Three Arrested for Gang Assault at Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck

Two Kingston residents and a Catskill man face felony gang assault charges after attacking a man waiting in a ride queue at the Dutchess County Fair on Aug. 29.

Gang assault at Dutchess County Fair leaves victim hospitalised

Two Kingston residents and a man from Catskill have been charged with felony gang assault after attacking a 29-year-old man at the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, New York, news10.com reports.

State police responded to the fairgrounds at 8:47 p.m. on August 29, following reports of a fight in progress. Officers found the victim bleeding from his face with visible swelling around his left eye. He was transported to Kingston Health Alliance Hospital for treatment of serious physical injuries.

Police identified the three suspects as Ryan A. Depew, 32, of Catskill; Lloyd D. Depew, 31, of Kingston; and Dennis J. Appollonia, 36, also of Kingston. The victim had been standing in line for a ride when the assault occurred.

Appollonia was arrested on August 30 and charged with second-degree gang assault, a felony, along with three misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He was remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center on $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 bond, or $15,000 partial bond, with a return date of September 3.

Ryan and Lloyd Depew were arrested the following day, each charged with the same offences — second-degree gang assault and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Both were arraigned in the Town of Hyde Park Court and released on probation, with a scheduled court date of September 17.

New York State Police have asked anyone with information to contact them at (845) 677-7300, citing reference number NY2601075042.

Source: Google News JM — Kingston