Crime & Safety
Amenia Man Accused Of Fatal Stabbing
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
AMENIA, NY — A Dutchess County man was accused of fatally stabbing an Amenia man.
The New York State Police said David A. Trotta Jr., 26, of Amenia, was charged Sunday with second-degree murder, a felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.
Around 11:50 a.m. Sunday, police said troopers were sent to South Amenia Road for a report of a stabbing.
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Trotta was taken into custody at the scene, police said.
Emergency medical technicians rendered aid to Juan C. Cedillo, 45, of Amenia, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Trotta was arraigned in the Town of Amenia Court and sent to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.
He is next scheduled to appear in court Jan. 21.
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