Nearly Half-Century Mystery Solved, But New Questions Arise |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 the bomb squad responding to an unusual call, and a convicted killer in trouble again.

Police Drone Used To Follow Suspect To Stash Of Stolen Items

Officers on the ground coordinated with Haverstraw PD drone operators, who watched to see if the suspect would head to the hidden loot.

Bomb Squad Secures Korean-Era Munition Found In Hudson Valley Home

The munition found in the basement likely belonged to a Korean War veteran who once lived at the home, according to Ramapo police.

43-Year-Old Who Threatened Family With Fork Charged With Hate Crime: Police

He threatened a family with the metal fork, specifically because of their ethnic origin, according to the Town of Ulster Police Department.

Return To Scene Of The Crime Results In Second Arrest For Accused Drugstore Cowboy: Police

Deputies on patrol reported spotting him standing in front of the pharmacy, in violation of a court order that followed a burglary arrest.

Attempted Murder Arrest Made In Early Morning Shooting Over Taxicab Fare: Police

The Putnam County taxi driver told police that the suspect fired into the passenger compartment of his taxi following the dispute.

Paroled Murderer Responsible For Slaying Of Rockland Teen In 1980 Is Arrested For Second Time After Release

He was most recently arrested in Peekskill after threatening to kill a woman while stealing her license plate, according to officials.

Sheriff's Deputy Struck By Fleeing Suspect's Vehicle, Then Shoots Suspect, According To Sheriff

The deputy and the suspect were taken to two different area hospitals, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

Remains Found In Hudson Valley Swamp In 1991 Are ID'd By New York State Police

An elite FBI unit in Quantico helped lead investigators to the case of a 76-year-old reported missing from Port Jervis in 1976.

Special 'Drinksgiving' Enforcement Helps Keep The Night As Safe As Possible

The night before Thanksgiving has quietly become one of the biggest drinking days of the year, and police were in force.

New Windsor Man Admits To Hudson Valley Rape, Fleeing To Philippines

Town of New Windsor police, the Hudson Valley FBI Safe Streets Taskforce, & the Department of Homeland Security brought him back to the U.S.

School Employee Accused Of Obstructing The Breathing Of A Disabled Student: Police

The Yorktown man was arrested after the disturbing incident that took place at the Shrub Oak International School in October, police said.

Couple Entered Hudson Valley Home, Attacked Woman Leading To Head, Neck Injuries: Police

The pair's charges included unlawful imprisonment, assault, strangulation, and criminal mischief, according to Ellenville police.

Teenage Melee At McDonald's On Main Street Involved Baseball Bat, Knife And Later Retribution: Police

The trouble at the Ellenville fast food spot started when a teen girl was approached by a group of boys, one armed with a baseball bat.

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