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Assault Suspect Leads Cross-County Hudson Valley Pursuit In U-Haul Van, Police Say Assault Suspect Leads Cross-County Hudson Valley Pursuit In U-Haul Van, Police Say
Assault Suspect Leads Cross-County Hudson Valley Pursuit In U-Haul Van, Police Say A suspect is in custody following a chase through multiple counties in the Hudson Valley that involved several collisions with police vehicles and was prompted by an assault, authorities said. New, updated report - Update: Suspect Nabbed In Putnam Valley After Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into State Park, Police Say The incident began in Putnam County at around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, when a domestic assault was reported on Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel, according to Carmel Police. Responding officers, along with units from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, saw the suspect…

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Crash Temporarily Closes Stretch Of Roadway In Hudson Valley Crash Temporarily Closes Stretch Of Roadway In Hudson Valley
Crash Temporarily Closes Stretch Of Roadway In Hudson Valley A crash that left a vehicle on its side in the Hudson Valley caused a brief road closure.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, Sept. 3 around 12:50 p.m., when a vehicle flipped on Myrtle Avenue in Mahopac, eventually coming to a rest next to a pole, according to Carmel Police. The crash caused Myrtle Avenue to close between Carmine Drive and Potter Road for around 20 minutes as crews worked to clear the scene.  The roadway reopened around 1:10 p.m. The cause of the crash was not released. 

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5 Family Members Injured In Hudson Valley Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver 5 Family Members Injured In Hudson Valley Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver
5 Family Members Injured In Hudson Valley Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver A 37-year-old man faces felony drunk driving charges after allegedly crossing into the opposite lane of traffic and crashing into another vehicle in the Hudson Valley, injuring five family members, police announced. Putnam County resident Elijah Acevedo of Mahopac was arrested on Sunday, July 7 in connection with a crash that happened earlier on the same day, Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo said on Tuesday, July 23.  According to Bodo, during the early evening hours on the day of the crash, Carmel Police officers responded to a two-car crash at the intersection of Route 6N and Colo…

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Update: Drunk Man Apprehended While Trying To Break Into Hudson Valley Home, Police Say Update: Drunk Man Apprehended While Trying To Break Into Hudson Valley Home, Police Say
Update: Drunk Man Apprehended While Trying To Break Into Hudson Valley Home, Police Say This story has been updated.  A 38-year-old man was apprehended after allegedly trying to break into a home in a residential neighborhood in the Hudson Valley, police said.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Thursday, July 11 around 2:20 p.m., when a domestic disturbance was reported at a home on Orchard Road in the Lake Secor neighborhood of Carmel, according to Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo. Arriving officers found a Bronx resident later identified as Michael Melendez bleeding profusely from his arm after allegedly punching a glass panel door in an attempt to ente…

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Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Burglary After Returning To Crime Scene, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was hit with a felony burglary charge after allegedly stealing a vehicle and breaking into a Hudson Valley home before returning to the crime scene while police were canvassing the area, authorities said.  The burglary happened in Putnam County on Saturday, June 8, when a Mahopac resident told officers that a man had been seen on his Ring camera trying to break into his home, according to Carmel Police.  Authorities soon responded to the home and found a broken window where the suspect had been able to get inside.  Officers then searched the reside…

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Targeted 4-Hour Detail Results In 23 Traffic Stops At Busy Hudson Valley Shopping Center Targeted 4-Hour Detail Results In 23 Traffic Stops At Busy Hudson Valley Shopping Center
Targeted 4-Hour Detail Results In 23 Traffic Stops At Busy Hudson Valley Shopping Center Following complaints from residents and business owners, a targeted police detail at a busy Hudson Valley shopping center resulted in 23 traffic summonses over only four hours.  The enforcement campaign was conducted in Putnam County on Friday evening, May 17 at the Mahopac Village Center shopping center. According to Carmel Police, the detail was undertaken following complaints from residents and business owners concerning large gatherings of loitering vehicles in the parking lot and erratic driving.  The campaign was the second such effort to be conducted at the shopping center…

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