TOWN OF NEWBURGH – An argument between a person who went to a residence at 54 Timber Ridge Road in the Town of Newburgh on Friday afternoon, December 8, ended after a standoff.
Town Police said it is alleged that during the argument, Prince-Rasheem Crawley, 30, brandished a machete and when the victim retreated to his vehicle, Crawley struck and dented it with the weapon.
It is also alleged that Shantel Chiu, 36, a resident at the home, was in possession of a long gun during the altercation.
Police attempted to make contact with the residents but were unsuccessful as they were uncooperative. The Orange County Sheriff’s Special Operations Group was called to the scene and after a brief standoff and negotiation period, five occupants – three adults, and two children- were taken into custody without incident.
Crawley was charged with criminal mischief, menacing and criminal possession of a weapon. Chiu was charged with menacing. Both were released on appearance tickets.
Assisting Newburgh Town Police were the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, its Special Operations Group and its Drone Unit, State Police, Mobile Life and Town of Newburgh EMS.
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