Crime & Safety
Court: Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number for Drugs
Criminal drug possession and assault were among the cases at Port Chester Courthouse's July 19 session.
Can a person be too old for drugs? A criminal court judge thinks so.
David Williams, 57, of West Harrison, was charged with criminal possession control of a substance in the seventh degree.
"Mr. Williams, you're too old for this," Judge Joseph A. Vita said, shaking his head as he looked at the charges against the West Harrison man. The judge noted Williams had a wife and children, and said he expected such charges from a teenager -- not a grown man.
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Williams was caught by the Westchester County Narcotics Unit, when the unit made a series of drug arrests in Port Chester. He had previous history with drugs when he was younger, the court ssid.
He was sentenced to three years probation as well as enrollment in a substance abuse prevention program.
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Port Chester Man Accused of Assault, 3rd degree
A Port Chester man was accused of domestic assault.
Gabriel Dias, 32, of Port Chester was arrested,after a fight with his girlfriend last week. He caused serious injuries to the victim, which included bleeding and swelling, authorities said. Dias' girlfriend was rushed to Greenwich Hospital and reported the incident to the police.
Judge Vita slapped Dias with $5,000 bail. When the district attorney questioned the high bail, Vita said he found that considering circumstances, it was appropriate.
Dias is charged with assault in the third degree.
The case is adjourned until July 22.
Greenwich man follows victim from White Plains
A Greenwich man is accused of following his victim and assaulting her.
Cesar Duran, 22, of Greenwich, is accused of trailing his victim as she walked back to her apartment and trying to attack her.
Duran was out partying with the victim and a group of friends in White Plains. He hid in the victim's apartment and when she opened the door, he tried to put himself upon her. When she resisted, Duran grabbed her and pulled her outside.
He is charged with two counts of harassment and unlawful imprisonment.
The case is adjourned until July 29.
Court is in session Monday, Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m.
