Knife Pulled During Fight Over Gas Pump Line In Hudson Valley, Police Say

A 23-year-old is facing multiple charges after allegedly pulling out a knife during a dispute at a gas station in the region.

Joe Lombardi

07/28/2022 2:45 p.m.

It happened around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27 in Dutchess County.

That's when New York State Police troopers were dispatched to the Gulf gas station on Route 9 in Wappinger for a report of a fight in progress with a knife.

Responding troopers took control of the situation and disarmed the suspect with the knife, said state police.

An investigation determined the altercation started over a person allegedly cutting the line at the gasoline pump, police said.

Sydney E. Heidt, age 23, of Wappinger, was charged with:

Second-degree menacing,
Fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon

During the incident, Heidt brandished and menaced the victim with a knife.

Heidt was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Wappinger Court for Thursday, Aug. 11.

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