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The incident occurred in Crawford on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. when Crawford Police were called to a residence at 554 Drexel Drive following reports of gunfire.
Crawford Police Chief Dominick Blasko said officers initially detained three men who were clearing the contents of the house. The men claimed that another man pulled up to the stop sign, exited a vehicle with a rifle, and offered to sell it to them.
The suspect allegedly fired multiple shots down the road before fleeing on foot, and a blue Altima fled the scene.
However, police discovered a shotgun and spent casings in a vehicle at the scene, revealing inconsistencies in the occupants' accounts.
Further investigation discredited the initial story provided by the suspects. As a result, Nicholas Imperati of Highland Mills was charged with reckless endangerment and illegal discharge of a firearm.
He was released on an appearance ticket.
Assistance was provided at the scene by the New York State Police and the Town of Shawangunk Police.
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