Hudson Valley Crime Roundup: Amnesty And A New Pair Of Socks

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include Cinco de Mayo antics, big-time tax fraud and a drug possession arrest.

Instead Of Arrest, Mt Vernon Cops Buy Shoplifting Suspect Socks

MOUNT VERNON, NY — The Mount Vernon Police Department has made news in recent days over allegations of a pattern of misconduct and calls from some of the country's highest elected officials for a Department of Justice investigation, but two officers went out of their way this weekend to remind us that they are there to protect and serve ... read more

1 Killed, 4 Injured In Overnight Shootings In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Police say a rash of gun violence in the city overnight culminated with the death of a Brooklyn man at the scene of a shooting in which four other victims were injured ... read more

Putnam Teen Accused Of Laughingly Crushing Bat On Snapchat

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — A 19-year-old Putnam County resident is accused of crushing a bat with a rock while laughing and cursing about the coronavirus in an act apparently posted on social media ... read more

New Rochelle PD Looking For 3 Suspects In Overnight Carjacking

NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Three suspects are still at large following an overnight carjacking and mugging near Chase Bank on North Avenue ... read more

Dog Left Outside Shelter In Tied-Up Bag, Sealed Container

CORTLANDT MANOR, NY — The discovery of a Chihuahua found in a tied-up garbage bag has led to an investigation by the SPCA of Westchester ... read more

2 Accused Of Armed Robbery Of Deli

DEERPARK, NY — Two Orange County residents were accused of robbing a deli while saying they had a gun ... read more

SEE ALSO:

• New Development In Old Warmus 'Fatal Attraction' Case
• Putnam Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty
• Police ID Body Found In Wappinger Creek
• Rockland CEO Pleads In $46 Million Product-Testing Fraud Scheme
• Early Morning Cinco De Mayo DWI And Resisting Arrest On I-87
• Pizza Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes
• Bronx Man Accused Having, Selling Illegal Drugs