Burglary Ring Suspects Handed Over To ICE |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 a martial arts instructor facing additional sex abuse counts, and a prostitution arrest at the spa.

Accused NY Golf Club Bandit Involved In Multi-State Operation: Police

Charges have been filed for pro-shop break-ins in New York and Connecticut, as investigators probe cases in more states, police said.

NJ Men Behind $1.7M Smash-And-Grab Robbery At Jewelry Shop: Feds

They used a sledgehammer to steal jewelry, diamonds and luxury watches, while "innocent customers cowered in fear," according to the DOJ.

Prostitution At Haverstraw Spa Runs Afoul Of The Law: Police

A joint undercover sting with NY State Police and Haverstraw police at Solace Springs Spa led to a prostitution arrest, authorities said.

Katonah Woman Arrives Home To Find Stranger Exiting Her House

As a precaution, Katonah Elementary School went into a lock-out and police were present at dismissal time.

Franciscan Friar Gets Prison For Defrauding Donors To Fake Clinics

Aliases, fake degrees and false tales of overseas clinics helped fund his lavish lifestyle with Hamptons getaways and cosmetic surgeries.

The Moment Cops Use A Taser To Take Down Man With A Knife: See Video

Yonkers police have released footage that appears to show a tense standoff with an armed man that came to a quick and safe end.

Abandoned Ferret Safe After A Harrowing Adventure In Port Chester

The woman accused of abandoning the pet denied it was hers in the first place, but social media told a different story, cops say.

Metro-North Worker Arrested For Skimming $206K From Kiosks: MTAPD

The 24-year MTA employee, based in White Plains, was responsible for handling money received from ticket machines, police said.

Bronx Man Killed Girlfriend, Dumped Body Along Saw Mill: DA

The victim was found inside of a red suitcase, abandoned along the Westchester County highway earlier this month.

Harrison PD, FBI Arrest 4 Chilean Men Tied To Nationwide Burglary Ring

After a Jan. 30 residential burglary in Harrison, detectives were able to link the suspects to burglaries in four states.

Fatal Pizzeria Stabbing Of 2 Teens: 18-Year-Old Indicted For Murder

"These senseless killings must stop," Westchester County DA Cacace said. "Our children are our community’s greatest assets."

Driver Arrested For Felony DWI After Crashing Into A House: Police

The 61-year-old showed clear signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, impaired motor function, and an odor of alcohol, cops said.

Ex-Martial Arts Instructor Faces Additional Abuse Counts: DA

The man was arraigned Tuesday on a 42-count indictment in Dutchess County Court, according to the district attorney’s office.

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