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![Here is a roundup of police-related news from around the Hudson Valley over the past week, including a man wearing gray sweatpants and a hoodie and sunglasses who was saying he was going to shoot people on Main Street.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24856073/20240113/054723/styles/patch_image/public/crimeroundup-1200x900-1511024229-3097___13173925998.jpg)
HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Check out the week's top police news covered by the region's 24 Patch sites. Stories include a 51-year-old who askeda child to expose himself during an online chat and a Rockland Man who beat up a woman and fought with cops.
IDing Driver Killed In I-684 Crash Was Complicated By 'False Alias'
Troopers ID'd the victim based on a driver's license found with him, but later learned the victim had a secret and the ID was suspect.
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Man Threatens To Shoot People On Beacon's Main Street: Police
The City of Beacon Police Department said officers responded Sunday to a call concerning a man wearing gray sweatpants and a hoodie and sunglasses who was saying he was going to shoot people on Main Street.
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51-Year-Old Asked Child To Expose Himself In Online Chat: Police
The New Rochelle man was arrested for endangering the welfare of a 12-year-old boy, who he was already acquainted with, NRPD said.
NYSP Says Human Remains Found In Putnam Not Missing Teen: Update
Police said a DNA sample did not match the profile of Robin Murphy, who was one of two girls to disappear in 1994.
Car Burglary Suspect Who Stars In Viral Video Is A No-Show: Police
Police are asking for help finding the colorful character who appeared to be caught red-handed on a body-cam, but missed his court date.
Brooklyn Man Scammed Bedford Resident Out Of $28K: Police
The 48-year-old behind the computer pop-up ad swindle was found with more than $100,000 in cash, according to investigators.
>> Also This Week
- Rockland Man Who Beat Up Woman, Fought With Cops Convicted
- Newburgh Man Convicted Of 5th Felony Drug Possession Charge
- 2 Accused Of Having Stolen Handgun, Illegal Drugs In Poughkeepsie
- Westchester Mastermind Behind $50M 'Doctor Chasing' Fraud Admits Guilt
- Oklahoma Woman Admits To Fatal Drunken Driving Crash
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