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Entered Results KHAW10 297 DANROY HENRY 

Lead No. 

Lead Instruction and Lead Result(s) 

Obtain 911 Emergency calls from Pleasantville PD 

Assigned Inv James Pittman 

Sr/Inv Robert Bennett 

Inv Joseph Becerra 

Sr/Inv Joanne Leoni 

Inv Donald Yackeren 

LT Brian Fanelli 

Inv Jasper Saunders 

Entered By Inv James Pittman 

Date Entered 11/09/2010 

On 11/02/10 Lt Brian Fannelli, Mount Pleasant Police Department in receipt of a 

cassette copy Pleasantville PD radio transmission on 10/17/10 . Copy is maintained 

with the Lead Desk. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Miscellaneous 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Cassette of Pleasantville Radio Transmission on 10/17/10 

Thursday, December 09, 2010 Page 1 of 335 

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Lead No. 


Obtain 911 tapes calls from Mount Pleasant PD 









On 10/21/10 Lt Brian Fannelli, Mount Pleasant Police Department secure a DVD of 

his Department audio calls on 10/17/10 A copy is maintained with the Lead Desk. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Miscellaneous 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

DVD of Audio calls from Mount Pleasant Police Department 

on 10/17/10 


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Obtain 911 tapes from TMC 






Entered By Sr/Inv Robert Bennett 

On 10/18/10 I secured the Cell 911 recordings and created a disk. I monitored the 

calls and developed the following that need a follow up interview. 

01:24:24 - Peter Onoszko, , cell 516- who reported that a cop had 

been shot in Thornwood near the CVS store. 

01:31:32 - Unknown male cell caller, 914- , who requested an ambulance 

but hung up prior to providing his name. 

Copy of call log attached. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Report 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Cell 911 Call Log 



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ID & Interview medical personnel from Pleasantville ambulance & also check of 

three Pleasantville ambulances that transported individuals from the scene 





Inv Paul Schneeloch 

Det Martin Greenberg 

Entered By Inv Jasper Saunders 

CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/18/2010 Detective Martin Greenberg and Inv Jasper Saunders interviewed 

staff and personnel from the Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Company regarding 

medical assistance and transportation rendered to individuals at the scene of this 

incident. The address for Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Company is 30 

Grammercy Place, Thornwood, N.Y. (914-769-9299) 

Initially contacted was Gail Wind (Captain) who telephonically arranged the 

availability of Greg Wind (Board of Directors member) and Roger Lemcke (Vice 

Chairman) to meet us at their building location. While at Pleasantville Volunteer 

Ambulance Company both Greg Wind and Roger Lemcke were interviewed. Both 

individuals provided details of their agencies dispatch to the noted scene, medical 

assistance rendered, personnel involved and vehicles utilized. For a complete listing 

of Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Company personnel assigned (14), their 

assignments and vehicles involved (3 ambulances & 1 fly-car); see the attached 

depositions, reports and the information below. 

Detective Greenberg conducted an interview of Greg Wind and Inv Saunders 

interviewed Roger Lemcke. Both individuals were deposed. Depositions were 

provided to this case’s lead desk investigator with copies attached to this lead. 

While at the Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Company interviewing Wind and 

Lemcke 8 additional personnel arrived and were also interviewed. Each individual 

provided details of that evening, their dispatch, assignment, duties, ambulance 

company vehicles utilized, the co-workers they worked with, conversations heard (if 

any) and observations seen at the scene, etc. 

Supporting depositions were obtained from each of the arriving individuals. Each 

deposition was turned over to this case’s lead desk investigator with copies attached 

to this lead. 

A total of 14 Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Company (PVAC) members are 

reported as having been involved; the following 8 were interviewed and deposed on 


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this date: 


1) Greg Wind, 914- , EMT and driver of ambulance 7601 

2) Roger Lemcke, DOB , 914- driver of ambulance 7603 

3) Krista Wind, DOB , 914- crew member of ambulance 7603 

4) Tyler Colangelo, DOB , 914- EMT-B, crew member of 

ambulance 7603 

5) Joseph Zane, DOB , 914- EMT, crew member of ambulance 

7601 

6) Kyle McCarrick, DOB , 914- , EMT, crew member of 7601 

7) Jonathan D’Addesio, DOB , 914- crew member of ambulance 

7603 

8) Kelli Conley, DOB , 914- EMT, crew member of ambulance 

7603 

There remains 6 PVAC members not interviewed or deposed that remain pending: 

1) Gail Wind, 914- on-board fly-car 7606 

2) Jaydee Jana, 914- driver of ambulance 7601 

3) John Kadela, 914- crew member of 7602 

4) George Smith, Jr., 914- , crew member of 7602 

5) Marc Kearny, 917- crew member of 7603 

6) Nick D’Addesio, 914- 

While at Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Company Detective Greenberg and 

Investigator Saunders were provided copies of all reports completed by that agency 

regarding this incident. Obtained were 6 Patient Care Reports (PCR’s) which were 

turned over to this case’s lead desk investigator with copies attached to this lead. 

While at Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Company on this date, both Detective 

Greenberg and Investigator Jasper Saunders searched ambulances 7601, 7602 & 

7603 for any evidence; to no avail – none located. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/26/10 at 12:08 pm Detective Martin Greenburgh and Investigator Jasper 

Saunders interviewed Jayde N. Jana, , Pleasantville, NY 10570, 

DOB (917- cell / 914- of Pleasantville Volunteer 

Ambulance Corp. (PVAC) at SP Hawthorne. Jana, an EMT, was interviewed and 

deposed regarding his recollection of the event on the night in question. Jana 

advised he was the driver of ambulance 7601 and an EMT on the scene. He 

narrated hearing the tones on his pager for a call to Finnegan’s then hearing a 

second call reporting officer down with shots fired. He responding to the ambulance 

building and drove the noted ambulance to the scene with crewmembers Kyle 


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McCarrick and Joe Zane arriving at the scene in less than 2 minutes. Jana narrated 

what he saw at the scene, seeing PVAC Captain Wind at the scene on his arrival, 

the caring for patients at the scene and his transporting a gunshot wound patient 

from the scene to Westchester Medical Center that evening. 

The supporting deposition of Jana was provided to this case’s lead desk investigator 

with copies attached to this lead. 

There remains 3 PVAC members not interviewed or deposed that remain pending: 

1) John Kadela 

2) George Smith, Jr. 

3) Marc Kearny 


10/21/10 1425hrs - Detective Greenberg reporting: Detective Greenberg and 

Investigator Morrison at Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 30 Grammercy 

Pl, Thornwood, NY to interview PVAC First Responder Nicholas D’Addesio. A handwritten 

statement was taken from Nicholas. 

Nicholas Joseph D’Addesio 

Thornwood, NY 10594 

Home 914- 

Cell 914- 

Dob 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Nick was home in bed when he got the ambulance page at approximately 1:28am 

for shots fired, officer down. As Nick got close to Garrigan Ave, he saw Ambulance 

7601 pulling into the Town Center. Nick got into Ambulance 7606 and they left with 

about 6 EMTs. They pulled into the Town Center and pulled along the side of CVS. 

Nick saw out the side window of the ambulance as a police officer yelled loudly to an 

angry bystander. Nick thought the police officer had a gun or taser pointed at the 

bystander. A county officer told the crew it was safe and they approached PO 

Hess., who was near a Nissan Altima that had severe damage. They helped PO 

Hess onto a stretcher and loaded PO Hess into 7603. Nick was then told to help 

EMT Krista Wind who was treating a patient shot in the right arm. He helped get 

the male onto a backboard, and onto a stretcher and then to an ambulance that left 

the scene. Nick was left on scene with Gail Wind and Tyler Colangelo. A short time 

later they were brought over to PO Castagna who had been boarded and collared 

already. After he was loaded into the ambulance, Nick was told to drive the 

Transcare flycar to WMC. Nick also recalled that the male with the gunshot wound 

to the arm stated to EMT Krista Wind that he was in no position to do anything to 


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anyone, which was in regards to the officer removing the handcuffs temporarily so 

he could be backboarded and loaded onto the stretcher. 


10/25/10 13:08hrs – Detective Greenberg reporting: I met with Mt Pleasant 

Paramedic Beth Sanger at Ossining Village PD to discuss the incident at the 

Thornwood Town Center on 10/17/10. Sanger gave a written deposition. 

Beth Sanger 

Transcare Ambulance 

White Plains, NY 10601 

Office 914-686-1129 

Cell 914- 

Dob 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Beth Sanger was working her shift at Mt Pleasant Medic, 37-Medic -1. At the time of 

the call 0126hrs, she was in the parking lot of Mt Pleasant PD. She received the call 

as police officer down in front of Finnegans Grill. Beth was monitoring the PD 

frequency as well and heard a transmission of shots fired. Beth arrived on scene in 

just over 3 minutes, parking on the side by CVS where she waited to see if the 

scene was safe. From her position, Beth saw that there were several police cars 

with their lights flashing. Beth saw Gail Wind attending to PO Hess. She saw some 

unruly kids near the store fronts being held back by at least one police officer. When 

Beth felt the scene was safe, she went to where Gail Wind was tending to PO Hess 

and asked Gail how many injured there were. Gail told her there were two and 

pointed to a patient on the ground and said he was dead. Beth heard an AED from 

over there say “no shock advised.” Beth went right over to him. The patient was on 

his back, with an AED attached. PO Gilmartin was ventilating the patient with a BVM 

and a white female in a cream-colored sweater was performing chest compressions, 

she soon walked away as the PVAC crew came up with a stretcher. Beth noted that 

the patient was handcuffed in the rear, and she had PO Gilmartin take off one 

handcuff, not sure which one. CPR was continued, patient was taken to ambulance 

and Beth told the ambulance driver to pull to a safe spot on Broadway where she 

could do her ALS skills. Beth intubated the patient, had the driver run back to her 

truck to get her trauma bag, and they transported to WMC. Pt received continued 

CPR, IV fluids, an ALS interventions and assessments. Beth remembered the 

patient was wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt which had been cut off and was under 

him when they transferred cared to the ER staff. Beth never heard the patient 

speak. Beth gathered her equipment and restocked. Her supervisor from White 

Plains, Steve Petrollese,was at WMC ER and was responded back to the scene 

when dispatch requested a medic. About 45 min later, Beth was back on scene 

where she was asked by a County police officer to remove taser barbs from the 


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abdomen of a tall , well-built male black that was in the back of a county police car. 

Beth refused explaining that it is considered an impaled object and that she 

recommended he be transported to the hospital. At that point Beth observed 

multiple police vehicles from multiple agencies, and the scene was fairly under 

control with no apparent large crowds in sight. Beth went back in service a short 

time later. 


On 10/21/10 12:45hrs – Detective Greenberg reporting: Investigator Morrison and 

Detective Greenberg at Hawthorne Cedar Knolls, 226 Linda Ave, Hawthorne, NY, 

interviewing Pleasantville Ambulance Captain Gail Wind, one of the first EMS 

workers on scene. 

Gail Ann Wind 

Dob 


Home phone 914- 

Cell phone 914- 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Gail Wind submitted a pre-typed statement giving her account of the events. Also 

see additional handwritten statement. 

Wind stated she and her husband, Greg (statement already taken), were the first 

EMS to arrive in their PVAC Fly-Car 7606 she said within minutes of the call as he 

lives about one mile away. Wind described the scene as “chaotic” and “riot-like”. 

7606 was parked inside the north entrance near PO Hess. Gail went to Hess, while 

Greg went over to a black male Gail saw about 10-15’ away near the Nissan Altima. 

She saw blood on the male’s face and he was not moving. Greg determined there 

was no carotid pulse. Gail told Greg to go back and get another ambulance. A 

blonde woman in a white dress came over, took a sweater or cloth and gave it to PO 

Hess for support, then she went over to the male on the ground. Gail saw here 

doing CPR with another person. A short time later 37-medic-1 arrived. The medic, 

Beth Sanger, came to Gail and saw that PO Hess appeared stable and went over 

and begin treating the male on the ground. Ambulance 7601 arrived and Gail 

directed them to Paramedic Sanger. A few minutes later, the patient in cardiac 

arrest was wheeled over to ambulance 7601 and transported off the scene. As 7601 

left, ambulance 7603 arrived. PO Hess was moved onto the stretcher and 

transported. Gail stated there was no conversation about what happened, and he 

was transported. Ambulance 7602 arrived and the crew was directed by police to a 

male with an arm wound. The Greenburgh Paramedic assisted and the male was 

transported off the scene. Gail remained outside the inner perimeter for a while until 

she was told of another police officer injured. She noted that PO Gilmartin had also 


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approached her and said he had “the deceased’s” blood on his hand. She saw that 

Yonkers ESU had boarded and collared PO Castagna. He was taken in 7603, which 

had returned to the scene. Gail rode in the front to WMC. Gail attached a diagram 

to her statement which she had drawn and signed. 


G7789: 10/28/10 15:30hrs - Det Greenberg and Investigator Saunders interviewed 

Marc Kerney, Pleasantville Ambulance Corps EMT, at NYSP. Hand-written 

deposition taken. 

Marc Kearney 

Local address: 

Pleasantville, NY 10598 

Dob 


Home address: 

Yorktown, NY 10598 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Marc Kearney has been an EMT with Pleasantville Ambulance Corps for about 1 

year. He attends Pace University but is not very active with Pace activities. On 

10/17/10 around 1:30am he was at his Pleasantville address when he heard the first 

page for Finnegans Grill. He was not on duty so he didn’t respond, but he did 

respond to the next page for shots fired officer down. Marc was on the second 

ambulance 7603 and watched the first ambulance pulling out. When he and his 

crew of about 6 showed up on scene, he went over to PO Hess and took directions 

from EMT Gail Wind who was already on scene. The only conversation he heard 

was PO Hess complaining of right knee pain. Marc noticed minor cuts on PO Hess’ 

left hand. Marc heard PO Hess say he got hit by the car and it was either him 

getting pinned by the car or jumping on the hood. Marc had nothing to note about 

his time at the hospital. While getting his gear together at the hospital, they got 

another call for an officer hurt. They went back to the scene and were directed to 

the area of the bagel store. He grabbed the equipment and stretcher and was taken 

over to where Officer Carl was. Officer Carl was already immobilized and was saying 

his back was acting up. Marc noticed a lot of broken glass on the ground but didn’t 

touch anything. A Transcare paramedic stayed with them and rode the call to 

WMC. Officer Carl did not say anything about the incident. Marc and his crew 

transferred care to ER staff, restocked and headed back to their HQ. Marc also 

attached a drawing of what he saw on scene.(mbg) 


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Entered By Det Martin Greenberg 

G7789: 10/29/10 13:20hrs – Jon S. Kadela, Pleasantville Ambulance Corps EMT at 

NYSP Hawthorne for interview with Inv Saunders (NYSP) and Det Greenberg 

(MPPD). Hand-written statement attached, as are 3 diagrams of what Kadela saw 

on 10/17/10. 

Jon S. Kadela 

Dob 



Home phone 914- 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Jon Kadela had just returned home after meeting some friends. Around 1:30am he 

heard the first page for Finnegans, but began his response at the second page for 

shots fired. Kadela arrived at PVAC, one ambulance had already left, 7603 had a 

full crew with Kelly Wind in charge. Greg Wind arrived in the fly car 7606 and told 

Kadela to return to the scene with him. They arrived and parked alongside CVS. I 

young man was screaming “they shot my boy” and one or two friends were trying to 

calm him down. The scene didn’t look safe, so Kadela stayed in 7606. Greg drove 

them around the back of the shopping center to the other parking lot. It was 

determined that another ambulance was needed. Greg and Jon Kadela went back 

and got 7602. They returned to the scene and were directed by a Greenburgh PD 

paramedic to aid a male with a gunshot wound to the left upper arm. Kadela felt that 

law enforcement had provided a safe corridor into the scene. Kadela saw three or 

more major pockets of volatile or raised vocal activity throughout the area with 

college age people trying to calm them down. They found their patient in the rear 

driver’s side of a police car near the Altima, the wound had already been bandaged. 

The EMT in charge was Krista Wind. Nick D’Addesio and Kadela retrieved the 

equipment requested by Krista Wind. The patient identified himself as either 

Brendan or Brandon. The patient was clean cut, calm and well-spoken. The 

dressing on his arm had some dried blood and did not show any signs of active 

bleeding. They lowered him to the ground using a standing takedown taking all 

spinal precautions. The patient was calm and answered all questions concisely. 

During the treatment, a fight broke out in the parking lot near the Shoprite side of the 

parking lot and several officers ran to secure that situation. He saw that police had 

secured a wide perimeter from the four corners area as well as Garrigan Ave and 

the light north of the Town Center. Kadela sat in the front seat of the ambulance 

which transported the patient to WMC. At WMC they brought the patient into trauma 

2. He saw trauma 1 had doctors and nurses , but not much activity and the patient 

appeared deceased. Kadela heard no other conversations, collected their gear, and 

returned to service heading back to their hq. As they neared the Thornwood 

Storage, they were called by radio to return to the scene. They were met by 


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someone Kadela was told was the IC who wanted them to get an RMA from 

someone in the back of a police car. Kadela said they were careful not to touch 

anything that might be evidence. At this point the scene was calmer and Kadela 

was able to look at the windshield and left front wheel of the Altima and the damage 

behind the front driver’s wheel as well as the scrape marks on the pavement. 

Kadela and his crew were taken to the patient half-seated in the back of a patrol. He 

was a white male with a southern accent. He had his right arm in a sling from a preexisting 

injury and would not go to the hospital due to a lack of insurance. He 

claimed his arm was re-injured by police – the IC said his name was Joe. Another 

male was then brought over to the ambulance. He had a minor cut over the left 

eyebrow and complained of a shoulder pain from a football injury. He said his injury 

was aggravated by police. Kadela’s crew then saw another patient that had been 

tased. Police asked if they could remove the taser darts, which the EMTs explained 

they could not. Kadela’s crew went back in service and returned to their hq where 

they met up with the rest of the crews to debrief. While restocking, they found a hat 

in one of the ambulances that belonged to a patient from a CPR call a week earlier. 

Kadela had no further information. (mbg) 


G7789: 11/2/10 17:50hrs - Investigator Saunders (NYSP) and Detective Greenberg 

(MPPD) interviewed George Smith Jr., a Certified First Responder with Pleasantville 

Ambulance Corps, at his residence. Hand-written deposition taken and a map of 

the scene with some details attached. 

George G. Smith Jr. 


dob 

cell phone 914home 

phone 914- 

CONFIDENTIAL 


George Smith stated that about two weeks ago on a Sunday night around 1:30am 

he was at the Pleasantville Diner with his friend, PVAC member Jon D'Addesio, 

when they got a phone call from Jon's brother Nicholas D'Addesio for a shots fired 

officer down call at Finnegans Grill. George responded with Jon to PVAC hq, one 

ambulance had already left and he jumped into the second ambulance, 7603. When 

they arrived on scene, they pulled alongside the CVS. George was directed by 

EMT Kelly Wind Conley to get equipment and help PO Hess. While the crew was 

treated Officer Hess, George was re-directed to a second patient that was being 

treated by EMTs. George was then directed to drive the 37-M-1 fly car to WMC 

which he did. At WMC, George assisted other PVAC members cleaning and 

restocking 7601. At some point, George was directed to go with a crew in 7602 back 


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to the scene. They took an RMA from a white male with a shoulder injury. They 

also were asked to remove taser darts from a male black, but turned over care to a 

paramedic. George's crew also took care of another male black that had a minor 

abrasion over one of his eyes. George did not have any direct contact with the 

patients and shortly after returned to PVAC hq. (mbg) 



G7789: 11/3/10 13:35hrs - As of this date, all Pleasantville Ambulance Corps 

members that their captain Gail Wind reported to us as responding to the incident at 

the Thornwood Town Center on 10/17/10 have been interviewed. All these 

members gave handwritten depositions which have been turned in to the leads 

desk. (mbg) 

Enclosures 

Type 

Miscellaneous 

Miscellaneous 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Deposition of Gail Wind, Nicholas D’Addesio, Beth Sanger 

and Jayde Jana 

Depositions of J D'Addesio, R Lemcke, G Wind, J Zane, T 

Colangelo, K McCarrick, K Conley, K Wind. 6 Patient Care 

Reports for B Cox, D Parker, C Castanga, A Hess, D Henry, 

J Romanick 


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Lead No. 


ID responding agencies and any communication data reference to this 

investigation 





Entered By Inv Donald Yackeren 

CONFIDENTIAL 


The Following Police Agencies responded to the Thornwood Police Shooting 

Incident: 

1. Westchester County Police Department – 14 Officers responded including 2 

Supervisors. 

No LPRs. Dash Cameras used - dvds obtained by DA. Reports obtained (Refer 

to Lead #206). 

2. Greenburgh Police Department – 1 Sergeant, 1 Detective, and 3 Officers 

responded. 

No LPRs used. Dash Camera video obtained. Reports obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#207). 

3. White Plains Police Department – 2 Sergeants and 6 Officers responded. 

No LPRs or Dash Cameras in use. Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead #208). 

4. Yonkers Police Department – 1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant, and 1 Officer responded. 

Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead #209). 

5. Elmsford Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 

No LPRs and No Dash Cameras used. Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#210). 

6. Tarrytown Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 

No Dash Cameras or LPRs in use. Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#211). 

7. Briarcliff Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 

No Dash Cameras or LPRs in use. Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead #212). 

8. Yorktown Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 

No Dash Cameras – Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead #213). 


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CONFIDENTIAL 


9. North Castle Police Department – 1 Sergeant and 1 Officer responded. 

Dash Cameras in Use – No LPRs. Reports obtained. DVDs secured. 

(Refer to Lead #214). 

10. New Castle Police Department – 2 Officers responded. 

No LPRs or Dash Cameras in use. Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#215). 

11. New York State Police – 1 Sergeant and 6 Troopers responded. 


12. MTA Police Department – 1 Lieutenant, 2 Sergeants, and 13 Officers 

responded. 

No Dash Cameras or LPRs in use. Reports obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#217). 

13. DEP Police Department – 1 Sergeant and 2 Officers responded. 

No LPRs or Dash Cameras in use. Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#218). 

14. Pleasantville Police Department – 1 Lieutenant, 1 Detective and 3 officers 

responded. 

Dash Cameras & LPRs – obtained (Refer to Lead #8). Reports obtained. 


15. Mt. Pleasant Police Department – 1 Lieutenant, 2 Sergeants, 2 Detectives, 5 

Officers, and 

1 Medic responded. No LPR or Dash Cameras in use. Reports obtained. 


16. Sleepy Hollow Police Department – 2 Officers responded. 

LPR –No; Dash Camera – No Dash Camera; Reports Obtained. (Refer 


17. Hastings Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 

No LPRs – Dash Camera in use. Reports and DVD obtained. (Refer to 

Lead #222). 

18. Ossining Police Department - 1 Officer responded. 

No LPRs – Dash Camera in use. Reports and DVD Obtained. (Refer to 

Lead #223). 

19. Irvington Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 


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Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


No LPRs or Dash Cameras. Reports obtained. (Refer to Lead #224). 

20. Ardsley Police Department -1 Officer responded. No LPRs or Dash Cameras in 

use. 

Reports obtained. (Refer to Lead #225). 

21. Peekskill Police Department – No response – Request Terminated. 


22. SUNY Purchase Police - No response – Request Terminated. 



MP 001070

Lead No. 


ID responding police officers, interview and obtain any information, notes, and 

name of any person interviewed at scene. Obtain tour reports for personnel and 

corresponding vehicle assignments 






CONFIDENTIAL 


The Following Police Agencies responded to the Thornwood Police Shooting 

Incident: 

1. Westchester County Police Department – 14 Officers responded including 2 

Supervisors. 

No LPRs. Dash Cameras used - dvds obtained by DA. Reports obtained (Refer 


2. Greenburgh Police Department – 1 Sergeant, 1 Detective, and 3 Officers 

responded. 

No LPRs used. Dash Camera video obtained. Reports obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#207). 

3. White Plains Police Department – 2 Sergeants and 6 Officers responded. 


4. Yonkers Police Department – 1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant, and 1 Officer responded. 

Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead #209). 

5. Elmsford Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 

No LPRs and No Dash Cameras used. Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead #210). 

6. Tarrytown Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 


7. Briarcliff Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 


8. Yorktown Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 

No Dash Cameras – Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead #213). 

9. North Castle Police Department – 1 Sergeant and 1 Officer responded. 


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Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Dash Cameras in Use – No LPRs. Reports obtained. DVDs secured. (Refer to 

Lead #214). 

10. New Castle Police Department – 2 Officers responded. 


11. New York State Police – 1 Sergeant and 6 Troopers responded. 


12. MTA Police Department – 1 Lieutenant, 2 Sergeants, and 13 Officers responded. 

No Dash Cameras or LPRs in use. Reports obtained. (Refer to Lead #217). 

13. DEP Police Department – 1 Sergeant and 2 Officers responded. 


14. Pleasantville Police Department – 1 Lieutenant, 1 Detective and 3 officers 

responded. 

Dash Cameras & LPRs – obtained (Refer to Lead #8). Reports obtained. (Refer 


15. Mt. Pleasant Police Department – 1 Lieutenant, 2 Sergeants, 2 Detectives, 5 

Officers, and 

1 Medic responded. No LPR or Dash Cameras in use. Reports obtained. (Refer 


16. Sleepy Hollow Police Department – 2 Officers responded. 

LPR –No; Dash Camera – No Dash Camera; Reports Obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#221). 

17. Hastings Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 

No LPRs – Dash Camera in use. Reports and DVD obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#222). 

18. Ossining Police Department - 1 Officer responded. 

No LPRs – Dash Camera in use. Reports and DVD Obtained. (Refer to Lead 

#223). 

19. Irvington Police Department – 1 Officer responded. 

No LPRs or Dash Cameras. Reports obtained. (Refer to Lead #224). 

20. Ardsley Police Department -1 Officer responded. No LPRs or Dash Cameras in 

use. 



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Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


21. Peekskill Police Department – No response – Request Terminated. 


22. SUNY Purchase Police - No response – Request Terminated. 



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Lead No. 


Obtain aviation reports and Arial scene photos 






10/20/10 Sr/Inv Robert Bennett received a CD from Sgt Michael Dowd, 

Westchester County Police Department FIU of crime scene photos. A copy is 

maintained in the lead desk. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Miscellaneous 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

A copy of WCPD FIU crime scene 


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Lead No. 


Obtain GPS, LPR, dashboard videos from police vehicles at scene 




Inv Richard Corvinus 

Inv Andrew Grascia 



Entered By Inv Richard Corvinus 


October 17, 2010 While at the Thornwood Town Canter An examination of the 

Patrol units on scene showed the Pleasantville units were equipped with video 

systems and one also had a License Plate Reading System. Information was taken 

on the patrol car video systems located in 2 Pleasantville Police cars at the scene. 

Hard drives in these units could not be removed at the time due to the fact they were 

locked to the mounting platform in the trunks of the vehicles. The camera in Car 58 

had the cables disconnected from the back of it. The License Plate Reading system 

in Pleasantville Car had a laptop mounted in the cars cabin which was removed and 

secured by this investigator. 

October 18, 2010 I Conducted an examination of the License Plate Reader (LPR) by 

removing the hard drive from the laptop and examining the contents. Located 

images of license plate and vehicle taken on the morning of the incident. Photos 

were burned to disk and tot for further investigation. 

October 20, 2010 After consultation with the manufacturer of the in car video system 

utilized by the Pleasanville PD I secured the keys to the units and removed the hard 

drive units from the systems. An examination of the hard drives shows no video files 

recorded on the date of the incident on either of the in car systems. Log records for 

system activity indicate the system time and date was set correctly. 


LPRs were obtained from Pleasantville PD only. 


Dash Cameras were available from Westchester County PD, Greenburgh PD, North 

Castle PD, Hastings PD, and Ossining PD. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


The Police cars at the scene when I arrived on October 17, 2010 were Pleasantville 

cars 58 & 59 and Mount Pleasant cars 43 & 42. 


MP 001075

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Pleasantville car 58 was equipped with a License Plate reading system and an in car 

video system. The video camera in this car was disconnected with the cables 

hanging loose behind the windshield mounted camera. The video system in this car 

showed no video recorded on the date and time of the incident. The LPR system 

was recording images at the time of the incident and all images from this system for 

the time of the incident were downloaded and burned to disk for further investigation. 

Pleasantville car 59 only had an in car video system. The system was examined and 

showed no video recorded on the date and time of the incident. 

The Mount pleasant cars on scene when I arrived were not equipped with in car 

video or LPR’s. I was advised that the cars are equipped with a GPS system that 

records in the Mount Pleasant Headquarters. Lt. Fanneli of the Mount Pleasant 

Police was advised to preserve these records for future use in the investigation. 


MP 001076

Lead No. 


Obtain videos from Citibank and Finnegan's Grill in the Thornwood Shopping 

Center 








CONFIDENTIAL 


October 17,2010 Recovered from Finnegan's Grill a Dell Precision 390 computer 

which contained SVR software operating the video surveillance system for the 

business. Interviewed Steve Van Ostrand with Det Brown of Mount Pleasant Police. 

Mr. Van Ostrand signed a consent to search the video system and provided the 

passwords to the system. Additionally received from Det Brown an American 

Dynamics digital video recorder which had previously been obtained from a Citi Bank 

security representative who had removed it from the Citi Bank branch located 

adjacent to the scene of the incident. 

After securing all evidence immediately available at the scene the Investigator 

Grascia and I transported the items in our custody back the High Technology lad at 

the Westchester County DA's office where the Finnegan's Grill system was cloned 

and acquired. The cloned drives were then utilized to examine the video in the 

system. Investigator Grascia began a review of the video contained in the system. 

Video clips to be burned and TOT to investigative team. I continued by conducting 

an exam of the Citi Bank Video system to determine what would be needed to 

examine the video contained therein. We did not have in stock the hard drives 

necessary to perform a proper examination at this time. 

October 18,2010 I purchased 2 hard drives to utilized in the examination of the Citi 

Bank video system. After obtaining the drives I cloned and acquired the original 

drives and replaced the originals with the cloned drives in the system. An initial 

examination of the video system showed the available video to have stopped on 

10/8/2010. Video file entries were located in the image directory for the date of the 

incident but are in proprietary format. Contacted Citi Bank representative who placed 

me in contact with the manufacturer of the system; investigation of system to 

continue. 

November 1, 2010 I met with Brad Kriedman who is a Senior Applications Engineer 

with American Dynamics; the manufacturer of the Citi Bank video recorder. Mr. 

Kriedman assisted in the process of recovering video that had been recorded on the 

date of the incident. All recovered video was burned out to disk and tot for further 

investigation 


MP 001077

Lead No. 


Check all stores in the Thornwood Shopping Center for any videos pertaining to 

this investigation. 





Det Sgt Art Romaine 

Entered By Inv Joseph Becerra 

CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/18/10 Investigator JOSEPH BECERRA and Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE (Mt 

Pleasant Police) arrived at the Town Center in Thornwood in an effort to locate 

businesses which may have outside video surveillance of the shopping center 

parking area. The following businesses/employees were interviewed: 

CVS Pharmacy CHRISTINE BERGIN 914- Negative 

CITIBANK Westchester Co D.A. Inv ANDREW GRACIAS Negative 

Town Bagel Shop - Closed for Renovations 

Pet Land Discounts DAVID WORON 914- Negative 

GNC ANN CARIDEO 914- Negative 

Nail Expressions and Spa KYUNG BAE 914- Negative 

Italia Brick Oven Closed for Renovations 

Lucky Buddah AMY CHENG 914-495-3365 Negative 

Thornwood Wines & Spirits AJ PETRINI 914- Negative 

Dress Barn CHRISTINE UTZ 914- Negative 

Game Stop BRUCE BRANGI 914- Negative 

Hallmark LIZ ROSERO 914- Negative 

A&S Deli ANTHONY ARGARO 914- Negative 

Sunny Cleaners MICHAEL CHO 914- Negative 

State Farm Insurance GREG LONG 914- Negative 

Body Obsessions ROSANNA DELMONACO 914- Negative 

AT&T Store ANDREW WECHTER 914- Negative 

UPS Store FRANK NEGRO 914- Negative 

21st Century Family Practice Dr SCOTT LOESER 914- Negative 

Dr Albert Rosen Office Dr ALBERT ROSEN 914- Negative 

Raymond Optical Closed 

Thornwood Jewelers JOHN ARMAK 914- Negative 

Ultimate Touch Hair Salon Closed 

Wachovia Bank BILL FOSTER 914- Only ATM 

Machine has Camera which is only activated when ATM is in use. 

Shop Rite Supermarket PETER ROMERO 914- Negative 

Across the street from the shopping center was a business called: 

Thornwood self Storage GEORGI TURNER 914- Exterior cameras 


MP 001079

Lead No. 


do not reach shopping center area. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/22/10 I, Inv JOSEPH BECERRA, arrived at the Town Center at Thornwood 

regarding possible video surveillance from area businesses. Two businesses, 

Ultimate Touch Hair Salon and Raymond Opticians were closed on Monday 

10/18/10 when the original business canvas was done. 

I interviewed DIANA PALANZA; owner of Ultimate Touch Hair Salon ph914-747- 

2599 who stated that her business has no video surveillance within the store. 

I interviewed ROSEMARY DANIELE; owner of Raymond Opticians ph914-741-2121 

who stated that her business had no video surveillance within the store. 


MP 001080

Lead No. 


Obtain ballistics report 







On 10/19/10 Lt Brian Fannelli, Mount Pleasant Police Department in receipt of a 

Westchester Department of Public Safety Ballistics Unit report. A copy is maintained 

with the Lead Desk. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Miscellaneous 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Copy of a ballistic report from the Westchester Department 

of Safety Ballistics Unit dated October 19, 2010 


MP 001081

Lead No. 


Obtain autopsy report for Danroy Henry 




Tpr Todd Kara 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/22/10 a copy of the autopsy report was obtained from the WCDA Office by 

Sr. Inv. Bennett. It is maintained in the Lead Desk. 


MP 001085

Lead No. 


Obtain copy of Crime scene Log from the Mount Pleasant PD 







CONFIDENTIAL 


G7789: 10/19/10 10:20hrs - Mt Pleasant PD crime scene log from original case 

folder at MPPD HQ photocopied by Det Brown. I gave the copy to Investigator 

Pittman at the NYSP lead desk. (MBG) 


MP 001086

Lead No. 


Attempt to ID and Interview unknown person wearing red shirt near the deceased 

vehicle prior to incident 








On 10/19/10 I, Inv JOSEPH BECERRA and Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE arrived at Pace 

University and met with VINCENT BEATTY; head of security at the university. Mr 

BEATTY was able to locate a student identified as SHKELZEN (SKAZ) GECAJ who 

was being sought for an interview regarding this investigation. Mr. GECAJ was 

interviewed and provided the following information. His full name is SHKELZEN 

GECAJ but goes by the nickname "SKAZ". His dob is and resides at 

at Pace. His home address is Cross River, N.Y. ph# 

914- Mr. GECAJ stated that he is a student at Pace and was on the 

football team until being kicked off for missing a counseling session. Mr. GECAJ 

stated that on the night of the incident he went to Finnegans Bar with two "cousins" 

he identified as MENTOR and ARIF. When asked what he was wearing that night, 

Mr. GECAJ stated that he was wearing a red button down shirt and jeans. He said 

he was also there with a girl who he went to high school with in Cross River who was 

visiting him. However, he would not identify this individual. Mr. GECAJ stated that 

he was intoxicated while at the bar and was having a good time because he was 

seeing some alumni who he hadn't seen in a while. Mr. GECAJ stated that just prior 

to leaving, one of his cousins told him that he was punched in the mouth and was 

bleeding. Mr. GECAJ said that he was upset by this but at no time started any 

trouble with anyone in the bar. He said that he went outside with his "cousins" but 

then came back in and subsequently left without causing any problems. He stated 

that he then went back to Pace with his "cousins" and the female friend whom he 

would not identify. He stated that he was driven home by an individual by the name 

of DWAYNE JONES but later changed his story and said he was brought back to 

Pace by someone else. Mr. GECAJ stated that he received several phone calls 

stating that "DJ" was shot and immediately went to the hospital. Mr. GECAJ stated 

that he was not at Finnegans at the time of the shooting and had left prior the 

incident. A Deposition was provided by Mr. GECAJ and is included as an enclosure 

to this lead sheet. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Statement 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Deposition of SHKELZEN "SKAZ" GECAJ 


MP 001087

Lead No. 


Obtain background information on Danroy henry 




Det Matthew Brown 

Entered By Det Matthew Brown 

HITDA worked up on Danroy T. Henry Jr, Dob . 

-10/29/2010 – request made through WC Intell Center Courtney Tse for HITDA work 

up on Henry. Pedigree provided. 

-HIDTA background received, 11/01/2010: 

-HENRY, Danroy T Jr 

DOB – 

Age: 21 

SSN: 

Current Residence: 15 Symphony Dr, 

Easton, MA 02356 

Bristol County 

CONFIDENTIAL 


HITDA cell phone work up 

10/29/2010 – Spoke w/ Courtney Tse requesting cell phone work up of HENRY, 

Danroy. Cell phone numbers of record provided. Response to follow. 

11/01/2010 – Received emailed copies of HIDTA cell phone work up. 

Cell phone (617)800-6606 is registered to Danroy Henry operated by New Cingular 

Wireless PCS, affiliated to AT&T Wireless 

Phone (800)635-6840 

Fax (888)938-4715 

Contact address: 

AT&T Wireless National Compliance Center 

11760 US Hwy 1 

N Palm Beach, FL 33408 


MP 001089

Lead No. 


Interview Nicholas Carpenito 





Entered By Sr/Inv Joanne Leoni 

CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Nicholas Carpenito, DOB , Valhalla, NY was 

interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Martin Greenberg. A copy of the 

deposition obtained from Mr. Carpenito is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001090

Lead No. 


Interview Christopher Penugini 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Christopher Perugini, DOB , Eastchester, 

NY was interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Matthew Brown. The deposition 

obtained from Mr. Perugini is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001091

Lead No. 


Interview Michael Piccoli 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Michael Piccoli, DOB , Valhalla NY, was 

interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Martin Greenberg. The deposition 

obtained from Mr. Piccoli is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001092

Lead No. 


Interview Eshawn Armstrong 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Eshawn C. Armstrong DOB , Middletown, NY 

was interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Martin Greenberg. A copy of the 

deposition obtained is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001093

Lead No. 


