Sword-Wielding Man Killed By Police After He Attacked Crisis Team |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 "traveling circus of fraud" and a massive Medicaid fraud.

Deli Sting Nets Joker Poker Machines, Fentanyl, Cocaine, $124K: NRPD

The drug and gambling probe by the New Rochelle Police Department led to simultaneous search warrants and two arrests.

He Bilked Local Immigrants With False Promises Of Legal Residency

A 70-year-old traveled from Washington State to NY specifically to meet with immigrant families, in order to carry out his scheme.

Bulldog Strangulation, Dismemberment Case Ends In Guilty Plea

"The defendant's conduct in this case is sickening beyond comprehension," DA Cacace said of the Connecticut man's admission of guilt.

School District Employee Charged With Forcibly Touching, Endangering Welfare Of 3 HS Students: DA

The 68-year-old Hyde Park resident is scheduled to reappear in the Town of LaGrange Court later this month.

Officer Fatally Shoots Sword-Wielding Man After He Attacked Crisis Team: Police

The suspect had already attacked members of the Dutchess County Mobile Crisis Team before being confronted by Town of Poughkeepsie police.

Fourth Teen Arrested In Tarrytown Lighthouse Arson, Vandalism: Police

The final remaining suspect in the destruction at the Hudson Valley landmark has now been charged, according to Westchester County police.

Insanity Plea Entered In Saugerties Fireplace Poker Attack: DA

A man accused in an Oct. 30, 2024 attempted murder now faces psychiatric commitment, according to the district attorney’s office.

Dispute Over Social Media Posts Results In Ellenville Stabbing: Police

The two men involved in the fight were both wounded, according to police.

17-Year-Old Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder, Weapons Charges: Westchester County DA

The teen, who was 16 years old at the time of the shooting, was charged in connection to his role in the slaying of Omar Bonilla.

Razor Blade Face Slashing Leads To Prison For Pleasant Valley Man: DA

The victim has permanent scarring to her face, according to the district attorney's office.

2 Accused Of Repeatedly Shooting Victim After Armed Robbery: Indictment

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

Arraignment Revelations: Town Official Accused Of Shooting DoorDasher

Over two feet of the victim's small bowel were removed during emergency surgery due to a .45 caliber projectile.

South Salem Man Threatened 3 In Somers Over 3 Days: NYSP

The mayhem included turfing a neighbor's lawn, LinkedIn and Instagram threats, and brandishing a "long black object," according to cops.

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