Undercover Spa Prostitution Sting Leads To Arrests At 4 Locations |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 robber who pistol-whipped a Burger King worker, and a destructive rampage at Playland.

Undercover Sting Keeps Vacuum Cleaner Scam From Being Swept Under The Rug: Police

The case started when an Ohio company reported a fraudulent credit card purchase to Haverstraw police, that left them holding the bag.

Man Stabbed, Robbed Outside Palisades Center Mall: Police

The attack happened in the early morning hours Thursday while the mall was closed, according to police.

Cops Need Your Help IDing Suspects In Destructive Rampage At Playland

The trio arrived on the Playland beach in a small boat a little before midnight, before climbing a fence to enter the amusement park.

4 Arrested At 4 Businesses In Undercover Spa Prostitution Sting: Police

The multi-agency, undercover sting at the four businesses took place after police received complaints about suspicious activity.

Teen Suspect In Main Street Slaying Arrested in Maryland: Police

The victim killed in the daylight shooting in Poughkeepsie was a 22-year-old Hyde Park man.

Inmate In MVPD Police Van Wounded By Gunshot On The Way To Westchester County Jail

The Mount Vernon PD officers escorting the inmates reported hearing a single gunshot from the back of the prisoner transport van.

Police Standoff After Neighbor Dressed In Full Camouflage Created Chaos: Sheriff

He then barricaded himself inside his Patterson home and indicated he might have an explosive device, according to authorities.

Serial Dumper, 2 Others Arrested After 6-Week-Long Probe Into Garbage Left Around The City: Police

One of those arrested was linked to at least ten illegal dumping incidents, according to the Yonkers Police Department.

Dog Owner Guilty In Neglect Case Involving Abused German Shepherd, Husky: DA

The dogs were confined inside a house without food, water, or fresh air and covered in their own feces and urine, according to police.

Dispute Turns Ugly When Neighbor Is Threatened With 'Large Kitchen Knife': Police

A 42-year-old woman was arrested and taken for processing, before being released with an appearance ticket, according to Stony Point police.

Ring Camera Helps Cops Foil Burglary Attempt At Home, Teen Arrested In Westchester

Rye Brook police were contacted by a resident who reported seeing an unknown person enter his home on his Ring camera.

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