Cortlandt Station Confrontation Ends In Arrest

CORTLANDT, NY — A Garrison man faces charges connected to a confrontation at the Cortlandt train station. On Jan. 5, the New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Richard H. Stiehl for Menacing in the 2nd degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree, both class A misdemeanors.

Troopers were called to the Cortlandt Train Station at 6:05 p.m., for a report of a male brandishing a knife. Investigation found that Stiehl initiated a confrontation, produced a knife, and threatened to kill the victim.

The 57-year-old was arraigned before the town of Cortlandt Court and released on his own recognizance.

PHOTO: Richard H. Stiehl/ NYSP