Hero Dutchess Cop, Wife Rescue Of 2-Year-Old Tops News

DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- An off-duty police officer and his wife went above and beyond the call of duty on Sunday, jumping into action to rescue a 2-year-old who had fallen into the gap at the Beacon Train Station and was in danger. Click here to read the story.

Beacon Police Officer Peter Boutros, seen here visiting a summer program in South Davies Terrace.
Photo Credit: *Beacon PBA*

Kathy Reakes

12/03/2017 6:00 a.m.

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