Cortlandt Man Faces Menacing Charges in Domestic Dispute

New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Earnest M. Trotter, of Cortlandt, New York, for Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree, a Class E Felony, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Menacing in the 3rd Degree, both Misdemeanors.

Troopers were dispatched Feb. 3 to investigate a domestic disturbance that occurred at a Cortlandt residence. Police allege that Trotter had menaced a woman, making her fearful for her safety, and damaged her vehicle. The dispute occurred in the presence of the victim’s 8-year-old child.

The 30-year-old had fled the area prior to police arriving at the scene.

Trotter was arrested Feb. 4 and arraigned on February 5. He was sent to the Westchester County Jail without bail. He is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Cortlandt Court on Feb. 12.