Cortlandt man arrested following Verplanck disturbance
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Robin H. Benziger
Troop K Commander
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PRESS RELEASE
Cortlandt, New York – On June 8, 2015, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the Cortlandt Barracks arrested Joseph M. Crawford, 33 years old, of Verplanck, New York, for Assault 2nd Degree, a Class D Felony, Menacing 2nd Degree, and Reckless Endangerment, both Misdemeanors.On June 7, 2015, Troopers were dispatched to a fight in progress on Broadway in the hamlet of Verplanck. Following a detailed investigation, it was discovered that Crawford confronted the victim who was outside of Crawford’s residence on a motorcycle. Crawford displayed a rifle and the victim fell off of the motorcycle. A physical altercation ensued where Crawford struck the victim with the butt of the weapon several times resulting in a head injury. Crawford also fired two rounds from the firearm at the victim’s feet. The victim was not injured as a result of the rifle being fired.
The victim was transported to Hudson Valley Hospital and treated for lacerations to the head and face.
Crawford was also transported to the Hudson Valley Hospital where he was treated and released with minor abrasions.
Crawford was arraigned before the Town of Cortlandt Court and remanded to the Westchester County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. He is scheduled to re-appear in the Town of Cortlandt Court at a later date.
