55, a resident of Wappinger, was arrested on Dec. 11, 2020, according to a New York State Police report. 
was charged with bribe receiving in the third degree, a felony, two misdemeanor counts of coercion in the third degree and official misconduct, a misdemeanor.
a former Wappinger Town Councilman and former vice chair of the Dutchess County Conservative party, is accused of committing these acts while acting in his part-time capacity as the Town of Red Hook building inspector and zoning/code enforcement officer based on a complaint received by the New York State Police. He works in a similar capacity for a number of Dutchess municipalities including the Town of Clinton, Village of Tivoli and Village of Rhinebeck.
was issued a ticket to appear in court at a later date and has been placed on administrative leave from his Red Hook position pending the outcome of the investigation.
Anyone not yet interviewed that may have possible information regarding official misconduct by is asked to please contact the State Police at 845-677-7300. Please refer to case #9521280.
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