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16-Year-Old Nabbed In Shooting Of Woman From Region, Police Say

A 16-year-old has been charged with criminal use of a weapon in connection with the shooting of a woman from the region.

A 16-year-old from the region was charged in connection with the shooting of a Monticello woman in July.

A 16-year-old from the region was charged in connection with the shooting of a Monticello woman in July.

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The teen was arrested in Sullivan County in the village of Liberty on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

According to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Police, the juvenile was wanted for the Saturday, July 15, shooting of a 27-year-old Monticello woman that occurred at the Sleepy Hollow apartment complex at Terry Lane in the village of Monticello.

The 16-year-old was spotted by Village of Liberty Police and arrested following a brief foot chase, Johnston said.

He was charged with:

  • Felony assault
  • Felony criminal possession of a weapon
  • Felony criminal use of a firearm

The teen was remanded to a secure youth detention facility on $300,000 cash bail, $750,000 bail bond, and $1 million secured insurance bond pending further court action. 

Additionally assisting Monticello Police in the investigation were the New York State Police, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, and the Sullivan County District Attorney's Office.

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