VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS FALLS – New York State Police arrested two 18-year-olds on September 2, 2020, for their involvement in a robbery in which the victim was shot in the head. The shooting occurred on August 25 in the area of West Main Street.
Officials say that the State Police were notified on August 25 by staff at Vassar Brothers Medical Center who reported a gunshot victim being treated in the emergency department.
The victim, who suffered non-life-threatening wounds, said that the two teens robbed the victim of less than $100 and then shot the victim in the head. The teens have been charged with Robbery in the 1st degree, a felony.
Both teens were remanded to Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail or $40,000 secured bond or $80,000 unsecured bond.
