Homeowner Threatened With Knife During Home Invasion Burglary, 3 Arrested: Police

KINGSTON, NY — A Hudson Valley homeowner survived a terrifying suprise, but was violently relieved of valuables by unwelcome guests, according to police.

The Kingston Police Department says that they investigated a robbery that took place at a residence in the city on August 1.

Police said three people robbed a victim of money and a cellphone inside the victim's home. One of the suspects also threatened the victim with a knife.

Soon after the investigation was started, the three suspects were found and arrested near Broadway and West Chester Street.

Brandon Navas, 22, of Ellenville, was charged with felony first-degree robbery, felony first-degree burglary, felony second-degree robbery, felony third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and misdemeanor seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Lee Perry, 23, of Kingston, was charged with felony first-degree robbery, felony first-degree burglary, and felony second-degree robbery.

GB M. Sweeney, 22, of Kingston, was charged with felony first-degree robbery, and felony second-degree robbery.

All three were arraigned in Ulster County CAP Court and remanded to the Ulster County Jail.

Anyone with information about the incident issuing asked to contact the City of Kingston Police Department at 845-331-8404.