Crime & Safety
NYSP Investigator Arrested After Domestic Violence Call In Dutchess County:NYSP
The 28-year-old is assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in New York City, according to state police.
TOWN OF WAPPINGER, NY — State police who arrived at a domestic violence ended up arresting one of their own, according to the agency.
The New York State Police say that on Thursday, around 10:24 p.m., troopers responded to a home in the town of Wappinger after receiving the report of a domestic dispute.
The victim told police that they had been struck and prevented from calling 911 by 28-year-old Brian D. Huyghue Jr., an investigator with the New York State Police assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in New York City.
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Huyghue was arrested and charged with misdemeanor third-degree assault and misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal mischief.
He was arraigned in the Town of Wappinger Court and released on his own recognizance. A temporary order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim.
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State police said the investigation is remains ongoing.
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