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Feds Say High School Coach Sexually Exploited Kids |15-Year-Old Hired To Mow Lawn, Instead Carjacked Homeowner, According To Cops

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including the ICE arrests of a suspect in Westchester for a Dominican Republic slaying.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including the ICE arrests of a suspect in Westchester for a Dominican Republic slaying. ( Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a town official accused of shooting a DoorDash Driver in the back.

Coach Sexually Exploited Kids, Distributed Child Porn: DOJ Alleges

The Eastchester High School football coach sexually abused minors in what the feds are calling "every parent's nightmare."

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ICE Arrests Suspect In Westchester For Dominican Republic Murder

ICE collaborated with the FBI, the DEA, and Homeland Security to capture the fugitive in New Rochelle, according to the agency.

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3 Kids In Car When Driver Arrested For DWI At Gas Station: NYSP

Cops said they responded to a possible disturbance in Fishkill, when they saw signs of intoxication and three kids in the woman's car.


Port Jervis Man Pleads Guilty After Woman Beaten, Kidnapped: DA

The victim awoke to find the man covering her mouth and nose and attempting to have intercourse with her, according to prosecutors.


I-684 Public Lewdness Arrest After Multi-Agency Hunt For Suspect: NYSP

Troopers from Somers collaborated with the Rye Police Department and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force to capture the Orange County man.


32-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Young Westchester Girl Twice: DA

He fled after the abuse, but FBI's Westchester Safe Streets Task Force and Yonkers police captured him in the Bronx, according to the DA.


'Hammer Tacker' Stapler Attack Leaves Victim Injured: Police

The assault led to several staples to be embedded in the victim's foot, causing injury and "substantial" pain, according to Yorktown police.


15-Year-Old Hired To Mow Lawn, Instead Carjacked Homeowner: Police

After leading police on a chase, and hitting other cars, he was captured after crashing on Route 4, near the GW Bridge, police said.


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