Shrub Oak Man Arrested After Taking Family Car During Domestic Incident

Yorktown Police report the arrest of a 28 year old Shrub Oak man, who is charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, a Class “A” Misdemeanor.
 
On January 1, 2019 at about 8:00 pm, Yorktown Police completed a domestic incident report that had occurred at a Yorktown residence. After completing an investigation, it is alleged that the defendant took a motor vehicle from a family member without that person’s permission. While actively investigating the case, P.O. Battista located the missing vehicle at a residence in Yorktown. Sgt. Rapisarda, P.O. Battista and P.O. Gregorio made contact with the defendant. The officers placed the defendant under arrest and transported him to Yorktown Police headquarters for processing.
 
The defendant was processed on the above charge and was arraigned by the Honorable Salvatore Lagonia, who set bail at $3,000 cash or $5,000 bond. A temporary order of protection was also issued on behalf of the victim.  After not being able to post bail, the defendant was remanded to the Westchester County Jail. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on January 8, 2019 at 6:00 pm.