Crime & Safety

Police Arrest Man on PCP Screaming in the Middle of Welcher Ave.

The 27-year-old Peekskill man was found with PCP on him, police said.

The following was provided by the It does not indicate a conviction.

Police officers encountered a man under the influence of PCP screaming in the middle of the intersection of Albany Post Rd. and Welcher Ave. on May 8 at 11:20 p.m. Officers found him after they were dispatched to an "unwanted party" at thenear that location. The man allegedly on PCP, Jose Suarez, a 27-year-old Peekskill resident, was taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct and found to be in possession of a small quantity of PCP. He was held for arraignment in Peekskill City Court without bail.

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Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article contained a photo that was not Jose Suarez. We regret the error.

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