Crime & Safety

Police: Peekskill Mother and Daughter Arrested for Fight at New City Diner

The following information was provided by the Yorktown Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Two Peekskill women are facing assault charges in Yorktown after they allegedly caused injuries to two victims, said. 

Ana Uday-Gordillo, 45, was charged with two counts of third-degree assault and Melinda Uday­-Gordillo, 21, was charged with one count of third-degree assault, misdemeanors. 

The incident occurred on June 24 at about 9:30 p.m. Four police officers responded to the New City Diner after they received a call about an altercation in the parking lot. Investigation revealed both women – a mother and a daughter – had allegedly kicked and scratched a Peekskill woman, causing facial injuries to the victim.

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In addition, police said Ana Uday-Gordillo allegedly struck a Peekskill man in the face, causing him to sustain a laceration to his lip. 

The two defendants voluntarily appeared at Yorktown Police headquarters on June 27 at about 7 p.m. where they were both officially arrested and charged. 

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Both women were served with temporary orders of protection and then released. They were scheduled to appear in court on July 5.

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