Tarantula, Wallaby, Degus, Hedgehogs And Prairie Dogs Rescued |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 an elderly woman who was about to send $26K to the 'Federal Inspector General,' before cops stymied the scam.

Ex-Wallkill Correctional Officer Accused Of Child Sexual Assault: DA

The arrest follows a New York State Police investigation.

Jury Convicts Ulster County Woman, Son Of Defrauding Elderly Relative

The victim, who lost thousands of dollars, was the defendants' mother and grandmother, according to the district attorney's office.

Weekend Shooting Leaves Man Dead In Spring Valley: PD

The victim was killed on Saturday evening, according to police.

Thieves Are Targeting This Make Of Car With Tech Exploits, And Cops Are Recommending A Low-Tech Solution

Mount Vernon police say that anti-theft devices like "The Club" could help thwart thieves who are cloning key fobs across the Hudson Valley.

Shooter Who Took Aim At Rivals, But Hit Elderly Man Instead, Is Charged With Attempted Murder: DA

The Mount Vernon victim went to the hospital, where it was found that he had suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

2 Patrol Cars Hit In Chase Of Suspect In Arson Of His Mom's Car, Knife Assault Of Girlfriend: Sheriff

When the chase ended with a crash, Putnam sheriff's deputies reported finding a knife and open container in the Connecticut man's car.

NYPD Detective 'Venom' Helped Violent Robbery Crew That Hit Westchester Homes

He tipped off a theft crew repeatedly targeting homes of mostly Asian American small business owners, including in Westchester County.

Elderly Woman Was About To Send $26K To The 'Federal Inspector General,' But Cops Stymied The Scam: Police

Two suspects were charged with felony attempted grand larceny as a hate crime for intentionally targeting elderly victims, police said.

Fugitive Extradited Here From Mexico On Child Rape Charges Admits Guilt

He raped a young girl between Dec. 2006 and Jan. 2007 before fleeing the U.S. He had been a fugitive since his 2008 indictment.

84 Exotic And Domestic Animals Seized In Animal Cruelty Case: Sheriff

The secret menagerie included a wallaby, starling, raccoon, goat, snake, hermit crab, tarantula, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, peacocks & degus.

Off-Duty Trooper Arrested, Accused In DWI Hit-And-Run In Westchester: NYSP

After hitting a car stopped at a red light, police say she left the scene, drove the wrong way on Rte. 9, and hit more vehicles.

Victim Found With Slashed Neck At Hudson Valley Motel, Suspect Arrested: Police

A 52-year-old was arrested and charged in the knife assault that took place at the Super 8 Motel in Newburgh.

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