The Curious Case Of The Cross-County Cigar Shop Kidnapping |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 man who sexually assaulted a pregnant woman.

Wooden Cross Set Ablaze In Arson At Kingston Church

An arson investigation is underway, according to police.

Queens Man Accused Of Raping 13-Year-Old Hudson Valley Girl He Met On Video Game: DA

"I urge all parents to talk to their children about the dangers of sharing information with those that they meet online," DA Hoovler said.

K9 Kell Sniffs Out Drugs In BMW On I-87, Upstate Man Arrested: NYSP

Troopers then found around 765 grams of cocaine and a large amount of cash, during the stop in Saugerties.

Brutal Kidnapping Began In Westchester Before Heading To Dutchess County Cigar Shop: NYSP

State police report finding a man with facial injuries and his hands zip-tied, along with three men claiming to be shop employees.

County Executive Lambastes Parole Board After Released 'Monster' Arrested Again

Ed Day called for the resignations of those who voted to free the man who sexually assaulted and murdered a teenage girl in 1980.

2 Arrested, Charged With Child Endangerment In 'Deeply Troubling' Illegal Daycare Case: Police

After a search of the premises, referrals were made to the Rockland County Child Protective Services, police said.

'Shot Spotter' Alert Leads To 15-Year-Old With Gun: Police

Police say a group ran into a City of Newburgh home when they arrived at the location where the gun had been fired.

Trio Accused In Daylight Robbery Captured On Surveillance Drone Footage: DA

They attacked a 61-year-old man in front of his home, hitting him in the eye and neck, and stealing his necklace before fleeing, cops said.

Retired Cop Accused Of Shooting Roommate, State Police Take Over The Homicide Investigation

The identities of the suspected shooter and the victim, both of Beacon, have now been released by New York State Police.

Man Who Sexually Assaulted Pregnant Victim, Strangled Her, Hit Her With Cane, Gets Prison

The 20-year-old New Rochelle man also strangled her cat, "Casper," to death, in a case highlighting the "horrors of domestic violence."

Machete Attack On Woman Bathing In Creek Leads To Attempted Murder Charge: DA

The victim suffered a skull fracture, an amputated finger, and had two fingers surgically reattached, according to the Orange County DA.

Hartsdale Couple And Their Nanny Accused Of Kidnapping, Brutally Assaulting Teen: DA

"The level of depravity shown by the defendants in this case is astonishing," Westchester County DA Susan Cacace said.

>> Also this Week

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• Wrong Way-Driver Fled Police Twice, With 1-Year-Old In Car, Before DWI Arrest: NYSP
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