Interview Alexandria Samet 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Alexandra Samet, DOB , South Salem, NY 

was interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Martin Greenberg. A copy of the 



MP 001094

Lead No. 


Interview Danielle Ritell 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Danielle P Ritell DOB Briarcliff Manor 

NY was interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Matthew Brown. A copy of the 



MP 001095

Lead No. 


Interview Daniele Dimatteo reportedly a patron at Finnegans the night of 

10/16/10 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Daniele P Dimatteo DOB , Mount Vernon, 

NY was interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD. By Detective Matthew Brown. A copy of the 



MP 001096

Lead No. 


Interview Desmond Hinds, passenger in Danroy Henry vehicle 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Desmond Hinds, DOB , ., Stamford, CT was 

interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Martin Greenberg. A copy of the 



MP 001097

Lead No. 


Interview Stephen Vanostrand 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Stephen Vanostrand , owner of Finnegan's Grill located in the 

Thornwood Town Center , 1006 Broadway, Thornwood, NY was interviewed at Mt. 

Pleasant PD by Detective Matthew Brown. A copy of the deposition obtained is 

maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001098

Lead No. 


Interview Paul Doherty 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Paul M. Doherty, DOB , , Pleasantville, NY was 

interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Matthew Brown. A copy of the 

supporting deposition obtained is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001099

Lead No. 


Interview Jordan Rossi 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Jordan Rossi, DOB , , Pleasantville, NY was 

interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Matthew Brown. A copy of the 

supporting deposition obtained is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001100

Lead No. 


Interview Kevin Scott 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Kevin Scott , dob NY was 

interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Menoza. A copy of the deposition 

obtained is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001101

Lead No. 


Interview James Lynch 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 James P. Lynch, DOB , Bogota, NJ was 

interviewed at Mt. Pleasant Police Station by Detectives Matthew Brown and Marco 

Mendoza. A copy of the deposition obtained is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001102

Lead No. 


Interview Ali Mourtada 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Ali Mourtada , age 20, , Pace University, Briarcliff 

NY was interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Martin Greenberg. A copy of 

the deposition obtained is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001103

Lead No. 


Interview Pleasantville PD Police Officer Kevin Gilmartin shield #135 






CONFIDENTIAL 


G7789: On 10/17/10 at 0915hrs Det Greenberg and Det Brown interviewed 

Pleasantville police officer Kevin Gilmartin at Mt Pleasant Police HQ. See video and 

written statement. Copy of statement turned over to Sr Investigator Joanne Leone at 

first briefing 10/18/10. (MBG) 


MP 001104

Lead No. 


Interview Mount Pleasant Police officer Ronald Gagnon 








On 10/20/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA and Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE interviewed Mt 

Pleasant Police Officer RONALD GAGNON dob at Mt Pleasant Police 

Headquarters. Present at the interview with Officer GAGNON was PBA Attorney; 

RICHARD BUNYAN and PBA delegate SEAN FORDE. A written statement was 

secured from Officer GAGNON and is attached as an enclosure to this lead. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/29/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA - NYSP and Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE - MPPD 

reinterviewed Mt Pleasant Police Officer RONALD GAGNON at the Mount Police 

Headquarters. Present for the interview was RICHARD MURRY; Attorney for PO 

GAGNON. The following information was garnered during the interview: 

-PO GAGNON was at Police Headquarters when the call came in for a disturbance 

at Finnegans. Officer GAGNON patrolled to the scene lights and sirens but turned 

off both before arriving on the scene. 

-PO GAGNON pulled behind the Altima which was parked running in the fire lane. 

He twice hit the police car's air horn and when the car wouldn't move, he walked up 

to the car to investigate further. He could not see inside the vehicle because the 

windows tint but could see movement inside. 

-The officer hit the window with his hand/knuckle twice in an effort to get the driver to 

roll down his window to no avail. He knocked again and the vehicle started to drive 

away first slowly and then faster. He chased after the vehicle shouting at the drivers 

to "stop" in a loud and commanding voice. 

-PO GAGNON did not see the other officers because he was concentrating on the 

Altima. He didn't see the Altima strike Officer HESS but did see the officer on the 

hood of the car. Didn't know it was Officer HESS at first, only knew it was a police 

officer. 

-Didn't see Police Officer BECKLEY until after he (GAGNON) was done 

administering first aid to BRANDON COX. Didn't speak to BECKLEY at the scene. 

-Saw HESS and GILMARTIN. HESS was on the ground and GILMARTIN was 

pulling the driver of the Altima out of the car. 

-County Cops were attempting the push the crowd which was gathering back. 

-COX was put into a Mt Pleasant Police car which was the last one in the line of 

police cars. 

-GAGNON did not use his Taser. 


MP 001105

Lead No. 


-GAGNON stated that he rode in the ambulance with COX and that his only 

interaction with COX was at the hospital emergency room. GAGNON asked COX 

why the driver did what he did and COX replied "I don't know". GAGNON asked if 

"DJ" was drinking and COX stated that "DJ" had a vodka drink while at the Town 

Houses. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Statement 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Statement of Mount Pleasant Police Officer RONALD 

GAGNON. 


MP 001106

Lead No. 


Interview Mount Pleasant Police officer Karl Castagna 








On 10/20/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA and Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE interviewed 

Police Officer CARL CASTAGNA of the Mount Pleasant Police Department at Mount 

Pleasant Police Headquarters. Present at the interview in addition to the 

aforementioned individuals was PBA Attorney RICHARD BUNYAN and PBA 

representative SEAN FORDE. A statement was secured from Officer CASTAGNA 

and is included as an enclosure to this lead. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 12/02/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA and Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE reinterviewed 

Mount Pleasant Police Officer CARL CASTAGNA at SP Hawthorne. Present for the 

interview was E. GORDON HAESLOOP; attorney for Officer CASTAGNA. The 

following information was garnered: 

-PO CASTAGNA was at his residence when he received the call regarding a 

disturbance/brawl in progress at Finnegnas Grill. 

-Responded without lights or sirens. 

-PO HESS was already parked and out of his car when CASTAGNA pulled up. 

-Observed the Altima stopped and then accelerate. 

-PO HESS had his right hand up trying to stop the car. Flashlight in left hand. 

HESS shouted at the car "Stop". 

-Saw HESS get hit by the Altima. Heard HESS screaming "Stop the Car". 

-PO CASTAGNA believes to have made contact with the vehicle. 

-Was standing next to HESS. Took a step back when HESS got hit. 

-After HESS was hit by the car CASTAGNA saw the car continue towards another 

officer who was in the roadway. 

-CASTAGNA stated that he started to run after the car after it struck HESS. 

-Did not see HESS fire his weapon but heard multiple gunshots. 

-After the vehicle stopped, CASTAGNA took up a defensive stance and tried to 

evaluate the situation. 

Saw officers secure the people who were in the Altima. 

-Saw COX standing against a pole by the CVS store. Asked COX if he was in the 

car and if he was hurt. CASTAGNA stayed with him until PO GAGNON came and 

treated COX. 

-Crowd was unruly. They refused police commands to back up. Tried to secure 

scene while police worked on the victims. 


MP 001107

Lead No. 


-Did not observe County Officers with Tasers. 

CASTAGNA did not use a Taser. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Statement 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Statement of Police Officer CARL CASTAGNA 


MP 001108

Lead No. 


Interview Mount Pleasant Police Officer Justin Jacobson 











Police Officer JUSTIN JACOBSEN of the Mont Pleasant Police Department at 

Mount Pleasant Police Headquarters. Present for the interview in addition to the 

aforementioned individuals was PBA Attorney RICHARD BUNYEN and PBA 

representative SEAN FORDE. A statement was secured from Officer JACOBSEN 

and is included as an enclosure to this lead. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/29/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA - NYSP and Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE - MPPD 

re-interviewed Mt Pleasant Police Officer JUSTIN JACOBSEN in the presence of his 

attorney; RICHARD MURRAY at the Mt Pleasant Police Department. The following 

information was garnered as a result of this interview: 

-Officer JACOBSEN was on patrol on Old Farm Rd North and Deerfield Rd when he 

received the call for a disturbance/fight at Finnegans Bar. He patrolled to the scene 

lights and sirens. He was in car 43, Officer BECKLEY was in car 42, and Officer 

CASTAGNA was in car 41. 

-Didn't see officer GAGNON. 

-PO JACOBSEN pulled in to the shopping center and was followed in by PO 

BECKLEY. 

-Observed Officers HESS and CASTAGNA and bar owner STEVE VAN OSTRAND. 

-PO JACOBSEN left the overhead roof lights of his police car on. Was carrying his 

flashlight when he exited his vehicle. 

-Observed PO GAGNON'S police car but not the officer. 

-Heard the engine of the Altima revving and speed up as it hit HESS. 

-HESS did not jump in front of the Altima but instead walked into the lane and raised 

his left hand in a gesture to stop the vehicle. The operator of the Altima would have 

had time to stop. 

-JACOBSEN stated that he had to jump out of the way of the Altima as it came 

towards him. 

-JACOBSEN was standing to the right of HESS near the median when HESS was 

hit. 

-HESS had his gun by his side not raised. 


MP 001109

Lead No. 


-Heard one shot just as HESS got hit then heard additional shots. HESS was on the 

hood of the car. 

-JACOBSEN did not see BECKLEY. 

-After Altima came to a stop, the passengers got out of the car. JACOBSEN 

grabbed the rear seat passenger (HINES) and ordered him to the ground and 

handcuffed him. He was subsequently place in a Mt Pleasant Police car. 

-Found a cell phone next to "DJ" picked it up and put it in a Mt Pleasant Police car. 

-The crowd at the scene was getting out of control. 

-Heard County cops yelling at the crowd but did not see what they were doing. 

-Realized "DJ" was seriously hurt when he and GAGNON rolled him (DJ) over. 

-Stayed at the scene and helped with crowd control. 

After the interview, the officer GAGNON and JACOBSEN along with their attorney 

met with Inv BECERRA and Det/Sgt ROMAINE at the scene at the Thornwood Town 

Center and went over the events and where they were situated at the time of the 

incident. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Statement 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Statement of Officer JUSTIN JACOBSEN of the Mount 

Pleasant Police. 


MP 001110

Lead No. 


Interview Mount Pleasant Police Officer Ronald Beckley 




CONFIDENTIAL 


Contact with Officer Beckley is being made through his attorney by the Westchester 

D.A.'s Office. 


MP 001111

Lead No. 


Interview Pleasantville Police Officer Aaron Hess 

Assigned Sr/Inv Joanne Leoni 


CONFIDENTIAL 


Contact with Officer Hess is being made through his attorney by the Westchester 

County D.A.'s Office 


MP 001112

Lead No. 


Interview Robert Coulombe - reference video on Lo Hud 








G7789: 10/28/10 14:29hrs - Robert Coulombe interviewed by Investigator 

Saunders and Detective Greenberg at NYSP Hawthorne. Coulombe gave a written 

deposition and attached a diagram of the events of 10/17/10. Coulombe also 

allowed NYSP to download a mini-SD card from his Blackberry that he said 

contained video from 10/17/10 at the Thornwood Town Center. 

Robert S. Coulombe 

Dob 

Chappaqua, NY 10514 

Cell phone: 914- 

Home phone: 914- 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Coulombe states on 10/17/10 he came out of Finnegans around 1am when the bar 

shut down. He had gone there with Andrew Kehrer, Alex Schwartz, Andy Guanier 

and Matt Sief, all friends from Chappaqua. They had gone there in Andy Guanier’s 

big blue suburban that was parked in the middle of the main parking lot. Bar was 

“going good”, he thinks he showed ID for 21 going in. Coulombe was near the bar 

when a fight broke out, but never saw it. He heard that a guy was beating on a 

bouncer, then the lights came on, music stopped, and crowd chanted “we won’t go.” 

Place cleared out. Coulombe was near the planters in front of Finnegans, huge 

crowd leaving, easily 100 people going into the lot. Coulombe saw a seaweed 

green Nissan Altima (says he knows cars) pull away from curb. He saw the back of 

the car, saw it swerve a little, then heard loud sounds like firecrackers, then saw the 

Altima swerve into the police cruiser. He drew a line showing a swerve to the left, 

back to right, and back to left into the police car. He describes “pop, pop, 

pop…crash…pop,pop.” Coulombe said he stayed in the area for about 4 minutes. 

After the crash, people started walking towards Citibank – he began making video 

using his Blackberry cell phone. He described the scene as pretty chaotic, a lot of 

people running around, people saying “Is that DJ?” Coulombe said people were 

trying to get to DJ but officers prevented it which seemed to create friction between 

the groups. Coulombe said he couldn’t see much and that he had a poor view from 

where he was. Everything happened on the driver’s side and he was on the 


MP 001113

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


passengers’ side. Coulombe said he saw one kid get detained/arrested and 

slammed into the wall outside Citibank. He went back to the benches and talked to 

his friends, then went back to the Citibank and saw the same kid on the ground 

handcuffed, lying on his side by the curb. A couple kids started walking and a cop 

came toward them with his gun drawn yelling “Get the fuck back”. He said kids were 

confused as to why his gun was out, some put their hands up, some cried. 

Coulombe backed up and went to the other side of the Altima near the median and 

saw a young blonde woman in a white dress, a bar patron, doing CPR. Coulombe 

said he was 5 ft away. He said he had separate video clips because his phone 

could only record clips of certain lengths. He saw EMTs around her and medical 

bags (his father was an EMT for 20 years saw he recognized them). Next a friend 

ran up and said they had a cab, and he got in. They were stopped at the light by a 

cop who checked their IDs. Coulombe ended by saying how over the top he 

thought the cops were. He agreed to turn over his video clips. When asked about 

the car, he said it wasn’t going that fast, about 15-20mph. Coulombe closed his 

statement with his opinion on the police response to what happened. (mbg) 


MP 001114

Lead No. 


Interview Samantha Derosa reference video on Lo Hud 


Inv Christopher Mulkins 





Entered By Inv Christopher Mulkins 

CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/19/10, Investigator Chris Mulkins and Town of Mt. Pleasant Detective 

Matthew Brown interviewed Samantha Ashley DeRosa dob of 

New York 12603. C-(845)- H-(845) 

Ms. DeRosa stated in sum and substance: 

On 10/16/10, my friends Michaelene Desena, Tanya Difalco, Paige Zannitti, Ceria 

Walsh and myself left to go to Finnigan’s bar. We left at 10:48pm, because I 

remember looking. I got into the bar with my fake ID. I remember seeing “DJ” 

outside waiting to get in. Later that night, I saw him in there about 12 midnight. I 

was talking to two other friends of mine, Arie and Tim and was separated from my 

other friends when the lights came on. The DJ said that the police were here and to 

leave the bar. I thought it was a raid like they had last week. Last week the same 

thing happened when they made an announcement that anyone that was under 21 

to leave the bar. About 75% of the bar usually left and the cops let them leave. This 

time the people in the bar starting clapping and making their own music. The DJ got 

back on the microphone and told everyone to get out now. I knew it as different then 

the last time and I just walked out leaving my friends on the other side of the bar. 

When I walked outside of the bar, I saw that the Mercedes that was parked in the 

first spot was gone. As I walked closer to the road, a car’s headlights caught my 

attention. I remember the car going fast. I looked down to get my phone out and 

heard skipping brakes. I looked up and saw a car hit an officer. I saw the arms 

going up in the air and the officer landed on the hood. The officer was hitting the 

hood of the car with I think the left hand. He might have had a flashlight in his hand. 

I kept walking across the road to the median on the other side watching the car the 

whole time. I then see the officer with a gun in his right hand. I did not see the 

officer draw his gun, but I see his right arm in an arch motion coming down toward 

the windshield. I then hear the 3 shots and see the 3 shots from the gun. The 

officer was wrong for shooting into the car. The car then veers to the left and strikes 

a police car and stops. There was another officer there, but I don’t know where. All 

I remember seeing is his shoes in the road and the gun. That officer shot I believe 2 

times. I remember seeing the flash from the gun. I think he was aiming for the tires 

because I heard the hissing of air coming out of the tire. I don’t remember the car 

going any place else. I think the car was still next to the police car. I then walked 


MP 001115

Lead No. 


over to Shop rite and talked to some woman who was asking me questions. 

Persons 

Last Name First Name Business Name 

DeRosa samantha 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001116

Lead No. 


Interview Pat Lupfer ref Christopher Perugini 





Inv Matthew Manza 


Entered By Inv Matthew Manza 


On 10/20/10, at 8:20pm, I was contacted via telephone by Patrick Lupfer, who was 

reportedly at the Finnegan's Bar during the shooting incident. Patrick advised me 

that he and his roommates Chris Perugini and Joe Fasano were at the bar. Patrick 

is a sophomore at Pace, and he is a wide receiver on the football team. He stated 

that he did not witness any altercation inside the bar nor did he know what happened 

inside the bar. He left the bar with everyone else when the lights were turned on and 

the bartender told everyone to leave. He stated he went to Chris' car which was 

parked in the parking lot two parking rows over from the road in front of the stores. 

He stated that as he was getting into the car he heard "gunshots. Definitely more 

than two gunshots." He stated that he immediately ran away from the gunshots 

across the parking lot towards the Shop Rite. He believed he was the only one of 

his friends that ran. When he arrived near the Shop Rite, he turned around and 

"saw D.J. on the floor." He advised that he did not know if D.J. was handcuffed or 

not, and he didn't see anyone else on the ground. He advised that he is a very 

emotional person, and he doesn't like to witness "that kind of stuff." When I asked 

what he meant, he stated that he didn't like to watch horror movies, because he can't 

deal with the stuff that he sees in those type of movies. He advised that he only 

looked over towards D.J. that one time, and then he didn't want to look back over. 

He stated that he started to cry and got very upset. He stated that his friends saw 

that he was visibly upset and tried to console him and hugged him. He advised that 

he did not go over to the scene of the shooting at any time while he was in the 

parking lot. 

Persons 


Lupfer Patrick 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001117

Lead No. 


Interview Phil Caggiano ref Michael Piccoli 







Interview of Phil M. Caggiano, DOB , of Piermont, 

NY 10968 C-(845) H-(845) Pace University senior residing in 

Interview conducted by MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv 

Christopher Mulkins on 11/02/10, 1715 till 1740hrs, at Caggiano’s place of 

employment, Charmichaels Food Truck located at the intersection of Route 100 and 

Route 134, Millwood, NY. 

Interview of Phil Caggiano in sum and substance; 

I arrived at Finnegan’s at about 11:30pm. I was in my friend, Mike Piccoli’s 

Honda Accord, 2dr. Mike was driving and other friends, Ian Last and a kid I only 

know as ‘Crap’ were in the car also. Mike parked in the main lot over by the Wacovia 

Bank. We all went inside Finnegan’s. We went in through the front door and there 

was a bouncer there. The bouncer checked my ID and I went in. It was crowded. At 

some point the lights came on and the owner and the bouncer were yelling for 

everyone to get out. I saw the bouncer had a ripped shirt. I did not see any fight that 

happened inside the bar. I walked out the front door to the courtyard outside. I saw 

a guy in a red shirt and he was running around and looked pissed off. He looked like 

he was looking to fight someone. I saw him standing over by the Dress Barn. I also 

saw a guy with a cast on his hand. He also looked like he wanted to fight. He was 

standing over by the liquor store. I then saw Mike’s car backing out and knew it was 

time to leave. I walked through the parking lot towards Mike’s car. I met at Mike’s car 

just as he was pulling out. I got in on the drivers side and sat in the back, behind the 

driver. Mike drove out and was pulling past the CVS. Mike was driving real slow out 

because we saw police cars coming into the lot, passing us. Just as we came to the 

stop sign, in front of CVS, I heard what sounded like gun shots. I heard about 3 to 4 

of them. They were one after the other. I looked over my left shoulder and saw a 

officer in uniform. He was lying on the ground and screaming. That officer was 

holding one of his legs and looked like he was in pain. Mike just pulled forward and 

drove out of the area, making a right turn. 

On 11/4/10, Deposition was taken 

Persons 

CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001118

Lead No. 


Interview Ian Last ref Michael Piccoli 






Inv Kelly Pawlak 

Entered By Inv Kelly Pawlak 


On 11/02/10 I attempted to contact Ian Last, via his cell phone #(917)865-4065, with 

negative results. I called said cell phone twice and left two voice mails requesting a 

return telephone call. Negative results of any return telephone call. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


Interview of Ian Last, DOB , Brooklyn, NY 11234 C- 

(917) H-(718) 

-11/02/2010 – Attempted contact by NYSP Inv Kelly Pawlak. M/L requesting C/B. 

-11/03/2010 – Det Brown attempted contact with Last, V/M left on cell phone 

requesting C/B 

-11/03/2010 – Information received from Charlie Piccoli that Last will not be willing to 

cooperate based on his distrust of police. 

-11/12/2010 – M/L for Last to C/B. 


MP 001120

Lead No. 


Interview Kydean Sheppard ref Eshawn Armstrong 








G7789: 18:45hrs - After several attempts to identify Kydean Sheppard, I contacted 

Eshawn Armstrong on his cell phone. Eshawn told me that Kydean was his cousin 

and gave me a cell number of 347 I called Kydean at that number and 

asked him about the incident on 10/17/10 at the Thornwood Town Center. Kydean 

told me that he had left prior to the shots being fired, about 3 minutes. He thought 

he heard the shots, but was clearly nowhere near the shopping center. Kydean was 

encouraged to call back with any additional information. In addition, Kydean 

informed me that his last name was White, not Sheppard and that he was in 

Brooklyn, not Middletown. (MBG) 

Kydean White 

Brooklyn, NY 11218 

dob 

cell 347- 

Eshawn Armstrong 

Home phone 845cell 

phone 845- 

(MBG) 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001121

Lead No. 


Obtain local media reports on this investigation 





CONFIDENTIAL 


A file containing local and national media accounts of this case is being maintained 

by the Lead Desk. 


MP 001123

Lead No. 


Review social networking sites in reference to this investigation 








CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/22/10, Investigator Chris Mulkins reviewed “Justice for DJ” Facebook web 

page. I noticed that a link was posted for a TwitVid belonging to Desmond Hinds. I 

reviewed the twitvid and it appeared to be Tyler Seifert, Desmond Hinds, Danroy 

Henry, 3 other unknown black males, and the video operator. It appeared that the 

occupants could have been drinking alcohol during the video. I was unable to 

download the video at that time. 

On 10/25/10, I contacted Troop K Computer Crimes Investigator Dave Spinda and 

requested that he secure a copy of the video. I copy of the video was secured. 

On 10/25/10, the CD of the TwitVid were turned over to the Westchester DA's Office. 


MP 001124

Lead No. 


Interview Sal Cerami 










On 10/19/10, I interviewed Salvatore Cerami, DOB , of 

, Franklin Square, NY 11010. C-(516) H-(516) 

Mr. Cerami stated in sum and substance: 

On October 16th, 2010 I got to Finnegan’s at around 10:30pm with Joe Fasano, Ray 

??, Kevin Scott. After a few hours the lights came on because I believe of a bar fight. 

Most of the people at bar left. Waited to find my friends in the courtyard. We found 

them and proceeded to our car ride home. In the courtyard I saw a fight break out. 

One young man wearing a white top, jeans, and had a cast on. The people working 

the bar came outside and said the cops were coming. We went to our ride home. 

As we were getting in the car ( I was sitting in the rear passenger side, the door was 

still open) I heard the sound of a car that sounded like it was going fast and the tires 

squealing. As I was in the car, not moving, the car still in park. I heard a sound. I 

am almost positive 4 gunshots, 2 couples in quick succession. Then immediately 

followed by a sound I’m almost positive was a car crash. Then I got out of the car. I 

looked around. I saw a goldfish brown car stopped with its left front tire very badly 

damaged along with the front headlight area of the car. Then I spotted an officer 

sitting on the ground being tended to by uniformed personnel. Then I spotted a 

young black male on the ground, handcuffed with a uniformed man attending to him. 

The ambulance arrived on the scene relatively quick. At this point the crowd from 

the bar noticed the incident and were being gravitated towards the scene. More 

police officers arrived quickly and restrained the crowd. When I walked into the bar I 

did use a fake ID. The bouncer looked at it and gave it back to me. On 10/19/10 I 

drew a diagram of what I saw that night on a separate paper. 

Persons 


cerami sal 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001125

Lead No. 


Interview Mike Amatulli reference Joe Fasano 









CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/19/10, I interviewed Michael Amatulli dob of 

Garden City, New York 11530. C-(516)- H-(516) . 

Mr. Amatulli stated in sum and substance: 

On 10/16/10, I was visiting my friend Joe Fasano. We decided to go to 

Finnegan’s bar, so Joe’s roommate Chris drove. In the car were Sal, myself, Kevin, 

Joe, and Patrick. I got in with a fake ID and it didn’t get scanned. We all got in with 

fake ID’s. We got there around 11pm, and I drank about 5 beers. The only fight I 

saw was the 2 girls which I don’t know anything about. At one point the lights come 

on and someone announces something, but I don’t remember what it was. We all 

decided to leave the bar, as we walked outside and walked over to the car parked in 

the 3rd or 4th spot in the first row. I got in the backseat behind Chris the driver. I 

don’t remember but Sal or Pat sat next to me. I don’t remember exactly where 

everyone sat, but I do remember Kevin was the only one outside. As we’re all sitting 

there, I see through the windshield a light colored car flying by on the road. He was 

driving faster than he should have for being in a shopping center. As the car was 

leaving, my field of view, that was blocked by the headrest, I see a cop running down 

the road after the car. A second after the car, the cop came into my field of view. I 

don’t know if a cop had a gun in his hand, I couldn’t see it. The cop then leaves my 

field of view and then I hear 3 or 4 gun shots in a steady progression. Everyone 

gets out of the car and after that I remember seeing the light colored car’s left front 

tire smashed and the car was stopped. A cop was lying on the ground just off to the 

left of the front fender. Then I see a black male laying face down on the ground 

outside the drivers side door being handcuffed by another officer. Joe and Patrick 

started freaking out saying that they shot my brother, so me, Kevin and Sal are 

trying to restrain them. We had to push them farther into the parking lot away from 

the scene. We were with a few other football players until their coach got there, and 

we called Joe’s roommate Ray to come pick us up and bring us to campus. I don’t 

remember seeing any other police cars parked along the road. I also did not see 

DJ’s car or hear it hit another police car. The only shots I heard were the 3-4 shots 

previously stated. 


MP 001126

Lead No. 


subpoena for Brandon Cox's phone # (508) 





CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/04/10 copies of cell phone records for # (508) and are maintained 

in the Lead Desk. 


MP 001128

Lead No. 


Subpoena for Desmond Hinds phone #(203) 

Assigned Sr/Inv Robert Bennett 



CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/04/10 cell phone records for Desmond Hinds phone #(203) were 

obtained and are maintained in the Lead Desk. 


MP 001129

Lead No. 


Subpoena for Danroy Henry's phone # (508) 230-3322 







Copies of the phone records for phone: 617-800-6606 (DanRoy Henry) received 

pursuant to search warrant were provided to the lead desk by ADA Dushaj. Billing 

Party listed as Danroy Henry, 15 Symphony Dr., North Easton MA, 02356, Home 

Phone 508-667-1755, work Phone: Same 


CONFIDENTIAL 


Correction: legal process served was a subpoena not a search warrant 


MP 001130

Lead No. 


Subpoena Pace College for all background and application information relative 

to Danroy Henry 




CONFIDENTIAL 


After discussion with Westchester D.A.'s office, no subpoena to be issued 


MP 001131

Lead No. 


Subpoena Iona College for background information relative to Danroy Henry 





CONFIDENTIAL 


After discussion with Westchester D.A.'s office, no suppoena to be issued. 


MP 001132

Lead No. 


Subpoena Phelps Memorial Hospital for all treatment records for 10/17/10 

pertaining to Officer Ronald Beckley 





CONFIDENTIAL 


Westchester D.A. personnel in contact with Attorney Quinn for Officer Beckley 

regarding obtaining medical records. 


MP 001133

Lead No. 


Subpoena Phelps Memorial Hospital for all treatment records for 10/17/10 

pertaining to Officer Ronald Gagnon 





CONFIDENTIAL 


Westchester D.A. personnel in contact with Attorney Murray for Officer Gagnon 



MP 001134

Lead No. 


Subpoena Westchester Medical Center for all treatment records for 10/17/10 

pertaining to Brandon Cox 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/27/10, I obtained a subpeona from A.D.A. Kristina Dushaj of the Westchester 

County District Attorney's Office. The subpoena was for the medical records of 

Brandon Cox. On date, at 1:40pm, I delivered the subpoena to Risk Management 

Supervisor Chuck Vollmoeller at the Westchester County Medical Center, Taylor 

Pavilion, E Wing, 2nd Floor. 


MP 001135

Lead No. 



pertaining to Aaron Hess 





CONFIDENTIAL 


Westchester D.A. personnel in contact with Attorney Grant for Officer Hess 



MP 001136

Lead No. 



pertaining to Carl Castagna 





CONFIDENTIAL 


Westchester D.A. personnel in contact with Attorney Haesloop for Officer Castagna 



MP 001137

Lead No. 


Subpoena to Stephen Vanostrand, owner of Finnegans for driver license scanner 

utilized the night of 10/16/10 into 10/17/10 





CONFIDENTIAL 


After discussion with the WCDA's Office, no subpoena is being issued. Lead closed. 


MP 001138

Lead No. 


Monitor and obtain networking sites ie. Facebook and Utube for 

information/videos regarding case. 






CONFIDENTIAL 


D.A. Investigator Andrew Grascia has monitored, obtained and provided copies from 

these sites to be maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001140

Lead No. 


Obtain Channel 12 News for cell phone videos being aired on 10/18/10 

pertaining to this investigation 







CONFIDENTIAL 


Refer Lead 39 Interview of Robert Coulombe and downloading of his cell phone 

video 

On 11/5/10 Inv. Andy Grascia provided a copy of the downloaded aired footage of 

the Coulombe video to be maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001141

Lead No. 


On 10/ 19/10 Conduct interviews of students at Pace University for possible 

witness and or information 












G7789: 10/19/10 1355hrs – Investigator Saunders and Det Greenberg interviewed 

Pace University student Cynthia Mendoza in the VIP room of the physical education 

building. 

Cynthia Mendoza 

Dob 

Age 21 


Home address: 

Bronx, NY 10472 

CONFIDENTIAL 

No local address as she said she stays with friends. 


Cynthia gave an oral account initially and had asked if she could type up a written 

statement following our interview. Cynthia also gave us a typed statement that she 

said was prepared by her friend, Danielle Rebecca Miller. While we were there, 

Danielle Rebecca Miller called Cynthia and agreed to meet with us on 10/20/10. 

Cynthia expressed her concerns for Mt Pleasant Police officers being part of the 

investigation. 

Cynthia stated that as Finnegans was emptying out she walked along the sidewalk 

by Dress Barn. She was not sure who she was with as many people were leaving 

Finnegans at the same time. As she walked past Dress Barn Cynthia heard 

gunshots, not sure how many, and turned and ran back into Finnegans. Cynthia 

stated that she never looked in the direction of the shots and ran directly into the 

bar. Cynthia re-stated that she was not sure how many shots she heard. Cynthia 


MP 001142

Lead No. 


became very emotional. We asked her if she had received emotional support and 

suggested that she seek counseling. Cynthia left the building and planned on 

typing a written statement that she agreed to turn over to us. Approximately an hour 

later, Cynthia returned to the phys ed building and informed us that she would not be 

willing to cooperate with the investigation. She also asked for the written statement 

from Danielle Rebecca Miller that she had previously given us, which we turned 

over. I asked her to reconsider talking to us, even if it would be at a later time. I 

also advised Cynthia that there were other agencies that could interview her 

including the district attorney’s office. (MBG) 




Matthew Brown interviewed Delroy Daley dob of 

Bronx, New York 10466. C-(646) 

Mr. Daley stated in sum and substance: 

Mr. Daley stated that he lived on the 3rd floor across the hall from DJ and Keon 

Williams. Mr. Daley stated that DJ was a quiet kid and never got in trouble. Mr. 

Daley stated that DJ moved into their townhouse last year and he has lived there 

ever since. Mr. Daley stated that DJ had a small group of friends. Of the friends 

were Yves Delpeche, Joe Garcia, Joseph Romanick, Justin Alston, Adrian Mills, and 

Daniel Parker. Mr. Daley stated that on 10/16/10, DJ had gone out to dinner with his 

family after the game. Mr. Daley stated that he did not know where they went. Mr. 

Daley stated that DJ had come home and they sat and chatted for about 30 

minutes. Mr. Daley stated that he did not know what time that was, but sometime 

between 9pm-11pm. Mr. Daley stated that he was then hanging around in his room 

playing video games with a few of his friends when DJ left. Mr. Daley stated that he 

did not know when DJ left but was pretty sure he was with his friend from home, 

Brandon Cox. Mr. Daley did not see who else he left with. Mr. Daley stated that it 

was sometime after one in the morning that he got a call that DJ had been shot. Mr. 

Daley could not provide any further information at this time. 

Persons 


Daley Delroy 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001143

Lead No. 


Interview Christine Leone - ID from the Journal News as being a friend of 

Danroy Henry and being at Finnegan's with Danroy Henry 








G7789: On 10/19/10 at 11:15hrs, Investigator Jasper Saunders and Detective 

Greenberg interviewed Pace University student Christine Leone in the athletic 

director's office at the fitness center. 

Home Address: 

Christine Marie Leone 

Pearl River, NY 10965 

dob 

age 20 

cell phone 845- 

Local Address: 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Hand written deposition taken from Christine Leone. Leone put herself at the Pace 

townhouses where she saw Danroy Henry earlier in the evening. They talked bout 

going to Paulie's Bar or Finnegans Grill. Danroy left before she did as she went 

back to her dorm to change. When Leone arrived at Finnegans, the first person she 

saw was Danroy Henry. She spoke to Danroy, Desmond Hinds (Dez), Yves and his 

friend Brandon for about 20 minutes, then made the rounds to see other friends. 

Leone did not see Danroy with a drink in his hand. Leone stated she offered Danroy 

a drink but he refused because he was driving. Leone left Finnegans but came back 

a short time later and danced with Danroy for the remainder of his time there. Leone 

said that Danroy left to go back to Townhouse 10 before it got too crazy at 

Finnegans. A short time after Danroy left Finnegans, the lights came on and Leone 

started moving outside. Leone stated she was standing outside of Finnegans by the 

benches and planted shrubbery. She stated that Danroy's car was in the fire lane 

right outside of Finnegans and that she saw a cop at Danroy's window. Leone turned 

away and heard the car breaking that caused her to turn around and then she heard 

shots fired. She saw them pull Danroy out of the car and handcuff him, then 


MP 001144

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


handcuffed Dez who was laying on the sidewalk. Dez kept saying "I didn’t do it, tell 

them I didn't do anything." An officer then approached the people near Dez. The 

officer shouted "Get up, get the fuck back, move back" while waving a gun. Leone 

ran to the other side of the road and then saw Danroy laying on the side of the road, 

his shirt was covered with blood. A girl in a white coat was pumping his chest. A 

cop was yelling "leave him alone, he's already dead." Leone stated it took the 

ambulance forever to get there, and when it did, it took them forever to help him." 

A diagram of the scene was drawn by hand by Leone and attached to the statement 

along with a pedigree information sheet. 

Above paperwork originals turned over to Inv Pittman at the lead desk. (MBG) 


MP 001145

Lead No. 


Interview Tito Javier Staten Island NY 





Entered By Inv Paul Schneeloch 

CONFIDENTIAL 

I, Inv. Paul M. Schneeloch ATTEMPTED to interview: 

TITO JAVIER 

Address: - Staten Island, NY 

Phone Number: 718- 

Mother's Cell Number: 347- (RITA JAVIER 


TITO JAVIER's cell number was answered by a juvenile female who advised that 

TITO JAVIER left his cell phone at home. A cell number was provided for his 

mother, RITA JAVIER, who confirmed that TITO is a PACE student and advised that 

she would have TITO conact me at a later time. Upon TITO JAVIER not returning 

my phone call, additional calls were made to RITA JAVIER in which vocie messages 

were left (with no return calls being made by either RITA or TITO). It was 

determined through the Pace University website that TITO JAVIER is a junior fullback 

on the Pace University Football Team. 


MP 001147

Lead No. 


Interview Alexa Goshen 631- 







On 10/19/10 at approx. 5:30pm, I, Inv. Paul M. Schneeloch, interviewed: 

ALEXA GOSHEN 

Address: Unknown 


CONFIDENTIAL 


GOSHEN advised that on the evening of Saturday (10/16/10) into Sunday 

(10/17/10), she was inside Finnegan’s bar when a fight broke out sometime after 

1:00am. GOSHEN stated that was in a group of approx. 70 plus patrons being 

pushed out of the bar. GOSHEN reported that as she was exiting, she heard an 

unknown number of gunshots but was not able to observe where they game from 

due to being in the middle of the crowd. GOSHEN observed numerous police 

vehicles in the area but did not directly observe any incident which took place 

outside of the bar. GOSHEN is a Pace University Alumni. 


MP 001148

Lead No. 


Interview Eric Ortega , Staten Island , NY 347-392-7114 







CONFIDENTIAL 


ERIC ORTEGA 

Address: – Staten Island, NY 



ORTEGA was telephonically contacted at the above listed number in which he 

advised that he left Finnegan’s Bar prior to the incident which occurred on 10/17/10 

in which he returned to his Pace dorm. ORTEGA stated that while back at his dorm, 

he was told about the incident in which he returned to the area of Finnegan’s bar. 

ORTEGA denied witnessing any aspect of the incident. 


MP 001149

Lead No. 


Interview Tyler Seifert 701 Kingsway Carmel, NY 845 224-4090 











MPPD Det Matthew Brown reporting; On October 19, 2010, at 1440hrs, myself and 

NYSP Inv Chris Mulkins, interviewed Tyler Seifert, DOB , of 701 Kings 

Way, Carmel, NY 10512. C-(845)224-4090 H-(845)225-2862. 

