Acting Sheriff Brian M. Hess reports that on the morning of October 22, 2025, members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office—working in coordination with the Carmel Police Department, Kent Police Department, Village of Brewster Police Department, and the New York State Police—conducted a Warrant Sweep Operation targeting individuals with outstanding arrest warrants across multiple jurisdictions.
A total of 38 individuals with active warrants were identified prior to the operation. By its conclusion, 22 individuals were either located, taken into custody, or had made arrangements to surrender themselves to answer for their respective charges.
Arrestees
Felony-Level Charges
- Dana Reitano, 44, of Hawthorne — Original Charge: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th Degree (Class C Felony)
- Yamahi Hogarth, 40, of New York City — Original Charge: Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree (Class D Felony)
- Maurice Knight, 20, of Brooklyn — Original Charge: Grand Larceny 4th Degree (Class E Felony)
- Mario Diaz, 30, of the Bronx — Original Charge: Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree (Class E Felony)
- Tristan Williams, 27, of Carmel — Original Charge: Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree (Class E Felony)
- Genitan Shala, 24, of Yorktown — Original Charge: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st Degree (Class E Felony)
Misdemeanor-Level Charges
- Brittney Mancusi, 30, of Kent — Original Charge: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor); also charged with Bail Jumping
- Mikyla Morgan, 23, of Beacon — Original Charge: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
- Vedette Lawler, 43, of Patterson — Original Charge: Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree (Class A Misdemeanor); also charged with Bail Jumping
- Michael Torres, 47, of Cortlandt Manor — Original Charge: Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
- Christopher Hammonds, 44, of Carmel — Original Charges: Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanors)
- Marcus Meyer, 53, of Brewster — Original Charge: Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Unclassified Misdemeanor); also charged with Bail Jumping
- Jorge Chutabalan, 23, of Brewster — Original Charge: Driving While Intoxicated (Unclassified Misdemeanor)
- Nathaniel Mac Elhinney, 43, of Carmel — Original Charge: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree (Unclassified Misdemeanor); also charged with Bail Jumping
- Michele Montague, 62, of Cold Spring — Original Charge: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree (Unclassified Misdemeanor); also charged with Bail Jumping
- Randyn Dickens, 41, of Brewster — Original Charge: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree (Unclassified Misdemeanor); also charged with Bail Jumping
- Eric Bermeo, 25, of Yorktown Heights — Original Charge: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree (Unclassified Misdemeanor)
- Steven Freed, 36, of Peekskill — Original Charge: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree (Unclassified Misdemeanor)
- Peter J. Andolina, 31, of Beacon — Original Charge: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree (Unclassified Misdemeanor)
- Sean Gannon, 35 of North Salem— Original Charge: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor); also charged with Bail Jumping
In addition to those taken into custody:
- One individual with an active warrant is currently incarcerated in New Jersey,
- One individual has been confirmed deceased, and
- Two additional individuals have made arrangements to surrender themselves at a later date.
Acting Sheriff Hess stated,
“This operation demonstrates the power of collaboration among our law enforcement partners. Many of these individuals had previously been arrested and chose not to appear for their court dates. Through coordinated effort and dedication, we successfully brought those with active warrants into custody and helped make our communities safer.”
Carmel Police Chief Anthony Hoffmann added,
“I’m pleased that today’s joint warrant sweep not only brought a large number of wanted criminals to justice but was done safely and collaboratively by all the participating agencies. I thank Sheriff Hess, PCSO, and our other partner agencies for the great teamwork we showed today. Carmel PD looks forward to continuing to work together to keep the Town of Carmel and Putnam County safe.”
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to all participating agencies for their exceptional work and cooperation. Special thanks are extended to the Westchester County Police Department, the Westchester/Putnam Real Time Crime Center, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, the Putnam County 911 Center, and the Putnam County District Attorney’s Office for their vital support during this operation.
