Two Somers Students Accused in Bus Vandalism Case

Somers, NY – New York State Police announce the arrest of two Somers High School students in connection with vandalism that occurred earlier this year at Somers High School.

At 6 a.m. Jan. 4, police were dispatched to Somers High School on Primrose Street, for a reported criminal mischief complaint. Somers school bus staff had arrived at the bus garage and seen that numerous buses had been vandalized.

Following a lengthy investigation conducted by Investigator David Ruderfer, it was determined that two Somers High School students had caused over $29,000 worth of damage to roughly 43 school buses. The students slashed bus tires, shattered bus windows and discharged fire extinguishers.

On June 10, an 18-year-old was charged with Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. The defendant was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Town of Somers Justice Court at a later date and time.

On June 21, 18-year-old Jonas M. Moseby of Somers, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, a Class D Felony. Moseby was arraigned before the Town of North Salem Justice Court and released after posting $10,000 cash bail. He is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Somers Court on June 27.

The New York State Police were assisted by the Somers Police Department and the Westchester County Police School Resource Officer assigned to the Somers Central School District.