On October 16,2010, I was at my dorm room with Daniel Parker and Joseph Garcia 

arrived at the bar around twelve midnight. The bar was Finnegan’s bar. I saw the 

bouncer with a ripped shirt telling us to leave so that caused me to leave and walk 

outside around one-twenty in the morning. Then I had walked to the edge of the curb 

and had been looking at my phone heard a couple different noises and looked up 

and saw DJ’s car. The first noise that caught my attention was a I think a couple of 

loud bangs. Then I heard a different sounding bang. I also saw an officer standing 

next to a police car and saw some smoke in the same area. Then I turned around 

went back inside to get my friend Dwayne Jones. Then the owner runs in screaming 

officer down. Then Joe, Dwayne and myself ran outside down the side walk towards 

DJ’s car. An officer comes around to the sidewalk with his gun drawn holding us 

back from entering the road were DJ was. Then turned around went and stood in 

front of Finnegan’s. The only officer I saw was the one standing next to his police 

car. When I first looked up at DJ’s car I believe it was stationary but it still would 

have been moving I am really not sure I filled out a diagram of what I believe of 

where objects were placed at the time of the occurrence. 

Persons 


seifert tyler 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001150

Lead No. 


Interview Jackie Bencivenga 3 Cedar Tree Pl , Huntington Station, NY 631-889- 

0761 







CONFIDENTIAL 


JACKIE BENCIVENGA 

Address: 3 Cedar Tree Place – Huntington Station, NY 

Phone Number: 631-889-0761 


BENCIVENGA (Pace Alumni) was telephonically contacted at the above listed 

number in which she advised that she was inside Finnegan’s bar at the time of the 

incident and did not hear anything. BENCIVENGA was only aware of a fight inside 

the bar. BENCIVENGA did not observe the fight or know who was involved. 

BENCIVENGA advised that everyone was told to leave the bar in which she 

observed several police cars and great deal of commotion outside. BENCIVENGA 

does known HENRY, but did not observe that evening (inside or outside of the bar). 


MP 001151

Lead No. 


Interview Jeffrey M. Gambrell 40 memorial Highway New Rochelle, NY 581- 

229-5221 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/23/10 at approximately 10:35pm, Detective Matthew Brown (Mt. 

Pleasant PD) and Investigator Donald Yackeren (NYSP) interviewed Jeffrey M. 

Gambrell of 40 Memorial Hwy Apt 21K New Rochelle, NY 10801 © 518- 

229-5221 at the SP Hawthorne Barracks. Jeff relates that he is a student at Iona 

University where he played football before they eliminated the program. He relates 

that he did play one year with Danroy Henry (DJ) before DJ transferred to Pace. On 

10/16/10 Jeff went to Pace to visit friends on the football team. He arrived at Pace 

New Dorm at approximately 10:45pm – 10:50pm. He was met by friends Dwayne 

Jones, Seaford, DP, and Joey Garcia. Approximately a ½ hour later they met up with 

other friends at Finnegan’s Grill in Thornwood, NY. Jeff drove his car, a 1998 white 

Lexus, with Dwayne Jones as a passenger. He relates that Seaford drove the other 

car. They arrived at Finnegan’s at approximately 11:30ish. They had to wait outside 

because the bar was too full. The owner was outside and there was a bouncer 

checking IDs at the door. When they finally got inside they met up with DJ, Desmond 

Hinds (Dez), Yeves, and DP. While inside they were hanging out near the DJ/dance 

floor area. At one point there was a fight between two girls that was handled by 

those around them. A little while later there was another fight by the door, later to be 

stated between the bouncer and some other guy. Jeff states they did not see this 

fight as the lights were low and there were kids standing on the chairs blocking any 

views. They were inside the bar maybe two 2 ½ hours when the lights came on and 

they were told to leave. There were approximately 100-120 students all heading out 

the same door. They had decided to go to an after hour party at room 32 in the 

Townhouses however Jeff did not know how to get there. Jeff was strangling behind 

the crowd as he observed his friends DJ and Dez almost out the front door. He 

yelled for them however they did not hear him and Seaford grabbed him and told 

him not to worry as he knew how to get there and Jeff could follow him. When they 

finally made it to the front door, Jeff stepped outside with DP. It was cold and they 

heard two shots. Jeff thought they were fireworks and turned to DP asking who had 

the fireworks? People were starting to run towards them and a girl was screaming 

they were shooting . After a quick pause they heard about six more shots. DP and 

Jeff moved out toward the street to get a better view and that’s when DP stated that 

the car in the roadway was DJ’s. They moved forward and saw both the front 

passenger and driver’s side doors were open. There was a Police Officer in front of 


MP 001153

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


DJ’s car handcuffing Brandon and putting him on the ground. As they got closer, Jeff 

saw Dez lying on the passenger side on the ground and he was not moving. Jeff 

asked him if he was all right and he did not respond. Jeff then looked into the car 

through the open door to see if anyone else was in there and he did not see anyone. 

He could not see through the back windows as DJ has tint on them. The Police 

Officer came around the front of DJ’s car with his gun drawn and pointed it at Jeff 

telling him to get back. Jeff relates he along with approximately 15-20 kids were 

moved up onto the sidewalk. Jeff tried to sneak around the cement pillar to go back 

out when he was met by another officer wearing a yellow vest and holding a taser 

gun. He further ordered them to back up. Brandon could be heard yelling that he 

was shot. A girl on the sidewalk passed out and Jeff was able to sneak back out to 

the back of DJ’s car with DP. Jeff could see one officer wearing a flight suit type 

outfit on the ground on one knee. He just appeared to be looking at the ground. As 

he got closer, Jeff could just make out the upper torso of DJ’s body. It appeared as 

though he was shaking. He was face down on the ground handcuffed. An unknown 

Police Officer approached approximately five to seven minutes later and rolled DJ 

onto his side. He un-cuffed DJ and rolled him onto his back. At this time Jeff could 

see DJ’s face and knew he was in a bad condition. Jeff just lost it yelling and 

screaming and cursing. Dwayne Jones came up behind Jeff and grabbed him pulling 

him back. Numerous Police Officers were now arriving and they were chasing kids 

all over the parking lot. Dwayne pulled Jeff to the side of CVS where Jeff states he 

observes the first ambulance arrive. It picks up some unknown white subject and 

leaves. Approximately five minutes later, a second ambulance arrives and picks up 

an unknown person possible DJ and then leaves. They left and started walking 

towards the gas stations when they observed Seaford across the street in the 

parking lot. He advised them that they could not get their cars out as they were 

inside the crime scene. They all gathered at the Mobil gas station where a white 

female and black male offered them a ride back to campus. He could offer nothing 

further at this time and a deposition was obtained and a copy is attached as an 

enclosure. 


MP 001154

Lead No. 


Kyle Lotwich 3025 West Madison ave, Dumont, NJ, 201 803 1418 identified by 

Tpr. Yearwood as being at scene. 





CONFIDENTIAL 

I, Inv. Paul M. Schneeloch ATTEMPTED to interview: 

KYLE LOTWICH 

Address:325 West Madison Ave - Dumont, NJ 



Numerous telephone messages were left on the voicemail of LOTWICH's cell phone 

(which was confirmed to be his phone via the message greeting) during the months 

of October and Novemeber of 2010. LOTWICH did not return any call. It was 

determined through the Pace University website that LOTWICH is a sophomore 

wide receiver on the Pace University Football Team. 


MP 001155

Lead No. 


Interview Patrick Finnegan 5 Virginia Ave, Hazlet, NJ 908 461-7184 







CONFIDENTIAL 


10/26/10 - Investigator Jasper Saunders attempted to make contact with and 

interview Patrick Finnegan (a Pace Football player) who's name was provided by 

officers at the scene. I called the telephone number provided by the officer at the 

scene for Finnegan (914-461-7184) and left a message soliciting contact and 

communication via voicemail. 

10/27/10 - Again I called the telephone number and left a message soliciting contact 

and communication via voicemail. 

11/08/10 - Detective Greenberg and I met with the Pace Security Director who check 

college listings to find Finnegan as being housed in Townhouse #33 on the 

Pleasantville Campus. 

11/08/10 - Detective Greenberg and Investigator Saunders attempted contact with 

Finnegan at his dormitory room (Townhouse #33). No answer to the door. No 

contact; 908-461-7184. 

11/08/10 - Investigator Saunders sent an email to Finnegan via his Pace University 

email address soliciting contact and communication. 

11/16/10 - Detective Sergeant Romaine and Investigator Becerra, while on Pace 

University campus attempted to make contact with Finnegan to no avail; no contact 

was able to be made. 

11/19/10 - To this date, there had been no return or responding communication from 

Finnegan. 

11/19/10 - This lead is hereby closed; should any contact be made with Finnegan 

this lead will be re-opened and entries made. 


MP 001156

Lead No. 


Take photos of any injuries reported by Pleasantville PO Aaron Hess at Phelps 

Memorial Hospital per ADA Kristina Dushaj 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/19/10, at approx. 3:10pm, I, Inv. Matthew Manza arrived at the MRI Building 

of Phelps Memorial Hospital, and subsequently, inside the facility's bathroom, I took 

pictures of Officer Hess and his injuries using a digital camera. I subsequently 

transferred the pictures to a compact disk, and I completed a Genl. 34 (Photograph 

Record) upon returning to SP Hawthorne. 


MP 001157

Lead No. 


Interview Michael Mattone 41 Wisconsin st, Long Beach, NY 516 790 9727 





CONFIDENTIAL 

On 10/25/10, I, Inv. Paul M. Schneeloch, interviewed: 

MICHAEL MATTONE 

Address: 41 Wisconsin Street – Long Beach, NY 



MATTONE was telephonically contacted at the above listed number. He advised 

that on 10/17/10, he was inside Finnegan’s Bar as he was up for Alumni weekend 

(Mattone advised that he is an Alumni football player). Mattone stated that he did 

not observe anything which occurred outside of Finnegan’s in relation to the 

shooting, since he was inside at that time. MATTONE was unable to provide any 

pertinent information relating to this investigation. 


MP 001158

Lead No. 


Interview Vincent Ruggiero 342 Saville Rd, Mineola, NY 516 902 9350, patron 

at Finnegans (cross reference #41 Pat Lupfer) and V/Irvington PD 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/03/10 at approximately 10:20am, Investigator Donald Yackeren 

interviewed Vincent A. Ruggiero of 342 Saville Rd. Mineola, NY 11501. (h) 

516-742-5764 © 516-902-9350. Vincent is currently enrolled at Marist College as a 

sophmore in the Criminal Justice field. He is currently residing on campus in 

Gartland E-17. On 10/15/10 Vincent drove his car down to Pace University to visit 

his hometown friend, Patrick Lupfer. Pat was playing in the Pace vs Stone Hill 

Football game on Saturday. Vincent stayed over night and they attended the game 

on Saturday afternoon. The game ended around 2:30pm and they all went back to 

the dorms and hung out until 7:30pm-8:00pm. Pat, Vincent, Joe Fasano, two other 

quad mates (one Chris), and three of Joe's friends were all there. They then went to 

an after game party on Campus. Around 10:30pm - 11:00pm, they all arrived at 

Finnegan's Grill in Chris' car, a grey Accura. They parked in the front row across 

from the CVS store. They went inside Finnegan's and they encountered a door man 

however he did not check Id's at this time. They hung out inside until around 

1:20am - 1:30am, when they announced that there was a fight inside the bar and 

everyone had to get out because the COPS were coming. Pat was friends with the 

guy who was involved in the fight and they were outside trying to calm him down. As 

they were headed for their car, they were met by a Police Officer who told them to 

get into their car and get out of there. As Vincent was getting into the passenger side 

rear seat he heard 3 or 4 gunshots; Pop Pop Pop. Upon hearing these shots he 

exited the vehicle and Chris said he was not going anywhere. Vincent thought it had 

something to do with the fight from before however they learned quickly that DJ had 

been shot. When Vincent exited the car he saw one Police Officer sitting on the 

sidewalk and another kid was laying on his back in the road next to a car. When Pat 

found out it was DJ who was shot he began to freak out. Vincent tried to calm him 

down. Everyone was going crazy. Someone called the Football Coach and he 

arrived on the scene and he was trying to calm everyone down. Everyone was mad 

at the Police at this time. Vincent and the other guys all walked over to the gas 

station to buy drinks and cigarettes. One of Pat's friends, believed to be Chris 

Paragini, came and picked them all up and brought them back to the Dorms. One of 

the guys told Vincent that he was introduced to DJ however Vincent could not recall 

him. Vincent did state that he remembered being introduced to DJs friend who had 

long dreadlocks. He could offer nothing further at this time. A supporting Deposition 

was completed and a copy is attached as an enclosure. 


MP 001159

Lead No. 


Interview Daniel Bowen , Pace University 








DANIEL BOWEN 

Address: unknown 


CONFIDENTIAL 


BOWEN was contacted at the above listed number in which he advised that he was 

represented by an attorney and refused to speak with me. I provided my contact 

information to BOWEN and requested that he speak with his attorney to set up an 

interview. 


MP 001161

Lead No. 


Interview Vincent Romano 1659 Turner Hill Rd, Davenport, NY 607 434 1771 







CONFIDENTIAL 

On 10/21/10 at approx. 10:00am, I, Inv. Paul M. Schneeloch, interviewed: 

VINCENT ROMANO 

Address: 1659 Turner Hill Road – Davenport, NY 



ROMANO was telephonically contacted at the above listed number in which he 

advised that he arrived in the area of Finnegan’s Bar approx. 10 minutes (estimate) 

after the incident occurred on 10/17/10. ROMANO stated that a few friends called 

and requested that he pick them up. ROMANO was reluctant to give any names so I 

left my name and number with him and requested that he forward same to anyone 

who may have heard and/or witnessed the incident. 


MP 001162

Lead No. 


Interview Chris Dapolito 225 Central Ave, White Plains NY 732-500-4624 

coach of Pace football team 








On 11/08/10 Inv Joseph Becerra and Det/Sgt Art Romaine arrived at Howard 

Johnson Hall at Pace University and met with Christian Dapolito; Head Football 

Coach at Pace University for a follow up interview. Coach Dapolito was asked what 

the code of conduct policy is regarding his players. Coach Dapolito stated that there 

was no set Code of Conduct but Coach's Rules. He stated that 9 out of 10 times if a 

player is arrested for Driving While Intoxicated they are thrown off the team. The 

coach stated that a number of players have been kicked off the team this past year 

for a number of different reasons ranging from academics to behavior. He added 

that if a player is arrested for other offences he ' wait for the incident to go thru the 

court system before he passes judgment on whether or not that player is kicked off 

the team. He went on to state that players are allowed to drink alcohol if they are of 

age and if they behave. The coach was asked why his players who were arrested 

the night of the incident are no longer playing football. Coach Dapolito stated that it 

was not his decision and that his players were told not to play by their attorney. He 

went on to state that he wished they were still playing because they were starters on 

the team. The coach was asked if "DJ" Henry received aid or a scholarship to play 

football and the coach replied that he didn't receive any aid or any type of 

scholarship to play football. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/19/10 at 10:50 am Inv JOSEPH BECERRA (NYSP) and Det/Sgt ART 

ROMAINE (MPPD) arrived at Pace University and interviewed CHRISTIAN 

DAPOLITO; Head Football Coach at Pace University. Mr DAPOLITO stated that on 

10/17/10 he received a call from one his football players; JOE ROMANEK who 

advised him that one of his players; DJ HENRY had been shot. Mr DAPOLITO, who 

was home in White Plains at the time of the call, immediately contacted MICHAEL 

WINN; Associate Athletic Director at Pace. Mr DAPOLITO arrived at Finnegans Pub 

at 1:45 am and was advised by some of his players that "DJ" had been shot. Mr 

DAPOLITO stated that his team had played earlier in the day as part of 

Homecoming weekend. Mr DAPOLITO stated that he would be available to police 

for any further interviews. 


MP 001163

Lead No. 


Interview Travia Chiara 38 Walnut St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 








A supporting deposition was obtained and provided to the lead desk member with a 

copy attached. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/29/10 at 10:09 am - Detective Greenberg and Investigator Jasper Saunders 

interviewed Chaira M. Travia (DOB ) of 38 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 

10522 (609) 731-4416 at SP Hawthorne. Travia was cooperative and pleasant. 

She narrated the events of the homecoming weekend of Pace University and the 

incident at Finnegan’s. Travia identified herself as a Pace alumni, a Pace graduate 

student and a part-time employee of Pace University. She stated she, on the date of 

the incident, she met with a group of fellow alumni who had decided to get together 

and go to Finnegan’s. The others in her group with her were Jackie Benvivanga, 

Stephanie Imperato, Stephanie Stallos, Jacyln Byrd and Alexa Gosin. She reports 

arriving at Finnegan’s around 11:15 pm and noticed people inside were still eating 

dinner. She says while inside they sat at a table and reminisced. While there she 

reports other people started to arrive between 11:45-12:15 and it started to get hot. 

Travia says she noticed a lot of the arriving people were underage and as an 

academic counselor told the students she knew were underage that they should not 

have been there. She stated, prior to this night, there was a Facebook group page 

that stated all that was needed to enter the event was a valid ID. While inside 

Finnegan’s, Chaira stated it was very hot and she walked outside with her friend 

Laura Sardill. Laura went outside for a smoke and while outside she put her jacket 

Laura’s car and the two saw Pace students Don Parker and Joseph Garcia who 

were going in. She reported Parker is in her graduate classes. Chaira stated, after 

putting her jacket in the car she went back inside and was dancing, drinking water 

and “watching her girls”. While inside, she hung out with DJ Henry, Yves Delpache 

and Dez by the DJ booth. She reports DJ wasn’t his usual self, he didn’t smile and 

stated he was “really hot” and it was “really crowded”. She added DJ said he wasn’t 

drinking and was a designated driver (as she was) and it seemed as though he 

wanted to leave. While inside Chaira says she saw a friend named Skaz Gejac who 

was there with his girlfriend Jacklyn Byrd. She continued, Skaz started a fight with 

another friend named Chris Anzano (also Pace alumni) as he, Skaz, thought Chris 

was dancing with his girlfriend (Byrd). Chaira stated, there was one bouncer 

present and some alumni friends were trying to hold Skaz back. Chaira says that 


MP 001164

Lead No. 


Skaz was kicked out of Finnegan’s. Skaz tried to re-enter to apologize to for the 

fight and the bouncer pushed him back out which escalated the situation. Chaira 

continued by stating the owner (whom she calls Steve-O) began yelling for everyone 

to get out. She said there were about 150 people in the bar at this time. She 

exited and while outside she found Laura, got Laura’s keys and went to Laura’s car 

to get her coat. Laura’s boyfriend Greg gave Laura the keys to the car as Laura 

stated she wanted to leave also. While outside Chaira said she was among a crowd 

of 50 people who were standing in front of GNC then she went back into Finnegan’s 

to get Greg and her girlfriends. As they were still inside closing out their bar bill 

Chaira says she heard 3 shots from outside and says Steve-O came back in, took 2 

beer bottles and banged them on the bar stating “someone call 911, man down”, 

“one of you drunk idiots hit a cop”. The owner then told everyone at the bar to leave 

(about 10 people including she and her friends). As she exited she says she saw 

red lights, people screaming, people crying, and cops yelling at students to get 

back. As she walked across the street she saw police officers and a car she knows 

as DJ’s car. She and her party got into her car and remained there as the car was 

defrosting (it was “fogged up”). She tried calling Pace staff but no one answered. 

She tried to move her car and found she was unable to leave as a patrol vehicle 

blocked in her car with an officer advising she could not leave. Chaira says she 

Googled and called local cab companies on her phone with all being closed. She 

was able to reach her roommate (Emily Tadizski, who was not at the party and was 

at home in Dobbs Ferry). Tadizski drove to the scene and pick she and her friends 

up. When she got home she got a text stating that DJ was dead. 

Chaira M. Travia (DOB 

38 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 

(609) 731-4416 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001165

Lead No. 


Interview Joseph Fasano 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Joseph Fasano was interviewed at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Martin 

Greenberg. A CD copy of the said interview was obtained is maintained in the lead 

desk. 


MP 001166

Lead No. 


Interview Mark Hockdorfter , 62 Coach light Sq. Montrose, NY 914 772-6541 






CONFIDENTIAL 



Pleasant PD) and Investigator Donald Yackeren (NYSP) interviewed Mark P. 

Hochdorffer of 62 Coach Light Square Montrose, NY 10548 (h) 914-772- 

6541 © 914-707-9909 at the SP Hawthorne Barracks. Mark relates that he used to 

work as a bartender for Finnegan’s when it initially opened two years ago. He then 

stopped and was only working a couple days a week. He has not been working at 

Finnegan’s since around October of last year. Steve the owner contacted him and 

asked him to work recently for some of the busier nights. On 10/17/10 at 

approximately 12:30pm, Mark arrived at Finnegan’s and went immediately behind 

the bar as they were busy. He states there were four bartenders, himself, Rob 

Nugent , the manager, and two other Unknown Pace Kids. Frank was working the 

door. Around 1:00am, there was a fight in the bar. The owner stated turn on the 

lights and shut down the TVs. Steve went outside. Steve came running back in 

yelling for Rob to call an ambulance. Steve said Hess was hit. Hess was hit and 

down. He said they shot the car. Rob and Steve went back outside. Mark didn’t go 

outside until around 1:30am and saw a crashed Police car and people on the 

ground. They finally left around 3:30am. He could offer nothing further at this time. 


MP 001167

Lead No. 


Interview Max Katzer 144 Linwood Ave, ogota, NY 347 219 4091 







MAX KATZNER 

Address: 144 Linwood Ave. – Bogota, NJ 


CONFIDENTIAL 


KATZER was telephonically contacted at the above listed number in which he 

advised that he arrived in the area of Finnegan’s Bar at an unknown time after the 

incident occurred on 10/17/10. KATZER stated that a few friends called and 

requested that he pick them up. ROMANO was reluctant to give any names so I left 

my name and number with him and requested that he forward same to anyone who 

may have heard and/or witnessed the incident. 


MP 001168

Lead No. 


Interview Jake Parrot 311 Myrtle Ave, Garwood, NJ 908 799 6975 . 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/08/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed Jake Parro , 311 Myrtle 

Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027, Hm #(908)789-1971, cell #(908)577-6287, who 

advised that he was outside of Finnegan's trying to get a ride home and that he was 

drunk at the time. Jake Parrot also advised that he turned around for something and 

saw DJ (Danroy Henry) driving with the officer on the hood of the car and the officer 

yelling something. Jake Parrot declined to provide a written statement. 


MP 001169

Lead No. 


Interview Kevin Scott 686 3rd Pl So Garden City NY 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Kevin Scott 686 3rd Pl So Garden City , NY was interviewed at Mt. 

Pleasant PD by Detective Martin Greenberg. A CD copy of said interview was 

obtained is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001170

Lead No. 


Interview Taliza Costanzo 7 Valleyview Rd, Otisville, NY 845 551-1536 








CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/16/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA (NYSP) and Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE (MPPD) 

arrived at Pace University and went to the residence of TALIA COSTANZO dob 

12/06/91 7 Valley view Rd Otisville, N.Y. Ph 845-551-1536. Ms COSTANZO 

resides at Town Hose #3 at Pace University. Ms COSTANZO stated that she did 

not want to talk to the Police and that she had retained an attorney identified as 

BONITA ZELLMAN. Inv BECERRA provided Ms COSTANZO with a business card 

in the event the subject decides to speak with the police. No further State Police 

action taken at this time. 


MP 001171

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


car". He continued, it seemed like 10-15 minutes before an ambulance arrived. 

After being in front of Dress Barn for 10 minutes they moved to the back of the 

parking lot and found a cab. While in the cab a person he believes was a well built 

white male came over to the cab and said "don't say a fucking word, don't talk to 

anyone". The cab left and made a right. About 10-20 feet away the cab was 

stopped by a Thornwood or Mount Pleasant officer who made them exit the car and 

who asked them questions. While outside the car Schwartz recalled seeing a 

scuffle break out in the middle of the lot and a number of officers run toward it. 

Schwartz and his group re-entered the cab and was allowed to leave. Schwartz 

reported having taken photos on his cell phone which he displayed and provided via 

email to Detective Greenberg. Schwartz completed and supporting deposition and 

diagram. 


MP 001173

Lead No. 


Interview Andrew Guerner 







Andrew M Guernier 

DOB: 

218 South Greeley Avenue 

Chappaqua, NY 

914-844-0944 

914-238-8910 


CONFIDENTIAL 



On 11/08/2010 at approximately 7:28 pm Detective Greenberg and Investigator 

Saunders interviewed Andrew Guernier at his residence. Andrew narrated being 

with friends Ian Coreth, Adam Fischer, Rob Coulombe, Evan Markowitz and Andrew 

Kehrer (he was unsure of spellings), some of them playing cards and later they 

decided to go out leaving for Finnegan's around 1:00 a.m. He advised they parked 

their car in the middle of the parking lot and went inside having their ID's checked. 

While inside he noticed another friend Anthony Tortora inside who was with other 

friends Adam Pollack (maybe Pollock) and Lauren Kimmel. Around 1:30 am he 

reported noticing a fight between a large white male in a red shift and a person who 

appeared to be a bouncer in a black polo type shirt. He stated the male in the red 

shirt also punched a shorter male who he thought was a manager. Soon after the 

fight the bar shut down and everyone was ordered to leave. People refused to 

leave and the manager instructed the bartender to call the police. Andrew stated, 

about 10 minutes later he and his friends left and while outside of Finnegan's he saw 

two police cars arrive, parking on the right side of the driveway. He stated he 

believed officers were approaching car windows on foot as cars were trying to leave, 

but the line of cars were not moving (stopped) at this time. He stated that officers 

were "covering their weapons with their hands and knocking with a knuckle". As an 

officer approached a light colored car with dark windows which was at the front of 

the line and the car moved forward striking the officer. Andrew stated, "to me it 

seemed that the officer got his legs run over in that event". He says he heard a 

popping sound which he assumed was the car backfiring and later learned it was 

gunshots by overhearing someone in the crowd say it was gunshots. He then he 

started moving behind the cement flower barrier. After learning gun shots had been 

fired he thought it was shots coming from inside the vehicle directed at the police. 


MP 001174

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


He was informed that it was instead police who had fired. He stated he did not see 

any officers fire their weapons. After the office was ht he reports he did not see him 

again but did see the car strike a police car. He describes people in the crowd 

beginning to panic, moving toward the vehicle, trying to see what happened. Other 

police cars arrived and an officer who had just arrived began trying to move people 

back. He says he heard people say, "they killed DJ"; "they shot him". He saw an 

officer open the drivers side door of the car and pulled the driver out and handcuff 

him on the ground. He, Andrew, says he did not know he (driver) had been shot. 

Many in the crowd became increasingly agitated. He saw the "kid in the red shirt 

from the earlier fight" get pushed up against the bagel shop window. At this point he 

says he walked away from the area. Andrew says he saw two or three smaller fights 

break out. He, Rob Coulombe, Andrew Kehrer, Evan Markowitz walked to a cab that 

had shown up. While sitting in the cab a male whom he believed worked at the bar 

approached the cab and told them to go straight home and to keep their mouths 

shut. Upon exiting in the cab they were stopped by a Mt Pleasant Officer who took 

their information then they proceeded home. The others in his group who did not 

ride in his cab from the scene met them back at his house later. He concluded by 

stating, at the scene Rob Coulombe stepped away from the rest of them and was 

taking video on his phone. 


MP 001175

Lead No. 


Interview Evan Markowitz 







Duplicate Lead. 

Refer to Lead 189 for results. 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001176

Lead No. 


Interview Bryan Rushneck 2 Lorenz Dr, Valhalla , NY 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/23/10 at approximately 4:40pm, Detective Matthew Greenberg (Mt. 

Pleasant PD) and Investigator Donald Yackeren (NYSP) interviewed Bryan F. 

Rushneck of 2 Lorenz Dr. Valhalla, NY 10595 (h) 914-686-2103 © 914-774- 

2479 at the SP Hawthorne Barracks. Bryan relates that he heard of this Pace 

Football party at Finnegan’s Grill on 10/16/10 through Facebook and generally 

people talking about it. He decided he would go and meet his friend, Tom Olsen 

there. He relates further that he and Tom are regulars at this bar and they know the 

owner, Steve; Manager, Rob Nugent; Bouncer, Frank; and Waitress, Toni Ann. On 

10/16/10 at approximately 10:30pm – 11:00pm, he was dropped of at Finnegan’s 

Grill by his brother Randy. When he arrived, he relates it was pretty crowded. Steve 

and Frank were at the front door. He met up with Tom Olsen and Toni Ann. After a 

while Toni Ann was starting to fall asleep at the bar so Tom and Bryan brought her 

into the kitchen to let her sleep it off. At one point, Bryan went outside to smoke and 

at approximately 1:10am he observed a tall white male wearing a red shirt exiting the 

bar and punch the front door window knocking it out. He was being followed closely 

by the bouncer, Frank and the owner, Steve. Bryan went back inside to check on his 

friends and told Tom about the fight inside. They decided it was time to start heading 

home as Toni was very intoxicated. Tom went out to bring his car around back. 

Bryan was standing inside the bar near the kitchen door when he states Steve came 

running into the bar yelling call an ambulance, a cop was run over. Bryan ran outside 

the bar and towards the CVS where most of the activity seemed to be. Bryan 

observed four Police Cars with emergency lights activated and what appeared to be 

a Nissan in the roadway stopped. He further observes a subject laying in the 

roadway close to the curb on the passenger side of this Nissan. A Police Officer 

came around the front of the Nissan with his gun drawn and he was waving for the 

crowd to back off. He believed this officer was Carl Castagna whom he knows 

through work. At this point Bryan states he returned inside to get Tom and told him it 

was time to leave. They took Toni Ann and her Cousin Nicole and got into Tom’s 

car. They left via the back entrance by Shop Rite. They took the girls back to Pace 

University and dropped them off at their dorm. One of the girls who was at the dorm 

at the time indicated that there was a shooting at Finnegan’s. Tom and Bryan then 

returned to the scene at Finnegan’s in an effort to advise the Police of what they 

saw. Bryan completed a statement and gave it to the cops on the scene and they 

went home. He could offer nothing further at this time. A deposition was obtained 

and a copy is attached as an enclosure. 


MP 001177

Lead No. 


Interview Rob Nugent bartender at Finnagans Grill 








CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Robert Nugent, an bartender at Finnegan's, was interviewed at Mt. 

Pleasant PD by Detective Martin Greenberg. A CD was made of said interview and a 

copy was obtained and is maintained in the lead desk. 


MP 001179

Lead No. 


Interview Frank Marcella , doorman at Finnagans 







Deposition taken on 10/21/10. 




Interview of Frank Marcella, DOB , of 7 Kamp St., Mohegan Lake, NY 

10547, C-(914) 263-4321 H-(914) 603-3400, on 10/21/2010, 1705hrs, at MPPD HQ 

DD Interview room, by MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Don Yackeron. 

Interview of Frank Marcella In sum and substance; 

On this day I arrived at 10:00pm. I did my normal routine. Everything was running 

smooth. I had heard of problem between two girls. I’m not sure if they were 

removed, or if the situation had been handled. I was in front and did not see any of 

this. During my time there, I noticed someone being held back by two guys. This 

person was going crazy and had to be restrained. I tried to grab him and he told me 

to get my fucking hands off him. Then he pushed me, I went toward him again, tried 

to grab him and he punched me in the back of the head. I and a few other guys 

walked him out. In the process he punched or slammed the door so hard, the glass 

broke. He then came back in with two guys holding him back. I went to grab him 

again and he said I wanted to apologize. Then the owner said that’s enough, 

everyone out. The lights went on, the music stopped and everyone started to file out. 

I was told to make sure no bottles or cups went outside. The majority of people were 

out except for a few finishing there drinks. They eventually finished, and walked out 

as well. I was still making sure no one left with drinks when I heard 3 pops. Pop, pop, 

pop. Me thinking they were warning shots or flares, stuck my head out and looked 

up. I saw nothing and continued checking for drinks. A few minutes later the owner 

ran in, went to the bar and said, “call an ambulance, officer down, shots fired”. Then 

I knew it wasn’t warning shots. After that I went outside and aw people with hands 

on head and screaming. There was also an incident where the bagel shop window 

was broke from a fight. The cops came up and handled the situation. Other than that 

I heard other peoples here-say about the condition of the police officer, and the 

people that were supposedly shot. I stayed away from the area and didn’t really 

speak to anyone. I arrived home around 3:30am, spoke with my wife and went to 

bed upset about the experience. 

Persons 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001180

Lead No. 


Interview Dwayne Jones , New Rochelle PD Cadet who was possibly in the area 

at the time of this incident at Finnegan's 








On 10/19/10 I, Inv JOSEPH BECERRA and Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE arrived at the 

Westchester County Police Academy on Dana Rd Valhalla, N.Y. and interviewed 

DWAYNE JONES dob 40 Crosby Place New Rochelle, N.Y. Ph# 914-490- 

2230. Mr. JONES is a recruit for the New Rochelle Police Department assigned to 

the County Police Academy for training. Mr. JONES stated that he is a former 

student and football player at Pace University and was at Finnegans Bar the night of 

the shooting incident. Mr. JONES stated that he got to Finnegans around midnight 

and was hanging out In the bar with friends. He stated that he was drinking. He 

said at some point around 1:00am the owner of Finnegans came in from the front 

door and shouted that someone outside had just been shot. Mr. JONES stated that 

he rushed out side and saw his friend "DJ" lying on his back in a lifeless condition. 

He stated that he then went to the hospital with a friend identified as LYNDEN 

JOHNSON. Upon arriving at the Medical Center he observed a large amount of 

Pace Students who had gathered at the emergency room. Mr. JONES stated that 

he assisted the county police with dispersing the crowd and stayed awhile with a few 

other friends of "DJ". While at the hospital, another former teammate identified as 

"SKAZ" told Mr. JONES that he wasn't leaving the hospital because he felt 

responsible for "DJ" if he passes because he (SKAZ) got into a fight with a bouncer 

at Finnegans earlier. A Genl 4 Supporting Deposition was secured from DWAYNE 

JONES and is included as an enclosure to this lead report. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Statement 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Genl 4 Deposition of DWAYNE JONES 


MP 001182

Lead No. 


Interview Matthew Arciero bartender at Finnagans 





Inv Michael Honig 

Entered By Inv Michael Honig 

CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/05/10 Inv Honig personally contacted Matthew Arciero while at his 

Townhouse dorm on the Pace University Pleasantville campus. Arciero stated he 

would not discuss the incident on the advice of his attorney. Arciero confirmed he 

was working as a bartender at Finnegans on the night of the incident. He further 

stated he was represented by Attorney Bonita Zellman. 


MP 001183

Lead No. 


interview Brandon Cox, 12 Sierra Drive, S.Easton, MA passenger in the vehicle 

driven by Danroy Henry 







On 10/20/10, having been assigned this lead (on this date) Investigator Jasper 

Saunders attempted to contact Brandon Cox by calling the below telephone number 

obtained from case information (lead desk). At this time (approximately 4:00 p.m.) 

the telephone went to voice mail with no answer. The announcement identified it as 

the telephone of Brandon. A voice message was left identifying myself and the 

reason for my calling. Also expressed was a request for a return call to either myself 

or the case agent, Investigator Joseph Becerra. The telephone number for SP 

Hawthorne BCI as well as the desk of Inv. Becerra was provided. 

Brandon Cox 

DOB 

12 Sierra Drive 

S Easton MA 02375 

508-631-5261 




On 10/26/10, Investigator Saunders reports having received no return 

communication from Brandon Cox. I was advised, this date, that attempts to gain 

communication and obtain an interview with Cox will be made by the District 

Attorney's Office through counsel representing him. I will await further instructions 

and allow such an inquiry to be made. 


G7789: 11/17/10 12:18hrs – Investigator Saunders (NYSP), Detective Greenberg 

(MPPD), Pat Murphy (WC DA’s Office), and Kristina Dushaj (WC DA’s Office) at the 

Parks residence, 12 Sierra Drive, So. Easton, MA interviewing Brandon Cox. 

Attorney Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. was also present representing Brandon. This 

officer took handwritten notes during the interview. No written deposition was taken. 

A map of the scene with Brandon’s notes attached to this report. 

Brandon Darius Cox 

12 Sierra Dr. 

So. Easton, MA 02375 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001184

Lead No. 


Dob 

Home phone: 508-238-1562 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. 

Jesse Climenko Professor of Law 

Exec. Director, Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice 

516 Houser Hall 

1575 Massachusetts Avenue 

Cambridge, MA 02138 

Tel: 617-496-2054 

Fax: 617-496-3936 

Brandon began with an overview of his relationship with Danroy (DJ) Henry. 

Brandon’s mom and DJ’s mom met at a soccer game, becoming acquainted as 

there were very few black families in the community. Through the connection with 

the mom’s the boys met and became friends. Brandon was a high school freshman, 

DJ was close in age. The Henry’s were fairly new to the community. The boys both 

loved football, and they lived about 5 min apart. DJ had a good “hang-out house” 

and his parents welcomed Brandon with open arms. Soon the boys got closer and 

closer, having the same interests: music, fashion, cars, going out having fun. They 

were more like brothers than friends. DJ graduated high school in 2007 and went to 

prep school at the Milford Academy. Brandon and DJ kept in touch, and talked 

about football and how their seasons were going. DJ came to Brandon’s 

Thanksgiving game that year. DJ only went to Milford Academy for ½ the year, and 

returned home so they hung out again. The following year, DJ went to Iona College 

while Brandon went to Stonehill College, which is close to Easton, MA. Brandon 

dorms at Stonehill due to the football program. Brandon is a running back. That 

year, Stonehill played Iona College in football, losing in double overtime after being 

up 14-0. The Henry family and the Parks/Cox family (Parks is Brandon’s stepfather) 

hung out that day, and Brandon stayed over at Iona College. When Iona 

dropped its football program, DJ transferred to Pace University. He noted that 

Stonehill had a more country-like campus than Pace. Last year the Pace vs. 

Stonehill game was at Stonehill. This year, they played twice, the first time at 

Stonehill, the second time at Pace which was their homecoming. The first game 

was won by Stonehill but Pace gave them more of a battle, while the second game 

Stonehill won “pretty soundly 27-0”. Brandon came down to Pace with the team, 

after the game he stayed behind, the coach released him to his mother. DJ started 

at corner, a new position for him. It was halfway through the seaon, and he had a 

good game. DJ was upset that they lost, but happy that he did well. After the 

game, they went to the locker room, changed and grabbed a quick bite, like some 

snacks. Brandon’s mom and dad got him and they met up with DJ’s parents. 

