Cops Say Bumble Match Scammed Woman Out Of $50K |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 arson at the Ramada.

Prison For Threatening NY News Reporter And Her Family

Federal prosecutors say the journalist received messages like, "I can blow your house off its foundation."

Ex-Saugerties Coach Wanted In Teen Sex Assault Case Nabbed In CT: Police

The man is accused of committing assaults while working as a school employee and wrestling coach in Saugerties.

72-Year-Old Lit Mattress On Fire In Home, Fled With Large Machete: Police

The Haverstaw man has been charged with arson, and 11 counts of attempted murder after a "shots fired" call, according to police.

20 Charged In 'Operation Powder Burn,' A Massive Hudson Valley Gun, Drug Trafficking Sting

67 firearms, fentanyl, cocaine and over $65,000 cash were seized in the "largest gun trafficking case in Orange County history."

Man Scammed Woman He Met Through Bumble Dating App Out Of $50K: DA

After saying he needed money for his sick dog, medical procedures and moving costs, he was ultimately caught at the Nanuet Home Depot.

Burglar On the Run Sentenced In Absentia To Prison For Targeting Asian Business Owner's Home

The 27-year-old fugitive from justice was caught while trying to steal over $1000 in designer handbags from the Ossining home in 2023.

Arson Suspect Arrested After Fire In Ramada Hotel Room: Police

The Newburgh man was charged with arson, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment after being treated for smoke exposure, police said.

Sleeping Woman Raped While On The Couch At Home With Her Boyfriend: Police

A 31-year-old tenant at the home was charged with felony first-degree rape, according to Spring Valley police.

4 Teens Targeted, 'Viciously' Attacked Couple With Baseball Bat, Knives, Gun: Police

The suspects, ranging in age from 14 to 19, have been identified and are expected to be in custody soon, Village of Ellenville police said.

ICE Arrests Convicted Child Sex Predator Upon His Release From Sing Sing

An ICE official said the "criminal alien" is a "vile human, who depravedly victimized and sexually exploited innocent children" in NY.

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