Cortlandt man arrested following domestic dispute

Cortlandt, New York – On February 4, 2016, New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Earnest M. Trotter, 30 years old, of Cortlandt, New York, for Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree, a Class E Felony, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Menacing in the 3rd Degree, both Misdemeanors.

On February 3, 2016, Troopers were dispatched to investigate a domestic disturbance that occurred at a Town of Cortlandt residence.  It was discovered that Trotter had menaced the victim making her fearful for her safety and damaged her vehicle.  Trotter was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child because the dispute occurred in the presence of the victim’s 8-year-old child.  Trotter had fled the area prior to police arriving at the scene.

Trotter was arraigned on February 5, 2016 and remanded to the Westchester County Jail without bail.  He is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Cortlandt Court on February 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.