Brandon rode with DJ in DJ’s car and the parents followed. They went to Lucio’s 

Pizza in Pleasantville where they all had dinner. The families had a good time as 


MP 001185

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


they normally do. Brandons sisters (twin sisters) and DJ’s sister all hung out. They 

enjoyed the day. Brandon said “they ate and conversated.” They all took a quick 

picture together in front of Lucio’s, and they left. DJ’s parents went to get ready to 

head home, Brandon’s family followed DJ and him to Pace so they knew where to 

pick him up the next morning. Brandon’s family planned on getting a hotel and going 

to Times Square. They got Brandon’s parents out and he hung out with DJ in DJ’s 

room in the townhouses. DJ’s townhouse was pretty big, and he lived with 

basketball players. Christina (Leone) was there waiting to borrow something, while 

the basketball guys were watching football games. After hanging for about 15 

minutes, Christina left. Brandon and DJ hung out and talked. Brandon showered, 

then DJ showered. After they were showered and dressed they hung out a bit. He 

noted that the campus was enjoying homecoming. Two of DJ’s friends, Dez 

(Desmond Hinds) and Martin (Laroche) came over and wanted DJ to take them to a 

liquor store. Martin was from Florida, and DJ knew him from Iona. DJ drove and the 

four of them drove to the liquor store. Brandon remembered that they hopped on a 

highway real quick and the liquor store was close by. DJ parked, Martin and Dez 

went in. DJ and Brandon stayed in the car. DJ ran in saying it would take them too 

long. Brandon was not sure who bought the alcohol but thought someone was 21. 

He said dj and him were still 20, but close to 21. They came back with a bottle of 

vodka that he described as a tall thin bottle, not a bottle with a handle, not sure what 

brand. DJ drove them back to Pace, Martin and Dez went back to Dez’s dorm to 

shower and change, someone put the vodka and maybe some soda in the freezer at 

DJ’s townhouse. DJ and Brandon went upstairs. Dez and Martin came back to DJ’s 

room after showering and changing. Someone went downstairs and got the alcohol 

and soda and brought it back to DJ’s room. They poured vodka and orange soda for 

each of them, Martin, Dez and DJ. Brandon showed us a cup and showed us that 

the cups had 1/3 liquor and the rest orange soda. He remembered they used 

standard red solo cups. DJ had one drink, not sure how much the others drank, but 

there was still a good amount left in the bottle. Brandon said he doesn’t drink. They 

still had football games on tv. They walked around the townhouse area, there were 

people outside, they saw some football players DJ knew. Brandon ran into a kid he 

knew from Foxborough, I kicker named Ali Mortada, who was a kicker for Pace 

football. They had been rivals. They headed back to DJ’s room to get their cell 

phones and wallets. Dez and Martin were with them. Brandon also remembered 

that Yves (Delpeche) was them and had come to DJ’s room after Martin and Dez 

showered, had a little to drink, but wasn’t sure how much. He thought Yves went to 

Iona, but he is definitely on the Pace football team. Yves was with them, five in total 

when DJ drove to Finnegan’s. They thought about where to party, with the black 

folks or the white folks. The decided to go to Finnegans. DJ parked in the lot, which 

Brandon marked on a blank map of the Thornwood Town Center we provided 

(Second row, possibly near the island across from Game Stop). They all got out of 

the car, Brandon and DJ went over to Finnegans first. There were people hanging 

out. DJ went in first, with Brandon behind him. There were two bouncers at the 


MP 001186

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


door, one checking ids with a flashlight, the other patting people down. DJ had given 

Brandon a Massachusetts state ID, it didn’t look like him, but he tried it. They 

stamped his hand, he doesn’t drink, so he figured it was ok. One of the guys was a 

big white guy. Brandon didn’t wear Pace or Stonehill clothes, he wore regular street 

clothes. The other guys came in shortly after. He remembered the bar was on the 

right, and to the left the tables had been moved and flipped into the booths to make 

room for a make-shift dj both and dance floor. There were a lot of Pace people. DJ 

pointed out some girls and they were dancing a bit. The place was pretty full, lot of 

people, not that big of a place. He thought a lot were from Pace. Brandon knew a 

lot of Pace football players. DJ introduced him to a lot of Pace people, most with 

regular street clothes. They all looked like college kids, not sure if of age. There 

was no one that Brandon could pick out as being not of age, but it was hard to tell. 

The dj booth was in the back left corner. Finnegans looked like McGuire's Bar and 

Grill, with flat screen tv’s. They were hanging out having a pretty good time. 

Christina from earlier was there and offered a drink to DJ. He said no because he 

was driving. Brandon didn’t see him drink any more. Brandon said college kids are 

pretty broke so he wasn’t sure if they bought any drinks. He was with DJ all night 

and never saw him drink. At one point, the lights in Finnegans went on, but about an 

hour before he saw two little white girls fighting which he thought was comical. He 

thought that they left Finnegans around 11:30 or 11:40, but he did remember calling 

his girlfriend about ½ hour before he left. She told him to text her later. He went 

back in, the lights came on, and they began to kick people out. Brandon and DJ left, 

he heard a bouncer say “You better get out before I have to call the police and they 

come with their riot gear again.” They guy who said that had a black shirt on, had 

some writing on it, he was an older gentleman, darker hair. Brandon said again that 

he and DJ left and he heard that a fight had happened. He saw the crowd was 

getting agitated. The crowd was predominantly white, most of the crowd was white, 

most of the black guys were football players. He mentioned again the two little white 

girls that had fought near the back of Finnegans. People were starting to get rowdy 

inside. People started to yell “we aren’t leaving.” People’s attitudes started to 

change. Brandon told us “people like to fight when they are piss drunk.” People 

were getting agitated. DJ and he were the first in their group to leave. They went to 

the car. Brandon told us that he always asks DJ if he is alright to drive, it’s their 

thing, it’s that kind of friendship. Brandon saw he was normal and carried himself 

well. There was one time that he said something and DJ gave him the keys. DJ 

was driving and they pulled up, parking in front of Dress Barn, between Dress Barn 

and Finnegans – he marked it on the map. They were sitting waiting for the rest of 

their crew. The car was on, DJ put it in park, up against the curb facing the turn by 

Finnegans. Brandon stayed in the car, DJ got out and went into the crowd looking 

for the guys. A little bit after, Brandon saw DJ trying to calm a kid down in front of 

Dress Barn. Dez was also with him then. DJ was out of the car for maybe 5 

minutes, not gone that long. The car was running at that time. DJ and Dez got into 

the car. Brandon was looking at his phone, DJ was looking at his phone. Brandon 


MP 001187

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


said he was the front seat passenger, DJ was driving, Dez was in the back seat 

driver’s side. They were checking their phones for messages when he heard a 

thump like metal hitting the window, never saw who was coming. It was loud and 

startled them, a double tap. Brandon looked and saw a white police officer at the 

back driver’s window. The officer was at Dez’s window reaching and knocked on 

DJ’s window, tapped twice again. No one saw anything, it was quiet, the music was 

off, the windows were all up, the windows had fogged up when they got in the car. 

DJ drove out of the fire lane, and as he drove away, Brandon heard “Hey stop!” and 

saw the police officer trailing behind them. They had already made it around the 

curve, kind of slow (he draws this on the map). Over by the shrubbery there were 

“like 3 police cruisers, I’m looking out the front window.” He saw an officer jump out 

from what he believed was the first or second police car, “I saw him run in front of 

the car with his gun drawn. He came at an angle from behind the car. He had his 

gun in his hand when he jumped out, his two hands in a high position pointing at the 

front windshield. We were going regular parking lot speed, not excessively fast. DJ’s 

car started to slow a bit, and I hear a shot go off and I hear the glass break. My 

instinct was to lean toward my door, I fell I’m shot, then I hear more shots. I saw an 

officer on the hood, but I heard shots first. I’m not sure how many shots I heard. I 

could see someone on the hood, through my peripheral and heard more shots. In 

my mind it sounded like more than three shots. One hole looked closer to my side, 

and the other holes looked closer to DJ. He yelled they shot me, they shot me. 

Police rushed over to DJ’s side and pulled DJ out and Dez out. I opened up my door 

and I got out myself, there were no cops. I remember another girl’s car near us, two 

girls were frantic. I got out and moved towards the overhang by the sidewalk. I 

heard an officer yell get on the ground, so I got on the ground feet facing towards the 

car. There was no officer near me, talking directly to me. I got up and go down the 

sidewalk towards the end by CVS (makes a dot on the map), there is a girl on a cell 

phone and saw my arm. She was a white girl, and I said I was alright. She said on 

the phone someone was shot. I took the sleeve off my arm, and saw my arm was 

split, down to the meat, maybe ½ inch deep (he pointed to his left arm and showed 

us an inch using his thumb and pointer finger). I realized at that point that I had 

gotten hit, and I sat on the curb and laid back a second. I kept thinking I have to go 

to the hospital, I have to check on my friend. I was processing everything for like a 

minute. I went back around the corner, there was a cop with a uniform and bulletproof 

vest over his shirt, gun down at his side. ‘Have you been hit? Where were 

you?’ I said I was in the passenger side. He raised his gun and said get on the 

ground. He put handcuffs on me, the chain was kind of twisted, short, I don’t think 

he did it on purpose. I had trouble getting up. He lifted me with my right arm, my left 

arm was shot. He walked me towards the cruisers, DJ’s car was on the left, DJ was 

on my right handcuffed face down behind the third police cruiser. DJ wasn’t talking, 

wasn't saying. I saw his chest moving a bit. He was on the ground face down, 

handcuffed behind his back. The officer put me in the rear of the third cruiser and 

walked away. The door was closed and the window was cracked a bit, I was trying 


MP 001188

Lead No. 


to say ‘I’ve been hit and was bleeding.’ I was in there for about 5 minutes, I said I 

was shot, a cop said ‘your friend is worse, so we’re helping him first.’ The cop took a 

medical bag out of the cruiser, my cruiser. A white girl was helping the officer a few 

yards in front of DJ. An officer was with her, she was white, dirty blonde long hair. It 

appeared they were starting to work on DJ. My arm started to really burn. I saw 

EMTs, not in uniform, like they got out of bed and came. Then the cop came back 

over to me and he wrapped my arm real quick, he had opened the door, my legs 

were out of the car but I was sitting. The cop was the cop that had tapped on the 

window. He said ‘Why you guys pull out like that?’ I said I thought you wanted us to 

move out of the fire lane. His response was ‘yea I was going to ask you to pull out of 

the fire lane.’ That officer stayed with me the rest of the night. An EMT came over 

to wrap my arm better. The cop got the handcuff key from I guess another cop, and 

he told him to keep the stuff, he would get them later. The EMT asked to have the 

cuffs off. She was white, dark brunette hair, said to me that she had gotten out of 

bed. The first ambulance took away the cop, the second ambulance took away DJ. 

The EMT and the same cop stayed with me. We waited for an ambulance. They 

put on a neck brace and a board and put me on a stretcher. In the ambulance they 

cuffed my wrist, my right wrist to the stretcher. The ambulance guy put an IV in, he 

looked like a cop and an EMT, he had a uniform and a gun. They took me to the 

hospital, to the Emergency Room, the cop stayed by the door the whole time. There 

was no conversation with the cop. I really didn’t say anything to him about the case. 

He may have heard the medical people talk to me. There were a lot of people there, 

cops, students. My parents got there and they took me into another room. I had 

given my number to the nurse and DJ’s mother. I took my stuff off, a different officer 

took my stuff and put it into a big brown paper bag. He then put my stuff in small 

paper bags. My step-dad told police I couldn’t give a statement now, and if I wasn’t 

arrested he was taking me. He told them after I retain counsel, I could give a 

statement. The officer that was bagging my stuff went and made a phone call, then 

about 10 minutes later said we were ok to leave, since I wasn’t arrested. At the 

hospital, I was afraid to ask, but when the hospital asked for DJ’s contact info, I kind 

of came to the conclusion. My mom was with me, she got a call from Angela, DJ’s 

mom, and we knew. At the hospital I saw the officer that had jumped out from the 

car, and I recognized him being wheeled into another room. Another officer, a black 

uniform officer told the officer with me, to go get coffee, it had been a long night. He 

said no, but the black cop kept asking and the other cop did go, and the black cop 

stayed. The first cop came back a little later. I saw Yves at the hospital, he was 

handcuffed and with police. I later heard he got tased, I saw him in the lobby. We 

went back to the hotel, got changed and checked out. We went back to the hospital, 

met DJ’s parents and his younger brother. There were no police there to tell them 

what happened, DJ’s parents had to go to the front desk.” 

The interview ended at 14:20hrs. (mbg) 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001189

Lead No. 


Interview Peter Onoszko 516-754-7420 who made 911 call reporting cop shot 







On 11/2/10, NYSP Investigator Chris Mulkins and Town of Mt. Pleasant Detective 

Matthew Brown interviewed Peter Onoszko dob of 14 Cathedral Avenue Apt 

D2 Hempstead, New York 11550. C-(516)-754-7420, H-(516) 565-3329. 

Mr. Onoszko stated in sum and substance: 

CONFIDENTIAL 


On10/16/10, I went to Finnegan’s sometime around 11:00pm. I was with 

Ali Naveed. As I was walking in, I saw DJ and his entourage walking in from the 

opposite side of the road. He was with 5 or 6 other guys. I know he was with grey 

hoody guy, Yeves, Des, and somebody else. I walked in first and waited for them to 

come in. As they walked in, I said whats up to them. I then walked over to the 

dance floor and hung out there for about 3 minutes. I then walked back out to the car 

and put my jacket in the car. I walked back in and then hung around for 20 minutes. 

I then went to the bar and got a drink since I was the designated driver. I was 

hanging Carl Thomas. At the end of the night, there was a small girl fight by the bar 

area that I did not see. I don’t know who it was. A few minutes later, a bouncer 

walks into the bar and said why the fuck is the music still on. Everybody get the fuck 

out. The bouncer starts making his way to the DJ, the music cuts, and he lights 

come on. Everybody is chanting, laughing, jokes because they don’t want to leave. 

I noticed that the bouncer had a pulled polo shirt. I then walk out of the bar and walk 

toward my car that was parked in the second row across CVS. I noticed that none of 

my friends were there so I proceeded to head back to the bar. While walking I saw a 

light scuffle, people pushing people around. I noticed one of my friends there. I 

jogged over to see what was going on. I start walking back to my car and I get to the 

end of the median and I hear a burn out skid or a hard break. So I turn my head to 

the right and see a police officer roll over the driver side headlight area of a car. I 

see his left hand go in the air. I don’t remember seeing anything in his hand. I 

remember the officer roll off the hood. I also hear 3 or 4 gunshots. I still see the 

vehicle moving and then I hear a metal to metal thud. I see the top of the car shake 

then drifts a little bit more to the right and then 3 more gun shots. The car was 

stopped when the shots were fired. I then run in the parking lot to see what was 

going on. I see a black male in a gray hoodie get taken down by a police officer and 

cuffed. I also see a black male in a plaid shirt passed by, by one or two officers. 

Then get taken down from behind by a police officer and cuffed. I see a police 


MP 001190

Lead No. 


officer on my left lying on the ground. A lady in a white top helping him. She puts a 

white towel over his right thigh. I assumed he got shot so I immediately called 911. 

After the call, I walked back to a police car and saw a black male in a plaid shirt lying 

on the ground. He was hand cuffed and lying on his back with his head tilted to the 

left. I saw a lady turned his head and saw that it was DJ. I saw blood all over his 

nose, looked like red marks on the left side of his face. His right side was fine. 

Around 1 or 2 minutes later, a police officer rips DJ’s plaid shirt open and DJ had a 

white tank top underneath. I noticed a red blood stain coming down from his arm pit 

down to his waist. I saw that his chest and stomach were white because of the tank 

top. I did not see any blood there. His chest was still moving up and down. The 

officer then walks away and DJ was unattended to for 3 or 4 minutes. During that 

point, I walk within 3 yards of DJ and I start to lift my shirt because I was going to 

take it off and aid him by stopping the bleeding. A near by officer stops me and tells 

me to get back. I request to help DJ, but the officer pointed at the lady attending to 

the officer on the ground to my left and stated that she would help instead. I took 3 

steps back and watched. At that point the white shirted lady walks over to DJ and 

starts doing compressions on his chest with her hands. A officer brings the AED and 

comes over a minute later and as the officer and the lady hook DJ to the AED, then 

nearby lady attending to the officer in a white shirt attending to the officer that was 

hit and gave a sign to the woman attended to DJ that meant to me that the woman 

should stop. The lady had said “His dead. Stop it your wasting your time. He’s 

dead.” But they continued to set up with AED and attempt to save him. I took a step 

over to the right to get a better visual and saw that DJ’s chest was no longer 

breathing. We then get in the car and left. 

Deposition and map attached 

Persons 


Onoszko Peter 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001191

Lead No. 


Interview Joseph Romanick arrested by PD and charged with Criminal Mischief 







G7789: Det Greenberg reporting; per ADA Kristina Dushaj, Joseph Romanick was 

arraigned on a Criminal Mischief charge (arresting officer was Detective Marco 

Mendoza, Mt Pleasant PD). The incident took place on 10/17/10 at the Thornwood 

Town Center, specifically the Bagel Works. Dushaj's office was in touch with local 

ADA Michael Ashraf and will make the contact with Romanick's attorney. No further 

action by this officer at this time. (mbg) 

Joseph P. Romanick 

dob 

406 Starling Drive 

Slidell, LA 70461 

cell phone 985-707-7786 

LA License 

SS# 

(mbg) 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001192

Lead No. 


Interview Yves Delpeche, arrested for resisting arrest and treated at Westchester 

medical Center for being stun gun 






G7789: Det Greenberg reporting; Yves Delpeche was arrested by WCPD Officer 

Brian Bosan on 10/17/10, charged with PL 205.30 (resisting arrest), PL 195.05 

(Obstruct Govt Admin 2nd), and PL 240.20.06 (DisCon: refusing to move on). 

Delpeche was arraigned in Mt. Pleasant Town Court. Kristina Dushaj's office was in 

touch with local ADA Michael Ashraf and will make the contact with Delpeche's 

attorney. No further action by this officer at this time. (mbg) 

Yves M. Delpeche 

2 1490 East 91st 

Brooklyn, NY 11236 

dob 

ss# 

cell phone 347-784-6908 

(mbg) 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001193

Lead No. 


Interview Joseph Garcia who was arrested outside Finnegan's on 10/17/10 






G7789: Det Greenberg reporting; Joseph Garcia was arrested by WCPD Officer 

Paul Cusano on 10/17/10, charged with PL 195.05 (Obstruct Govt Admin 2nd) and 

PL 240.20.06 (DisCon: refusing to move on). Garcia was arraigned in Mt. Pleasant 

Town Court. Kristina Dushaj's office was in touch with local ADA Michael Ashraf and 

will make the contact with Garcia's attorney. No further action by this officer at this 

time. (mbg) 

Joseph H. Garcia 

17 Vanderbilt Ave 

Floral Park, NY 11001 

dob 

ss# 

cell phone 646-757-9098 

(mbg) 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001194

Lead No. 


Interview Daniel Parker who was arrested for disorderly Conduct outside of 

Finnegan's 






G7789: Det Greenberg reporting; Daniel Parker was arrested by WCPD Officers 

Brian Bosan and Wilberto Saez on 10/17/10, charged with PL 205.30 (resisting 

arrest), PL 195.05 (Obstruct Govt Admin 2nd), and PL 240.20.06 (DisCon: refusing 

to move on). Parker was arraigned in Mt. Pleasant Town Court. Kristina Dushaj's 

office was in touch with local ADA Michael Ashraf and will make the contact with 

Parker's attorney. No further action by this officer at this time. (mbg) 

Daniel Anthony Parker 

6755 NW 38th Dr. 

Lauderhill, FL 33319 

dob 

ss# 

cell phone 954-756-5419 

(mbg) 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001195

Lead No. 


Interview Samantha Dilecci (914) 953-4104 (9140 788-440 who contacted Det 

Bret Hochran , westchester County PD of possible information in this 

investigation 







G7789: 11/12/10 16:05HRS - Investigator Saunders (NYSP) and Det Greenberg 

(MPPD) interviewed Samantha DeLicce at the Ossining McDonald’s, Arcadian 

Shopping Center. Hand-written statement taken and an illustration of the scene as 

she remembered it attached. 

Samantha Ann DeLecce 

28 McCarthy Drive 

Ossining, NY 10562 

Dob 

Cell phone 914-815-4324 

Home phone 914-945-0865 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Samantha recalled that the Saturday night before Halloween, she was out in White 

Plains for dinner with friends Samantha Fino, Mike Carcione, and Anthony (unknown 

last name). They left White Plains and arrived at Finnegans Grill at around 

11:45pm. Samantha was Id’d and received a hand stamp. She noticed that it was 

very crowded. Samantha did not know it was Pace Homecoming. Mike Carcione 

said he knew the d.j. Samantha and her friends were in a booth in the bar area, her 

back was to the door. Soon after, there was a disturbance and the bouncers rudely 

told everyone to get out. Samantha and her friends went outside right away and as 

they walked through the courtyard in front of Finnegans, noticed a boy being 

restrained by a group of 4 or 5 guys near Thornwood Liquors. The boy was short to 

average height and built, some color shirt that made him stand out. Samantha and 

Samantha Fino walked across the roadway to the island across from Finnegans. 

They soon walked across back to the courtyard to see what was going on with the 

fight by Thornwood Liquors. There was really not much happening so Samantha 

and Samantha walked down the sidewalk towards Cvs and crossed the roadway to 

head to the car. While standing in the parking lot next to her car, Samantha heard a 

car peel out and 4 – 5 gunshots, but could not remember which came first. She and 

Samantha dropped to the ground, believing that the disturbance over by the liquor 


MP 001196

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


store escalated and that there may have been gunshots over there. When she got 

up, Samantha turned and saw a cop standing in a cloud of smoke with a gun 

pointing towards the parking lot exit. The adrenaline rush caused Samantha to jump 

in her car, as did Samantha Fino, and she drove away headed towards the 

entrance/exit by Shoprite. She drove out and made a left, remembering the No Left 

sign, and drove to the next stoplight where she made a right. She pulled into a gas 

station and waitedas Samantha Fino called Anthony and Mike. The guys had left in 

their own car. The four of them met up in the McDonalds parking lot. Samantha 

remembered that she saw no responding police cars until they were in the 

McDonalds lot. They were in the lot for about 20min. She did not remember 

passing any police cars, but said again that she left the Finnegans lot quickly 

because she felt unsafe. She did not remember who if anyone did the shooting and 

whether or not someone was hurt. She was definitely sober as she had only one 

beer earlier in the night at around 8:00pm. She said that she was very scared and 

relieved when she found out that it was cops that were shooting. She also wondered 

why there were so many shots. She described the atmosphere inside Finnegans as 

out of control, people on tables, people spilling drinks. She remembered that on the 

sidewalk there were a lot of drunk, dramatic girls. She closed by saying she wears 

glasses and can’t see far. (mbg) 


MP 001197

Lead No. 


Interview Ryan Delgado - person who appears in a U2tude video 







On 10/28/10, at 2:55pm, I recontacted Delgado and inquired about his being quoted 

in the media. He stated that on the morning of 10/17/10, he was approached on 

Pace campus by a reporter who asked him if he knew Henry and what kind of 

person Henry was. He stated that the reporter was speaking to several students 

who were walking around campus that morning. He further advised that he never 

stated to the reporter that he was at the scene of the shooting. 



On 10/28/10, at approx. 2:00pm, I interviewed Ryan Delgado, a Pace student. 

Delgado advised that he was not at Finnegan's Bar on the night of the incident. He 

stated that he spent Saturday night at Briarcliff College with his friends who were 

students there, Jordan Raynor & Eric Santos. He stated that at 1:30am, on 

10/17/10, he was at the Briarcliff College Security Booth waiting for a cab to take him 

back to Pace University. When told that he was seen on a video from that night that 

was posted on the Youtube website, Delgado stated that someone else may have 

been mistaken for him, because he was not in the shopping center at all that night. 

He further advised that he first found out about the shooting when a friend called him 

and told him what had happened while he was waiting for the cab to arrive at 

Briarcliff College. 

Persons 


Delgado Ryan 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001198

Lead No. 


attempt to ID & interview unknown white female dressed in white clothing seen on 

video rendering aid to Danroy Henry on the cell phone of Robert Colombe 







CONFIDENTIAL 

On 10/22/10 at approx. 7:00pm, I, Inv. Paul M. Schneeloch, and Inv. Donald 

Yackeren interviewed: 

LAURA SARDILLI (Female wearing white dress) 

Address: 7 Hachaliah Brown Drive – Somers, NY 



SARDILLI (Pace Alumni/graduate student) was interviewed at her residence 

regarding the events which occurred on 10/17/10. SARDILLI advised that on 

10/16/10 into 10/17/10, she was inside Finnegan’s bar with her boyfriend, 

GREGORY BRAIN, after having dinner. SARDILLI stated that sometime around 

1:30am (estimate), a fight broke out between a subject who she knows as “SCAZ” 

and another unknown male. Shortly thereafter, everyone was kicked out of 

Finnegan’s in which SARDILLI estimated the crowd size to be 80-100+ people. 

SARDILLI advised that she subsequently returned to her vehicle which was parked 

between CVS and Citibank (with her boyfriend, BRAIN, and her friend “CHIARA”). 

BRAIN and CHIARA walked back to Finnegan’s to see if anyone needed a ride since 

BRAIN was the designated driver and was sober. While SARDILLI was waiting by 

her vehicle, she heard 3 gunshots which caused her to look up and observe 

DANROY HENRY’s vehicle with Officer HESS on the hood of same. SARDILLI 

stated that the car just stopped and she noticed that a tire was blown out (she 

thought it was shot out). According to SARDILLI, Officer HESS rolled off the hood, 

came to rest on the ground and was yelling in pain regarding his knee. SARDILLI 

thought that Officer HESS was shot in which she ran over to assist him. SARDILLI 

removed her jacket to wrap it around the knee of Officer HESS in which he stated 

that he was not shot, but was injured. SARDILLI then gave Officer HESS her jacket 

to lay back on. SARDILLI asked Officer HESS what his pain level was on a scale of 

1 to 10 to which he replied “7”. 

SARDILLI advised that while she was tending to Officer HESS, another officer 

pulled HENRY out of his car and leaned him face forward against the hood before 

placing him prone on the ground. SARDILLI did not observe any other passengers 

removed from the car. SARDILLI described the general scene at that time as: 

“chaos, there were not enough cops, they were trying to keep everyone back”. 


MP 001199

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


According to SARDILLI, Officer HESS asked another officer if he (other officer) had 

his (HESS’) gun. SARDILLI assumed that HESS lost possession of his firearm 

when he rolled off the hood of the car. 

SARDILLI stated that another officer then went over to HENRY and twice asked if 

he (HENRY) was shot or hurt, while she was still assisting Officer HESS. SARDILLI 

estimated that the officer came to check on HENRY approx. 3-4 minutes after he 

was taken out of the vehicle. When she looked back in that direction, the officer was 

no longer there and HENRY had also been rolled onto his back (SARDILLI did not 

notice this happen). SARDILLI asked Officer HESS if she could check on HENRY to 

which he did not answer her (she cited that he was distracted by the chaotic 

situation). SARDILLI then just went over to HENRY as EMS was arriving and a 

female EMT went to aid Officer HESS. SARDILLI attempted to check HENRY’s 

radial pulse in which she was unsuccessful due to him being handcuffed (she did not 

realize that he was handcuffed until that time). SARDILLI then attempted to check 

HENRY’s carotid pulse in which she did not feel one. SARDILLI then began chest 

compressions on HENRY in which she believes that she completed approx. 8 

compressions over a period of time that she estimates as one minute. This is when 

the officer (that originally checked on HENRY) returned with a medical kit. The 

officer took over CPR and SARDILLI assisted him with cutting off HENRY’s shirt. 

The officer then applied AED pads to HENRY’s chest as other EMS personnel 

placed him on a backboard and into the ambulance. 

SARDILLI stated that she then left the scene with BRAIN driving. They stopped off 

at a nearby Mobil in which she proceed to wash blood off her hands. SARDILLI 

stated that “it was apparent that DJ was dead” describing that his eyes were glazed 

over and rolled back. SARDILLI stated that she knew HENRY because he played 

football with her boyfriend, but did not see him prior to the incident that evening. 

SARDILLI also knew Officer HESS due to him being present at community policing 

events at the school where she is a student teacher. 

Note: Cross Reference with Lead #126: GREGORY BRAIN 


MP 001200

Lead No. 


Interview Tom Olson , possible patrons at Finnegan's at the time of incident 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/23/10 at apprroximatly 9:00am, Detective Matthew Brown (Mt. Pleasant 

PD) and Investigator Donald Yackeren (NYSP) interviewed Thomas C. Olsen 

of 6 Gerard Pl. Thornwood, NY 10594 (h) 914-769-5657 © 914-447-2423, 

at the SP Hawthorne Barracks. Thomas is a student at Pace, Majoring in 

Economics. Thomas went to Finnegan's Bar on 10/16/10 at approximately 10:30pm- 

11:00pm. He was in the company of Bryan Rushneck. When they arrived there were 

a lot of people there. They were met by two girls, Toni Ann Lena and her friends, 

Nicole and Sam. The girls got a little drunk and were brought to the kitchen to sleep. 

At one point, believed to be around 12:30am, Tom states they were going to take the 

girls home and Tom went out to bring the car around back near the kitchen door. He 

states that there were a lot of people hanging around outside but there did not 

appear to be any problems. He pulled his car around back parking next to the 

kitchen door. He left the girls to sleep longer and went back to the bar. At aometime 

after one the lights came on and the music went off and Rob told Tom that everyone 

had to get out. Tom offered to assist. Someone stated that someone punched the 

bouncer, Frank. Tom could see Frank at the door and it looked like he was having a 

hard time. As he was herding everyone towards the door, Steve the owner came 

running in screaming someone ran a cop over. Rob called 911 for a Police Officer 

Down. Brian Rushneck came running into the bar and stated someone ran a cop 

over and someone got shot. Brain and Tom then went to the kitchen to get the girls 

and get out of there. The girls were sitting outside and they gathered them up and 

left going out past the Shop Rite via the back. Brian told Tom he had witnessed 

some of the events so after they dropped the girls off in Briarcliff, they returned to 

the Town Center. They reported their information to an officer on the perimeter. He 

could offer nothing further at this time. 


MP 001201

Lead No. 


Interview Michalene Desena, 50 Higene lane, West Islip NY (631) 697-1707 








Matthew Brown interviewed Michaelene Desena dob of 50 Higbie Lane 

West Islip, New York 11795. C-(631)-697-1707. 

Ms. Desena stated in sum and substance: 

On 10/16/10, my roommates, Paige Zannetti and Ciara Walsh and myself met up 

with Samantha Derosa and Tonya to go over to Finnegan's. Tonya drove us there. 

There were not that many people there, mostly the football team was there. We got 

there around 10:30pm. I got in with my id that says I’m 21. They did not scan it, just 

looked at it under the light. Then someone made an announcement that everyone 

had to leave, so we did. It was me, Tonya, Paige and Ciara that left. I didn’t see 

anything of the fight and don’t know who was involved. I met up with my friend Cody 

Childs who drove the 4 of us back to New Dorm. I remember Paige getting pushed 

accidentally by someone that was running to get into the fight. Know that I think of it, 

I don’t remember how we got to the bar. We got back to the dorm around 1:00am. 

10/27/10, Inv Mulkins (herein referred to as I) re-interviewed Ms. Desena. According 

to Ms. Desena, she stated that she was unsure of the time she returned home. She 

also stated that Tonya was not the person who drove us to the bar, it was Natalie. 

Ms. Desena stated that she was unaware of Natalie’s last name. 

Deposition taken 

Persons 


Desena Michaelene 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001202

Lead No. 


Interview Paige Zannetti, 2 Kerry Court , Pearl River , NY (845) 735 5441 







Interview of Paige Zannetti, DOB , of 2 Kerry Court, Pearl River, NY 10965 

C-(845)323-7522 H-(845)735-5441 Pace University Sophomore, residing at 

Briarcliff Campus New Dorm Room #206. Interview conducted on 10/27/2010 from 

1400hrs till 1500hrs by MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher 

Mulkins. 

Interview of Paige Zannetti in sum and substance; 

On October 16, 2010 myself, Michaelene, Ciara, Sam, Natalie and Tanya went to 

Finnegan’s. I presented my ID that said I was 21. The bouncer just looked at it, 

everyone else got in with their I.D.’s and we sat in a booth.. We got our drinks from 

the bar I had 4-5 beers. The driver disappears somewhere. At one point during the 

night the lights came on and someone makes an announcement. I think they said 

we called the cops everyone leave. A bunch of people by the bar chanting we re not 

leaving. Myself, Ciara, and Michaelene leave and walk outside. The courtyard was 

very crowded with people I look to my right and see two police cars parked down the 

road. Michaelene walks to CVS to wait inside, it was closed, so I walk down to get 

her. We walk back to Cody near Thornwood Wines. Then Cody takes the 4 girls his 

friend Mike Todino to his car that was parked in the parking lot, I don’t remember 

where we all got into the car and tried to leave. I did not hear any gun shots any 

accidents or anything along those lines. I don’t know if Cody or Mike heard anything 

because they didn’t say anything to me, Tanya said she heard something as we 

were leaving. At one point we try to leave and Cody had to stop for some reason. 

We reversed and went out the Shop Rite exit. He then dropped us off at New Dorm. 

I don’t remember what time it was. Someone got a phone call from Sam saying the 

cops shot DJ. 

Deposition Taken 

Persons 


Zannetti Paige 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001203

Lead No. 


Interview Justin Alston, possibe friends of Danroy Henry 





inv Shannon Morrison 


Entered By inv Shannon Morrison 

CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/25/2010 Investigators SHANNON MORRISON and KELLY PAWLAK 

interviewed JUSTIN ALSTON, , (718) 542-6774, 1184 Evergreen 

Avenue, Apartment 1B, Bronx, NY at SP Hawthorne. JUSTIN ALSTON is 

roommates with ADRIAN MILLS (Lead 110), and was housemates with DANROY 

HENRY, “DJ” at Pace University. The townhouse consists of three levels with four 

bedrooms. Each bedroom has two roommates, for a total of eight people living in 

the townhouse. According to JUSTIN ALSTON, he attended basketball practice the 

morning of October 17, 2010, followed by working at the Volleyball game before the 

start of the football game (approximately 12:00pm start). After the Volleyball game, 

JUSTIN ALSTON stated he then attended the second half of the football game, 

followed by working the soccer game between approximately 3:30pm – 6:00pm. 

Following the soccer game, JUSTIN ALSTON showered in the gym and then went to 

the townhouse. Approximately 8:00pm or 9:00pm, JUSTIN ALSTON stated DJ and 

DJ’s friend BRANDON COX came back to the townhouse and stayed for just a few 

minutes and left. JUSTIN ALSTON stated he did remember a group of them wanted 

to play video games in his room, but he just wanted to go to sleep, because it was a 

long day and he had basketball practice at 7:00am. JUSTIN ALSTON is not sure 

when he went to sleep, but he did not go out and did not hear anyone talk about 

going to Finnegan’s. JUSTIN ALSTON stated he received a text message in the 

middle of night about the shooting. He stated he want to Phelps Hospital along with 

KEON WILLIAMS (Roommate) to look for DJ there. DELROY DALEY (Roommate) 

and ADRIAN MILLS (Roommate) went to Westchester Medical Center to look for DJ 

there. After they arrived in Phelps Hospital, they received a phone call from 

DELROY DALEY and ADRIAN MILLS stating DJ was at the Westchester Medical 

Center. They left Phelps and stayed at the Westchester Medical Center and waited 

for DJ’s parents to arrive. 


MP 001204

Lead No. 


Interview Adrian Mills, possible friend of Danroy Henry 








On 10/25/10 Invs. Kelly Pawlak and Shannon Morrison interviewed Adrian Mills at 

SP Hawthorne. Adrian Mills refers to Danroy Henry as DJ. Adrian Mills lived in the 

same townhouse with DJ at Pace University. There's eight people who live in a 

townhouse. Said townshouse consist of four bedrooms and three floors. Adrian 

Mills shares a bedroom with Justin Alston. Adrian Mills advised of the following. 

Adrian Mills has known DJ since last year. On Saturday, 10/16/10, Adrian Mills 

attended basket ball practice then ate lunch with his team. Adrian Mills went to the 

Pace University football game at 1:00pm then went to his room after the game. DJ's 

parents attended the football game then DJ went to dinner with his parents. When 

DJ returned to the townhouse Adrian Mills, DJ, Justin, Delroy, Brandon and Kez 

were hanging out. They were laughing and joking. They were talking about 

football. Adrian Mills didn't go out. Adrian Mills and other basket ball players went to 

bed around 12:00am because they had basket ball practice on Sunday, 10/17/10, at 

7:00am. Later, Delroy told Adrian that DJ got shot at Finnegan's. Adrian Mills went 

to Martin Hall to see Christine. Adrian Mills heard that Christine had seen what 

happened. Christine told Adrian Mills that DJ got shot and the other guys got 

arrested. Adrian Mills, Delroy, Justin and Keon went to Westchester Medical 

Center. Adrian Mills didn't even know about Finnegan's. Adrian Mills advised that 

DJ was a quiet kid and that he was never looking for a problem. Adrian Mills also 

advised that it's shocking to him what the press is saying about DJ. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


Adrian Mills , 16006 Normandy Ct., Woodbridge, VA 22191, Cell 

#(703)986-7304. 


MP 001205

Lead No. 


Interview Christopher Anzano - may have been involved in an altercation at 

Finnegan's 










On 10/21/10 Telephonically contacted phone number listed for CHRISTOPHER 

ANZANO dob 196 Crescent Ave Wyckoff N.J. ph 973-962-7449. 

Message left on home residence answering machine/voicemail for subject to 

contact the State Police. 

On 10/21/10 I, Inv JOSEPH BECERRA, Det MATTHEW BROWN and Inv JOE 

FIEBICH interviewed STEPHEN VAN OSTRAND at Finnegans Bar in Thornwood. 

Mr VAN OSTRAND was shown a photograph of Mr ANZANO and confirmed that he 

was the individual involved in the physical altercation with "SKAZ" (SHKELZEN 

GECAJ). 



On 10/21 and 10/22/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA attempted to telephonically contact 

CHRISTOPHER ANZANO dob 196 Crescent Ave Wyckoff, N.J. ph973- 

962-7449. Messages were left at the subject's home residence. 



