4 Teens Nabbed In Targeted Attack On Couple With Baseball Bat, Knives, Gun: Police

ELLENVILLE, NY — The group of teens behind a violent, targeted attack in Ulster County have been captured, according to authorities.

The Ellenville Police Department says that four suspects were arrested after an investigation into the reported assault with weapons that took place on Mill Street, in the Village of Ellenville, last month.

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On July 26, around 7:30 p.m., Village of Ellenville police officers responded to a Mill Street address after receiving a report of an assault in progress with weapons.

At the scene, officers found two victims, a man and a woman, who had injuries from a baseball bat, a knife, and being pistol-whipped. The suspects had fled just before police arrived.

Investigators said there had been an argument between the male victim and one of the suspects earlier that evening. That suspect left but then returned later with three other suspects to confront the victim, cops said. The suspects were armed with a baseball bat, knives, and a handgun, according to police.

"This was not a random attack," Chief Philip Mattracion said at the time. "The victims were clearly sought out and assaulted by these subjects who were armed. We have identified all the suspects who range in age from 14 to 19 that were involved in this case, and it is believed that they will be in custody shortly."

Police say that the suspects found the intended victim and "attacked him viciously." When the victim's girlfriend came to his aid, she was also attacked by the same group, authorities said.

The victims were taken by the Ellenville Rescue Squad to Ellenville Regional Hospital, where they were treated for their injuries, which were all non-life-threatening.

Police recovered video of the incident, as well as one of the weapons used in the attack.

Ellenville police were assisted by the New York State Police in Wawarsing.

Jesus D. Lasanta, 19, of Ellenville, was charged with felony second-degree assault, felony fourth-degree conspiracy, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was arraigned in the Town of Wawarsing court and released without bail, with a future scheduled court date.

A 14-year-old male from Ellenville was charged with second-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and second-degree menacing. He was released to the custody of his mother, and is scheduled to return to Youth Court Part 1 in the future.

A 16-year-old male from Ellenville was charged with third-degree assault, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was released to the custody of this step-father and is scheduled to return to Ulster County Family Court in the future.

A 16-year-old female from Ellenville was charged with third-degree assault. She was released to the custody of her mother and is scheduled to return to Ulster County Family Court in the future.