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Model Found Shot To Death On Cross County Parkway |Massage Parlor Prostitution Bust |$250K Embezzled From School For Special Needs Students

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a Thruway service area worker accused of going on a shopping spree with a credit card left behind by a customer.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a Thruway service area worker accused of going on a shopping spree with a credit card left behind by a customer. ( Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a high school guidance counselor accused of having sex with 16-year-old boy in her office.

Pedestrian Dies Due To Injuries In Suffern Weekend Hit-And-Run

Additional charges have been lodged against the motorist.

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.


High School Guidance Counselor Accused Of Repeatedly Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Boy: DA

The 43-year-old Yonkers woman is accused of having sex with her student over a yearlong period, sometime at her office in the school.

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Influencer And Model Found Shot To Death On Cross County Parkway Had Global Fame: Reports

The 33-year-old Instagram influencer killed on Sunday was close friends with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, according to media reports.


Thruway Service Area Worker Went On Shopping Spree With Card Left Behind By Customer: NYSP

The 28-year-old faces grand larceny and identity theft charges after making $1636.18 in purchases at businesses throughout Spring Valley.


Kidnapped 14-Year-Old Rescued, 24-Year-Old Kidnapping Suspect Arrested

Police say the Virginia man took the 14-year-old against the child's will from the Baltimore area, and drove the victim to Kingston.


Port Jervis Man Sentenced In Brutal Knifepoint Assault, Kidnapping: DA

The victim awoke to the defendant attempting to have intercourse with her, according to prosecutors.


Kidnapping, Strangulation, Felony Weapons Possession Indictment After Police Chase, Standoff

The 45-year-old West Haverstraw man is facing a half-dozen felony counts related to a day of mayhem across Rockland County.


Cops Seize Shrooms, Coke, Crack, Pills And Guns In Raid At Hudson Valley Home

The NY State Police Troop K Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team said their investigation led to the arrest of a Dutchess County man.


AG Closes Probe Into Slaying Of Bronxville Police Sergeant's Family

The Office of Special Investigation "has no basis to seek charges against any living person," according to the just released report.


White Plains Man Who Stabbed Wife 35 Times While Chasing Her Down Street Gets 12 Years: DA

A good Samaritan helped stop the "merciless" attack, and his daughter brought sheets out to apply pressure to the victim's wounds.


$250K Embezzled From School For Special Needs Students By Queens Woman: DA

Money intended for the Mount Pleasant Cottage School Union Free School District was instead used to purchase luxuries like a Chanel purse.


1 Arrested In NY State Police Massage Spa Prostitution Investigation

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