On 10/25/10 I received a voicemail from CHRISTOPHER ANZANO stating that he 

received my messages. On this date I again telephonically contacted Mr ANZANO 

and left a message for the subject to contact the State Police. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/27/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA telephonically interviewed CHRISTOPHER 

ANZANO dob 196 Crescent Ave Wyckoff, N.J. Ph973-962-7449. Mr 

ANZANO stated that on the weekend of 10/16-10/17/10 he went back to Pace for 

homecoming. Mr ANZANO stated that he attended Pace University in 2006 and 

played on the football team. He stated that he also was a coach on the team in 

2007 but left because he had a try out with the New York Giants and the Green Bay 

Packers. On the night of 10/16/10 Mr ANZANO stated that he went to Finnegans 

Grill at approximately 10:00pm with a friend identified as STEPHANIE IMPERATA 


MP 001206

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


who is a student at Pace. Mr ANZANO stated that he hung out with some football 

players from when he played on the team. At some point during the night he 

became involved in an altercation with a former player named "Skaz". He stated 

that he couldn't understand why "Skaz" was starting in with him but he thinks it was 

over a girl. Mr ANZANO stated that "Skaz" must have been drunk because he didn't 

recognize ANZANO at the bar yet the two know each other thru the football 

program. Mr ANZANO stated that "Skaz" was escorted out of the bar but he tried to 

come back in to apologize to Mr ANZANO for fighting with him not realizing 

ANZANO was a fellow football player. Mr ANZANO stated a short time later the 

owner of the bar "STEVE" came running into the bar shouting "Somebody got hit. 

Officer down. Call 911". Mr ANZANO stated that he stayed in the bar a while longer 

and when he did go outside there were several police cars and ambulances around 

the bar. Mr ANZANO stated that he couldn't leave in his car because he was 

blocked in and got a ride with one of his friends room mates who came from Pace to 

pick them up. Mr ANZANO stated that he didn't know who the girl was who drove 

him back to Pace. He further stated that he stayed the night at "Ho-Jo Hall" which is 

short for Howard Johnson Hall. Mr ANZANO stated that he did not know "DJ" 

HENRY nor did he have any contact with him in the bar. 


MP 001207

Lead No. 


ID & Interview vehicle owners or operators of license plates caught by the 

Pleasantville PD patrol on 10/17/10 




Inv Joachim Fiebich 

Inv Daniel Smith 






CONFIDENTIAL 


Inv. Kelly Pawlak advises that the following subjects were interviewed on the 

following dates with negative leads. 

10/21/10 

NY EKE1037 Katherine E. Anderson , 41 School St., Armonk, NY, 

#(914)273-9372 

NY DCX7000 Matthew G. Menchen ), 2 Shoreham, Patterson, NY, 

#(845)721-7997 

NY DEU1495 William A. Delprincipe , 52 Schrade Rd., Briarcliff Manor, 

NY #(914)762-8528 

NY CPM1271 John T. Apicell , 26 South View St., Pleansantville, NY 

#(631)872-0912 

10/22/10 

NY FBF5984 Lindsey Bininger , 74 Wheeler Ave., Apt.4, Pleasantville, 

NY, #(914)424-8899 

NY EWP9761 Jason J. Spoor , 799 Sherman Ave., Thornwood, NY, Hm 

#(914)769-6562, cell #(914)330-3100 

NY DGB1358 Caitlin T. Wallace , 460 Manville Rd., Apt.2, Pleasantville, 

NY #(914)741-5176 

NY DYC4612 Bonita M. Lankin , 8 Willowbrook Rd., White Plains, NY 

#(914)584-4019 and her daughter Emily Lankin ), #(914)589-0388 

NY DMC7903 Angel A. Alejos , 1 Barker St. 108, Mt. Kisco, NY, Hm 

#(914)962-0989, cell #(914)450-4916 

NY EGX7086 Sander Saljanin, Manhattan Beer Distributors, 400 Walnut Ave., 

Bronx, NY #(718)292-0139 

10/25/10 

NY EYF6904 Carlos R. Iglesias ), 2851 Sutton St., Yorktown Heights, NY, 


MP 001208

Lead No. 


Delorenzo,Carlo of 199 Cook St 3rd Fl Brooklyn NY11206 (NY CTC4660) 

Sullivan,John L of 77 Main St Hawthorne NY 10532 (NY EBV2218) 

Intile, Marisa M of 169 So Main St. 418 New City NY 10956 (NY CEF7697) 

Dawson,Brian C of 80 Greenville Rd 1 Katonah NY 10536 (NY EGD5739) 

Kendall,Marion G of 1 Clinton St Apt 205 Pleasantville NY (NY AMV7738) 

Reilly,Mary 10 Hays Hill Rd Pleasantville NY 10570 (NY ETY4650) 

Lulanaj,Sulo S of 10 Charles St Valhalla NY 10595 (NY EEH7922) 

Decandido,Philip F of 5 Kings Grant Way Briarcliff Mnr NY 10510 (NY 

AWG 9701) 

Cassese,William J of 2 Eastward Pl Elmsford NY 10523 (NY ENP3938) 

Liquori,Lucille of 218 N Hickory St. Massapequa (NY ENB6515) 

Riley,James J of 114 Milton Dr Thornwood NY 10594 (NY FCY1593) 

Doyle,Timothy J of 28 Wilson St Blauvelt NY 10913 (NY DYM4704) 

Martinelli,P of 17 Saw Mill Rd Putnam Valley NY 10579 (NY CTM6492) 

Chan,Wai,Fong of 3 Hooper St Pleasantville NY 10570 (NY DMC2577) 

Fried,Jake T of 66 Saratoga Ave Pleasantville NY 10570 (NY EUC4799) 

Fildes-Vosburg,P,A of 204 Edgewood Ave Pleasantville NY 10570 (NY 

EGB5518) 

Scott,Jeffrey L of 16 Morton Pl White Plains NY 10603 (NY BPV6847) 

McGregor,Peter of 801 Bronx Rvr Rd Bronxville NY 10708 (NY BAR3357) 

York,Peter D of 309 Concord Rd Yonkers NY 10710 (NY ESX9338) 

Menell,Scott A of 169 Ivy Hill Lane Rye Brook NY 10573 (NY CRX3892) 

Brugger,Dwayne of 164 Bedford Rd 1R Pleasantville NY 10570 (NY 

ETP1222) 

Martin,Brittany of 8 Catskill Place Elmsford NY 10523 (NY EUX8379) 

Wirsch,Patricia K of 132 Cherrywood Dr Fishkill NY 12524 (NY ERY5125) 

Betancourt,A,M of 48 Meadow Rd Montrose NY 10548 (NY DWK3998) 

Fellsbusch,Mary A of 99 Cherry Lane Stormville NY 12582 (NY CTP8683) 


Inv. Kelly Pawlak advises that the following subjects were interviewed on the 

following dates with negative leads. 

10/28/10 

NY ESB7881, Jason Maison ), 24 Timberline Trail, Pawling, NY 12564, 

#(914)403-4129 

11/03/10 

NY CKA6725, vehicle registered to Denis B. Taylor( ), 13 Maryland Ave., 

Armonk, NY 10504 but interviewed his wife Vanessa, #(917)887-9847 who utilizes 

same. 

11/04/10 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001210

Lead No. 


JOHN APICELLI NY: CPM1271, 26 South View St Pleasantville, NY 

On 10/29/10 interviewed: 

CONFIDENTIAL 

STEPHANIE KEEGAN 645b Heritage Hills, Somers, NY 10589 

TEOFILO VILLAVICENCIO ) NY:ENT4503, 135 Main St Mt. Kisco, NY 


MP 001213

Lead No. 


Interview Richie Villeda, bus boy at Finnegan's 








CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/20/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA arrived at Finnegans Bar and met with the 

owner; STEVE VAN OSTRAND regarding interviews with employees who worked on 

the night of the incident. Mr VAN OSTRAND stated a busboy named RICHIE was 

presently working and who was at the bar on the night of the incident. I interviewed 

RICHIE VILLEDA dob ph914-564-1297 of 989 Broadway Thornwood, 

N.Y. who stated that on the night of the incident he was working clearing bottles and 

dishes. He stated that when the altercation occurred he was in the kitchen area and 

did not see any fight. 


MP 001214

Lead No. 


attempt to locate #914-261-4235 who made 911 call requesting ambulance to 

Thornwood Plaza 







Phone number determined to the that of Robert Colombe, cross reference Lead 

#39. Closed 


CONFIDENTIAL 


Phone number determined by Inv. Paul Schneeloch to be that of tOn 


MP 001215

Lead No. 


Interview manager of Manor Wines and Spirits, 1187 Pleasantville Rd., Briarcliff 

who reports that Danroy Henry may have been purchasing items at the store in 

the past based on seeing media clips on local television 









On 10/22/10, Investigator Chris Mulkins and Investigator Shannon Morrison 

interviewed Thomas Eckel dob of 1187 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff, New 

York 10510. C-(914)-584-6265 W-(914) 941-3344. 

Mr. Eckel stated in sum and substance: 

I am the owner of Manor Wines and Spirits. I recognize the person that was 

involved in the police shooting as buying alcohol in my store. He was here 2-3 times 

this year. I don’t remember how many times he bought alcohol but he was with 

others who bought the alcohol. I was shown a picture of a Massachusetts ID card in 

the name of Danroy Henry by the New York State Police and I identified it as the 

same identification he presented in the past. As a note, he was a nice respectable 

kid and didn’t cause any trouble what so ever. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/22/10, Inv Mulkins and Inv Morrison determined that the video surveillance 

system maintained by Mr. Eckel only retained 2 weeks of data prior to being over 

written. We were unable to download the video due to the lack of a high capacity 

drive. Both Inv Morrison and myself reviewed the video surveillance from 10/8/10 to 

10/11/10 and were only able to locate one incident on 10/9/10 at 6:41pm where a 

white male and 2 black males came in and purchases alcohol. Screen captures 

were obtained prior to the video being written over. 

On 10/25/10, Inv Mulkins and Troop K Computer Crimes Investigator David Spinda 

patrolled to Manor Wines and Spirits to download the rest of the video surveillance. 

After attempting to download the video it was determined that downloading the video 

was almost in real time and that it would take to long. I reviewed the video at a 

faster rate from 10/12/10 to close of business on 10/16/10. There were three 

separate points of interest. Inv Spinda downloaded the following dates and times. 


MP 001216

Lead No. 


10/12 from 2:34pm-2:35pm, 10/15 from 4:28pm-4:30pm, and 10/16 from 6:29pm- 

6:38pm. Inv Spinda advised that the time on the video was 1 hour and 7 minutes 

behind the actual time. All three videos as well as screen captures were 

downloaded onto a CD and secured as evidence. 

On 10/25/10, owner Tom Eckel was interviewed reference to three black males that 

entered the liquor store on 10/16 at 6:29pm. Mr. Eckel stated that he was not able 

to identify the subjects off of the video, but stated that he believed that one of the 

subjects was Danroy Henry. Mr. Eckel also stated that he did recall that one of them 

had a Florida State ID when he proofed them. 

On 10/27/10, the CD of the liquor store video and the screen captures were turned 

over to the Westchester DA's Office. 


Interview of Thomas J. Eckel, DOB 8, owner of Manor Wines and Spirits, 

1187 Pleasantville Rd., Briarcliff Manor NY 10510 W-(914)941-3344 by MPPD Det 

Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins on 10/28/2010 at approximately 

1800hrs at Manor Wines and Spirits. 

Interview of Thomas Eckel in sum and substance; 

After review of my video, I recognize the person of television to be the same 

person who came into my store on Oct 16th, 2010, at around 7:30pm. He was here 

with 2 other African American males. They bought a bottle of clear Absolute Vodka 

valued at $28.99. In addition they purchased a bottle of other Absolute Citron or 

Mandarin also valued at $28.99. I ID all 3 who had identification of over age 21. 

I was presented cash by one of the black males in Pace sweatshirt. The other 2 

did not give me any money, but I ID them as a precaution. I remember one of them 

having a Florida license, but I don’t remember which one. 

Persons 

Deposition taken, receipt secured. 


Eckel Thomas 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001217

Lead No. 


Interview Vincent Vita who appears on Facebook as being a possible witness to 

this investigation 







On 10/28/10, at approx.. 12:00pm, I interviewed Witness Vincent Vita at his 

residence which was located at 19 Merritt Ave. in Port Chester, NY. Vita stated that 

on the night of the shooting he was went to Finnegan's Bar to meet up with friends 

(unidentified). He stated he didn't witness any fights inside the bar, and he left when 

the bartenders told everyone to leave. He stated that, while he was in the parking 

lot, he heard screaming and turned to look. He stated that he saw a person on the 

hood of a car, and that person was holding on with his left hand while banging the 

hood with his right hand (he did not notice any items in the persons hands). He then 

saw the car accelerate with the person still on the hood (Vita stated that he didn't 

know that it was a police officer on the hood until after the car crashed). Vita stated 

that he then heard what he believed were fireworks set off by some of the bar 

patrons in the parking lot. Later he realized that they were gun shots. He then 

heard a crash, and ran over towards the crash site. He stated he saw officers 

remove Henry from the vehicle, place him on the ground face-down, and handcuff 

him behind his back. He also saw the police officer on the ground to his left. He 

stated that, at first, Henry was not provided with first aid, but when the officers 

realized how serious his condition was, they uncuffed him, and began treating him. 

I obtained an audio recording of the interview, and submitted same to evidence. 

Persons 


Vita Vincent 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001218

Lead No. 


ID & Interview DJ named Dominick at Finnegan's 





CONFIDENTIAL 



Pleasant PD) and Investigator Donald Yackeren (NYSP) interviewed Dominick E. 

Racine of 1 Orchard Rd. Katonah, NY 10536 (h) 914-214-8554 © 914-479- 

2334 at the Duncan Donuts in Chappaqua. Dominick was the DJ in Finnegan’s on 

the night of 10/16/10. Dominick relates that he obtained the job through the previous 

DJ, Frank Caruso, and further he knows Rob Nugent. Dominick states that he 

arrived at work on 10/16/10 at around 10:00pm and started the music around 

10:30pm. He doesn’t hear a lot of the goings on in the bar as he wears his 

headphones and the music can get a little loud. He relates that there were 

approximately 60-70 people when he started. It was packed by 1:40am. The lights 

came on and the music was turned off due to a fight however, Dominick states he 

did not see this fight. Everyone was clearing out and Dominic stepped outside to 

smoke. He relates that he saw approximately thirty cop cars and some girl was 

hysterical. There were people still fighting each other in the parking lot. Dominic 

relates that he did not hear any shots and further he does not know DJ nor did he 

observe him in the bar (after seeing pictures on TV). He states his friend Gabby, 

may have heard the shots. He left around 2:00am after packing up all his equipment. 

He could offer nothing further at this time. 


MP 001219

Lead No. 


Interview Danelle Miller, friend of Cynthia Mendoza 











On 10/22/10 Inv 's JOSEPH BECERRA and MATTHEW MANZA arrived at PACE 

University and met with Security Director; VINCENT BEATTY regarding an interview 

of DANIELLE MILLER. A report in the local PACE University Newspaper regarding 

the shooting incident stated that Ms MILLER was at Finnegans and was a witness to 

the incident. While awaiting the arrival of Ms MILLER, we were advised by her 

Resident Assistant that Ms MILLER stated "I am supporting the HENRY family by 

not speaking to the police". 


CONFIDENTIAL 

Interview Danielle Miller, friend of Cynthia Mendoza. 



MP 001220

Lead No. 


Interview Ciara Walsh reportedly a patron at Finnegans the night of 10/16. 







Interview of Ciara Walsh, DOB , of 5 Lyon Ct., Putnam Valley, NY 10579 

C-(914)409-3468 H-(845)526-3749. Walsh is currently sophomore student at 

Pace University residing at the Briarcliff Campus, New Dorm room #206. Interviewed 

conducted at the New Dorm lounge on 10/28/2010 at approximately 1530hrs by 

MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins. 

Interview of Ciara Walsh in sum and substance; 

On Oct 16, 2010 I was in New Dorm with Michaelene Desena, Paige Zannetti, 

Sam Derosa and Tanya Desko. I had 6 beers before we left for Finnegan’s. Sam’s 

friend picked us up outside of New Dorm and brought us straight to Finnegan’s 

between 10:20pm and 11:00pm. I sat in a booth near the DJ (disc jockey) with Sam, 

Tanya, Paige and Michaelene. Some point in the night the lights came on and 

someone told us to get out the cops were coming. We all got up from the booth and 

walked out of the bar, through the courtyard, a little ways down the side walk where 

we met up with Cody Childs. He told us we could get a ride with him. Me, Tanya, 

Paige and Michaelene sat in the back of his car while Cody and his friend were in 

the front. We pulled out of the spot made a right to leave since we couldn’t go left 

because of the cop car. I heard gun shots after we turned right and we kept driving 

to leave the parking lot. We drove straight to New Dorm. Cody dropped us off at the 

front door. 

When we got to the bar I gave the bouncer a ID that says I was 21. He just looked 

at it and gave it back. We met Cody spot indicated / as diagramed on map attached. 

Deposition and area map completed. 

Persons 


Walsh Ciara 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001223

Lead No. 


Check liquor stores in the area of Pace University regarding purchase of alcohol 

by DJ Henry. 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/22/10 I, Inv JOSEPH BECERRA, went to the following Wine/Liquor stores in 

the area of Pace University in an effort to locate any establishments that may have 

recognized or sold alcohol to "DJ" HENRY. The following businesses were checked: 

-Hawthorne Wine and Spirits 383 Elmwood Ave Hawthorne NY ph914-495-3298 

THOMAS MIKAMI and JOHN SANTORO - Negative 

-Bear Ridge Liquor 25 Broadway Pleasantville NY ph914-769-2929 AARON 

GOODHART - Negative 

-Art of Wine Spirits 1 Cooley Street Pleasantville NY ph914-769-0206 DOUG 

ROBERTS - Negative 

Kings Crown Wine and Spirits 359 Manville Rd Pleasantville NY ph914-769-0042 - 

Negative 


MP 001224

Lead No. 


Obtain subpoena from DA's office and serve on Westchester Medical Center for 

the medical records of Danroy Henry 







On 10/25/10, I responded to the Westchester District Attorney's Office in White 

Plains, NY, and received a subpoena, requesting the medical records of Danroy 

Henry, from A.D.A. Kristina Dushaj. I then delivered the subpoena to Mr. Chuck 

Vollmeuller who is the Risk Management Supervisor at Westchester Medical 

Center. Mr. Vollmeuller's office is located in the hospital's Taylor Pavilion, E Wing, 

2nd Floor (phone #914-493-8593). The subpoena was delivered at approx. 

1:00p.m., on date. 

Persons 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Vollmeuller Chuck Westchester Medical Center - Risk Mngmen 


MP 001225

Lead No. 


Interview Peter Vitelli Shield #2055, off duty Mt. Vernon police officer reportedly 

a patron at Finnegans the night of 10/1/10 








CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/17/10 Peter Vitelli, Dob Mt,Vernon Police Officer was interviewed 

at Mt. Pleasant PD by Detective Marco Mendoza . A copy of the supporting 



MP 001226

Lead No. 


Interview Daniel Fitzgerald , a bartender at Finnegan's 








Interview of Daniel ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald, DOB , of 155 Prospect Av, Valhalla, 

NY C-(914)760-7351 H-(914)948-6259, on 10/23/2010, 0956hrs, at NYSP HQ, by 

MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Don Yackeron. Deposition completed on 

10/28/2010, 1120hrs at NYSP 

Interview of Daniel Fitzgerald in sum and substance; 

I arrived at Finnegan’s grill at about 11:30pm October 16th, Saturday, with a 

couple friends. Their names includes, Jason Dibene, Lolita Gonzalez and Robert 

Gerster. We walked in, grabbed a beer and I ate food. Moved from the bar to a 

booth to say ‘Hi’ to some other friends, Alexis and Megan Ramondelli. The bar 

started to get busy so I went outside and spoke with Frank Macella, the bouncer. I 

went back inside to pay my tab but could barely walk around by the bar, and couldn’t 

get a bartenders attention so my buddy Jay, Debene and I met left to go to the 

Diner, Thornwood Coach Diner. We left at about 12:30am, Sunday, Oct 17th. 

Deposition completed. 

Persons 


Fitzgerald Daniel 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001227

Lead No. 


Interview Gregory Brain, DOB 5/30/88, 142 Bergerons Rd., Westtown, NY, 845- 

726-4291. Subject was a patron a Finnegans the night of 10/16 into 10/17/10 

accompanied by Laura Sardilli 








CONFIDENTIAL 

On 10/22/10 at approx. 8:00pm, I, Inv. Paul M. Schneeloch, and Inv. Donald 

Yackeren interviewed: 

GREGORY D. BRAIN 

Address: 142 Bergerons Road – Westtown, NY 10998 



BRAIN (Pace/Football Alumni) was interviewed at his girlfriend’s residence (LAURA 

SARDILLI) regarding the events which occurred on 10/17/10. BRAIN advised that 

on 10/16/10 into 10/17/10, he was inside Finnegan’s bar with SARDILLI, after having 

dinner. BRAIN advised that he was the designated driver and was not drinking. 

BRAIN stated that sometime around 1:30am (estimate), an altercation broke out 

when a subject who he knows as “SCAZ” pushed CHRIS ANZANO. BRAIN advised 

that he and KENNY MARCOUX helped remove SCAZ from the bar. Shortly 

thereafter, everyone was kicked out of Finnegan’s in which he estimated the crowd 

size to be 80-100+ people. BRAIN advised that at some point, he heard a window 

break and thought that someone may have been pushed through it. BRAIN advised 

that he, SARDILLY, and SARDILLY’s friend “CHIARA” returned to their vehicle 

which was parked between CVS and Citibank. BRAIN subsequently walked back to 

Finnegan’s to see if anyone needed a ride. While he was walking back into 

Finnegan’s, he saw DANROY HENRY exiting. BRAIN stated that at that time, 

“everything seemed cooled off”. BRAIN also stated that he also saw HENRY earlier 

while inside Finnegan’s and he did not observe him drinking during the time periods 

they were together. 

After being back inside Finnegan’s for a short period of time, the owner of 

Finnegan’s “STEVE” said that shots were fired outside. BRAIN stated that he ran 

back to SARDILLI’s location and saw her with Officer HESS. According to BRAIN, 

the police officers would not let anyone near HENRY’s car. BRAIN estimated that 

after 10 minutes, and officer went over the HENRY, who was on the ground, and 

asked “are you hurt or shot”, to which there was no answer by HENRY. According to 

BRAIN, the officer left and returned a few minutes later and flipped HENRY over to a 


MP 001228

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


face up position (BRAIN noted that at this time, it was evident that HENRY had 

soiled himself). BRAIN stated that SARDILLI then went over and began chest 

compressions on HENRY. Shortly thereafter, the officer also returned with medical 

equipment and EMS arrived from the direction closer to Officer HESS. BRAIN 

stated that a female EMS worker came the ambulance and said “don’t worry about 

him, he’s dead” while beginning to work on Officer HESS. BRAIN did not see 

anyone else from HENRY’s car nor was he aware how they exited. BRAIN did not 

observe any other police officers down or injured. 

Note: Cross Reference with Lead #105: LAURA SARDILLI 


MP 001229

Lead No. 


ID & Interview medical personnel from Mount Pleasant paramedic who 

responded to the scene 








G7789: 10/25/10 13:08hrs – Detective Greenberg reporting: I met with Mt Pleasant 

Paramedic Beth Sanger at Ossining Village PD to discuss the incident at the 

Thornwood Town Center on 10/17/10. Sanger gave a written deposition. 

Beth Sanger 

Transcare Ambulance 

20 Ferris Ave 


Office 914-686-1129 

Cell 914-879-5954 

Dob 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Beth Sanger was working her overnight shift at Mt Pleasant Medic, 37-Medic -1. At 

the time of the call 0126hrs, she was in the parking lot of Mt Pleasant PD. She 

received the call as police officer down in front of Finnegans Grill. Beth was 

monitoring the PD frequency as well and heard a transmission of shots fired. Beth 

arrived on scene in just over 3 minutes, parking on the side by CVS where she 

waited to see if the scene was safe. From her position, Beth saw that there were 

several police cars with their lights flashing. Beth saw Gail Wind attending to PO 

Hess. She saw some unruly kids near the store fronts being held back by at least 

one police officer. When Beth felt the scene was safe, she went to where Gail Wind 

was tending to PO Hess and asked Gail how many injured there were. Gail told 

her there were two and pointed to a patient on the ground and said he was dead. 

Beth heard an AED from over there say “no shock advised.” Beth went right over to 

him. The patient was on his back, with an AED attached. PO Gilmartin was 

ventilating the patient with a BVM and a white female in a cream-colored sweater 

was performing chest compressions, she soon walked away as the PVAC crew 

came up with a stretcher. Beth noted that the patient was handcuffed in the rear, 

and she had PO Gilmartin take off one handcuff, not sure which one. CPR was 

continued, patient was taken to ambulance and Beth told the ambulance driver to 

pull to a safe spot on Broadway where she could do her ALS skills. Beth intubated 

the patient, had the driver run back to her truck to get her trauma bag, and they 


MP 001230

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


transported to WMC. Pt received continued CPR, IV fluids, an ALS interventions 

and assessments. Beth remembered the patient was wearing a dark-colored 

sweatshirt which had been cut off and was under him when they transferred cared to 

the ER staff. Beth never heard the patient speak. Beth gathered her equipment 

and restocked. Her supervisor from White Plains, Steve Petrollese,was at WMC ER 

and was responded back to the scene when dispatch requested a medic. About 45 

min later, Beth was back on scene where she was asked by a County police officer 

to remove taser barbs from the abdomen of a tall , well-built male black that was in 

the back of a county police car. Beth refused explaining that it is considered an 

impaled object and that she recommended he be transported to the hospital. At 

that point Beth observed multiple police vehicles from multiple agencies, and the 

scene was fairly under control with no apparent large crowds in sight. Beth went 

back in service a short time later. (mbg) 


MP 001231

Lead No. 


ID & Interview medical personnel from Greenburg Police Medic who responded 

to the scene 








G7789: 10/20/10 1000hrs – Detective Greenberg and Investigator Morrison at 

Greenburgh Police Department to interview Detective Dean Annicchiarico, the 

Greenburgh paramedic that responded to the Town Center incident on 10/17/10. 

Detective Dean Annicchiarico 

Greenburgh Police Department 

188 Tarrytown Road 


Work 914-682-5300 

Cell 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Detective Dean Annicchiarico was working 12-8 tour in Greenburgh patrolling the 

north end as the extra paramedic in Veh 72. At about 1:27am Annicchiarico 

responded to a hotline request out of Mt Pleasant for a 10-13 officer shot, 

responding first to his HQ then re-directed to the Town Center via the Saw Mill 

Parkway. Officer Wagman arrived on scene first in Veh 66 and transmitted that the 

scene was under control but very active with multiple parties on scene. He met 

officers by the CVS where a large crowd was. There was a lot of crying, yelling, and 

cursing. Annicchiarico helped PVAC with an injured officer behind the RMP closest 

to a gray Nissan Altima. He noticed that the driver’s side tire was bent down and 

that there were 3 bullet holes in the windshield. He knew there were other RMPs in 

front of the one he mentioned and that at least one of them had the emergency 

lights flashing. He also saw a female close by in a car that looked like a Ford 

Taurus. He noted that the female looked very upset. He saw officers calmly trying 

to move everyone along and leave. He went up to that officer mentioned above and 

saw it was a right leg injury. He helped PVAC load him onto a stretcher and 

ambulance. Annicchiarico then saw a handcuffed black male sitting in the driver’s 

side back seat of an RMP with a Mt Pleasant officer watching him. PO Gagnon told 

him that the male’s left arm was bandaged because he had been shot, and that he 

had been a passenger in the Altima. Annicchiarico confirmed another ambulance 

was coming and went to get his Veh 72 with his paramedic gear. He drove Veh 72 

over to a spot near the RMP and the injured male. Another PVAC ambulance 


MP 001232

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


arrived and he made the decision to fully immobilize the male with a collar and 

backboard as a precaution. They did so using a standing take-down. Annicchiarico 

rode with the patient to WMC giving ALS support including IV therapy. PO Gagnon 

rode in the back of the ambulance as did PVAC captain’s daughter, a PVAC EMT. 

Annicchiarico’s questions were limited to medical questions. At no time did the 

patient, later identified as Brandon Cox, offer any information as to what had 

happened at the scene. PO Gagnon was also quiet and did not ask any questions. 

The left upper arm had been heavily bandaged, Annicchiarico also noticed a 

possible small puncture wound to the lower left arm which he bandaged. When in 

the ER, he gathered pedigree. Brandon Cox told him he was from Massachusetts. 

At that point Annicchiarico remembered that the Altima had a Massachusetts license 

plates. In the ER he was told that the male in trauma 1 was the driver from the 

Altima and that he expired. He also recalled that a West County Officer was posted 

at the door of trauma 1. Annicchiarico called for evidence bags which were brought 

over to the ER and given to PO Gagnon. Annicchiarico was then driven back to the 

scene by PPD PO Brown in Veh 86. He spoke briefly to a Mt Pleasant PD Lieut and 

West County Sgt and briefed them on his role. (mbg) 


MP 001233

Lead No. 


ID & Interview medical personnel from Transcare Medic who responded to the 

scene 







G7789: 11/4/10 13:46hrs – Stephen Petrellese, Transcare Paramedic/Supervisor 

interviewed at NYSP by Investigator Saunders (NYSP) and Det Greenberg (MPPD). 

Hand-written supporting deposition taken; drawing of what Petrullese observed 

attached. 

Stephen C. Petrellese 

432 Manhattan Ave. 

Hawthorne, NY 10532 

Dob 

Cell phone 914-557-0949 

Home phone 914-747-0454 

CONFIDENTIAL 


October 17, 2010 Stephen Petrellese was working the 31-Medic-1 White Plains 

Paramedic Supervisor shift. At some point, Steve became aware by hearing radio 

transmissions and other EMS crew members that there was a fight/shooting at 

Finnegans in Mt Pleasant. Steve keyed up Beth Sanger (37-M-1) on the Nextel and 

she responded with “Can’t talk.” Steve headed up to the Westchester Medical 

Center. He arrived at WMC before any PVAC ambulances. He saw the Trauma 

team waiting and was told a shooting victim was coming in. When 7601 arrived at 

WMC, he opened the back doors. He saw the crew actively working on the patient. 

Paramedic Beth Sanger asked him to verify lung sounds as she had just intubated 

the patient. Steve verified the lungs sounds were good and assisted the crew 

bringing the patient into WMC. Steve recalled that the patient had a gunshot wound 

on the right upper chest near the armpit. Steve then went outside and helped the 

PVAC crew clean up 7601 and gather Beth’s gear to get her back in service. A short 

time later, Mt Pleasant PD requested 37-M-1 back to the scene. Beth wasn’t clear, 

so Steve took the call. Steve arrived on scene a short time later and parked near 

CVS. A county police officer asked him for a blanket for someone who was cold. 

He was then led down the sidewalk to an area near the Bagel shop where his 

patient, Officer Castagna was being treated. Castagna was already collared and 

boarded and his left leg was splinted. White Plains ESU police were there, he 

remembered PO Mike Dawson, and PVAC EMT Gail Wind. A PVAC ambulance 

had pulled up by his flycar. He walked back and told the crew to go get Officer 


MP 001234

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Castagna while he sets up his ALS equipment in their ambulance. Steve 

remembered that Roger Lemke was the driver, Gail Wind rode in the front 

passenger seat, and a new female EMT rode in the back. Steve started an IV as a 

precaution as the mechanism of injury warranted it – Castagna and police on scene 

had said that Castagna had been struck by a car. There was no discussion as to 

what happened at the scene. Steve and PO Castagna made small talk about 

another call they had done together the day before. Castagna was transported to 

WMC and care was turned over to ER nursing staff. Steve had a brief conversation 

with Beth confirming that he heard good lung sounds. Steve was headed back to his 

truck, and saw PO Dolan and PO Ramundo (MPPD) and told them what his role 

was. Steve returned to White Plains. Steve also recalled a few things about the 

crime scene. He remembered broken glass on the sidewalk near the Bagel Shop 

and Petland. He saw yellow crime scene tape near the CVS and on the sidewalk 

east of the crashed car. He remembered a civilian vehicle in the roadway by CVS 

pointed towards Broadway. He remembered at least two police cars facing east 

and Aaron’s car (PO Hess) in the front of them. He remembered seeing PO Ron 

Beckley and an officer with a lot of hash marks on his shirt, both on the sidewalk. 

He also saw a Yonkers ESU officer on the sidewalk between CVS and Petland. 

Steve said that when he arrived on the scene, the scene was controlled, no crowd 

was left. He saw multiple ESU units and police cars in the main parking lot from 

White Plains, Yonkers, Greenburgh, Westchester County and Mt Pleasant. He also 

remembered that the civilian car had a flat front left tire, or he thought so from the 

way the car was leaning. He said again that the civilian car was facing towards the 

exit of the Town Center. 


MP 001235

Lead No. 


Obtain information on the ATM machine inside Finnegan's 









CONFIDENTIAL 


On 10/28/10 Sgt ROMAINE dropped off MPPD Retention Notice regarding the 

server which was secured by the West Co D.A.'s Investigators to LUCILLE 

ALEXANDER. 

Finnegans ATM information recovered by Sgt ROMAINE (WWS ATM 845-279- 

2837). Info turned over to Det BROWN Mt Pleasant Police. 


MP 001236

Lead No. 


Interview Cody Childs, 119 Buckboard Rd, Duxbury, MA 










Interview of Cody Childs, DOB , 119 Buckboard, Duxbury, MA 02332 C- 

(781)831-7388 on 10/26/2010, 1400hrs at Pace University Briarcliff Campus, Valley 

Dorm Room #105 with MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher 

Mulkins. 

Interview of Cody Childs in sum and substance; 

Mr. Childs is currently a sophomore student at Pace University, residing in 

Valley Dorm Room #105. Childs states that on 10/16/2010, he left Briarcliff Dorm 

Campus and drove to Finnegan’s Grill in his Ford Taurus along with 

passenger/friends, Matthew Stizak, Ryan Cuff and Michael Todino. Childs parked in 

the second aisle, the area in front of GNC. They arrived after 2300hrs. All occupants 

entered Finnegan’s through the front door. Childs describes door staffed by a large 

unknown male white (believed to be Frank Marcella) and Pace student/football 

player, Jose Zelaya. Childs states he used what they called a ‘pass back’ system. 

This involves parties already inside the bar handing their identification back outside 

so someone else could present it to the door and allow entry. Childs describes the 

bar as crowded and similar to other crowds he had experienced in the past. Childs 

states at some point the interior lights came on and the music stopped because of 

what he heard was a bar fight outside. Childs did not see the fight. Childs states bar 

patrons emptied outside. Once he stepped outside he notice a scuffle on the 

sidewalk in front of the liquor store but was unable to give a description of those 

involved. Childs found this odd because he observed several marked police cars 

parked along the roadway from Finnegans down to CVS. Childs walked to his car 

with Todino, Michaelene Desene, Paige Zannetti, Ciara Walsh and Tania ??. Childs 

was standing near the car when he heard shots. Childs describes four shots, two 

quick, a very short pause and then another two quick shots. Child then hears what 

he believes to be a car crash. Child states he turned to look but did not see anything. 

Childs states he was afraid someone had a gun and was shooting into the crowd. 

Childs told everyone to get into the car and he drove away, leaving out the Shoprite 

exit. Childs states they arrived at Valley Dorms about 1:50 or 2:00am. 


CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001237

Lead No. 


On 10/28/10, Inv Chris Mulkins showed Mr. Childs the above captioned narrative 

and had him complete the deposition. Mr. Childs only corrected two inconsistencies 

and he did not add any other information. 


Persons 


Childs Cody 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001238

Lead No. 


Interview Michael Todino , 6 Jones Dr, Eastchester NY 










Interview of Michael Todino, DOB , 6 Joan Dr., Eastchester, NY C- 

(917)807-6815 on 10/26/2010, 1400hrs at Pace University Briarcliff Campus, Valley 

Dorm Room #105 with MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher 

Mulkins. 

Interview of Michael Todino in sum and substance; 

Mr. Todino is currently a sophomore commuter student at Pace University. 

Todino states that on 10/16/2010, he left New Dorm Campus and was driven to 

Finnegan’s by his friend, Cody Childs. They arrived after 2300hrs. Todino was with 

his friends, Cody Childs, Matthew Strizak and Ryan Cuff. All occupants entered 

Finnegan’s through the front door. Todino describes door staffed by a large unknown 

male white (believed to be Frank Marcella) and Pace student/football player, Jose 

Zelaya. Todino states he used what they called a ‘pass back’ system. This involves 

parties already inside the bar handing their identification back outside so someone 

else could present it to the door and allow entry. Todino describes the bar as 

crowded and similar to other crowds he had experienced in the past. Todino states 

at some point the interior lights came on and the music stopped because of what he 

heard was a bar fight inside. Todino did not see the fight. Todino states bar patrons 

emptied outside. Once he stepped outside he notice a scuffle on the sidewalk in 

front of the liquor store but was unable to give a description of those involved. 

Todino found this odd because he observed several marked police cars parked 

along the roadway from Finnegan's down to CVS. Todino walked to Childs car with 

Childs, Michaelene Desene, Paige Zannetti, Ciara Walsh and Tania ??. Todino was 

standing near the car when he heard shots. Todino describes four shots, two quick, 

a very short pause and then another two quick shots. Todino then hears what he 

believes to be a car crash. Todino states he turned to look but did not see anything. 

Childs told everyone to get into the car and he drove away, leaving out the Shoprite 

exit. Todino states they arrived at Valley Dorms about 1:50 or 2:00am. 

Persons 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001239

Lead No. 


Interview Mathew Stizak, 13-34 George st, Fairlawn, NJ 









Interview of Matthew Stizak, DOB , 13-34 George St., Fairlawn, NJ on 

10/26/2010,1400hrs at Pace University Briarcliff Campus, Valley Dorm Room #105 

with MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins. 

