Briarcliff Manor Man Arrested After Making Threats Against New Rochelle Schools Superintendent: NRPD

NEW ROCHELLE, NY —The New Rochelle Police Department says that detectives arrested 46-year-old Samuel McVey, of Briarcliff Manor, after an investigation into threats made against the City School District of New Rochelle superintendent.

Officers executed a warrant at McVey's home Tuesday morning, where he was taken into custody.

McVey was then taken to New Rochelle Police Department headquarters for processing. He was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment, a misdemeanor.

McVey was later arraigned in New Rochelle City Court, where a temporary order of protection was issued preventing him from going near the superintendent and any Board of Education building, including all New Rochelle schools.

"The New Rochelle Police Department takes all threats seriously and works diligently to protect the safety of our community, including school administrators and staff," police said in a statement. "This arrest demonstrates our commitment to thoroughly investigating and addressing any behavior that endangers public safety."

Anyone with additional information about this case is being asked to contact the New Rochelle Police Department at 914-654-2300, or anonymously at 914-632-COPS.