Mittens Recovering From Violent Betrayal |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 noise at the rodeo and the 14-year-old at the ghost gun workshop.

36-Year-Old Arrested For Stalking Elementary School Child: Sheriff

He followed the young child around Pleasant Valley, and tried to give them inappropriate gifts and a note, according to authorities.

Town Official Arrested For Shooting DoorDash Driver In Back: NYSP

The delivery driver had approached several homes asking for directions before arriving at the home where he was shot, according to police.

Noise At Newburgh Rodeo Leads To Citation From Neighboring Town

Using a decibel meter, cops determined that the noise, while originating in Newburgh, exceeded allowable noise limits in New Windsor.

NY Nissan Dealers Must Pay $3.2M For Overcharging Customers: AG

More than 1,700 New Yorkers were overcharged for end-of-lease buyouts, according to the state Attorney General’s office.

Real Estate Developer Admits $13M, Yearslong Investment Fraud

The Hudson Valley 75-year-old bilked more than 30 investors with imaginary Latin American real estate development projects.

Motorcyclist Had Loaded Handgun, Magazines On Highway: State Police

Police lodged charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 87, according to state police.

Victim Shot Repeatedly Following Armed Robbery, 2 Arrested: Police

The victim was initially treated at Bon Secours Community Hospital, and then transferred to Westchester Medical Center.

Tokyo Spa Ordered Closed Immediately By Police, Building Department

The unusual move was made because of "licensing and building code issues," according to officials in the Town of Woodbury.

Health Aide Used Knife To Extort $19K From 78-Year-Old Man

The thefts took place from December 2022 to August 2023, at a senior assisted living complex in Rockland County.

3 Masked Suspects Entered Unoccupied Home, Scared Off By Owner: Cops

Yorktown PD is also advising students to stop playing the so-called "assassination game," to avoid being mistaken for the at-large suspect.

Drunken Driver Hit Parked Car, Sending It Careening Into Home: Police

The Mamaroneck woman was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, according to police.

$48M 'Doctor Chasing' Fraud Leads To Prison For Westchester Man

The Pelham Manor resident has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for a scheme to defraud Medicare.

Video Captures Suspect Throwing, Injuring Cat Named 'Mittens': Police

SPCA Westchester says the young cat has since received veterinary care, including treatment for a laceration on her head.

Registered Sex Offender Sent Obscene Photos, Messages To Children: DOJ

The Dutchess man communicated with an 11-year-old and a 12-year-old through Snapchat, Roblox, and video chats on Google Meet, feds say.

14-Year-Old Found With Loaded Ghost Gun, Parts To Make Ghost Guns: DA

A search warrant for a home and its occupants in Ramapo led to authorities finding the gun and parts, ammunition, 3D printers, and filament.

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