Interview of Matthew Stizak in sum and substance; 

Mr. Stizak is currently a sophomore student at Pace University, residing at 

Valley Dorm Room #105. Stizak states that on 10/16/2010, he left campus and was 

driven to Finnegan’s by his friend, Cody Childs. They arrived after 2300hrs. Stizak 

was with his friends, Cody Childs, Michael Todino and Ryan Cuff. All occupants 

entered Finnegan’s through the front door. Stizak describes door staffed by a large 

unknown male white (believed to be Frank Marcella) and Pace student/football 

player, Jose Zelaya. Stizak states he used what they called a ‘pass back’ system. 

This involves parties already inside the bar handing their identification back outside 

so someone else could present it to the door and allow entry. Stizak describes the 

bar as crowded and similar to other crowds he had experienced in the past. Stizak 

states he was in the bathroom for a while. That when he exited the bathroom the 

lights were on and the bar was empty. Stizak exited the bar through the front door. 

When he exited he observed many police cars and describes event as already 

taking place. Stizak was able to get a cab and went back to Valley Dorm. 

On 10/28/10, Inv Chris Mulkins showed Mr. Stizak the above captioned narrative 

and had him complete the deposition. Mr. Stizak added that he did not personally 

did not see DJ with a drink at the bar. 


Persons 


Stizak Matthew 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001241

Lead No. 


Interview Tonya Desko 









CONFIDENTIAL 


Interview of Tanya Desko, DOB , of 2012 State Route 35, Apt 77, 

Springlake, NJ 07762, currently residing at Pace University, Briarcliff Campus, Valley 

Dorm room #114 C-(732)618-0153. Interview took place on 10/28/2010, 

approximately 1400hr, at Valley Dorm in room #114, present was MPPD Det 

Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins. 

Interview of Tanya Desko in sum and substance; 

I am currently a sophomore at Pace University and 22 years of age. On 

October 16,2010 myself and Michaelene Desena, Samantha Derosa, Paige 

Zannetti, Ciara Walsh, who left New Dorm to go to Finnegan’s. A girl named Natalie 

drove us in a Mercedes. We got there around 11:30pm, and was dropped off in the 

parking lot by Natalie. We walked in the door and handed the bouncers our IDs and 

went inside. I did not know the bouncer who checked in my ID. We went to a booth 

in the back of the bar, and socialized. I had about 4 cups of beer. At some point 

through the night I noticed a girl fight, and a girl with blonde hair was involved. Later 

that night, you heard that someone hit a bouncer and then a fight occurred, and 

some guy jumped onto a bench on the bar and said call the cops call the cops. The 

DJ (disc jockey) stopped the music and the lights started to come on, and my friends 

Michaelene, Paige, Ciara, and I left the bar and were waiting outside to figure out a 

ride home. We waited around 10 minutes to figure out a ride, and then Cody and 

Mike (Todino) came and said they would give us a ride. We got into the car and 

drove out of the spot into the roadway. Cody was driving, Mike was in the passenger 

seat, and Michaelene, me, Paige and Ciara were in the back of the car. I was 

located in the middle of the seats looking through the windshield. I witnessed a light 

colored car drive away from Finnegan’s and hit a cop who landed on the hood of the 

car. It looked like the cop fell over the hood of that car. The cop withdrew his weapon 

with his right hand and shot more than 3 bullet, I saw him shoot and heard the gun 

shots. The car was barely moving while the cop was on the hood of the car. The 

other people in our car didn’t seem to be aware about what was happening but 

heard the gun shots. I remember seeing my friend Ali Mourtada on the side walk and 

his head was down and he was bending down with his hands on his head. He was 

standing next to a column and I marked it on a diagram that is attached. We then left 


MP 001242

Lead No. 


the scene and went back to the dorms in Briarcliff Manor. I did not witness any other 

actions. I later found out that it was DJ Henry who got shot. I know DJ by meeting 

him on campus. 

After witnessing the tragedy I saw, it was an act that could have been prevented if 

handled in a different manor. I transferred to Pace last semester and my first friends 

here were some of the guys on the football team and they are the sweetest guys I 

know, and this is something I never thought that they would ever have to go through. 

Deposition and scene diagram completed. 

Persons 


Desko Tanya 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001243

Lead No. 


Interview Ryan Cuff, correct spelling determined to be Cuffe 









Interview of Ryan Cuffe, DOB , 158 Harrison Pl., Staten Island, NY 

10310, C-(917)940-8562 H-(718)442-0597, residing at Briarcliff Campus Valley 

Dorm room #105. Interview completed by MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv 

Christopher Mulkins on 11/05/2010, at approximately 1310hrs, in the Valley Dorm 

lounge. 

Interview of Ryan Cuffe in sum and substance; 

On October 16, we played our football game on homecoming after the game me 

and my parents went out to dinner at Macarthur’s. After that they dropped me off 

back at my dorm. I showered got changed and hung out in my room until about 11 

o’clock. Cody Childs drove me Duge ?? and Matt Strisak to Finn’s. When we got 

there we used a pass back to get into the bar. While I was there I had about 7 beers. 

DJ (Henry) had come into the bar sometime after us and said what’s up to him. I did 

not see him drink any beer. The lights came on and the DJ (disc jockey) told us the 

cops have been called and that we should exit the bar. So about 5 minutes later, me, 

Taylor Coffey, Frank ?? (Dow Hall Pace student) and Ray Capo left to go outside. 

We hung out for 5 minutes. Just saw a big crowd it didn’t look like there was any 

fighting. There were no cops at this time we walked to Franks car and drove back to 

the Townhouses. Frank and Ray in the front and me and Taylor were in the back. 

We left by the CVS exit and at that point there were no police. Call from Jake Parrot 

that DJ Henry was shot. 


Persons 


Cuffe Ryan 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001244

Lead No. 


Interview Gina M. Ferri, 77 Westlake Dr, Thornwood, NY dob 914 741- 

0010 Cell 917 335-335 -4424 who reports to Lt. Love of Pleasantville,PD as 

possibly saw Danroy Henry at Johnnies Bar & Grill weekend prior to incident. 








CONFIDENTIAL 


G7789: 11/1/2010 11:00hrs - Det Greenberg reporting; I contacted Gina Ferri by 

telephone at her home. Ferri told me that one night a couple weeks ago, not sure 

what night, she was at Johnnies Bar and Grill in Thornwood. While she was having 

dinner with her family, she noticed 4 young black males from Pace University setting 

up music entertainment for later that night. She did not think much of it at the time. 

After the 10/17/10 incident, she saw Danroy Henry's photo on the news and felt bad 

that it happened. A few days later, she ran into Johnny from Johnnies Bar and Grill. 

Johnny asked her if she remembers the boys setting up the music that one night and 

that one of them was DJ Henry. This information that Ferri may have seen DJ 

Henry came through Lt. Love of the Pleasantville PD. At 11:30hrs I contacted Sgt 

Romaine by cell phone, who was enroute to Johnnies Bar and Grill and suggested 

that he ask Johnnie about DJ Henry and his friends playing music at a recent Pace 

event. No further from Mrs. Ferri at this time. (mbg) 


MP 001245

Lead No. 


Interview Jaclyn Byrd 









On 11/02/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak attempted to contact Pace University student Jaclyn 

Byrd with negative results. I left a voice mail on her cell phone, #(201)315-6399, 

requesting a return telephone call. 

On 11/03/10 Jaclyn Byrd returned my telephone call and advised that she didn't see 

or hear anything in regards to said shooting. Jaclyn Byrd advised that she was 

inside Finnegan's when said shooting occurred and that it was just chaos after. 

Jaclyn Byrd 

1091 Juanita Place 

Fort Lee, NJ 07024 

Hm #(201)224-2095 


CONFIDENTIAL 



On 11/03/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak was advised by Jaclyn Byrd that she didn't see or 

hear anything in regards to said shooting. Jaclyn Byrd advised that she was inside 

when said shooting occurred then it was just chaos after. 


MP 001248

Lead No. 

Brian Schuster 

28 Manor Drive 

Miller Place, NY 

Hm #(631)473-5091 


Interview Brian Schuster 












On 11/02/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak contacted Pace University student Brian Schuster via 

his cell phone #(631)375-4366. I requested any information in regards to said 

shooting. Brian Schuster advised that it was not a good time to talk and that he 

would call me back around 7:30pm. Brian Schuster did not call me back. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/04/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak attempted to contact Brian Schuster, via his cell 

phone, with negative results. I left a voice message requesting a return telephone. 

Negative results of a return phone call. 


MP 001249

Lead No. 


Interview Justin Grardaretti 









On 11/02/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak attempted to contact Pace University student Justin 

Grandenetti via his cell phone, #(631)235-2232 with negative results. I left a voice 

mail requesting a return telephone call. Negative results of a return telephone call. 

43 Sunbonnet Lane 

Bellport, NY 11713 

Hm #(631)289-9338 


CONFIDENTIAL 



On 11/04/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak was advised by Justin Grandenetti that he was at 

Finnegan's but didn't see anything. 


MP 001250

Lead No. 


Interview Andrew Kehrer , friend of Robert Coulombe 










On 11/02/10 Invs. Kelly Pawlak and Shannon Morrison drove to 22 Whitlaw Close, 

Chappaqua, NY and attempted to interview Pace University student Andrew J. 

Kehrer at same with negative results. No one answered the door at said residence. 

We did leave a business card with a telephone number requesting a telephone call. 

Negative results of any telephone call. 



G7789: On 11/3/10 at approximately 13:30hrs, Investigator Saunders (NYSP) and 

Detective Greenberg (MPPD) went to the home of Andrew Kehrer, 22 Whitlaw Close 

in Chappaqua. Although there were lights on and movement in the house, no one 

answered the door after several attempts. At least two phone messages had been 

left in recent weeks for Andrew as well. Andrew Kehrer's name came up with an 

earlier interview with Robert Coulombe. We do not believe Andrew is a Pace 

University student. Investigation to continue. (mbg) 


G7789: 10/8/10 12:30hrs - Investigator Saunders (NYSP) and Detective Greenberg 

(MPPD) interviewed Andrew Kehrer at his home, 22 Whitlaw Close, Chappaqua, 

NY. A hand-written supporting deposition was taken, with a diagram of the scene 

attached as Andrew remembered it. Andrews drawing of the inside of Finnegans 

was also attached. 

Andrew J. Kehrer 

22 Whitlaw Close 


dob 

Cell phone 914-400-3927 

Home phone 914-241-4562 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Andrew Kehrer remember being out a few weeks ago on a Saturday night with 

friends Ian Coreth, Adam Fischer, Andy Guenier and Robert Coulombe. They went 


MP 001251

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


out together to Finnegans Bar and Grill and arrived around 12:30am. A bounce 

checked their ID at the door and they had their hands stamped. They were at the 

right corner of the bar, closest to the bar entrance and waited approximately 10 

minutes for their first round of drinks. Andrew said that “the bar was crowded and 

spirits were high.” As they were talking, or mid-joke as Andrew put it, he saw a fight 

between a bouncer and a tall muscular white male. This was about 30 min after 

they arrived. He saw the bouncer’s black polo shirt get ripped. The lights went on 

and everyone was told to leave. The crowd began to chant “fuck you, we ain’t 

leaving.” The bouncers said that the police were coming. Andrew went outside with 

Adam Fischer and Andrew Coreth at around 1:00am; they were in the thick of the 

crowd. The atmosphere was chaotic, lot of drunk kids that were not sure what to 

do. There were a lot of people on the sidewalk, like a couple hundred people. A 

small percentage of the crowd headed toward the parking lot. Andrew saw 3 police 

cars pull up, the police seemed to just show their presence and it seemed that 

people were initially responsive. Ian, Adam and Andrew were soon near the curb 

where the road bends parallel with Nail Expressions having a cigarette. Andrew 

heard a faint sound of a car accelerating and looked to his right where he saw a 

Nissan sedan with tinted windows drive into a cop that was attempting to stop the 

car using his hand as a non-verbal signal. The officer was in uniform and clearly 

visible. The car struck the officer, who ended up surfing on the hood for a few 

seconds. The cop was holding onto the hood of the car as the driver continued until 

cops fired 4 to 5 shots. It looked to Andrew as the cop was trying to hold on for his 

life, middle to drivers side hood, grabbing on by the wipers. After the shots, the car 

veered to the left and hit the back of the 3rd cop car. He remembered the shots 

sounding like firecrackers. He had no idea who shot the gun or where the shots 

came from. He thought the cop was still on the hood. He saw the Nissan come to a 

stop after contact with the cop car. The Nissan sounded like it revved up, the speed 

was inappropriate to be headed towards a human being. After the car came to a 

stop, it was chaos. People ran over almost to retaliate at police. He saw kids 

verbally abusing police. Andrew stayed where he was, kids around him were 

extremely drunk, cursing, screaming, crying. Andrew heard that a kid got tased after 

verbally abusing police. He didn’t see it happen, but heard a taser sound up by 

CVS. A white kid was verbally abusing a bouncer, and he thought the kid got thrown 

into the bagel store glass window. The window broke but the kid was able to avoid 

falling glass. Police presence drastically increased with State police, DEP police, 

local police, ambulances and other EMS. Police struggled to control the crowd. 

Pockets of resistance still existed. Small groups of kids were confronted by police 

and were either detained or were told to leave. Those detained were because of 

their lack of cooperation. Andrew and his friends walked to Mobil for more 

cigarettes. They tried to go back to Finnegans to get Adam’s wallet, but were not 

permitted back that way. Adam was really drunk and had lost it earlier. Ian’s father 

had been called and picked them up at around 2:30am. Andrew made it clear that 

he had only 2 beers. Andrew felt the police acted appropriately considering the 


MP 001252

Lead No. 


Check the residential of Kensington Rd for possible residential security 

surveillance system 








CONFIDENTIAL 



canvassed the residential neighborhood and area businesses behind the Towne 

Center Shopping Center. The following area streets were checked in an effort to 

locate any security video surveillance: 

Kennsington St 

Albany Ave 

Both negative for any residences with video/security surveillance cameras. 

Also checked was Corsi Tire company which is adjacent (Shop Rite side). Security 

camera observed facing alley behind business with no view of the shopping center. 


MP 001254

Lead No. 


Interview Rob Gerster 








On 11/02/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA interviewed 


CONFIDENTIAL 



On 11/02/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA interviewed ROBERT GERSTER dob 

ph914-447-1325 of 66 General Heath Ave North White Plains, N.Y. Mr 

GERSTER stated that he was at Finnegans Grill the night of 10/16/10 arriving at 

approximately 8:30pm and leaving around 10:30pm. Mr GERSTER stated that prior 

to arriving at Finnegans he was at his friend DANIEL FITZGERALD'S house. While 

at Finnegans, Mr GERSTER stated that he had dinner and hung out with his 

friends, FITZGERALD, LOLITA GONZALEZ, and JAY DEBENNY. Mr GERSTER 

stated that he and his friends left Finnegans around the same time. Mr GERSTER 

stated that he bar wasn't crowded when he arrived but was pretty crowded when 

they left. Mr GERSTER stated that he did not see any altercations while he was at 

Finngegans and only hear about the shooting the next day. 


MP 001255

Lead No. 


Interview Lolita Gonzalez ref Daniel Fitzgerald 








CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/02/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA interviewed LOLITA GONZALEZ dob 

ph914-316-3190 of 101 Washington Ave North White Plains, N.Y. Ms GONZALEZ 

stated that on 10/16/10 she went to Finnegans and met up with her friends DANIEL 

FITZGERALD, JAY DEBENNY, and ROBERT GERSTER. She stated that she got 

to Finnegans around 8:30pm and stayed until 11:30pm. Ms GONZALEZ stated that 

when they got to the bar it wasn't very crowded but when they left there were lots of 

people inside, mostly Pace students. Ms GONZALEZ, who did not attend Pace, 

stated that there were no altercations inside or outside the bar while she was there. 

Ms GONZALEZ stated that she went home after Finnegans and found out about the 

shooting the next day. 


MP 001256

Lead No. 


Interview Jay Debenny (914) 406-5307 








CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/02/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA interviewed JAY DEBENNY ph914-406-5307 

of 177 White Plains Rd Tarrytown N.Y. Mr DEBENNY stated that on the night of 

the incident he went to Finnegans Grill at approximately 11:00pm to meet up with his 

friend DAN FITZGERALD. Mr FITZGERALD is a bartender at Finnegans but was 

not working on the night of the incident. Mr DEBENNY stated that he did not attend 

Pace but grew up in the area in the Town of Mt Pleasant (Valhalla). He stated that 

on the night in question, Finnegans was extremely crowded and rowdy which is 

unusual because the crowd there is usually mellow since it's a sports bar. He said 

that he and Mr FITZGERALD left at approximately 1:00 am and went to the 

Thornwood Diner. While he was there, Mr DEBENNY stated that he did not observe 

any altercations but he did reiterate that the bar was crowded with some people get 

unruley. Mr DEBENNY stated that he found out about the shooting the next morning 

when he got a phone call from a friend of his named; TARA RAINO. He went on to 

state that Ms RAINO was not at the bar that night but had heard about it on the news. 


MP 001257

Lead No. 


ID and interview the shot girl (Pace). Subject subsequently identified as Arianna 

M DeRiso. 








Interview of Arianna M. DeRiso, DOB , of 59 Derby Av, Greenlawn, NY 

11740, C-(631)645-5193, H-(631)757-4649. DeRiso is a senior Pace University 

student residing at the Briarcliff Campus, New Dorm room #411. Interview 

conducted by MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins on 

11/02/2010, 1320 till 1430hrs, at the New Dorm lounge area. DeRiso is employed at 

Finnegan’s as the ‘shot girl’. 

In sum and substance; 

On October 16th, I went to Finnegan’s Grill to be the shot girl around 

10/10:30pm. I drove there with my friends, Kenny Marcoux, JJ Induisi and Laura ??. 

After cleaning up the tables and chairs I went to work. Later in the evening a fight 

broke out. His friends, including my boyfriend, Kenny Marcoux, helped bring him 

outside to cool off. This person I know as Skaz (I don’t know his real 1st name or last 

name). I followed them outside to see what was going on and then came back in. 

Skaz tried to come back in to apologize but he was quickly removed from the bar 

again. I went back into the kitchen to get shots and when I come back out the lights 

are already on and people began leaving. I began helping clean up the mess. At one 

point I was standing just inside with my back towards the door. I heard 3 or 4 

consistent noises that I later found out were gunshots. I think it was 3 or 4 but I am 

not sure. I turn around and see Steve (the owner) run inside and tell the bartenders 

to call 911, that shots have been fired and that there is an officer down. When I 

looked outside, there was a large commotion to my right and a car stopped in the 

lane. There were officers with their guns drawn telling people to get back. 

That night I took two (2) jello shots and had one (1) mixed drink throughout the 

night and was not drunk. I do not remember giving DJ Henry a drink during the night. 

I remained in front of Finnegan’s for my friend to pick me up and that is when I 

returned to school. 


Persons 

CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001258

Lead No. 


Interview Toni Ann Lewa (914) 462-0761 also reference to her cousin/friend 

Nicole, and Sam? 









On 11/09/10 Inv Joseph Becerra interviewed Toni Ann Lewa dob ph914- 

462-0761 420 North Lake Blvd Mahopac, N.Y. Ms Lewa is a student at Pace and 

was at Finnegans Pub the night of the incident. Ms Lewa stated that she was at 

Finnegans with her cousin Nicole Catalfano ph 201-906-2048 and a friend named 

Sam who was already interviewed by the State Police on 11/08/10. Ms Lewa stated 

that she was at the bar but inside when the shooting incident occurred. She stated 

that she does not remember a fight occuring but may have been in the bathroom at 

the time. Ms Lewa stated that she did not hear any gunshots and came outside 

after "everything" happened. 

On 11/09/10 I attempted to contact Nicole Catalfano and left a message to contact 

the state police. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/10/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA - NYSP interviewed NICOLE CATALFANO 

dob of 21 Lawrence Street Old Tappan N.J. Ph 201-906-2048. Ms 

CATALFANO stated that she is a Pace alumni and was back in the area for 

homecoming. She stated that she went to Finnegans with her friend TONI ANN 

LEWA at 9:45 pm and enjoyed seeing friends and hanging out. Ms CATALFANO 

stated that later on in the night at about 1:00 am or so she observed some kind of 

scuffle and observed a bouncer come in with his shirt ripped. A worker at the bar 

started shouting that everyone had to get out that the bar was closing. Ms 

CATALFANO went on to state that she left the bar thru the back door with her friend 

TONI ANN LEWA. Ms CATALFANO stated that she did not see anything that 

happened in front of the bar and did not hear any gun shots. 


MP 001260

Lead No. 


Interview Stephanie Montaldo (nurse) 646-302-8061 









On 11/09/10 Inv Joseph Becerra interviewed Ms Stephanie Montaldo dob 

1391 Kearney Ave Bronx, N.Y. Ph 646-302-8061. Ms Montaldo is a graduate of 

Pace University and was at Finnegans Pub for homecoming weekend. Ms 

Montaldo stated that she arrived at 10:45 pm and stayed until about 1:30am. She 

arrived with Erin Johansen (interviewed by Inv Michael Honig) and Nicole Shortino 

ph 347-386-8602. Ms Montaldo stated that she was having a good time seeing 

fellow alumni and remembers running into "DJ" and saying hello. She stated that a 

small fight broke out in the bar and the bar owner asked everyone to leave. She 

stated that she had heard that someone was shot but she did not hear any shots 

and that she was still inside the bar when the incident occurred. Ms Montaldo stated 

that when she left the bar, there were several "cop cars" outside. She went on to 

state that it was chaotic outside and that she got a ride with a fellow alumni identified 

as Allison Fernandez. 

On 11/09/10 Inv Becerra interviewed Allison Fernandez dob 02/24/88 ph 551-265- 

7010 12 Madison Ave Haworth N.J. Ms Fernandez stated that she came to 

Finnegans for the Homecoming Weekend celebration and arrived at the bar at 

midnight. She stated that she had just got off work and wasn't drinking. She went 

on to state that everyone seemed to be having a good time and that she saw "DJ" 

whom she remembered was a football player because she was a cheerleader. She 

went on to state that at some point a fight broke out between "Skaz" and a guy 

named Anzano and that the fight may have been over a girl or some kind of a drunk 

misunderstanding. Ms Fernandez stated that shortly after the fight, the owner of the 

bar named Steve came running in saying call 911 somebody was shot or run over. 

Ms Fernandez stated that she was in the bar and didn't hear any shots fired or see 

anything. When she got outside she saw police cars and offered to give her friend 

Stephanie Montaldo a ride. She stated that she knew Ms Montaldo from attending 

Pace and that both of then were cheer leaders. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/10/10 Inv Becerra interviewed Nicole Sciortino dob 07/30/88 40 

Pennsylvania Ave Yonkers, N.Y. Ph 347-386-8602. Ms Sciortino stated that on the 

weekend of 10/16 -10/17/10 she went to Pace's homecoming weekend. She went to 


MP 001261

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Finnegans at about 10:30 pm on 10/16 with her friend Stephanie Montaldo. She 

went on to state that there were a lot of pepole in Finnegans and at some point a 

fight broke out. She said that the owner of Finnegan's Steve who she is friends with 

turned on the lights and told the patrons that they had to leave. Steve told Ms 

Sciortino and her friends that they could stay in the bar. Ms Sciortino stated that she 

and her friends went to the back of the bar. Shortly thereafter, Steve came running 

in saying call an ambulace somebody just ran over a cop. Ms Sciortino stated that 

she and her friends stayed in the bar a while longer and when they left they saw all 

the police cars in the parking area. Ms Sciortino stated that she did not hear any 

gunshots nor did she see what happened outside. She went on to state that she did 

no personally know the two men who were fighting in the bar. 


MP 001262

Lead No. 


ID and interview Adam (Pace student/ football player and Bartender at Finnegan's 







On 11/5/10, NYSP Investigator Chris Mulkins and MPPD Det. Matt Brown 

interviewed Stephen Vanostrand (owner of Finnegan's Bar) reference to a bartender 

by the name of Adam. Mr. Vanostrand advised that he had no such bartender 

working the night of 10/16/10 nor did he have a bartender with that name. 

Lead Closed 

Persons 

CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001263

Lead No. 


Interview Martin LaRoche - 192 NE 122nd St, North Miami , FL 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/30/10, Investigator Chris Mulkins and Mt. Pleasant Detective Matt Brown 

interviewed Martin LaRoche dob of 192 NE 122 Street North Miami, Florida 

33161. C-(786) 554-9441 

Interview was conducted approximately 1400 till 1530hrs, in an interview room of the 

Florida State University Campus Police Department. 

Mr. LaRoche stated in sum and substance: 

Martin LaRoche is currently attending Florida State University as a senior 

studying psychology. LaRoche transferred to FSU from Iona College, New Rochelle, 

as a junior. LaRoche left Iona after they disband their football program. While at 

Iona, LaRoche states he became friends with fellow teammates, Desmond Hinds 

(referred to as Dez) and Danroy Henry (referred to as DJ). Dez and DJ also left Iona 

and both transferred to Pace to play football. LaRoche states the week of October 

11, 2010, he traveled from FSU to Westchester. He believes he arrived either 

Tuesday or Wednesday of that week. He was in town to visit potential grad schools. 

LaRoche stayed with several friends and was not willing to provide pedigree 

information of those individuals. During his visit, LaRoche scheduled to go meet 

Desmond Hinds at Pace University, attend the homecoming game and stay that 

night. LaRoche got to Pace sometime Saturday morning, October 16th. He did not 

recall what time. He was dropped off by a female at the college and he refused to 

provide pedigree information for her. LaRoche states he went to Dez’s room, which 

he does not remember where but was near the entrance of the school. Dez left the 

room to play in the homecoming game and LaRoche stayed behind to complete 

some school work. LaRoche then went to the game and arrived at about the second 

quarter. LaRoche watched the game and hung out with the Hinds’ family in the 

bleachers. He also hung out with some mutual friends he knew from Iona and now 

go to Pace. LaRoche was unwilling to provide their names. LaRoche states the 

game ended and he hung out with the Hinds and the Henry family waiting for DJ and 

Dez to come out of the locker room. Dez and LaRoche ate something from the food 

tent located outside the field. They both went back to Dez’s room and watched some 

football on TV. They got dressed and walked over to DJ townhouse located on the 

Pace campus and that it was one of the first in the line of townhouses. Dez, his 

roommate Yves Delpeche and LaRoche met DJ and DJ’s friend from home, 

Brandon Cox at the townhouse. There, they hung out in DJ’s room and watched 


MP 001264

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


more football and played video games. They were drinking, but LaRoche states he 

does not remember what exactly. He described it as vodka or rum. LaRoche 

remembers seeing DJ drinking out of a red plastic solo cup that was filled halfway 

with a clear liquid believed to be vodka. LaRoche states he does not remember if it 

was mixed with anything but that it was halfway filled based on the length of the 

pour. LaRoche states he was also drinking that he believes it was either vodka or 

rum and does not remember if it was mixed with anything. LaRoche states he does 

not know where the alcohol came from and believes it may have been at the 

townhouse prior. At some point, Dez, Yves and DJ decided to go to Finnegan’s. 

LaRoche does not know why they chose Finnegan’s but that it was where they 

wanted to go. LaRoche states he was going along with the crowd as a guest. 

LaRoche had never been to Pace previously and had never been to Finnegan’s 

before. They did not talk about going anywhere else. LaRoche denied ever leaving 

campus since his arrival. The only time they left campus was to go to Finnegan’s. 

DJ drove his car with Brandon sitting in the front passenger seat. LaRoche sat in the 

back with Yves and Dez. They got to Finnegan’s and parked in the main lot. 

LaRoche does not remember what time they got there or exactly where they parked, 

but it was somewhere in the lot. They all walked inside together. LaRoche thinks 

there was a bouncer but doesn’t remember if he checked any ID or took a cover 

charge. LaRoche went inside and randomly walked around the bar with Dez. DJ 

stayed with Brandon. LaRoche states there was music but that it wasn’t that good. 

LaRoche states he later heard about a fight, but that he never saw anything while 

inside the bar. LaRoche states he remembers standing against the wall near the 

entrance and talking to some girl. LaRoche states that while he was leaning against 

that wall, the lights came on. That soon after some guy who he doesn’t know comes 

inside the front door saying, ‘someone’s been shot’. LaRoche walked outside and 

states he finds Dez lying on the ground. When shown an area map, LaRoche 

describes locating Dez just outside Finnegan's door, in the courtyard. He then 

states he walks somewhere down the sidewalk towards CVS. LaRoche states Dez 

was laying facedown and he believes he was already handcuffed or being 

handcuffed. LaRoche states there was a police officer from an unknown department 

standing over Dez, pointing his gun at Dez. LaRoche approached Dez and asked 

him if he was alright. Dez asked LaRoche to go check on DJ. LaRoche states the 

officer standing over Dez then ‘flashed’ his gun at LaRoche telling him to back up. 

LaRoche walked away and around a car. He believes the car was DJ’s. LaRoche 

states as he was walking around the front of the car, more police officers 

approached him with their guns out telling him to back up. LaRoche believes they 

were doing it to ‘fuck with them’. LaRoche states that Yves Delpeche was standing 

right next to him and that Yves was trying to get to DJ to help. LaRoche states Yves 

kept trying to go over to DJ and that the police wouldn’t let him. At some point a 

police officer tasered Yves and LaRoche did not know why. LaRoche states the 

police did not strike or hit Yves or him at anytime, but does not know why Yves was 

tasered and did not feel the need for it. LaRoche states everyone involved are good 


MP 001265

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


kids and never looking for trouble. 

LaRoche states he remembers an ambulance came and that it took about 20 to 25 

minutes for it to arrive. This first ambulance that came took an officer away. A 

second ambulance came and took DJ away some time after the officer. LaRoche 

remembers hearing glass breaking but does not know the circumstances. LaRoche 

states he was driven back to Pace by some unknown student. LaRoche went over to 

the hospital but does not remember when. 

At about 3:30pm, LaRoche advised he needed to leave the interview for a prescheduled 

internship. 

LaRoche request time to consider a written statement. A meeting was scheduled for 

0900hrs the following day, 12/01. 

That evening I receive a call from a female who identified herself as Bonita Zelman 

claiming representing of Martin LaRoche. Mrs. Zelman advised LaRoche would not 

be made available for further interview. I advised Mrs. Zelman that some potential 

witnesses have claimed her representation. I requested when she could make those 

individuals available for interviews and in getting their versions on record. Mrs. 

Zelman advised me to contact the District Attorneys office and if they would consider 

dropping the charges against her clients she would consider making her clients 

available for statements. 


MP 001266

Lead No. 


Canvass residences in area of Thornwood shopping center for video surveillance 








CONFIDENTIAL 



canvassed the residential neighborhood and area businesses behind the Towne 

Center Shopping Center. The following area streets were checked in an effort to 

locate any security video surveillance: 

Kennsington St 

Albany Ave 

Both negative for any residences with video/security surveillance cameras. 

Also checked was Corsi Tire company which is adjacent (Shop Rite side). Security 

camera observed facing alley behind business with no view of the shopping center. 


MP 001267

Lead No. 


Identify and interview roommates of DJ Henry 










arrived at Pace University (Townhouse # 10) in an effort to interview the two 

roommates of "DJ" HENRY identified as DAVID EISMER and DOMINIC 

RICHMOND. Present at the residence was a third roommate identified as ADRIAN 

MILLS who had already been interviewed by NYSP Inv's PAWLAK and HONIG. Mr 

MILLS stated that neither of his roommates were home and he wasn't sure when 

they would be back. Inv BECERRA provided a business card to Mr MILLS and 

asked him to have his roommates contact Investigators for an interview. 

On 11/17/10 Attempts to contact the aforementioned individuals was negative. 


Sr. Inv. Robert Bennett reports the following: 

Roommates have been identified as follows: 

David Eismier - see lead 156. 

Kezlev Joseph - see lead 157. 

Dominic Richmond - see lead 158. 

Delroy Daley - see lead 64. 

Justin Alston - see lead 109. 

Adrian Mills - see lead 110. 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Keon Williams has declined to be interviewed. 


Town house #10 is occupied by 8 students. Danroy Henry and the 7 students listed 

above. 


MP 001268

Lead No. 


Interview Kenny Marcoux, patron at Finnegans 






CONFIDENTIAL 



interviewed Kenny Marcoux dob of 12-42 Sunnyside Drive Fair Lawn, New 

Jersey 07410. C-(201) 788-1146 H-(201) 796-7566. 

Mr. Marcoux stated in sum and substance: 

On 10/16/10, I started the night in New Dorm in my girlfriend Arianna DeRiso’s 

room. It was Arianna, Karolyn Tufel, Christine Sabella, Melissa Fontana, JJ Indusi, 

and Laura Greenbaum. Arianna, JJ, Laura and myself left to go to Finnegan’s at 

around 10pm. We walked in and Jose Zeleya checked my ID. When I walked in, I 

went to the left side of the bar and was talking with Matt Arciero. I had 5 or 6 beers 

at the bar and then decided to walk the bar. I ended up by the projection TV with 

Greg Brain, Ralph Rea, Joe Romenick, and Mike Mattone. I had a buzz but I still 

knew what was going on. I see Skaz Gejac get angry and push Chris Anzano 

because I heard he said something to his girlfriend. Skaz was being kicked out by a 

bouncer, but the bouncer couldn’t get him out. At this point I grab Skaz from behind 

and bring him outside the bar. I walked him towards dress barn until he cooled 

down. Then his cousin came and said he would take control from there. I walked 

back and went back by the projection TV by Arianna. The lights are on, and Skaz 

tried to come back in to say sorry but the owner Steve told the bouncer to not allow 

him back in. A little skirmish ensued at the doorway and then the bar empties out. I 

go over to the bar with Arianna and Matt while they wait to get paid. Music is off at 

this time. I then hear a few loud pops from outside, I don’t know how many pops I 

heard but they were in a consistent rhythm. Steve the owner of the bar comes 

inside and screams a cops been hit, shots fired or something in that matter. He then 

tells the bartender to call 911. After a few minutes, I make my way outside. I walk 

outside and see people running back away from CVS area crying and in fear. I walk 

towards the street in front of Finn’s and then cross over to the parking lot. I think at 

the entrance of the parking lot I see Jenn Toronto and ask if she’ all right. I then see 

Greg Brain closer to CVS and I ask to use his cell phone to call Arianna. I then see 

Laura Sardilli leaning over DJ. I stayed in that area for a couple of minutes. Then I 

walked back towards the entrance of parking lot and was talking to someone, I don’t 

remember whom. I then see Greg and Laura leaving and Greg drives out of the 

parking lot in Laura’s car. I then walk back towards the courtyard in front of Finn’s to 

meet up with Arianna. I do see a cop sitting on the curb who is eventually put on a 

stretcher. 


MP 001270

Lead No. 


What I saw between the student/football players and the police officers were 

verbal altercations. Personally I did not see any brutality. When I saw DJ in the bar, 

he was acting normal, calm, and collective like always. I got picked up by Rick 

Southard and got taken to New Dorm. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001271

Lead No. 


Obtain video at Westchester Medical Center Emergency Room on 10/17/10 






On 11/01/10 Video surveillance was secured by Inv. Andrew Grascia of the 

W.C.D.A. Office. Inv. Grascia provided a copy of this video on a disk. 

On 11/02/10 Senior Investigator Robert C. Bennett, NYSP, reviewed the video which 

is of the Emergency Room Entrance and Waiting Room. 

The video shows Danroy Henry arriving at the E.R. at approximately 1:54am, and 

P.O. Hess arriving at approximately 1:28am. The waiting room video shows a large 

contingent of Pace students arriving shortly after 2:00am and departing by 3:20am. 

RCB 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001272

Lead No. 


Interview Sahar Miandoabi, (914) 498-0873 possibly at Finnegan's on 10/17/10 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/05/10 at approximately 3:40 pm Detective Greenberg and Investigator 

Saunders interviewed Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corp (PVAC), Emergency 

Medical Technician, SAHAR MIANDOABI, DOB of 271 Sprain Rd, 

Scarsdale, NY (914-498-0813 cell & 914-231-5488 other). Sahar reported, on the 

night of this incident she went to Finnegan’s to socialize with a friend named Tyler 

Colangelo (also PVAC) who had come home from college. She advised they were 

unaware of there being an event taking place at Finnegan’s on this evening and 

unaware that there would be so many Pace kids there. She reported being a 

regular to the establishment as she lives/works locally. She advised arriving at 

Finnegan’s around 9:45 pm and during the evening saw other friends; Lola 

Gonzalez, Jay Dibene, Dan Fitzgerald, Rob Nugent (who was bartending) and Rob 

Gersler (whom she saw at the bar). She also reported being introduced to another 

individual named Dennis Vaccaro (who was with Dan Fitzgerald and Lola 

Gonzalez). Sahar continued stating she later heard from someone else that 

Dennis’s mother (whom she works with at a local school district) was also at 

Finnegan’s that evening (Barbara Vaccaro – 7 Lisa Place, Pleasantville – 914-769- 

8638). When she and Tyler arrived, several patrons were still eating dinner, music 

was being played from a Jukebox over the speakers and upon her arrival she 

recognized the bouncer at the door (name unknown). This bouncer did not check 

her identification as she attends the bar regularly and he has ID’d her in the past. 

Tyler was ID’d though and they both got their hands stamped by the bouncer. 

