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Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a 15-year-old arrested for 'disturbing' graffiti at parks.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a 15-year-old arrested for 'disturbing' graffiti at parks. (Patch graphic)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include federal charges in the hotel fire linked to a drug lab.

Taxi Driver Charged In Attempted Assault On Passenger In Spring Valley

The victim was prevented from leaving the vehicle, according to police.

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15-Year-Old Arrested For The 'Disturbing' Graffiti At Parks: Police

Antisemitic, racist and homophobic graffiti was found at Yorktown's Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Track & Field and the Patriot Skate Park.

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Feds Charge Suspect In Illicit Hotel Room Drug Lab That Caught Fire

The suspect's storage unit contained a 5-ft kilo press, kilo stamps, coke, fentanyl, cutting agents, packaging, acetone & scales, cops said.


Westchester Youth Basketball Coach Arrested For Child Sexual Abuse: DA

The 62-year-old Mount Vernon man allegedly engaged in acts of sexual conduct against a child less than 13, including oral sexual conduct.


DWI Arrest With Unrestrained Child In Front Passenger Seat: Police

The driver, a 26-year-old Ossining man, was released to a responsible adult, and is due to appear in the Yorktown Justice Court on Thursday.


Multi-Agency Operation Nabs Burglary Ring Suspects Red-Handed: Police

The suspects tied to burglaries across the Hudson Valley, were already being watched when police say they hit a home in New Castle.


$40K 'Printer Con' Cheats Westchester Resident: Police

An accused conman from Queens was nabbed with cooperation between police from Croton-on-Hudson, Carmel, Ossining and Westchester County.


America's Most Wanted Features Fugitive Wanted In Westchester Murder

The hope is that highlighting the story, and a substantial reward for information, will help bring the fugitive back here to face justice.

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