$3 Robbery, Stabbing in Brewster

BREWSTER, NY — New York State Police arrested two Brewster residents on Wednesday in connection with a midnight assault that they say netted the alleged robbers $3. Daniel Rahn, 16, faces charges of Robbery in the 1st Degree, a Class B Felony, and Assault in the 2nd Degree, a Class D Felony. Michael J. Villegas, 20, is charged with Robbery in the 2nd Degree, a Class C Felony.

State and village police were called to Marvin Avenue at about 12:43 a.m. July 5 for a reported robbery. The victim, a 30-year-old Brewster man, reported that he was walking on Marvin Avenue when two young men approached him. He said he tried to run away, but was attacked.

Police said the suspects forcibly stole $3 and stabbed him with a knife during the attack before fleeing into a wooded area. The victim was transported by the Village of Brewster Rescue Squad to Danbury Hospital where he was treated with a non-life threatening laceration to his right bicep.

State Police investigation led to the arrests.

Both defendants were arraigned in the Village of Brewster Court. Rahn was remanded to the Putnam County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond. Villegas was remanded to the Putnam County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond. Rahn and Villegas are due to reappear in the Village of Brewster Court on July 10.

Anyone who may have information in connection with this robbery or any similar incident is asked to contact the State Police at (845) 677-7300. All calls can remain confidential.

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