While inside she says they sat at the bar area closest to the bathrooms and ordered 

drinks from Rob Nugent. She advised there was another bartended present whom 

she did not know but recognized as being there before. She believed he was from 

Pace and the last time she saw him he was in training at the bar. Sahar stated she 

did not know the two bouncers she saw that were present. She stated as the crowd 

began to grow, she began to see people wearing Pace jackets and hoodies. The 

crowd grew more and more people and people gathered around the bar ordering 

drinks. People were screaming the other bartender’s name trying to get his 

attention. As they ordered drinks this other bartender (whom she did not know) 

would tell them what the specials were for that evening to order. She saw a few 

people get rounds of shots and others ordering Coor’s draft in plastic clear cups. As 

the bar got more crowded people began pushing and shoving the people who were 

sitting at the bar like herself. She stated that at one time there was an unknown girl 


MP 001273

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


standing on her (Sahar’s) chair trying to get the bartenders attention. After about 5- 

10 minutes standing on her chair, Sahar stated the girl removed herself after she 

realized she was not getting served. While at the bar people (both male and 

female) were hovering around and screaming trying to order drinks and spilling 

drinks on she and her friends. At one point she had a conversation with a female 

who told her it was Pace’s Homecoming. At another time, she was shoved by a 

white male who after seeing she was annoyed apologized. He said he was a senior 

at Pace and either wason the football team or had played football. She says she 

believes she saw this same person at the press conference on television. Sahar 

stated it was around midnight when she and Tyler left because the crown continued 

to grow and they kept getting drinks spilled on them. As they were leaving she 

noticed people walking toward the bar but she says at that time the bar was not 

letting people in any longer. She and Tyler went to the PVAC Ambulance building 

and 10-15 minutes later they got a call regarding an 18 year old male with stomach 

problems in the townhouses at Pace. They responded with other crew members 

who had arrived at the PVAC building and at Pace the townhouses they were met by 

a MEDIC 1 and Mouth Pleasant PD who were on scene. They treated a male 

patient inside what appeared to be a girl’s townhouse building. This patient was 

reportedly a swimming team recruit and was found to have been vomiting. This 

patient reported drinking 1 four loco, a few Bacardi shots and a few beers. As she 

looked around she reports not seeing alcohol but did notice other students walking 

around and about the campus who appeared to have been drinking and they had 

red solo brand cups in their hands. This patient was transported to Phelps Hospital 

and afterward they returned to the ambulance building. She left from there for home 

and as she arrived home she got a phone call about an ambulance call for 

Finnegan’s. She drove back to PVAC ambulance building and upon her arrival she 

noticed the ambulances had already left so she stayed there and waited to see if the 

crews needed anything else and did not respond to the scene. A Supporting 

Deposition was obtained, given to the lead desk member with a copy attached to this 

lead. 


MP 001274

Lead No. 


Interview David Eismeier, (703) 582-9227 resident of Town house #10, Pace 

University 








CONFIDENTIAL 


11/08/10 - Detective Greenberg and Investigator Saunders attempted contact and 

interview with David Eismeier (roommate of Danroy Henry) at his dormitory room 

(Townhouse #10). No answer to the door. This same date, Pace Security Director 

Mr. Beatty reported having spoken to Eismeier on the past Thursday with Eismeier 

stating he and the other roommates will not speak to the police and they have 

nothing to add nor anything that could assist in the investigation. 

11/08/10 - Investigator Saunders sent an email to Eismeier via his Pace University 



University campus attempted to make contact with Eismeier to no avail; no contact 



Eismeier. 

11/19/10 - This lead is hereby closed; should any contact be made with Eismeier this 

lead will be re-opened and entries made. 


MP 001275

Lead No. 


Interview Kezley Joseph, (917) 291-5038 (917) 291-5039, resident of Town 

house #10, Pace Unversity . 








Kezley D Joseph 

DOB: 06-20-1990 

1415 48th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 

917-291-5038 


CONFIDENTIAL 



11/08/10 - Attempted contact with Kezley Joseph (roommate of Danroy Henry) at his 

dormitory residence, #10 Townhouse at Pace University; no answer at the door. 

This same date, as a follow-up, Inv Saunders located the student email address of 

Joseph and sent an email to him soliciting contact. Later that same evening Joseph 

telephone me at SP Hawthorne and advised he had gotten my email. He stated he 

was not at Finnegan's on the evening in question therefore he can not say what had 

happened. He advised he could only express the character of DJ and that DJ is not 

a person to be negligent. He continued, "from knowing him, regardless of him 

drinking like they say", "him being negligent is not part of his character". He stated, 

"when I first heard he got shot, I thought it was a stray bullet". "When I heard what 

had happened I thought; like wow." Joseph added, he believes things could have 

been handled differently. Regarding that date, Joseph stated he was with DJ earlier 

on campus and there was "nothing unusual". He would not elaborate on activities 

or drinking on campus earlier during the day. When asked if any of the other 

roommates were available or willing to speak he stated he was unsure if other 

roommates would speak however none were available and all at class. 


MP 001276

Lead No. 


Interview Dominic Richmond, Townhouse #10, (914) 597-8517 roommate of 

Danroy Henry 








CONFIDENTIAL 


11/08/10 - Detective Greenberg and Investigator Saunders attempted contact and 

interview with Dominic Richmond (roommate of Danroy Henry) at his dormitory 

room (Townhouse #10). No answer to the door. No contact; 914-597-8517. 

11/08/10 - Investigator Saunders sent an email to Richmond via his Pace University 



University campus attempted to make contact with Richmond to no avail; no contact 



Richmond. 

11/19/10 - This lead is hereby closed; should any contact be made with Richmond 

this lead will be re-opened and entries made. 


MP 001277

Lead No. 


Interview Pat Clark, Pace student who was with Phil Caggiano 







Interview of Patrick Clark, DOB , 31 Prospect Circle, Atlantic High Lands, 

NJ 07716 C-(908)461-5844 H-(732)872-2441. Clark is a Pace University senior 

student resident at Townhouse #28. Interview completed by MPPD Det Matthew 

Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins, 11/09/10 1438-1555hrs, at the Pace 

University Security office. 

Interview of Patrick Clark in sum and substance; 

On October 16, 2010 I was hanging out with some of my friends at Townhouse 

28. I had 5-8 beers while at the townhouse. My friend Ed Redden drove me and a 

friend (unknown girl) to Finnegan’s (aka Finn’s) around 10:30 or 11:15pm in front of 

Finn’s and dropped us off. The bouncer checked my ID and stamped my hand. 

(Clark describes bar as very crowded by 11:30pm). At Finnegan’s, I had two to 

three beers when I walked outside to smoke a cigarette. (Pat states he was wearing 

a black tee shirt with either greek style symbols on the front or pink, breast cancer 

awareness letter). Then I saw an employee walk outside and told everyone to leave. 

(believes it was the bouncer who had a ripped shirt) This was because of a fight 

which had broken out inside the bar. The fight spilled outside and the situation 

became frantic due to the fight and that fact the police were coming. There were 

fights going on outside and that’s when the bouncer came out to say the cops were 

coming (states fights between two large unknown w/m’s, one wearing a backwards 

hat) . Everyone soon ran including myself. Me and John Maris walked to Mike 

(Piccoli’s) car in the parking lot and found out his car was full. We (John and Pat) 

walked back towards Finnegan’s and as we were discussing how to get back. I was 

facing the stores (described as the area of the Dress Barn) when I heard gunshots. I 

am unsure as to how many but it was in a consistent rhythm but another rhythm 

occurred which sounded like two or three more pops. I ran down the sidewalk 

towards Shop Rite. I realized this because I was leaning on Bags of salt. I then saw 

a person lying on the sidewalk (described as in the area of roadway entrance in front 

of CVS). I began to run sown the road to the Mobil (gas Station). John Desposati 

(friend of Clark) picked me and John up and dropped me off at Pace (townhouse 

parking lot). 


CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001278

Lead No. 


Interview Carl Thomas , Pace student who was with Peter Onoszko 

Assigned Inv Christopher Mulkins 





CONFIDENTIAL 


Detective Matthew Brown reports attempts to locate and interview subject …. 

Interview of Carl Thomas, DOB , 35 Vincent Dr, Middletown, NY 10940 H- 

(845)342-1797. 

-Thomas is not registered as an active student of Pace University as of 2009. Last 

known address and contact information provided and updated above. 

-11/10/2010 – NYSP Middletown responded to residence and spoke w/ parent. 

Contact info given requesting c/b. 

-Attempted call to above home number. V/M of Donna. Voicemail box was full. 

-12/02/2010 – 1721hrs attempt to call above number receiving an announcement 

from Donna. Voice mail box was full. 

-12/07/2010 – Searched LP police for Carl Thomas listing locating subject at 35 

Vincent Dr, Middletown, listing cell phone as (845)342-1797, (845)342-7797. Called 

both numbers with negative results, disconnected. 

-12/07/2010 – attempted phone contact at following numbers (845)849-5995 and 

(845)764-5837 with negative results, disconnected. 


MP 001280

Lead No. 


Interview Cindy Mendoza, Pace student with Peter Onoszko 








CONFIDENTIAL 


This individual was interviewed - see lead #64. As a result this lead is concluded. 


MP 001281

Lead No. 


Interview J J Induisi, friend of Kenny Marcoux 






Detective Matthew Brown reports attempts to locate and interview subject. No 

contact made. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


Interview of witness, John Induisi, aka JJ, Pace University Howard Johnson Dorm, 

Briarcliff Manor campus, room #207. 

-11/11/2010 – Contact card left at Induisi, Howard Johnson room #207 request c/b. 


MP 001282

Lead No. 


Interview Melissa Fontana, roommate of Arianna Deriso and was at Bar 








CONFIDENTIAL 


Interview of Melissa Fontana, DOB , 321 John Ochs Dr, Saddlebrook, NJ 

07663 C-(201)787-1790 H-(201)703-9346. Fontana is a senior Pace University 

student residing at New Dorm room #411. Interview completed by MPPD Det 

Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins, on 11/12/2010 from 1610 till 

1730hrs, at the New Dorm lounge, Briarcliff Campus. 

Interview of Melissa Fontana in sum and substance; 

On October 16th I was at New Dorm getting ready to go to Finnegan’s Bar. 

We left between 11:15 and 11:30pm. Jenn Migdal drove to the bar, I went with 

Christine Sabella and Karolyn Tufel (Fontana describes Migdal parking somewhere 

in the main lot, second isle, across from Petland). We arrived at the bar I saw 

Desmond hinds with a group of friends walking towards the bar. Saw them in the 

main parking lot between first and second isle, across from Petland). The girls and I 

walked in front of them and had entered the bar a little bit before them (Fontana 

describes being proofed at the door by bouncer, Jose Zelaya and that Matt Arciero 

was behind the bar). I did not see any of them after that until the incident. I went 

straight to the bar, towards the back by the kitchen and said hello to a few friends, 

Jimmy Lynch, Christopher Desmond. After a little bit of time I saw a fight break out 

between Ashley Somers and a freshman girl (unknown). It was broken up very 

quickly. After some time, Arianna came and told us Skaz had got into a fight with the 

bouncer and everyone had to leave. Me and Christine were one of the first people 

out of the bar. We went towards the benches to smoke a cigarette (Fontana 

describes herself as hanging outside in the courtyard, near the planters with her 

back to the street). A lot of people were coming out of the bar and hanging out 

outside. After a few minutes I heard 3-4 gun shots (describes as one after the other). 

I turned around and first saw Daniel Bowen running in my direction screaming. I tried 

to talk to him but he wouldn’t talk to me. I had then turned towards the crowd of 

people and the cops trying to get everyone away from the scene. Christine and I ran 

towards the parking lot (first row of spots) to a black truck that was parked. When we 

got there, Rebecca Gallo was on the ground crying and Jimmy Lynch was trying to 

look for his brother, Peter Lynch. Jocelyn Dutra was trying to comfort Rebecca and 

Amanda Azarian was standing a little behind me. I saw DJ (Henry) lying on the 

ground as Laura Sardilli gave him CPR and little after cops came and took over . 


MP 001283

Lead No. 


Soon after that the ambulance came, put him on a stretcher and left (Fontana also 

describes police officer lying on the ground near the store front curb i/f/o CVS). I 

went to look for Matt Arciero, but couldn’t find him. After I called my mom and 

walked towards the bar again. The owner yelled at me because he thought I was 

starting rumors and that is when Matt (Arciero) came to calm me down. We all were 

hanging out by the bar, trying to find a ride home. Darah Siragusa called letting us 

know she was going to be picking us up at the gas station down the street. We all 

got together and walked there. I went in Brian Shuster’s car. He drove us back to 

New Dorm around 3:30-4:00am (Christine Sabella, Arianna Deriso and Kenny 

Marcoux) 

I also forgot to add, that after I heard the gun shots, I had turned around and saw 

DJ’s car stopping / hitting the cop car. He was not going fast and I did not hear any 

type of crash (At the time I did not know that was DJ’s car) I also only consumed 

about 3-4 beers at the bar. 



CONFIDENTIAL 


Cross reference Facebook Lead #185, Correct spelling of Ashley's last name is 

Sommers 


MP 001284

Lead No. 


Interview Christine Sebella, roommate of Arianna Deriso and was at Bar 







CONFIDENTIAL 


Interview of witness, Christine R. Sabella, DOB , of 131 East 54th St, 

Elmwood Park, NJ 07407, C-(201)280-7591 H-(201)475-1993. Sabella is a Pace 

University senior residing in Briarcliff campus, New Dorm room #411. Interview 

completed by MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins, 

11/12/2010, from 1735 till 1815hrs, in the New Dorm lounge. 

Interview of Christine Sabella in sum and substance; 

On October 16, 2010 we were getting ready in New Dorm room 411. Then 

Jennifer Migdal drove us (me, Melissa Fontana, Karolyn Tufel, and herself) to 

Finnegan’s. She parked in one of the first spots. (describes arriving at about 

11:30pm, does not remember getting ID and met with bouncer / friend Jose Zelaya. 

Bar was described as crowded and they all hung out near bar by the kitchen) 

(Christine states a girl fight occurred between Ashley Somers and an unknown girl). 

Everyone was told to leave because of a fight that had broken out between Skazz 

Gecaj and Chris Anzano. The bar was emptied out and I stood outside with Melissa 

Fontana, Alex Shirvanian and a couple of Alex’s friends. (Described standing out in 

front of Finnegans’s, near planters facing Finn’s). I heard loud noises (3 “booms”) 

that I later realized were gunshots. Once I heard these sounds, everyone turned 

around toward the cars and I jumped onto a bench in the courtyard and watched 

DJ’s (Henry) car swerve into a cop’s car. I then walked toward Matt Weiber, who was 

leaving and denied a ride from him. (describes meeting Matt Weiber in front of Dress 

Barn). I then walked to the parking lot and stood with Rebecca Gallo who was crying 

and held her. DJ (Henry) was about 25 feet away at that point. I watched the 

ambulance come and take DJ (Henry) away and at about 4:30am. Me Melissa, 

Matthew Ariciero, Arianna Deriso , Kenny Marcoux and Taliza Constanzo walked to 

the Mobil Gas Station down the street where we were picked up by Brian Schuster. 

When the bar emptied out, the lights had turned on and the disc jockey came on the 

microphone and told everyone that they had to leave. The bouncers were also 

walking around telling everyone that it was emptied out due to a fight. 

When I heard the shots, they were one right after the other, about 3-4. They 

sounded almost like a truck backfiring. They were steady and consistent shots with 

no breaks in between the shots. Once DJ (Henry) was shot I was able to view the 

car swerve into the police car somewhere from the back seat area towards the trunk. 


MP 001285

Lead No. 


It then slowly crept to a stop some feet passed the police car. 

By the time I got to the parking lot by Rebecca Gallo, Laura had already completed 

CPR and the ambulances were already there performing CPR on him. With me at 

this point is Rebecca, Melissa, Taliza and Jimmy Lynch. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001286

Lead No. 


Interview Karolyn Tufel, roommate of Arianna Deriso and was at Bar 







CONFIDENTIAL 

Interview of Karolyn M. Tufel, DOB , 70 Garden St, Ramsey NJ 07446 C- 

(201)248-3392 H-(201)825-3818. Tufel is a Pace University senior residing in the 

Briarcliff Campus New Dorm room #411. Interview completed by MPPD Det Matthew 

Brown and NYSP Inv Mulkins, on 11/11/2010, from 1415 till 1510hrs, in the New 

Dorm Lounge. 

Interview of Karolyn Tufel in sum and substance; 

We left New Dorm to be at the bar for 11:30pm. Christine Sabella, Melissa 

Fontana, Jennifer Migdal and Karolyn Tufel went in Jenn’s Honda Accord. Walked in 

saw Jose Zelaya (described as friend/bouncer working the door). Got our hands 

stamped ID’s checked by Jose. I believe we got our ID’s checked. Then said hi to 

some friends (Kyle Lotwich, Rebecca Gallo, Ilona Resnitski) and went in the 

bathroom for 20 minutes. Was not feeling well. Then decided to leave with Jenn 

Migdal around 12:10am and got home around 12:30am. Saw friends back in room 

around 4:30am (friends were crying and told Tufel DJ Henry was shot). As I was 

walking in saw DJ (Henry) and friends walking in too. We went in front, did not want 

to wait in line. 

Deposition and area map completed by Tufel. 



MP 001287

Lead No. 


Interview Tyler Colangelo, possibly at Finnegan's on 10/17/10 with Sahar 

Miandoabi (see lead #155) 







G7789: 11/24/10 11:06hrs – Investigator Saunders (NYSP) and Det Greenberg 

(MPPD) re-interviewed Tyler Colangelo at Mt. Pleasant Police HQ. Tyler was 

originally interviewed as a Pleasantville Ambulance Corps EMT that responded to 

the incident at the Thornwood Town Center on 10/17/10. It was later learned that 

Tyler was a patron at Finnegan’s Bar and Grill in the late hours of 10/16/10. Handwritten 

supporting deposition taken. 

Tyler J. Colangelo 

177 Manville Rd. 


Dob 

Cell phone: 914-557-5793 

Home phone: 914-747-3139 

College address (Bucknell): 

701 Moore Ave. C-3012 

Lewisburg, PA 17837 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Tyler Colangelo stated that about 3 or four weeks ago on a Saturday night, he was 

with his friend Sahar Miandoabi at PVAC hq. Around 10pm they decided to go to 

Finnegan’s Bar and Grill. Their ID’s were checked at the door and Tyler got his 

hand stamped. They went over and sat at the bar, near the middle. They sat next to 

two high school friends, Kacie Schulman and Kelly Tacon. A friend of Sahar’s, 

Lolita, was also there. They ordered their first round of drinks from bartender Rob 

Nugent, a friend of Sahar’s. Tyler also remembered seeing Denis Vaccaro and Jerry 

Schulman Jr.. Soon after, they were ordering a second round of drinks when they 

noticed Finnegans filling up rapidly. At about 11pm, “floods of college students 

began pouring into the bar in pretty large groups. All were dressed up as if they 

were going to a party.” Kacie had told them that it was Pace homecoming. It 

became packed and hard to get to the bar. It was loud with music playing and 

dancing in the back of the bar. It became hard to order drinks and get the 

bartenders attention. Girls were standing on the back of stools, bartender was 


MP 001288

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


yelling at them to get down. Tyler noticed a guy to his left, white male, 5’6”-5’7” 

around 21-22 years old, very loud and obnoxious. Tyler thought he clearly looked 

intoxicated or pretty close. He stood out because he was wearing white. Tyler 

remembered this as the same person he later treated after breaking the glass 

window at the Bagel Shop (Tyler was an EMT on the ambulance call). Tyler 

remembered him as being difficult and appeared intoxicated when they treated him 

later that night. Tyler described the bar as “getting out of hand” and he and Sahar 

decided to leave. He remembered leaving around midnight, and that there were 

people outside waiting to get in. They went back to PVAC hq and soon responded 

to an intox call at Pace University townhouses. (mbg) 


MP 001289

Lead No. 


Interview Matt Sief , friend of Robert Coulombe 






G7789: 11/29/10 13:15hrs - Detective Greenberg reporting; After several attempts 

to reach Matthew Seif, I made phone contact with him. Seif stated that he was not 

out with Rob Coulombe on 10/17/10 and that he was in New York City all day. After 

conversations with other witnesses from the Chappaqua area, this would confirm 

that he was not at Finnegans on 10/17/10. (mbg) 

Matthew Seif 

11 Iris Lane 


dob 

Cell phone 914-384-1740 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001290

Lead No. 


ID & Interview operator of NY reg EFC4606 registered to Angelo Rega, 52 17 74 

St, Elmhurst, NY which was captured by Westchester County PD on 10/17/10 





CONFIDENTIAL 



interviewed Angelo P. Rega of 52-17 74th St Elmhurst, NY 11373 (718-476- 

0539) who relates that on October 17, 2010 he was involved in an accident around 

Exit 3 on the Cross County Parkway near Yonkers Ave. He was not familiar with 

instant case and not in the area. He could offer nothing further at this time. 


MP 001291

Lead No. 


ID & Interview operator of NY reg AER9 registered to Adrian Rojas, 165 

Harding Ave, White Plains, NY which was captured by Westchester County PD 

on 10/17/10 








On 11/11/10, at 11:00am, Inv. Shannon Morrison and I responded to 165 Harding 

Ave. Apt #3D, in White Plains, NY, and interviewed ADRIAN ROJAS. I asked 

ROJAS if he was aware of the shooting incident, and he stated that he was not. He 

further stated that he did not know where Finnegan's Bar was located. He stated 

that he is the only person that operates NY Reg. AER9. He advised that he does 

not know why his plate would have been checked by the Westhcester County Police 

on 10/17/10. He could not recall being pulled over by any police officer in the recent 

months. ROJAS offered no positive information to assist in the investigation. 

Persons 


Rojas Adrian 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001292

Lead No. 


ID & Interview operator of NY reg DZN1627 Carlos Alvarez, 35 Shady Glen Ct 

1H New Rochelle, NY which was captured by Westchester County PD on 

10/17/10 






On 11/09/10 Investigator Donald Yackeren interviewed Carlos C. Alvarez 

of 35 Shady Glen Ct Apt 1H, New Rochelle, NY 10805 (914) 424-5611 who 

relates that he does own a 1992 Cadillac color white bearing NY registration 

DZN1627 however he was unable to provide an answer as to why his plate was run 

by Westchester County Police on 10/17/10. He relates that he does not have any 

business up in that area and was not familiar with instant case or the Thornwood 

Plaza. He could offer nothing further at this time. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/11/10 Member interviewed David Alvarez 05/11/79 (Cousin) 914-438- 

2876 who relates that he is not familiar with the Town Center in Thornwood and did 

not know why the plate was run. He could offer nothing further at this time. 


MP 001293

Lead No. 


ID & Interview operator of NY reg EDU4796 registered to Kathy Diaz-Hines 102- 

25 160th Ave, Howard Beach, NY which was captured by Westchester County PD 

on 10/17/10 





CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/16/10 Investigator Donald Yackeren interviewed Kathy Diaz-Hines 

of 102-25 160th ave Howard Beach, NY 11414. Kathy relates that her 

husband, Johnny J. Hines III was operating that particular vehicle and 

further that he usually does travel in his business as a DJ. She provided a cell phone 

number for same as 516-301-8022. Member contacted same and Johnny advised 

that he works for ESC Entertainment as a DJ and further that he does barmitzfas for 

catering halls and golf club type gigs in the Westchester County Area however he 

was not familiar with instant case crime and was not in the area at the time of the 

incident. He could offer nothing further at this time. 


MP 001294

Lead No. 


ID & Interview operator of NY reg FBT6533 registered to Jose Romero , 46 

Exchange PL 1FL Port Chester, NY which was captured by Westchester County 

PD on 10/17/10 





CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/08/10 at approximately 2:30pm, Investigator Donald Yackeren 

interviewed Jose M. Romero at his residence of 46 Exchange Place 1st 

floor, Port Chester, NY 10573. (203-496-1820). Jose relates that he was not familiar 

with the area in question and further relates that he did not have any business in that 

area. Interview of his brother, Jose F. Romero 11/30/74, reveals that he also was 

unfamiliar with the area in question. Jose M. then stated that he was visiting his 

father at the Westchester County Hospital around that time frame and states it may 

have been at the hospital where his plate was run. Both he and his brother could 

offer no further explanations as to why the plate would have been there that day. 

They further were not familiar with instant case crime currently being investigated. 


MP 001295

Lead No. 


ID & Interview operator of NY reg BNR5181 registered to Audrey Coleman, 621 

Kissam Rd, Peekskill, NY which was captured by Westchester County PD on 

10/17/10 





CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/08/10 Investigator Donald Yackeren interviewed Audrey F. Coleman 

of 621 Kissam Rd Peekskill, NY 10566 (914) 737-7418 who relates that 

she does not use that particular vehicle. The vehicle in question is used by her 

daughter, Tosha Coleman, who lives in Mahopac, NY. She has a 17 year old 

grandson but he just got his license and he would not be out at that time of night. 

Member contacted Tosha L. Coleman of 223 Topland Road Mahopac, NY 

10541. Tosha relates that she received a ticket at around 1:00am in Elmhurst on 

that evening however she was not around the area in question and states she is 

familiar as she works in the area for Verizon. She could offer nothing further at this 

time. 


MP 001296

Lead No. 


Obtain pace University security Guard Booth at exit # log book entries for 

10/15/10 to 10/17/10 







CONFIDENTIAL 


MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins assigned to obtain 

Pace University Security Guard booth entry logs. 

11/03/2010 – request made through Pace Security Director, Vincent Beatty, for copy 

of Exit 3 security guard booth vehicle entry logs. Beatty to provide same. 

11/04/2010 1600hrs: Myself and Inv Mulkins obtained copies of guard booth logs 

labeled #56,57,58,59,60, and 61. 

Note: Entry made 10/16/2010 at 0933hrs: Martin Laroche D/L 

to M H Desmond Hinds. (R/S) 

(above entry was located on page labeled #58) 


MP 001297

Lead No. 


Interview Dennis Vaccaro who was observed at Finnegan's on the night of 

10/17/10 by Sahar Miandoabi 







CONFIDENTIAL 


11/09/10 - Investigator Jasper Saunders makes contact with and interviews Dennis 

J. Vaccaro, DOB of 7 Lisa Place, Pleasantville, NY (cell 914-497-0968). It 

was reported in another interview that Dennis was seen at Finnegan's the night of 

this incident but earlier in the evening. 

Dennis advises he works at Finnegan's as a waiter, worker that day in that capacity 

and got off work and left the establishment around 11:30 pm. He reported later 

becoming aware of the incident as he was awakened by a friend (name not 

disclosed) around 5:30-6:00 am that morning with this friend stating that something 

had happened at Finnegan's. He advised this friend was not at Finnegan's that night 

but was a bouncer at Michael's Tavern and must have heard while working at 

Michael's Tavern.. 


MP 001298

Lead No. 


Interview Barbara Vaccaro who may have been dining at Finnegan's during the 

night of 10/17/10 ref Sahar Mianoloabi 








11/08/10 - Inv Jasper Saunders made contact with and interviewed Barbara Vaccaro 

of 7 Lisa Place, Pleasantville, NY (914-769-8638) who's name was disclosed in 

another interview as being seen in Finnegan's earlier in the evening on the date of 

this incident. Barbara confirmed she was in Finnegan's on that date with her 

husband and another couple (Jerry and Debbie Schulman). Barbara stated that 

they were there for dinner and left Finnegan's between 11:05 - 11:15 pm. She 

reported she is aware of the incident, she learned of it afterward and knows the 

officer involved, Officer Hess. Barbara concluded by stating the two couples left 

Finnegan's at the same time and her son, Dennis works at Finnegan's as a waiter, 

he worked that evening but his shift ended around 11:00. 



G7789: 11/29/10 13:30hrs - Det Greenberg reporting; this is an ammendment to 

my earlier narrative regarding my conversation with Jerry Schulman. Jerry, his wife, 

and friends were out at Finnegans on 10/17/10, not 11/17/10 as I had noted. (mbg) 


G7789: 11/29/10 11:15hrs - Det Greenberg made contact with Jerome Schulman by 

telephone. Jerry was out to dinner at Finnegans on 11/17/10 with Dennis and 

Barbara Vaccaro, as well as Sue and Jim Ariulio. They were all in a booth and left at 

approximately 10:30pm as the staff was breaking down the tables and they were 

setting up the dance floor. Jerry said that his son, Jerry Jr, and his daughter Kacie 

were there as well, but did not stay much later, probably 11:00pm. Kacie was with a 

friend, Kelly Tacon. Jerry Schulman Sr. will have his son, daughter, andd Kelly 

Tacon contact this officer to confirm what time they left Finnegans. (mbg) 

Jerome Schulman 

76 Weskora Ave 


Home phone: 914-747-0176 


CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001299

Lead No. 


G7789: 12/2/10 Det Greenberg reporting; I spoke with Kacie Schulma and Jerome 

Schulman Jr. by telephone. Det Brown spoke with Kelly Tacon by telephone. All 

three were at Finnegan's grill for dinner on 10/17/10 and stayed for a little while 

after. All three left together at approximately 11:30pm prior to any incidents taking 

place. (mbg) 

Kacie Schulman 



dob 

cell phone 914-584-3595 

home phone 914-747-0176 

Jerome Schulman Jr. 



dob 

cell phone 914-907-3195 

home phone 914-747-0176 

Kelly Tacon 

112 Great Oak Lane 


cell phone 914-837-9627 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001300

Lead No. 


Interview the following individuals who may have attended the Alumni party at 

Finnegans which was posted on the Pace University Alumni Face book website: 

Accardi, Liana; Alesi, Steven; Arciero, Matthew; Azarian, Amanda; Balasar, 

Ragina; Barbieri, Johnny; Bella, Christine; Belviso, Taylor; 

Bencivenga, Jackie; Bowen, Daniel; Brady, Colin; Calia, John; Candrilli, 

Kristen; Carrasco, Candace; Castaldo, Krystle; Castanzo, Taliza; Cerami, 

Sal; Christine, Samantha; Cotaling, Connor; Countryman, Trevor; Cuffe, 

Ryan; Curran, Kyle;, Darrah, Mariah; Delgado, Ryan; DeMasi, Dominique; 

Deriso, Arrianna; Desposati, John; Doyle, Timothy; Drummond, Jaclyn; 

Dutra, Jocelyn; Dziato, Erica; Fasano, Joseph; Field, Erin; Foballe, 

Lauren; Fox, Andrea; Grandenetti, Justin; Grazia, Nicole; Grosser, Matt; 

Hyacinthe, Sahari; Johanson, Erin; Johnson, Elliott; Johnson, Genvieve; 

Kasdorf, Ryan; Katzner, Max; Kowal, Thaddeus; Kundert, Billy; 

Kunzmann, Serena; Lamonica, Michael; Lena, Toni-Ann; Leone, Christine; 

Liquori, Michael; Lynn, Stephanie; Lynn, Michelle; Macaluso, Victor; 

Mahar, Johnny; Marie, Nicole; Maris, John; McCafferty, Amber; 

McLoughlin, Timothy; Migdal, Jennifer; Miller, Beverly; Minall, Sarah; 

Mundorf, Amanda; Nicoletta, Jaime; Olsen, Thomas; Ott, Tiffany; Page, 

Ashley; Paolerico, Keri; Parker, Daniel; Parrott, Jake; Pauu, Mason; 

Perlleshi; Duge; Pipolo, Jenna; Rebecca, Sidonie; Rosa, Ally; Sanborn, 

Olivia; Santos, Carlos; Schnopp, Amanda; Schultheis, Nicole; 

Shirvanian, Alexandra; Sicuranza, Alexandra; Siragusa, Darah; Sommers, 

Ashley; Sylvester, Amber; Teresa, Daniela; Thomas, Sam; Trumper, 

Joshua; Tufel, Kay; Widenor, William; Wieber, Matthew; Yumet, 

Melissa; Zelaya, Jose, 







CONFIDENTIAL 


Inv Honig advises all names listed on this lead, pursuant to a Facebook invite to a 

Pace University Alumni event at Finnegans Bar, were scrutinized and attempts were 

made to identify and locate all parties listed. Lead #177 was answered in three 

separate leads detailing the results for each named listed. These leads are 

#183,184,and 185. Lead #183, lists names of individuals that although they 

answered on Facebook that they would attend, upon contact they advised they did 

not attend the party on the night in question. Lead #184, details those individuals 

that attended the party and upon contact advised they did not see any unusual 

events. Lead #185 details those individuals who attended the party and upon 

contact advised they had observed unusual activities at the party at Finnegans on 


MP 001301

Lead No. 


the night in question. Further, Lead #185 details the unusual events each 

observed. As a result of the investigation those names listed herein were unable to 

be located or contacted; Steven Alesi, Christine Bella, Candace Carrasco, Krystle 

Castaldo, Samanatha Christine, Connor Cotaling, Nicole Grazia, Billy Kundert, 

Stephanie Lynn, Michelle Lynn, Johnny Mahar, Nicole Marie, Rebecca Sidonie, 

Daniela Teresa. 


CONFIDENTIAL 

On 12/7/10 Inv. Honig advised of the following information: 


Inv. Honig attempted to contact Victor Macaluso several times pursuant to a 

Facebook invite, efforts met with negative results. 


MP 001302

Lead No. 


Serve subpoena Duces Tecum on owner Stephen Vanostrand, Finnegan's Grill for 

any and all debit card and /or credit card transactions between 11pm 10/16 and 

1am 10/17/10 







On 11/5/10, NYSP Investigator Chris Mulkins and Mount Pleasant Police Detective 

Matt Brown served upon Stephan Vanostrand owner of Finnegan's Bar and Grill 

located at 1006 Broadway Thornwood, NY. Service was completed at his personal 

residence. The subpoena was endorsed and provided to the Westchester County 

DA's Office. 

Copy of subpoena secured. 

Persons 


Vanostrand Stephen 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001303

Lead No. 


Check for any exterior video near the Manor Wines Store, 







On 11/1/10, Investigator Chris Mulkins and Town of Mt. Pleasant Detective Matthew 

Brown patrolled to the area of Manor Wines and Liquors located at 1187 

Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff, NY. We checked the following locations for external 

video. None of the stores had external video that was useful. 

Paese Pasta & Pizza 

Images Art Galley 

Houlihan/Lawrence Real Estate 

Wonderous Things 

Weldon’s Stationary 

Briarcliff Market 

Baci Hair Studio 

Briarcliff Toy Shop 

Tools For Better Living 

Janniello’s Specialty Foods 

State Farm Insurance 

Orfino’s Café 

Empan Adaj 

Wake Robin 

Getty 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001304

Lead No. 


Check with Pace University Security Department for possible video of Pace 

Security Gate 








CONFIDENTIAL 



Brown interviewed Director of Security Vincent Beatty of 861 Bedford Road 

Pleasantville, NY 10570. W-(914)-773-3700. 

According to Mr. Beatty, there were video cameras at the entrance to Gate #3 that 

show the plate numbers of vehicles that enter the campus. Mr. Beatty also stated 

that he had a camera mounted on North Hall facing Gate #3 showing the vehicles 

coming and going from that gate. Mr. Beatty advised that he had no other cameras 

on the other two entry gates. Mr. Beatty stated that he had internal cameras for 

Martin Hall where Mr. Hines had lived. Mr. Beatty stated that he had other internal 

camera throughout the campus, but none of which would be helpful for this 

investigation. Mr. Beatty advised that the cameras were motion detection cameras, 

so some of the start times might be after 7am due to the first motion being after that 

time. 

Mr. Beatty viewed the visitor log from gate #3 for 10/16/10 that indicated that Mr. 

LaRoche entered the campus at 9:33am. Mr. Beatty was able to locate the vehicle 

entering the campus at 9:27am on the camera that faces the gate. It appeared to be 

a black or dark colored Nissan or Toyota vehicle. Mr. Beatty attempted to view the 

license plate number from the plate reading camera and was unable to because 

security officer Varone stood directly in the cameras view to obtain Mr. LaRoche’s 

drivers license. 

Mr. Beatty then viewed the Martin Hall Front Door camera for 10/16/10 at 9:30am. 

The video camera showed Desmond Hinds leaving the building. At 9:32am, Mr. 

Hinds returns, swipes into the building, and is followed by Martin LaRoche, Danroy 

Henry, and an unknown black male. Both Mr. Hinds and Mr. LaRoche appear to be 

wearing the same clothing that they were wearing in the Manor Liquor store later that 

evening. Mr. LaRoche entered the building carrying numerous bags as if he was 

staying over. At 9:34am, the four males were seen leaving the building. Mr. Beatty 

downloaded the Martin Hall front door camera for the 4 minutes. 


MP 001305

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/9/10, Mr. Beatty downloaded the following cameras: 

-10/16/10 Martin Hall Front Door 7am-12pm. 

-10/16/10 Martin Hall Stairwell North End 7am-12pm. 

-10/16/10 Martin Hall Lounge Inside Back Door 7am-12pm. 

-10/16/10 Martin Hall Parking Lot South Camera 7am-12pm. 

-10/16/10 Martin Hall Parking Lot North Camera 7am-12pm. 

-10/16/10 Guard Booth Plate 7am-12pm. 

-10/17/10 Guard Booth Plate 12am-7am. 

-10/16/10 Entrance #3 (North Hall) 7am-12pm. 

-10/17/10 Entrance #3 (North Hall) 12am-7pm. 

On 11/10/10, all Pace University video downloads were tuned over to the 

Westchester County DA’s Office. 


MP 001306

Lead No. 


Check with Pace University Security Department for possible video of Townhouse 

#10 






CONFIDENTIAL 



Matthew Brown interviewed Director of Security Vincent Beatty of 861 Bedford Road 

Pleasantville, NY 10570. W-(914)-773-3700. 

According to Mr. Beatty, he had video in the Townhouse area where DJ lived. 

Myself and Det. Brown reviewed the video and determined that the camera angle 

does not pick up the entrance door to Townhouse #10. The camera angle picked up 

the entrance door next to DJ's door. It was also noted that it was too dark to see 

and figures coming in and out of the Townhouses. The video of the Townhouses 

was not secured. 


MP 001307

Lead No. 


Patrol to Citibank and take interior photos of the Bank's vestibule 






CONFIDENTIAL 


MPPD Det Brown assigned to complete interior photographs of the ATM vestibule of 

Citibank giving relationship of surveillance camera. 

11/05/2010 - 1705hrs - Photographs taken by Det Brown using MPPD department 

digital EOS Rebel XT. 

11/05/2010 - Photos uploaded to server filed under case. Photo log completed. 

Photos lost due to an unknown computer failure. Photos to be retaken. Log filed. 

11/17/2010 - 1611hrs - Photos re taken by Det Brown using MPPD departmental 

digital EOS Rebel XT. 

12/02/2010 - Photos uploaded to case server filed under case. Photo log completed. 


MP 001308

Lead No. 


Interview the individuals whom names appears on the Face book Pace 

University Alumni party at Finnegan's Bar on 10/16/10 -10/17/10 but didn't 

attend said party. Ref Lead #177 









On 11/05/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak was advised by Erin Field ), 15408 Lemac 

St., Van Nuys, CA 91406, #(818)235-2766, that she did not attend Finnegan's. 

On 11/05/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak was advised by Beverly Miller( ), 17 

Melbourne Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, #(908)221-1310 that she was not at 

Finnegan's. 

On 11/05/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak was advised by Amber McCafferty ), 6179 

Dacola Shores, Conesus, NY 14435, #(585)346-0297, that she was not allowed in 

Finnegan's because Finnegan's had reached compacity so she left. It was around 

1:00am. 

