Dear Editor,
The recent smash-and grab-robbery at the Home Depot in Wappingers Falls highlights the clear choice for electing the Republican candidate for District Attorney in November – Matt Weishaupt.
The defendants, who came to Dutchess County from Brooklyn, assaulted a brave store employee who tried to stop them from stealing electronics worth thousands of dollars. They then led law enforcement on a chase that injured a motorist before finally being stopped and arrested on Route 84 in Putnam County.
The reason criminals are stealing all over the state is because Democrats in Albany, aware of the consequences, want it so. They passed bail reform and decriminalized most larceny crimes in New York. So, what would one expect? And store employees are scared.
Please also note that this frightening trend showed itself in Illinois where cash bail has just been eliminated altogether for crimes right up through armed robbery and even second-degree murder. Try expecting people to come to their arraignments now. It seems almost of no advantage to try to escape arrest if you are going to get out anyway with little or no cash bail. The trajectory is very alarming.
We need a true law-and-order candidate who will not coddle these criminals and pursue justice to the full extent of the law. Endorsed by multiple parties, Matt Weishaupt will work as hard under the law as he can to protect our community.
Matt Weishaupt has been a member of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s office for over 35 years and spearheaded the successful prosecutions of three murderous street gangs. He currently serves as the Chief Assistant DA and skillfully oversees all administrative functions of that office.
Please join me and vote Matt Weishaupt for Dutchess County District Attorney this November 7.
David L Smith
Fishkill NY
