![]() ![]() ![]() Police found Sam hiding under a pile of clothes downstairs.Ī half-ounce of crack cocaine and a Colt. Not knowing the girl who called 911 had escaped the apartment, police were concerned for her safety and stormed the house.Īs police prepared to smash the door down, Boyce stuck his arms out the window to show he was unarmed. Police tried several times to call the apartment, but got a busy signal, said DeRosa. The call was made by a second 16-year-old girl who ran from Mcintyre's apartment when the men forced her friend into the basement. The girl was set free when police arrived at the apartment shortly after - p.m. He plead guilty, spent a day in jail and is still on probation for the offense, DeRosa said. DeRosa, New York City Police charged Sam with criminal possession of a weapon in 1997. The suspects were "creeps," DeStefano said, pointing out that some of them had been in trouble with police before.Īccording to Middletown Police Sgt. "Maybe there's more awareness we need to do about mixing with elements like this." "It raises questions about what two 16-year-old girls were doing out of school in the middle of the afternoon," said Middletown Mayor Joe DeStefano. Payne's age and whereabouts were unclear. McIntyre and Boyce were held in lieu of $100,000 cash or bail bond. Three of the men were being held in Orange County Jail. The three men were arraigned yesterday on charges of first-degree sexual abuse, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, all felonies, and misdemeanor unlawful imprisonment, police said. McIntyre, 17, of 9 Estate Drive in Middletown, Mitch Boyce, 21, of 34 Lake Avenue in Middletown, and Rodari Sam, 24, of Philadelphia. Police said Payne helped hold a 16-year-old girl against her will Thursday by helping tape her legs to a pole in a condominium basement at 9 Estate Drive.Īlso arrested Thursday in connection with the forced imprisonment were Charles R. Police yesterday arrested a fourth suspect in connection with Thursday's "hostage" situation.ĭante Payne, of 11 Estate Drive, was charged with misdemeanor unlawful imprisonment. MIDDLETOWN: Four men were charged yesterday in connection with Thursday's 'hostage' incident. ![]()
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