Police investigate allegation that man held veteran hostage in Highlands motel

TOWN OF HIGHLANDS – Police are investigating allegations that a
Town of Highlands man held an 86-year-old veteran hostage in a motel for
four years.

Perry Congliano, 35, allegedly held the Marine vet captive so that he
could cash David McClellan’s Social Security checks.

Police Chief John Quinn was unavailable for comment on Wednesday, but
a police officer confirmed the situation.