The Catfishing Fake Nurse Who Kidnapped His Date |Crime Roundup

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a 72-year-old truck driver arrested for a hit-and-run.

Sting Ends In Rape Charge Involving 15-Year-Old Girl Victim: Police

The teen contacted New Rochelle police and told them that she was in an intimate relationship with a 21-year-old.

72-Year-Old Semi-Truck Driver Arrested In Hit-And-Run Case: Sheriff

A Freightliner semi-truck struck a 20-year-old Ellenville man, who received serious injuries as a result of the accident, authorities said.

Driver Suspected Of Crashing Into House, Causing Fire Arrested: Police

15 residents and their pets were displaced from their apartments on South Highland Ave. on March 29, according to Ossining police.

'Catfishing' Man Posed As Nurse, Kidnapped, Abused Westchester Woman

Feds say he kidnapped a Westchester woman and her two-year-old child at knifepoint and took them to his home in NJ.

Mutilated, Dead Birds Inside Bag Found Floating In Lake Carmel

Anyone with information about the disturbing incident is being asked to contact the Putnam County SPCA. Callers can remain anonymous.

Kingston Woman Charged In Fatal Bicycle Collision

A 65-year-old local resident died after her bicycle was struck in 2022, according to police.

Bee-Line Bus, Mamaroneck Avenue Businesses Vandalized With Knife

A suspect was arrested under a mental hygiene law due to "erratic and violent behavior," according to Village of Mamaroneck police.

Police Give Update In Investigation Of Drug Lab Found After Hotel Fire

The suspect's storage unit contained a 5-ft kilo press, kilo stamps, coke, fentanyl, cutting agents, packaging, acetone & scales, cops said.

She Harassed Geese With Laser, Rocks; Destroyed Nest, Moved Egg: DEC

An Environmental Conservation Police Officer reports finding a large egg in a flowerpot next to the front door of her home.

Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation Leads To Felony Arrest : NYSP

NY State police were assisted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

60-Year-Old Admits To Robbery, And To Later Having A 'Shank' in Jail

In 2023, he entered a Wallkill business wearing a surgical mask, displayed a knife, took cash out of the register, and fled on a bike.

Nurse From Pelham Admits To Stealing, Tampering With Drugs: Feds

She stole vials, containing hydromorphone or fentanyl, took them home to use herself, and then refilled the vials with saline or water.

78-Year-Old Woman Stabbed To Death In Her Home Is ID'd By Police

Police say that the victim's 50-year-old daughter was identified as a person of interest, and later charged with murder.

15-Year-Old Arrested For Hudson Valley Burger King Burglary: Police

Cops saw lights on in the dining room of the closed restaurant and the teen throwing items around, authorities said.

NYC Man Led Cops On Westchester Chase Before Crashing Into Tree: RPD

He hit a WCPD car and a car from Connecticut, and he drove off-road across Rye yards and the American Yacht Club campus, cops said.

Canadian Guilty Of Beating That Killed Hudson Valley Racehorse

He struck "Finish Line" with a hard object causing a skull fracture, which resulted in the racehorse having to be euthanized.

Fake Iron Workers Union Rep Scammed Victims Desperate For Work: NYSP

He told victims he could facilitate membership for a fee, New York State Police said, but once he was paid, he ended all communication.

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