Crime & Safety
Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Fatal Stabbing And Bomb Threats
Plus, goats attacked by baa-ad doggies, sex abuse charges for former teacher, exposure to mysterious substance sickens cops and more news.

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a blow to the head, a high profile domestic violence case and a felony drunk driving arrest.
Yorktown Man Accused Of Letting Dogs Run Loose, Attack Goats
YORKTOWN, NY — A Yorktown man was accused of letting his dogs run loose and attack someone's pet goats ... read more
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Man Charged In April Machete Menacing Incident Is Arrested Again
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Ricardo Morales, who is facing charges in connection to accusations of using a machete to menace his neighbors in April, is facing new assault charges just weeks after being released without having to post bail, according to police ... read more
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Ulster Woman Fatally Stabs Another After Fight: Police
SAUGERTIES, NY — An Ulster County woman was accused of fatally stabbing another woman early Friday morning in Greene County. The New York State Police said Amber C. Akins, 40, of Saugerties, was charged with second-degree murder, a felony ... read more
Cops Left Semi-Conscious After Exposure to 'Dangerous Drugs'
YONKERS, NY — An incident on Friday night left Yonkers police officers in the hospital after being exposed to an unknown chemical while confronting an armed man ... read more
Joseph Caputo Community Center Reopened After Bomb Threat
OSSINING, NY – The Joseph Caputo Community Center is now open after police investigated a bomb threat. According to the Ossining Police, the building was evacuated around noon and programs at the center were postponed while officials investigated ... read more
Former Clarkstown Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse
CLARKSTOWN, NY – A former Clarkstown Central School District teacher has been charged in connection with alleged misconduct with a teen. On Monday, Samantha Silberman, 30, was arrested on various charges related to misconduct with a juvenile, according to the Clarkstown Police Department ... read more
YORKTOWN, NY — A Brooklyn man was arrested after being accused of hitting a woman in her face ... read more
SEE ALSO:
- TV Reporter's Ex-Husband Enters Plea In Domestic Violence Case
- Westchester Probation Officers Make Gun Arrest in New Rochelle
- Police Seeking Info About Person Who Stole From Beekman Business
- Harrison Police Arrest Bronx Man In Connection With Home Burglary
- Third Strike Felony DWI Arrest In Mamaroneck
- Lake Carmel Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison On Drug Charges
- Canadian Man Accused Of Driving Drunk On Thruway
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