Cops Say Fake FBI Agents Scammed Victim Out Of $15K |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 county social services audit clerk accused in a "brazen" daycare shakedown.

Woman Jumped From Moving Car As Hallucinating Driver Sped Across Police Station Lawn: Cops

The driver, who was taken to the hospital, now faces a slew of criminal charges and traffic tickets, according to Stony Point police.

Victim Run Over, Killed By Taxi May Have Already Been On The Ground After Assault: Police

The cab driver, who was arrested for driving with a suspended license, is cooperating with the investigation, cops say.

2 Hudson Valley Men Among 10 Accused Of Abusing Sex Trafficked 16-Year-Old-Girl: DA

The teen, who was pimped out at a New England Thruway motel, was forced to tattoo her pimp's name on her face, according to prosecutors.

City Discontinues League After 3 Shot Following Ferris World Basketball Tournament

White Plains police say at least 20 shots were fired during an altercation after a group left the tournament Thursday night.

Son Stole Over $42K in Workers' Comp Benefits Intended For His Dead Mother

Despite the fact his mother died in 2022, the Port Jervis man deposited 43 checks through 2023 into his personal account.

Liquor Store Robbery With 2 Kids In Vehicle Leads To 4 Arrests: NYSP

After being pulled over, the 24-year-old driver became combative and physically assaulted the trooper, according to state police.

Wanted: 2 Fugitives In The Hudson Valley Sought By State Police

Troopers are asking for your help with any information that could lead to the arrest of two wanted men known to frequent Peekskill.

2 Arrested After Impersonating FBI Agents, Scamming Hudson Valley Victim Out Of $15K: NYSP

The suspects from Brooklyn told the victim that he would be arrested if he did not pay them, according to state police.

Jury Convicts Newburgh Man In Street Robbery

The victim, who was beaten after he refused to hand over money, died of unrelated causes before the trial began, according to prosecutors.

Death Of 26-Year-Old At NY Facility For Disabled Probed

The male resident’s body was discovered in a transportation van, according to police.

Social Services Audit Clerk Accused Of 'Brazen' Daycare Shakedown Scheme: DA

The Westchester County employee demanded payments in exchange for issuing reimbursement checks, according to investigators.

Dating App Meetup Ends With Double Stabbing In Orange County Apartment: Police

A person from Long Island was left with a collapsed lung and is expected to lose their right eye, according to police.

Former Cop Turned Model Avoids Prison In Extortion Scheme

She threatened to post material online that might harm her beauty salon employer unless she paid her $9K.

Wrong-Way Driver Arrested After Route 9 Head-On Crash: Police

He was charged with vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated, and driving while ability impaired, according to Peekskill police.

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