Window To Get To Car Keys

A disturbing string of burglaries has seen car thieves breaking into homes in order to steal high-end cars in driveways.

Arson Victims ID'd, Police Believe Suspect First Murdered Couple, Dog

The man in custody had arson charges upgraded, and is now charged with first degree murder, second degree murder and cruelty to animals.

Police Warn Of Hudson Valley Home Burglaries Targeting Asian Americans

The New York State Police alert said robberies happened in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties over the past week.

14-Year-Old Boy Shot In Groin Gave 'Contradictory' Stories: Police

Newburgh police said they believe the gunshot may have been self-inflicted by the teenager who was injured.

Tax Preparer Accused Of Embezzling $8K From His Employer: Police

There was no evidence suggesting that he defrauded his individual clients directly, according to investigators.

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