Crime & Safety
Liberty Police Looking For Man Accused Of Choking Someone
Police said the man is believed to be driving a white 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup that has California plates.
LIBERTY, NY — Police in the village of Liberty are looking for a 33-year-old man who was accused of choking someone.
Austin McHaney, 33, is wanted on an active arrest warrant, according to a Facebook post.
He was charged with second-degree strangulation and criminal mischief – prevent emergency call, police said.
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McHaney is white and is 5 feet, 8 inches tall. He weighs 155 pounds and has brown hair and green eyes.
He is believed to be driving a white 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup that has California plates with the registration 24197W2.
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If anyone has any information about McHaney, they should call the Village of Liberty Police Department at 845-292-4422 or e-mail the warrant officer. Reference case #86811.
Police said you should not take any action yourself other than to contact the Liberty police.
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