NORTHUMBERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10)– A Northumberland man is facing multiple charges after a reported disturbance in the town. According to New York State Police, Correa Rodriguez, 36, is accused of robbing and assaulting another person.
On Monday, around 9:10 a.m. troopers responded to a report of a disturbance in the town, but when they arrived, the suspect, later identified as Rodriquez, had left the scene. Investigators said during an altercation, he reportedly hit and injured the victim and forcibly took their phone while also allegedly showing a handgun, aiming it at the victim.
Deputies with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office found Rodriquez walking nearby, and he was taken into custody. Troopers said while being taken into custody, deputies reportedly found the handgun, the victim’s cell phone, which was damaged, controlled substances and a glass smoking device containing drug residue on him.
Charges:
- Possession of a Weapon in the second degree
- Robbery in the third degree
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree
- Criminal Mischief in the third degree
- Criminal Possession of a Firearm
- Assault in the third degree
- Four counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree
- Menacing in the second degree
- Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the second degree
- Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree
Troopers said Rodriguez was arraigned at the Northumberland Town Court. He was then remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility, where he is being held without bail.
Cassie Abel
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