TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE – A Monday afternoon altercation in the Poughkeepsie Galleria sent two people to the hospital with stab wounds. A 35-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
The altercation happened around 3:30 p.m. on January 17 and was reported immediately by Mid-Hudson News and that story can be found HERE.
Town of Poughkeepsie Police responded to the reported fight on Monday afternoon and located a 36-year-old victim who was reported to have been stabbed in the head, face, and leg. He was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital for serious but non-life-threatening wounds.
Police arrested 35-year-old Poughkeepsie resident Ernesto Campos at the scene. He was transported to police headquarters where he was charged with felony assault and the misdemeanors of endangering the welfare of a child, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon. He was held for arraignment.
Police at the scene also requested a second ambulance to treat a person described as a “second victim”. The 29-year-old man sustained a laceration to the hand and was transported to MHRR for further treatment.
This incident is still under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any information that may assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Town of Poughkeepsie Detective Division at 845-485-3670 or call the main police department number at 845-485-3666.
