Suspect Nabbed For Allegedly Harassing Trooper In ATV Mob Incident In Region

An out-of-state man was charged with harassing a New York State trooper during an alleged "street takeover" in the Hudson Valley, which included 30 to 40 ATVs and motorcycles.

A CT man was charged with assault and petit theft after allegedly stealing a New York State Police trooper's hat during a street takeover.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Kathy Reakes

09/11/2024 10:10 a.m.

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The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls.

According to State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, troopers responded to a report of 30 to 40 motorcycles and off-highway vehicles operating "recklessly" on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls and on sidewalks.

When a trooper arrived in a marked State Police vehicle, members of the group began circling the patrol vehicle, revving their engines and shouting profanities, Hicks said.

One participant, identified as Connecticut resident John Horton, age 26, of Fairfield County in Danbury, was charged with stealing the hat of one of the troopers, Hicks said.

Horton was charged with:

Assault
Tampering with physical evidence,
Criminal possession of stolen property
Petit larceny
Conspiracy

Horton was remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $20,000 cash bail, $40,000 bond, or $80,000 partially secured bond.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Sept. 13.

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