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Brad Hapeman

Police & Fire
Larceny Complaints Lead To Eight Arrests, Takedown Of Crime Ring In Region Larceny Complaints Lead To Eight Arrests, Takedown Of Crime Ring In Region
Larceny Complaints Lead To Eight Arrests, Takedown Of Crime Ring In Region An investigation into stolen catalytic converters landed eight Columbia County residents in jail. Investigators had been looking into numerous larceny complaints around the Claverack area since December 2021, according to New York State Police. Catalytic converter thefts became so prevalent in the area that state police put out an alert in April 2022 warning residents to be vigilant and take precautions, like parking in well-lit areas. Earlier report: Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Area The investigation involved numerous search warrants on homes and vehicles in the county and…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Duo Busted After Burglarizing Area Elks Club, State Police Say Duo Busted After Burglarizing Area Elks Club, State Police Say
Duo Busted After Burglarizing Area Elks Club, State Police Say A pair of burglars took elaborate steps in an effort to pull off a heist of an area Elks Club in the Hudson Valley before they were busted red-handed, State Police said. New York State Police troopers in Dutchess County responded to the Elks Club on Albany Post Road in Red Hook at approximately 4:10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, where there was a burglary alarm activation. Upon arrival, police said that troopers found the power and alarm lines cut, damage to the interior of the building, as well as damaged cash registers, lottery machines, safe, and a jukebox with the money emptied out. …

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by Zak Failla