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.

Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including machete man at it again and an assist from probation officers.
Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including machete man at it again and an assist from probation officers. (Patch graphic)

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

Brooklyn Man Accused Of Striking Woman In The Face

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