A Knock At The Door Followed By Violence |Crime Roundup

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a Texas woman accused of hiding pot on her child to smuggle it into prison and a cop avoids jail time in a fatal high-speed crash.

15-Year-Old Pursued In Lexus Causes I-95 Chain Reaction Crash: NYSP

16 people were taken to area hospitals after the pursuit through NYC, New Rochelle, Larchmont, and Rye, according to New York State Police.

Woman Answers Knock At Motel Room Door, Ends Up Getting Stabbed

A 38-year-old woman was arrested and charged for the incident which took place at the Wenton Motel on Route 9W, according to state police.

School Worker Indicted For Submerging Autistic Children In Pool: DA

The case stems from a January incident at the Jesse J. Kaplan School, according to the Rockland County District Attorney's office.

Trespasser Entered Family's Motel Room, Hit Child In Face: NYSP

After the victim's parents managed to get the Kingston woman out of the room, she was arrested by state police.

Texas Woman Hid Pot On Her Child To Smuggle It Into Prison: NYSP

State police say that the 24-year-old was arrested and charged with promoting prison contraband and endangering the welfare of a child.

Former NYCHA Superintendent Gets Prison Term In Bribery Case: Feds

The West Haverstraw resident also must pay thousands in restitution, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.

The 'Magician' Gets Federal Time For $145M Federal Tax Fraud Scheme

The Westchester tax preparer, who filed tens of thousands of false tax returns over a decade, cost Uncle Sam millions.

Former NYPD Cop Avoids Jail Time In Fatal High-Speed Crash

She was driving up to 109 miles per hour with a BAC of .10 on the Palisades, when she hit a tree, causing her husband's death.

Peekskill Teacher Arrested For Child Sexual Abuse Material

The 28-year-old Yorktown Heights man was charged with promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child, according to prosecutors.

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