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Prop Movie Money Used By NY Woman To Steal Car, Police Say Prop Movie Money Used By NY Woman To Steal Car, Police Say
Prop Movie Money Used By NY Woman To Steal Car, Police Say A woman from the region is accused of pulling a fast one on a car seller by using counterfeit money to steal their vehicle. State Police in Rensselaer County said troopers were first contacted in July 2023 by a Troy resident claiming that a woman had tried to purchase their car using fraudulent money. The woman allegedly gave the victim multiple counterfeit bills in exchange for a car that had been listed on Facebook Marketplace. Fortunately, the victim realized the money was fake and refused to go through with the transaction. Weeks later, troopers in Warren County received a complaint f…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Stop & Shop Customer In Hudson Valley Receives Counterfeit Bills From Self-Checkout Machine Stop & Shop Customer In Hudson Valley Receives Counterfeit Bills From Self-Checkout Machine
Stop & Shop Customer In Hudson Valley Receives Counterfeit Bills From Self-Checkout Machine A customer using a self-checkout machine at a Westchester County grocery store received counterfeit bills as change, police say.  On Monday, Oct. 24 at around 4 p.m., North Castle Police received a call from a person who reported receiving two $10 bills from a Stop & Shop in North White Plains at 670 North Broadway, according to police.  The customer then completed a witness deposition, police said.  It is not known where the counterfeit bills came from. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
Fake $100 Bills Being Distributed At Businesses In Hudson Valley Community, Authorities Say Fake $100 Bills Being Distributed At Businesses In Hudson Valley Community, Authorities Say
Fake $100 Bills Being Distributed At Businesses In Hudson Valley Community, Authorities Say Authorities issued an alert about counterfeit money that has been distributed to businesses in the Hudson Valley. The Village of Millerton Police Department in Dutchess County made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 23. So far, police found that counterfeit $100 bills have been distributed to businesses in the Millerton area. Authorities asked anyone who has received counterfeit money to call the Millerton Police Department at 518-789-6355.

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Counterfeit Bills At Area Store Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Counterfeit Bills At Area Store
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Using Counterfeit Bills At Area Store Know them? An alert has been issued by New York State Police investigators in Northern Westchester as they attempt to identify and track down a man and woman who were caught on camera allegedly using counterfeit $100 bills at an area Kohl’s. State Police in Cortlandt released photos of a pair who used counterfeit bills to purchase items at Kohl’s on East Main Street in Cortlandt, investigators said. The investigation into the duo is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding their identifies has been asked to contact New York State Police investigators in the Cortlandt barracks by callin…

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by Zak Failla
News
Trio Nabbed For Guns, Drugs After Nanuet Neighbors Complain Of Drug Sales Trio Nabbed For Guns, Drugs After Nanuet Neighbors Complain Of Drug Sales
Trio Nabbed For Guns, Drugs After Nanuet Neighbors Complain Of Drug Sales Following complaints of drug sales taking place in a Rockland County neighborhood, three area residents were arrested on drugs and gun charges. Jenna Mazzella, 27, Anderson Jean, 36, and Richard Carpentieri (Knieriem), 34, all from Nanuet,  were arrested by Clarkstown Police on Thursday, Feb. 20, following the execution of a search warrant, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters. Officers searched the warrant on Church Street in Nanuet around 2 p.m., following an investigation into the complaints, said Peters. During the search, officers seized a loaded AR-15 style assault weapo…

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by Kathy Reakes