Milton man arrested after domestic in Lagrange
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Michael J. Drake
Troop K Commander
At approximately 12:55 a.m., on April 27, 2020, Troopers responded to a domestic dispute on Overlook Road in the town of Lagrange. Investigation determined Steffens was visiting the residence of the victim in violation of an order of protection. Where he allegedly menaced and threatened to kill the victim with a knife.
A third party in the residence who overheard the incident came to the aid of the victim, and engaged with Steffens to prevent any further harm. Steffens suffered a minor injury in the exchange, and fled the scene. With the assistance of the State Police at SP Highland, Troop F, Steffens was taken into custody, and transported to Vassar Hospital for medical treatment.
Steffens was arraigned before the Dutchess County Court, and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail. Steffens is next scheduled to appear before the court on June 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m