Crime & Safety
Man Accused In Poughkeepsie Galleria Stabbing
Police were called to the mall Monday for a report of a fight.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A Poughkeepsie man was accused of stabbing someone during a fight at the Poughkeepsie Galleria Monday.
The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department said the incident happened around 3:30 p.m. when officers were called to the fight at the mall.
One person was stabbed, police said.
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He suffered serious injuries that were not considered life-threatening and was taken by Mobil Life Ambulance to a hospital for treatment, according to authorities.
Ernesto Campos, 35, of Poughkeepsie, was taken into custody.
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He was charged with first-degree assault, a felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree menacing, misdemeanors.
Police said the stabbing is still under investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed it or has any information that may assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Town of Poughkeepsie Detective Division at 845-485-3670 or the main police department number at 845-485-3666.
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