Orange Man Accused Of Hitting Someone With Statue

DEERPARK, NY — An Orange County man was accused assaulting someone with whom he was having an argument. The New York State Police said Raheem Brickhouse, 23, of Deerpark, was charged with second-degree assault and third-degree criminal mischief, felonies, and fourth-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.

Police said Brickhouse had been held in the Orange County Jail for a domestic incident and was released Friday.

He returned to the scene of the incident Saturday and began a verbal alteration with the person who had complained about the prior domestic incident, according to authorities.

During the fight Saturday, police said Brickhouse picked up a small statue and struck a third person with it in the back of the head.

He then left the scene and was seen taking a weapon out of his pocket and randomly shooting at vehicles in the area, police said. The weapon was later determined to be a BB gun.

Authorities said additional investigation found Brickhouse shattered the windows of several vehicles in the area.

He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Deerpark Court Nov. 11.

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