Scammers Target New York State Inflation Rebate Checks |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 teen driver arrested after an I-87 high-speed chase ended with a crash.

Scammers Are Sending Fake Messages About Inflation Rebate Checks To Con You, Governor Warns

"New Yorkers do not have to do anything to receive an inflation refund check outside of meeting the eligibility requirements," Hochul said.

'I Am Not The Same Person I Was Before,' Victim Tells Judge As An Abuser Learns His Fate

The Mount Vernon man will go to prison for the brutal domestic violence assault that took place in an Ardsley motel in 2004.

Teen Driver Arrested After I-87 High-Speed Police Chase Ends With A Crash: NYSP

Troopers used a tire deflation device, but the driver didn't stop until being forced into a guardrail, according to state police.

Staff Member Accused Of Stealing $25K From Elderly Resident Of Assisted Living Home: Police

The 39-year-old Suffern woman was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court and released on her own recognizance.

Kidnapping Charges In Case Where Victim Had Screwdriver Held To Her Throat At Hudson Valley Home: DA

"When someone commits a violent act, the impact extends far beyond the victim. It shakes our entire community," DA Walsh said.

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