Fake Fire Inspector+300 Rowdy Kids In The Woods |Crime Roundup

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a sophisticated check-washing scam and four officers injured in an inmate attack at Sing Sing.

Fake Fire Inspector Tried To Shake Down Local Business, Cops Warn

New Rochelle police said the grifter approached a business, demanding money for fake equipment inspections.

Child Sex-Grooming Sting Nabs New Rochelle Man: Police

The 31-year-old, who believed he was meeting a teenager in a local park, had cocaine, alcohol, and condoms with him, cops said.

Manhunt, Police Chase Of Stolen Porsche Trigger School Delays

The multi-county car pursuit ended in Westchester County with the arrest of four suspects wanted for an earlier burglary, NYSP said.

Son Threatened To Stab Father, Then The Father Grabbed A Shotgun: PD

The son was arrested for felony first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, Harriman police said.

CT Woman Assaults Fellow Soccer Player In Yorktown Sports Complex: PD

She is accused of punching the victim in the mouth with a closed fist causing injury, according to Yorktown police.

Violent Escape From Psychiatric Hospital Leads To Indictment: DA

The patient repeatedly punched his psychiatrist, knocking her to the ground while taking her identification badge, police said.

Trio Of Bandits From Connecticut Hit Westchester Kohl's Stores: NYSP

The group has been connected to thefts at stores in Cortlandt Manor, Bedford and across the tri-state area, according to state police.

Life Without Parole For Man Who Murdered An Entire Family

He earned the maximum sentence for killing three people, including a 9-year-old child, and attempting to kill a 3-year-old.

Melee Ensues As Cops Move In To Disperse 300 Rowdy Kids In The Woods

In a letter to the community, Hastings-on-Hudson Police Chief Dosin vowed, "the lack of respect for the law will not be tolerated."

4 Officers Injured In Inmate Attack At Sing Sing Prison

Two of those correctional officers were taken to the hospital in what officials said started as an unprovoked assault on a female guard.

'Guilty,' Conviction In 2022 Fight Outside Bar That Led To Murder

54-year-old Luis Pindiusaca-Villa was stabbed in the throat with a kitchen knife, outside of a bar in the Village of Spring Valley.

Putnam County Man Embezzled $208K From 2 Civic Groups: Sheriff

He spent the ill-gotten gains on food, gas, phone bills, pet supplies, cigars, liquor and lawn equipment, according to investigators.

Massive Drug Bust After SWAT Team Executes Search Warrant: Police

Community complaints led to the seizure of crack, phencyclidine, $1,657 cash, ammunition, phones, scales & packaging materials, cops said.

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