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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.

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.

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.

Library Embezzler Avoids Jail After Repaying Nearly $44K

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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