Crime & Safety
Man Damages Vehicle With Rock, Faces Felony: Police
Police initially were called to the location for a fight in progress.
YORKTOWN, NY — A 46-year-old Yorktown man is facing a felony charge after allegedly damaging a car. Yorktown police said Sidney M. Russ, 46, of Yorktown, was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
Police said they were dispatched around 4 p.m. Nov. 28 to a fight in progress at the Gulf gas station at 2001 Commerce St.
An investigation found that Russ intentionally damaged a vehicle by throwing a rock at it, causing damage in the amount of $750, police said.
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He also was in possession of marijuana, officers said.
Russ was processed at the Yorktown Police Headquarters and arraigned in the Yorktown Justice Court.
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An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victims.
Russ was sent to the Westchester County Jail in lieu of $1,500 bail.
He is due back in court Dec. 4.
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