'Marcos' Has Been Found |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 scam targeting Hudson Valley homeowners and a robbery at the Mobil station.

Irish, UK Men Part Of Construction Fraud Targeting Homeowners: FBI

Victims of the ring included a 41-year-old United States Marine Corps veteran in Rockland County, and a 73-year-old woman in Yonkers.

Fugitive Long Sought In Deadly Heist Returns From Dominican Republic

"Marcos" has been found. Feds say he was part of a shoot-out at a Mount Vernon unlicensed THC warehouse that left 2 dead last year.

17-Year-Old Arrested In 2023 Attempted Murder Case: Police

On March 7, City of Newburgh detectives arrested a 17-year-old boy from the Town of Newburgh in connection with the shooting.

Dutchess Man Arrested For Sex Offenses Against Children: NYSP

Between November 2021 and January 2024, the Beacon man had, according to state police, inappropriate contact with 2 children under age 14.

Putnam Man Brandished Knife, Attempted To Rob Yorktown Mobil: YPD

Yorktown detectives arrested the 43-year-old at the Carmel Police Department, after he was arrested and released there on unrelated charges.

NJ Woman Smuggled Drugs, Blade Into Shawangunk Prison

After a K-9 alerted officers to the visitor, 55 methamphetamine pills were found inside her body cavity, along with a ceramic razor blade.

Drug Task Force Raid At Hotel Nabs Fentanyl Dealer: DA

A large amount of cash and fentanyl packaged for sale was seized in the raid at the Best Western Inn at the Falls in Lagrange, cops say.

Inmate Gets More Time Behind Bars For Assaulting Guard With Urine: DA

He deliberately threw urine on the mouth and clothes of a correctional officer in the medical unit of the Eastern Correctional Facility.

2 Men Arrested For Terroristic Threat At Walmart: Police

Witnesses told police the pair entered the Airmont store and said they had a bomb. They were released without bail with a future court date.

Man Who Assaulted Woman At Rehab Violated Protection Order: Police

Yonkers police arrested the 54-year-old on unrelated charges, and alerted Yorktown police that he was in their custody.

Gunman Fired Weapon Into Ceiling Of VFW During Private Event: Police

The 29-year-old was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment.

Bomb Threat At Country Club In Westchester Led To Emergency Response

Irvington police evacuated the Ardsley County Club and coordinated with the Westchester County Hazardous Devices Unit.

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