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Father, Daughter Accused Of Assaulting Person In Region After Verbal Altercation
A father and daughter from the region have been charged with allegedly assaulting viscously attacking another person.
The incident took place in Sullivan County around 10:20 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9 in the town of Mamakating.
According to Trooper Steven Nevel, state police from the Wurtsboro barracks responded to a residence on Hamilton Road in the town of Mamakating for a report of an assault.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Mato Hicks, age 46, and his daughter, Penelope Hicks, age 19, both from the town of Mamakating, assaulted an individual following a verbal altercation, Ne…
Brother Lands Behind Bars After Choking Sister During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
A 40-year-old man landed behind bars without bail after allegedly choking his sister during a domestic dispute.
The incident took place in Ulster County around 11:42 p.m., Sunday, June 28, in Saugerties, Saugerties Police Chief Joseph A. Sinagra, said.
According to Sinagra, Saugerties Police responded to a 911 call reporting a woman screaming for help in the area of 13 Village Drive.
When police arrived on the scene, they determined that Michael W. Sharrow, of Saugerties, was involved in a domestic dispute with his sister and during the fights had allegedly choked the victim, imp…
Out Of State Man Nabbed For Attacking Person With Wrench, Fleeing Officers, Police Say
A 36-year-old out-of-state man was nabbed by police after allegedly attacking an area man with a wrench after entering his property.
The incident took place around 4:17 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, in Ulster County after police responded to a home on Route 9 in Saugerties for a report of a fight in progress.
When officers arrived on the scene the victim told them a man, later identified as Denis A. Shelagin of Spokane Valley, Washington, had entered his property, assaulted him with a wrench, and then fled the scene, Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said.
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Police Sergeant In Westchester Charged With Choking Woman, Harassment
A Mount Vernon Police Department sergeant is facing charges connected to an assault of a woman during an off-duty incident earlier this year.
Mount Vernon Police Sgt. Martin Bailey, 49, of Dutchess County, was arraigned on a multi-count indictment in connection to the physical assault of a Mount Vernon woman in September, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced.
It is alleged that on Saturday, Sept. 21, Bailey - while not on duty - was involved in a physical altercation with a woman in a private home he owns in Mount Vernon. During the assault, it is alleged th…
Woman Attacked After Ex-Boyfriend Breaks Into Town Of Poughkeepsie Home, Police Say
An out-of-state man was arrested for allegedly breaking into an ex-girlfriend's Town of Poughkeepsie home and attacking her while refusing to allow her to leave.
Jan-Michael Mohan, 29, of Festorville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Monday, April 15, after the victim was able to leave the home and notify police of the attack, said Town of Poughkeepsie Capt. Kevin Faber.
According to Faber, Hohan made entry into the residence without permission and during an argument placed his hands around her neck while applying pressure, making it difficult for her to breathe.
Mohan also refused to…
