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Body In The Hudson+Perjury For A Pal |Hudson Valley Crime Roundup

AG Says Car Wash Took Advantage Of Jewish Customers Ahead of Passover |Trespassing At Trump Park Residences |K9 Kell's Very Busy Week

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a FedEx driver shoved to the ground and relieved of his package.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a FedEx driver shoved to the ground and relieved of his package. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include coke, ketamine, psilocybin and MDMA seized in a raid at a Westchester house.

Car Wash Took Advantage Of Jewish Customers Ahead of Passover: NY AG

The Rockland business ran a "Passover Special," targeting Jewish customers, that cost more than three times the regular price, investigators say.

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58-Year-Old Pleads Guilty To Lying For Friend At Drunken Driving Trial

He lied, helping his friend to be acquitted for a DWI. However, when he was arrested himself for a DWI, he admitted the truth to troopers.

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Queens Woman Arrested For Trespassing At Trump Park Residences

The 48-year-old had previously been told several times that she was not allowed on the Shrub Oak property, according to Yorktown police.


Westchester Man Killed Dog In 'Unconscionable' Act Of Violence: DA

The act of cruelty took place in Greenburgh in December, cops said. He also tried to assault the Shih Tzu's owner, according to officials.


Saugerties Man Charged With Menacing: Police

The charge follows an incident which prompted multiple 911 calls Monday night, according to police.


Former Asst. Principal Arrested For Pushing Child To The Ground: NYSP

The arrest stems from an incident at the Dutchess County BOCES Elementary School in the Town of Hyde Park, police said.


'Highly Intoxicated' Stranger Tried To Enter 2 Homes: Police

Anyone with additional information about the bizarre late night incident is being asked to contact Carmel detectives.


K9 Kell Catches Wind Of Narcotics During Thruway Traffic Stop: NYSP

A search revealed over 800 grams of cocaine, one gram of fentanyl, a digital scale, packaging materials, and $1,900 cash, troopers said.


Passenger Arrested, K9 Kell Clears Driver After NYS Thruway Stop: NYSP

The passenger had over 200 grams of cocaine on him, but Kell found there was no other contraband in the car, according to state troopers.


Inmate Arrested For Violating Order Of Protection From Jail: Police

Authorities in Dutchess County say he violated an order of protection by contacting the protected party by telephone.


Coke, Ketamine, Psilocybin, MDMA In Raid At Westchester House: Police

The raid was the culmination of a long-term investigation into the sale of narcotics throughout the Rivertowns.


Sentence Imposed In 2023 Kingston Homicide: DA

Nyqwuan Monroe was convicted at trial in January, according to the district attorney’s office.


Body Found In Hudson River in Yonkers: PD

Officials are attempting to identify the victim, according to police.


Former Westchester Tennis Coach Gets 40 Years In Prison For Child Porn

The Hudson Valley sex offender received, distributed and possessed child pornography; and sent obscene material to a 15-year-old.


Man Tries To Bring Gun, Bullets On Plane At Westchester Airport: TSA

The Connecticut man's carry-on contained a 9mm gun and a magazine loaded with 10 bullets, the Homeland Security agency said.


FedEx Driver Shoved To Ground, Package Stolen In Daylight Robbery

Police are asking for the public's help for information on the incident that took place in Dobbs Ferry on Monday afternoon.


12-Year-Old Shot, Cops Say Suspect Remains On The Loose

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