Ex Arrested After BMW Goes Up In Flames |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 20-mile police chase that ended in Connecticut and a bookkeeper takes a plea deal in a $125,000 embezzlement case.

Child Sex Abuse Charges After Teen's Body Found On Street: DA

A New Rochelle man is facing a slew of child sex abuse charges after a high school student's body was found dumped in the snow on Feb 6.

Intruder Covered Sleeping Homeowner's Mouth, Threatened Her Life: DA

The serial recidivist started to pull her shirt down, but fled when he heard other people approaching, according to authorities.

30 Mason Jars Of Marijuana Found In Passed-Out Driver's Car: Police

A suspended license didn't stop the persistent suspect, who was pulled over days later with 10 jars of pot, cops said.

Westchester Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Subway Shoving

Police say the Harrison teen walked up behind his victim at Barclays Station in Brooklyn and pushed him onto the tracks.

Suspect In Theft Ring That Targeted Asian Homeowners Nabbed: Police

The Colombian national was subject to removal as an illegal alien, feds said. After his arrest, an Immigration Detainer was issued.

31-Year-Old Admits To Sexually Assaulting Two Children Under 11

It will be recommended that he be sentenced to 20 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of post-release supervision.

Suspect Arrested In String Of 'Swatting' Calls Across Hudson Valley

"My neighbor is assaulting his wife, and her head is cracked open," the 911 caller falsely reported, triggering a massive police response.

Bookkeeper Takes Plea Deal In $125K Embezzlement Case

She will be ordered to make restitution to her former employer in Wallkill, and spend time behind bars as part of the agreement.

Ex-Husband Arrested After BMW Goes Up In Flames In Downtown Garage

After the car fire was extinguished in the garage of a New Rochelle residential tower, police tied the suspected arson to the Bronx man.

Teen Shot 2, Fled, Then Hid The Loaded Gun Under His Pillow

"Gang violence in our streets can only be disrupted by arrest, prosecution and incarceration," Orange County DA Hoovler said.

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