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HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a majestic Great Blue Heron being shot and a murder indictment in the savage attack on social worker Maria Coto.
Cop Suspended As DA Probes 'Deliberately Mishandled Evidence'
After reviewing body-cam footage, New Rochelle PD asked the Westchester DA to drop charges in the drug case that led to the allegations.
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Cache Of Illegal Guns, Parts In Home With Children: Rockland County DA
Two adults involved in a local home invasion in 2015 over drugs now face 149 weapons possession charges, prosecutors said.
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Homeowners Find Hidden Camera Installed On Their Scarsdale Property
Utilizing cameras has become a tactic by theft rings nationwide to monitor opportunities to burglarize homes, police said.
Upskirt Pics At Barnes & Noble Result In Felony Arrest: Police
The victim reported that she noticed a man crouching down behind her with a cell phone in his hand under her skirt.
2 From the Bronx Accused Of Stealing Mail From Boxes In Putnam
The men were found in possession of multiple checks, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville said.
37-Year-Old Dies After Being Repeatedly Stabbed, Attacker At-Large
Authorities said they are not releasing the identity of the knife attack victim until the family can be notified.
The theft was discovered when Mamaroneck library officials learned the institution was facing an unexpected $1.4 million shortfall.
New Rochelle Contractor Stole $30K In Wages From Day Laborers
"Not paying workers for months on end is a crime and not a business model," Westchester County DA Miriam Rocah said.
Murder Indictment In Savage Attack On Social Worker Maria Coto
Hasseem Jenkins was charged with repeatedly punching & kicking her while she was on a site visit in Peekskill, ultimately causing her death.
DEC Cites Orange County Resident For Shooting Great Blue Heron
His house had a clear line of sight to a nearby pond.
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- Main Street Shooting Suspect Arrested At New Roc Parking Garage
- New Rochelle Man Gets Prison In Federal Gun Case Over Bronx Shooting
- Teen Gets Prison Time For Wild Shot During Argument In Wallkill
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