On 11/05/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak was advised by Alison Rosa ), 76 East Farm 

Rd., Middlebury, CT 06762, #(203)598-0094, that she was not at Finnegan's that 

night. 

On 11/05/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak was advised by Olivia Sanborn( ), 49 

Winchester Dr., Monroe, NY 10950, #(845)774-7084 that she was not at Finnegan's 

that night. 

On 11/08/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak was advised by Ragina Balasar ), 2320 

Turnbull Avenue, Bronx, NY, #(718)828-5710 that she planned on going to 

Finnegan's but didn't go. 



11/15/10 Cell phone number for Beverly Miller #(908)635-7076. Cell phone number 

for Amber McCafferty #(585)278-4051. Cell phone number for Alison Rosa 

#(203)565-2440. Cell phone number for Olivia Sanborn #(917)647-3823. 


CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001309

Lead No. 


On 11/05/2010 Inv Honig was advised by Nicole Schultheis of Townhouse 

3A on Pace University Pleasantville Campus that although she RSVP'd that she 

would be attending the party at Finnegan's she did not due to the fact that she is 

involved in Softball and they have a strict rule for athletes not to go out 24 hrs prior 

to a competition. 

On 11/09/2010 Inv Honig was advised by Michael Liguori of 257 Harvard 

Ave Rockville Center NY, that he did not attend the party at Finnegan's on the night 

of the incident. 

On 11/09/2010 Inv Honig was advised by Melissa S Yumet of 30 Clifford 

Blvd Hauppauge NY, that she did not attend the party at Finnegan's choosing to stay 

on Long Island. 

On 11/09/2010 Inv Honig was advised by Amber J Sylvester of 15 

Kinderhook Dr Poughkeepsie N,Y that she was in Michigan at the time of the party 

and did not attend. 

On 11/11/2010 Inv Honig was advised by Samantha A Thomas of 2 Virginia Lane 

Unionville Ct 06085, that she is currently in graduate school and did not attend the 

party at Finnegan's. 

On 11/11/2010 Inv Honig was advised by Jaclyn Drummond of E21 North Hall on 

Pace University Pleasantville Campus that although she was planning to attend she 

decided not to go to Finnegan's on the night of the incident. 

On 11/11/2010 Inv Honig was advised by Sarah Minall of 204 C New Dorm on the 

Pace University Briarcliff campus that she did not go out on the night of the incident 

and was not at Finnegan's 



On 11/12/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak was advised that the following individuals did not 

attend Finnegan's. 

Ryan Kasdor ), 24512 Ebelden Avenue, Newhall, CA and Jahari 

Hyacinthe( ), 18308 Weyburne Avenue, Tampa, FL. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/08/10 Invs. Kelly Pawlak and Michael Honig attempted to interview Serena 

Kunzmann , 5 Kerry Court, Pearl River, NY with negative results. No one 

answered the door at her dorm, Pace University, Briarcliff Manor campus, New Dorm 

309B. 


MP 001310

Lead No. 


Interview the individuals whom names appears on the Face book of Pace 

University Alumni party at Finnegan's Bar on 10/16/10 -10/17/10 who attended 

said party but may not have seen any unusual activities inside or outside 

Finnegan's . Ref Lead #177 








CONFIDENTIAL 


Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed the following subjects, on the following dates, who 

were at Finnegan's but did not see anything. 

11/04/10 Amanda Schnopp ), 73 Argyle Avenue, Selden, NY 11784, Hm 

#(631)696-6014, cell #(631)428-4076, advised that she left Finnegan's before the 

shooting happened. 

11/05/10 John Barbier ), 17 Pheasant Lane, East Setauket, NY 11733, 

Hm #(631)474-2142, cell #(631)680-4653, advised that he left Finnegan's about one 

half hour before the shooting. 

11/05/10 Genvieve Johnson ), 400 Chambers Street, Apt. 10J, NY, NY 

10282, Hm #(212)349-8308, advised that she left before anything happened 

therefore, she didn’t see anything. 

11/05/10 Liana Accard ), 2725 Fortesque Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572, 

Hm #(516)763-1694, cell #(516)984-6985, advised that she was at Finnegan's but 

left before the shooting occurred. 

11/08/10 Tiffany Ott( ), 12 West 8 Road, Far Rockaway, NY 11693, advised 

that she heard three shots but didn't see anything. Tiffany Ott also advised that she 

was in the car leaving, down by Shoprite. 

11/08/10 Lauren Foballe ), 43 Wren Hollow, Glastonbury, CT 06033, cell 

#(860)977-0801, advised that she was at Finnegan's but left before the shooting. 

Lauren Foballe also advised that she didn't see anything. 

11/08/10 Amanda Azarian( ), 247 Edgewood Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 

07417, Hm #(201)825-2555, cell #(201)519-0105, advised that she heard three 

shots but didn't see anything. Amanda Azarian also advised that she was in the car 


MP 001312

Lead No. 


leaving, down by Shoprite. 

11/08/10 Jaime Nicoletta( ), 75 Campo Terrace, Red Bank, NJ 07701, Hm 

#(732)747-6877, cell #(908)770-2764, advised that she was very drunk at the time 

and wasn't focused in on that. Jaime Nicoletta also advised that she was outside of 

Finnegan's when the shooting occurred , heard shooting but didn't see anything. 

11/09/10 Keri Paolercio , 448 First Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803, Hm # 

(914)738-6427, cell #(914)755-7085, advised that she didn't see anything. 

11/09/10 John Desposat ), 2 Valenza Lane, Blauvelt, NY 10913, Hm 

#(845)365-6968, cell #(845)222-8919, advised that he heard shots and heard a car 

peel out before shots but didn't see anything. 

11/10/10 Kyle Curran ), PO Box 167, Shaftsbury, VT 05262, Hm #(802)442- 

0917, Cell #(802)379-0271, advised that he was leaving Finnegan's when the whole 

thing happened. Kyle Curran also advised that he heard shots but didn't see 

anything. 



Inv. Kelly Pawlak attempted to interview Matthew Grosser, 1078 Colfax Avenue, 

Pompton Lakes, NJ, Hm #(973)831-9482 with negative results. On 11/04/10 Myself 

and Inv. Michael Honig went to Towh House #23, Pace University, Pleasantiville 

Campus, attempting to interview Matthew Grosser with negative results. No one 

answered the door at said residence. On 11/05/10 Myself and Inv. Michael Honig 

went to said town house again attempting to interview Matthew Grosser with 

negative results. We did leave a business card with one of Matthew Grosser's 

house mates requesting that Matthew Grosser contact us at SP Hawthorne with 

negative results. On 11/08/10 Myself and Inv. Michael Honig went to said town 

house again attempting to interview Matthew Grosser with negative results. No one 

answered the door at said residence. On 11/09/10 Myself and Inv. Michael Honig 

went to said town house attempting to interview Matthew Grosser with negative 

results. We left another business card with one of Matthew Grosser's house mates 

requesting a telephone call at SP Hawthorne with negative results. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


Inv MD Honig interviewed the following subjects who advised they were at 

Finnegan's Grill on the night of the incident but did not see anything significant to the 

investigation: 

11/04 

Thaddeus Kowal of Townhouse 23 B on Pace University Pleasantville 


MP 001313

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


campus. Subject stated he left the bar prior to the incident taking place. He learned 

about the incident from friends shortly after leaving the bar. 

Jenna Pipolo of Townhouse 21A on Pace university Pleasantville campus. 

Pipolo stated that once the lights came on in Finnegan's she went straight to the 

vehicle she came in and left the parking lot. She stated she did not witness the 

incident. 

Erica Diatom of Townhouse 18D on Pace University campus. Diatom 

stated that she went outside when a fight started and was in a vehicle leaving when 

she believes she heard gunshots. She stated she was not in a position to see 

anything as she was leaving the parking lot. 

11/05 

John S Calia of Rm A10 North hall on Pace University Pleasantville 

campus. Calia stated he was at Finnegan's for only an hour leaving around 11:00pm. 

William Widenor of Rm A36 Martin Hall on Pace University Pleasantville 

campus. Widenor stated he left prior to the incident. 

Carlos Santos of Rm A26 Martin hall on Pace University Pleasantville campus. 

Santos stated he was in the parking lot at approximately 12:30 am but did not go 

inside Finnegan's. He did not stay in the area long enough to witness the incident. 

He currently works at the CVS in that plaza. 

11/08 

Timothy Doyle of Rm 310A New Dorm on Pace University Briarcliff 

campus. Doyle stated he was at Finnegan's that night but left early in the night prior 

to the incident. 

Colin Brady of Townhouse 32A on Pace University Pleasantville campus. 

Brady stated he did not wish to talk to the Police regarding the incident. 

11/09 

Trevor Countryman of Townhouse 23c on Pace University Pleasantville 

campus. Countryman stated he left the bar prior to the incident and went to 

McDonalds to eat. From that location he stated he observed Police vehicles 

responding to Finnegan's but at that time he was not aware of why. He did not 

witness anything pertaining to the incident. 

Timothy J Mcloughlin who is a commuting student and does not reside on 

campus. His home address is listed as 30 South Fifth St Park Ridge NJ 07656. 

Mcloughlin stated he was outside near the parking lot at the time of the incident but 


MP 001314

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


claims to have his back to the incident and did not see anything. 

Jennifer Migdal of Rm 406A New Dorm on Pace University Briarcliff campus. Migdal 

stated she stopped by Finnegan's for approximately 5 minutes and left prior to the 

incident. 

Taylor Belviso of Rm 407B New Dorm on Pace University Briarcliff 

campus. Belviso stated he left prior to the incident. He further stated he attempted to 

return to the parking lot but at the time he returned the Police had block all entrances 

to the lot. 

Erin Johanson who is a commuting student. Her home address is listed as 

296 Lowell St. Wakefield Ma 01880. Johanson stated she was still inside Finnegan's 

at the time of the incident. When she went outside the incident was over and she 

stated she went to her vehicle and left the parking lot. 


MP 001315

Lead No. 


Interview the individuals whom names appears on the Face book of Pace 

University Alum party at Finnegan's Bar on 10/16/10 -10/17/10 who attended said 

party and might have seen some unusual activities inside or outside Finnegan's . 

Ref Lead #177 








CONFIDENTIAL 


Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed the following subjects on the following dates who 

attended Finnegan's and saw something. 

11/04/10 Ashley Page ), 8 Jacob Lane, Killingworth, CT 06419, Hm 

#(860)663-3960, cell #(860)759-9169 advised that he did see DJ (Danroy Henry) at 

the bar. Ashley Page also advised that she left immediately when the bar closed 

and she was the sober driver that night. Ashely Page additionally advised that the 

shooting supposedly happened five to ten minutes later and that there weren't any 

police in the parking lot nor any fighting when she left. There was whispering in the 

bar about fighting. Ashley Page further advised that for home coming people that 

are 21 and older got to drink (alcohol) at the game in designated areas. 

11/05/10 Darah Siragusa ), 6 Apple Court, Nanuet, NY 10954, Hm 

#(845)735-1326, cell #(845)729-7637 advised that she was inside Finnegan's when 

everything occurred. Darah Siragusa also advised that she was outside for about 

ten minutes before the ambulances got there. Darah Siragusa additionally advised 

that the owner of Finnegan's ran inside and said police officer down. Darah 

Siragusa further advised that when she left Finnegan's and went outside everybody 

was screaming they shot DJ (Danroy Henry). 

11/08/10 Jake Parro ), 311 Myrtle Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027, Hm 

#(908)789-1971, cell #(908)577-6287, advised that he was outside of Finnegan's 

trying to get a ride home and that he was drunk at the time. Jake Parrot also 

advised that he turned around for something and saw DJ (Danroy Henry) driving with 

the officer on the hood of the car and the officer yelling something. Jake Parrot 

declined to provide a written statement. 

11/09/10 Dugagjin Perlleshi ), 141 Wallace Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707, 

cell #(914)438-6876, advised that he was a back seat passenger in a car that was 

two cars ahead of the car that hit the officer. Dugagjin Perlleshi also advised that 


MP 001316

Lead No. 


he clearly saw the officer get hit by the car. Dugagjin Perlleshi turned around after 

hearing four to five gun shots and that's when he saw the officer hit the floor towards 

the driver's side. Dugagjin Perlleshi saw the officer on the hood for about a split 

second. Dugagjin Perlleshi thought it was a bouncer that got hit. Looked like the 

officer was trying to stop the car and the officer was clearly hit by the car. They got 

out of there because they heard shots. Dugagjin Perlleshi provided a written 

statement (Genl.4) which advises of the following. Dugagjin Perlleshi saw DJ 

(Danroy Henry) and a couple of his friends outside of Finnegan's. DJ and his friends 

were denied from the bar, he then spoke to the bouncer, Jose Zelaya, who then 

spoke to the owner and got them into the bar. Later on in the night the lights were 

turned on and everyone was informed to leave the bar, this made everyone made 

and no one wanted to leave. A fight broke out in the front of the bar as everyone 

was slowly leaving. As Dugagjin Perlleshi was leaving the parking lot he decided to 

look behind him, back seat passenger, and saw a car pulling out of the fire lane and 

hit a man. Pulling out about 10-15 mph in Dugagjin Perlleshi's opinion. It looked 

like the man was struck relatively hard. Dugagjin Perlleshi thought it was a bouncer 

that worked at Finnegan's. Dugagjin Perlleshi turned around to inform his cousin 

and friend that someone behind them had been run over. Dugagjin Perlleshi heard 

the four to five gun shots. That's when Dugagjin Perlleshi turned around again and 

saw the man who got struck by the car (who was the officer) on the ground on the 

driver side of the car. His body looked like it was in the fire lane. That's when they 

saw the gun powder smoke and drove away as fast as they could because they 

didn't know who shot who. Said Genl.4 will be included as an enclosure to this 

report. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


Inv Honig advises of the following results pertaining to interviews of subjects who 

advised via Facebook that they were attending the party at Finnegan's Grill. 

On 11/05/2010 Inv Honig interviewed Ashley M. Sommers of Townhouse 

18B on the Pace University Pleasantville Campus. Sommers advised she did not 

see anything but did state that she was able to hear several gunshots. 

On 11/05/2010 Inv Honig interviewed Mariah P Darrah of Townhouse 18c 

on the Pace University Pleasantville Campus. Darrah stated she heard what she 

believed was three gunshots and later observed a subject she referred to as "DEZ" 

(nfi) on the ground. She was not able to provide any other useful information. 

On 11/08/2010 Inv Honig interviewed Mason P Pauu of 205 A New Dorm 

on the Pace University Briarcliff Campus. Pauu stated he was walking towards to the 

area of CVS when he noticed Police activity. He turned to walk in the other direction 

towards Shop Rite. As he neared the area of Game Stop he was able to see DJ's 

vehicle move as if it was leaving the parking lot. He observed DJ's vehicle strike a 


MP 001317

Lead No. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Police vehicle and than observed a Police Officer in the air. He heard five gunshots 

and observed DJ's vehicle come to a sudden stop. A deposition was obtained from 

this subject. 

On 11/09/2010 Inv Honig interviewed Jocelyn D Dutra of 1233 Beech 

Street House #30 Atlantic Beach NY. Dutra stated she was outside near Finnegan's 

during the incident but was not facing in the direction of the Police vehicles. She did 

not witness the incident but did state she heard four gunshots. 

On 11/09/2010 Inv Honig interviewed John J Maris of 109A New Dorm on 

the Pace University Briarcliff campus. Maris stated he was not in a position to see 

the incident but did hear tires squealing followed by several gunshots. 

On 11/12/2010 Inv Honig interviewed Joshua D Trumper of 65 JFK Blvd 

Pine Beach NJ. Trumper stated he heard squealing tires followed but gunshots but 

did not witness the incident. 

On 11/12/2010 Inv Honig interviewed Alexandra N Sicuranza of 305 Dow Hall on the 

Pace University Briarcliff campus. Sicuranza stated she was attempting to leave the 

parking lot in her vehicle when she observed a Police officer fall off the hood of a 

silver vehicle. Her view was obstructed by two parked Police Vehicles and therefore 

she did not see the Officer get struck by the vehicle. She did hear gunshots and 

observe a woman with blonde hair approach the officer to help him. A deposition 

was obtained from this subject. 


MP 001318

Lead No. 


Interview Adam Fischer, 11 Upland drive, Chappaqua, NY 10514 (914) 548-0692 

who was outside of Finnegan's with Andrew Kehrer on 10/17/10 









(MPPD) interviewed Adam J. Fischer at his house, 11 Upland Drive, in Chappaqua. 

Adam did not remember much as he “was pretty drunk”, using his own words. 

Adam Jonathan Fischer 

11 Upland Drive 


Dob 

Cell phone 914-548-0692 

Home phone 914-238-6575 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Adam Fischer remembered being out with some friends after watching the Yankees 

lose a playoff game. He described himself as “too rowdy, too drunk”. He knew the 

night we were talking about, but wasn’t sure exactly what night it was. Adam was 

with Andrew Kehrer and Ian Coreth, friends from Horace Greeley High School. 

There were about 8-10 guys that also included Andy Guenier and Rob Coulombe. 

Adam remembered talking to a girl in the bar, not sure who, and heard that there 

was a fight. He heard the bartender yell get out to everyone, and he knew he was 

outside. Once outside, he did not see much as he was too short, and never heard 

anything out of the ordinary. They were outside Finnegans bar by some flowers, ear 

a GNC. He remembered a lot of cars with flashing lights and he knew that Rob 

Coulombe had taken videos. (mbg) 


MP 001319

Lead No. 


Interview Ian Coreth (914) 384-4613 who was outside of Finnegan's with 

Andrew Kehrer on 10/17/10 








(MPPD) interviewed Ian Coreth at his house, 36 Taylor Rd., Mt Kisco. Ian gave a 

hand-written supporting deposition and attached a diagram of the scene as he 

remembered it. 

Ian Robert Coreth 

36 Taylor Rd. 

Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 

Dob 

Cell phone 914-384-4613 

Home phone 914-241-3894 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Ian remembered that about I month prior on a Saturday night, he was at his friend 

Andy Guenier’s house in Chappaqua watching the baseball playoffs. He was with 

Andrew Kehrer, Andy Guenier, Adam Fischer, Rob Coulombe, Dillon Clark, and Alex 

Schwartz. They had watched the Yankees lose and wee hanging around the fire 

pit. Rob Coulombe talked them into staying local, and they chose Finnegans Grill in 

Thornwood. Ian and his friends arrived at Finnegans around 12:30am, and 

described a poppin’ legitimate bar scene. They were id’d at the door by a bouncer 

and had their hands stamped. Ian bought some of his friends a round of drinks 

(used his credit card). After a half-hour, a drunk football player beat up a bounce, 

which resulted in the bouncers telling everyone to leave. He and his friends waited a 

bit, figuring the underage people would leave and they could most likely stay. 

However, they were kicked out as well. Andrew Kehrer, Andy Guenier and Ian went 

over by the bushes in front of Finnegans to smoke cigarettes. He said they were 

about 10-15 feet from the curb. There were about 200 people flowing out towards 

cars and cabs. Ian saw 3 cop cars and the officers were letting their presence be 

felt. Ian described it all as very calm, like a movie theater emptying out. Ian saw a 

car in the firelane towards the end of the bend, and remembered it was gray with 

tinted windows, supped up, and with chrome wheels. He saw a cop walk over to the 

drivers window, and then the driver drove off, booked it, and clearly hit the cop. He 

saw the cop surf on the hood, on his stomach trying to keep his balance.. The car 

went another 10-15 yards, then he heard 5 pops. Ian thought the car was trying to 


MP 001320

Lead No. 


squeeze its way out of the parking lot. He heard a thud as the cop got hit by the car. 

Ian didn’t see any other cops get hit. He thought the car was trying to escape. This 

car then rear ended a blue car in front of CVS. Ian said it definitely looked like the 

car was going fast enough that the cop couldn’t get off the hood. Ian said all hell 

broke loose. He saw about 150 drunk kids all in the parking lot, and only 3 cops. He 

said everyone bum-rushed the scene. It appeared that everyone lost their wits and 

acted on emotion. He stayed where he was with his friends and smoked more 

cigarettes as he watched. He saw football guys yelling, putting blame on someone. 

He saw a bounce pin a kid against the wall and break the bagel shop window (both 

were white). All chaos broke loose. Tons of cop cars came in and cops tried to get 

control of the scene. Kids were still running around, Rob Coulombe was running 

around taking video. There were kids screaming, crying, yelling, on cell phones. Ian 

saw a kid up the sidewalk a ways in a spoon position handcuffed. Ian said it took 

like 35 minutes for ambulances to come. Ian described himself as coherent and 

cognitive that night, only having one beer earlier at his friends house and part of a 

beer at Finnegans. He closed with some comments including that there was a lot of 

drunk drama with kids. He said no one seemed to be making rational decisions and 

taking a step back to think before acting. He felt the police had no control over the 

situation nor did they properly attend to the gunshot victims once they were out of 

the car. (mbg) 


CONFIDENTIAL 


NOTE: It was reported during this interview that Dillon Clarka was with the group at 

the home of Guenier but did not go with the group out to Finnegan's on this evening. 


MP 001321

Lead No. 


Interview Anthony Tortora ref Lead 90 Andrew Guernier 





G7789: 12/3/10 Det Greenberg reporting; Inv Saunders and I were assigned to 

interview Anthony Tortora, a lead generated from an interview with Andy Guernier. 

On 11/11/10 I spoke to Tortora by phone reaching his cell number. He advised me 

that he was going away for the weekend and that we could make arrangements to 

meet on 11/15/10. I left voicemails for Tortora on 11/15/10 and again on 11/29/10 

with no response. On 12/3/10 I sent Tortora a text message using 

FreeTextMessages.com, also with negative results. (mbg) 

pedigree from Det/Sgt Jim Wilson, New Castle PD 

Anthony Tortora 

304 Douglas Rd. 


dob 

cell phone 914-438-4695 

home phone 914-238-1624 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001322

Lead No. 


Interview Evan Markowitz, 744 King St, Chappaqua, NY 











11/16/10 Detective Greenberg and Investigator Jasper Saunders interviewed Evan 

Markowitz at his residence. Evan spoke of going to Finnegan’s Bar and Grill on a 

Saturday night in mid-October with Alex Schwartz, Rob Columbe and Andy 

Guernier. They arrived around midnight and their ID’s were checked at the front 

door. He describes there being a lot of people inside, the atmosphere as “rowdy” 

and not knowing anyone inside other than the friends he was with. Within an hour of 

being there a fight broke out between a bouncer and patron and subsequently 

everyone was kicked out of the bar with someone yelling (stating) the police had 

been called. He was one of the last to leave the bar and recalls hearing the crowd 

chanting that they were not going to leave. Evan describes there being a large 

crowd outside but he did not see any fights. He says he ended up near the store 

Nail Expressions. He heard what he describes as “loud noises” but not knowing 

they were gunshots at first and says they sounded “silenced”. After learning they 

were gunshots he backed against a store. Evan says he then saw a kid lying on the 

ground in the middle of the road receiving CPR from a girl in “going out clothes” and 

a black car crashed into a “cop” car. He continued, he saw a cop take his gun out 

and was attempting to get he crowd back. He states his group called a cab and 

walked over to the Shop Rite. When the cab arrived they entered it and while exiting 

the parking lot the cab was stopped by a patrol officer and their names were taken. 

While talking to them the officer ran away to handle what appeared to be a 

"skirmish. Evan Markowitz completed a supporting deposition and a diagram of the 

events. 


Evan Markowitz 

DOB 

74 Meserole Avenue, Apt #2 

Brooklyn, NY 

(914-960-9356) 

Parents address: 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001323

Lead No. 


Interview Lauren Kimmel, ref Andrew Guernier lead 90 







CONFIDENTIAL 


11/18/10 Detective Greenberg and Investigator Jasper Saunders interviewed Lauren 

Kimmel at Starbucks in Mount Kisco, NY. Lauren reported recalling it was a 

Saturday in late October when she got a text message from a friend named Anthony 

Tatora asking if she wanted to accompany he and others to Finnegan's. She says 

she met Tatora and Adam Pollock at Finnegan’s around 10:30 pm. Upon her entry 

to Finnegan's she recalls being ID’d and met Tatora and Pollock at the bar inside. 

They sat at the bar for about 2 hours and around 12:30 other guys from their high 

school (Horrace Greely) arrived (Andrew Kerher, Andy Gurnier, Rob Colombe, Alex 

Schwartz, Adam Fischer and Evan Markowitz). By the bar they all were talking when 

she left the group going to the bathroom and exiting the bathroom around 1:00 a.m. 

When she exited the bar the lights were on and she asked why. Her friends told her 

there had been a fight near the front of the bar by the big television. She stated, 

the bartenders were telling people to leave and 10 minutes later she and her friends 

left and stood outside exchanging numbers (etc). While outside, she recalls hearing 

sirens and seeing about 7-8 “cops cars” arrive via the CVS entrance and parking 

next to the curb across from CVS. At this time she says they moved from where 

they were to now stand in front of Dress Barn by the curb. Lauren states she heard 

a "screeching" noise, looked up and then sees a silver/tan-ish car speed pass them 

around the curb heading towards officers. She recalls the car as being a Nissan 

and she remembers the emblem. As the car passed them Lauren says she recalls 

seeing a police officer chasing the car while pulling up his gun belt as he ran 

(described as with both hands). She says she did not see him pull anything out of 

his belt. Lauren continued, she thought the tires of the car had been shot out but 

she was not able to see anything further because her view was toward the back of 

the car. Lauren says she saw a bunch of rowdy kids near the bagel shop and bank. 

She also heard glass breaking in that area thinking it came from the bagel store. At 

this time she, Tony and Pollack decided to leave and walked toward their cars. 

There were kids in the parking lot screaming and crying with she hearing “they shot 

him, they killed him”. Lauren says, from the parking lot she saw a bunch of officers 

running around, some of which went to a crowd on the sidewalk to break up a rowdy 

crowd near the bagel shop. She reports seeing other officers taking bags from the 

trunk of police vehicles. She entered her car with Anthony and the two began to 

leave. As they were driving away, a person walked over to her car and they asked 

him what happened. She says the person responded “they shot and killed him”. 


MP 001325

Lead No. 


Tony asked “who”, with the person replying “our friend”. They then drove away 

leaving the scene. Lauren Kimmell completed a supporting deposition and a 

diagram of the events. 


Lauren A Kimmel 

DOB 

11 Deer Ridge 

Millwood, NY 10546 

914-424-7627 : cell 

914-941-4135 : home 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001326

Lead No. 


Interview Adam Pollack, Chappaqua, Cell: 914-774-9004, friend of Andrew 

Guerner 







G7789: 11/3/10 - Det Greenberg reporting; Investigator Saunders and I were 

assigned to interview Adam Pollack, a lead generated from an interview with Andrew 

Guernier. A cell phone number provided by Guarnier (914-774-9004) goes to a 

voice message, however it does not take messages. Inv Saunders attempted on 

11/29/10, and I made another attempt on 12/3/10. A home phone number (914-238- 

6384) obtained from New Castle PD, went to a fax machine. On 12/3/10 I sent a 

text message using TextForFree.com, also with negative results. (mbg) 

Adam J. Pollack 

320 North Greeley Ave. 


dob 

cell phone 914-774-9004 

home phone 914-238-6384 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001327

Lead No. 


Interview Thomas Korbint, Frat student 







CONFIDENTIAL 



THOMAS KORNBLIT dob 20 Wilshire Drive White Plains, N.Y. Ph 914- 

263-1748. Mr KORNBLIT is a member of TKE Fraternity at Pace and resides at 47 

Stevens Ave Hawthorne, N.Y. Mr KORNBLIT stated that on the night of 10/16- 

10/17/10 he and his friends went to Michaels and then Finnegans. He stated that he 

had been drinking all day because it was homecoming weekend. He did state 

however that he took a nap after drinking during the day and before he went out at 

night. He remembers a big fight in Finnegans between Pace students that got out of 

hand. He went on to state that the bouncers closed the bar down and that the 

trouble continued outside because people didn't want to leave. M KORNBLIT state 

that when he and his friends were leaving he noticed 1 or 2 police cars that had just 

pulled into the parking lot. He said he and his friends left the parking lot and went to 

campus and heard about the shooting later on. 


MP 001328

Lead No. 


Interview Matthew Nocco, frat student who attended Finnegan's on 10/17/10 








On 11/17/10 Det Sgt ART ROMAINE interviewed MATTHEW NOCCO dob 

123 78th Street Brooklyn, N.Y ph 347-782-3732. Mr NOCCO is a 

student at Pace University and a member of TKE Fraternity located at 47 Stevens 

Ave Hawthorne, N.Y. Mr NOCCO stated that on the night of 10/16 and early 

morning of 10/17 he was at Finnegans Pub with some fellow Fraternity brothers 

(already interviewed). He stated that at some point during the night a fight broke out 

inside the bar involving two guys he didn't know and a bouncer. Mr NOCCO stated 

that he gathered his "brothers" together and they left the bar. He said they walked to 

the far north end of the parking lot to get to their car. Mr NOCCO stated that as they 

were leaving the parking lot they noticed police cars pulling in for what he assumed 

was the fight. Mr NOCCO stated they made a right onto the main road and he was 

sitting in the rear passenger seat. He went on to state that he noticed what he 

thought was a person laying on the ground in the road in front of Pet land Discount 

or CVS. It was only a quick glimpse since they were pulling away. Mr NOCCO 

stated that they then drove to Pace Pleasantville campus. It was while they were at 

the campus that they heard about the shooting. A Supporting Deposition was 

secured from Mr NOCCO and is included as an enclosure to this lead. 

Enclosures 

Type 

Statement 

Enclosure 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Supporting Deposition of MATTHEW NOCCO 


MP 001329

Lead No. 


Interview Christopher Pretto, Frat student who attended Finnegan on 10/17/10 







CONFIDENTIAL 



interviewed CHRISTOPHER PRETTO dob Ph 646-288-0316 of 11 Charter 

Road Staten Island, N.Y. Mr PRETTO is a member of TKE Fraternity which is 

located on 47 Stevens Ave Hawthorne, N.Y. Mr PRETTO stated that on the night of 

10/16-10/17/10 he and fellow fraternity brothers; ILAN KLEIN and TOM 

KORNBLIT. He stated that they started their night at Michaels Tavern at 10:30pm 

and then moved to Finnegans at 11:30pm. Mr PRETTO stated that there were a lot 

of people in Finnegans and that he and his friends were drinking and dancing. He 

stated that a small fight between two girls broke out but it was quickly broken up. He 

stated that about a half hour after that a fight between two guys broke out and that 

got out of hand. At one point, the bouncer told everyone to leave so PRETTO and 

his friends left the bar. As they were walking back to their car he noticed 2-3 police 

cars which had just arrived. Mr PRETTO stated that he and his friends drove home 

before anything happened and heard about the shooting the next day. Mr PRETTO 

stated that he did not know "DJ". 

Mr PRETTO stated that on the night of Sat 11/06 - Sun 11/07 he and his fraternity 

brothers hosted a small party at their house. At some point during the night 4-5 

Pace Football players whom he described as African American showed up at the 

house wanting to come in. Mr PRETTO told the football players that it was a small 

private gathering and that they were not welcomed in. One of the players said to Mr 

PRETTO that they came all the way from campus and that they were coming in 

whether he liked it or not. Words were exchanged and the police were called but the 

football players dispersed prior to the arrival of the police. 


MP 001330

Lead No. 


Interview Maria Zucco, 27 Westerly Lane, Thornwood, NY, ATM customer at 

Citibank 10/17/10 





CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/09/10 Investigator Donald Yackeren interviewed Maria A. Zucco at her 

residence of 27 Westerly Lane Thornwood, NY 914-747-7653 who relates that she 

was familiar with instant case however she relates that her son, Aurelio A Zucco 

of same address, drove her down to the bank that evening so she could 

make a withdrawl from the bank. She relates that when they were there they only 

saw one Police Car in the Plaza however they did not know what was going on. They 

left the plaza and made a left onto Rt-141 & Broadway. She could offer nothing 

further at this time. 


MP 001331

Lead No. 


Interview Natalie Ardaix who drove Samantha Derosa and other friends to 

Finnegan's 







Interview of Natalie Ardaix, DOB , Pace University commuter student 

residing at 160 Route 9A, Ossining, NY 10562. Interview completed by MPPD Det 

Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins on 11/05/2010, at approximately 

1430hrs, at the Pace University Security office. 

Interview of Natalie Ardiax in sum and substance; 

I am a cheerleader for Pace. I cheered at the game at 1:00pm. Game ended 

around 3:30pm. Went to visit my friend in Martin Hall around 4:00pm. Noticed 

security blocking lane for townhouses. Went to Briarcliff campus visited my friend 

Sam Derosa. Went home and got ready. 10:45pm picked up Sam and her friends 

(don’t know names). Got to Finn’s at 11:00pm. I stayed in car while Sam and 3 

friends went in. Sam came out and gave me her ID that she used. Went in and left 

around 12:31am to come back to Martin Hall to visit a friend. 1:30am got a text from 

Sam asking to pick her up. Picked her up around 1:40am. Dropped off 3 boys 

(unknown names) on Pleasantville campus. Dropped off Sam at New Dorm. I went 

back to Martin. Parents picked me up and I went home. While I was at Finn’s I drank 

2 cups of beer. While I was at Finn’s I do not remember any fights. 

At some point Sam talks to other friends and I texted her at 12:31 to get my keys 

and I told her I was leaving and left bar to go to Martin Hall. 

At 1:15am I get a text from Sam asking where I was. I told her I was at Martin. 

At 1:30 Sam text me to come get her that the cops came – someone ran over a cop 

and ambulance was there. 

At 1:40am I get there and see Sam next to Shop Rite next to people I didn’t know. 

They all get in my car and drive out Shop Rite entrance. 


Persons 


Ardaix Natalie 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001332

Lead No. 


interview John Maris, pace student who was with Patrick Clark at Finnegan's on 

10/17/10 






CONFIDENTIAL 


Inv Honig advises pursuant to lead #177(Facebook) John Maris was contacted and 

interviewed. The results of said interview were recorded in Lead #177. 


MP 001333

Lead No. 


Interview Armando Varone - Pace Security Guard working the Booth at entrance 

#3 who logged Martin LaRouche on the campus 









Brown interviewed Armando Varone dob of 19I Vale Lane Croton, New York 

10520. C-(914) 409-7574. 

Mr. Varone stated in sum and substance: 

Mr. Varone stated that he was employed at the Pace University as a security 

guard. Mr. Varone stated that he was working on 10/16/10 from 8am to 4pm and 

was assigned to work Gate #3 checking identifications. Mr. Varone stated that at 

9:33am a vehicle approached the gate driven by a lone black male. Mr. Varone 

stated that the male presented a Florida state drivers license and said that he was 

coming to visit Desmond Hinds in Martin Hall. Mr. Varone stated that he confiscated 

the ID and allowed the subject to enter the campus. Mr. Varone stated that he did 

not remember the car or any other information. Mr. Varone also stated that he did 

not recall if the subject got his ID back or not. 

Mr. Varone was shown a copy of the visitor log dated 10/16/10 and he identified 

page 58 as entries that he made on that date. Mr. Varone stated that at 9:33am, 

Martin LaRoche presented a Florida State driver’s license with . 

Persons 


Varone Armando 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001334

Lead No. 


Interview Hector Arocena, Pace Security guard assigned the townhouse on 

homecoming day at Pace University 








On 11/11/10 Det Sgt ART ROMAINE - Mt Pleasant Police interviewed HECTOR 

AROCENA dob 861 Bedford Ave Pleasantville, N.Y. Ph 914-224-7783; 

Security Guard at Pace University. Mr AROCENA was working the 11pm - 7am shift 

on the night of 10/16 thru 10/17. Mr AROCENA recalled an aided case involving an 

intoxicated male subject and that the Mt Pleasant Police and Pleasantville 

Ambulance were called. The police officer at the scene took off after receiving a 

report of an officer down on the police radio. An RA named VICTORIA told Mr 

AROCENA that a Pace student was shot at Finnegans. The RA was visibly upset 

and Mr AROCENA said to calm down and that he would try to confirm if this was 

true. Mr AROCENA stated that other students heard about the shooting and started 

to congregate. Mr AROCENA called someone from Student Life and they were 

unaware of the circumstances regarding the student who was shot. Mr AROCENA 

drove over to Finnegans and called VINNY BEATTY; Security Director and advised 

him that it was true that a student was shot. He added that Mr BEATTY also 

responded. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/11/10 Det Sgt ART ROMAINE - Mt Pleasant Police interviewed VICTORIA 

KRAUSS; Resident Assistant at Pace who was contacted by Security Guard 

HECTOR AROCENA. Ms KRAUSS stated that she is an R.A. at Town House 37 

and received a call from an unknown student who was at Finnegans who told her 

that a Pace student was shot and that it was "DJ". 


MP 001335

Lead No. 


Interview Andy Elliott, Pace Security guard assigned the townhouse on 

homecoming day at Pace University 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/11/10 Det/Sgt ART ROMAINE interviewed ANDREW "ANDY" ELLIOT dob 

Ph 914-224-7784 196 Marietta Ave Hawthorne, N.Y. ; Pace Security 

Guard. Mr ELLIOT stated that he normally works the 11pm - 7am shift but on the 

16th of October he switched and worked a 5pm - 1am shift so he could attend the 

Giants football game on the 17th. Mr ELLIOT stated that he left campus at 1am and 

war relieved by another security guard; HECTOR AROCENA. Mr ELLIOT recalled 

an aided case that night on campus where a male subject was highly intoxicated and 

the subject was treated by Mt Pleasant Police and Pleasantville Ambulance. Mr 

ELLIOT could not recall any other unusual events during his tour. 


MP 001336

Lead No. 


On 11/12/10 Angelia Henry (mother of Danroy Henry) contacted SP 

Poughkeepsie seeking information into the Homicide investigation of her son. 

Said call was rerouted to Sr/Inv Robert Bennett, SP Hawthornet. 






CONFIDENTIAL 


Angela Henry contact SP Poughkeepsie Communications, who forwarded the call to 

Sr. Inv. Robert Bennett. Angela Henry was upset, and asked that we do a fair and 

impartial investigation. I assured her that we were. She asked if there is anything 

she can do to help us. I advised her to plead with those who have not come forward 

to contact the NYSP, MPPD, WCDA or Pace Security to be interviewed. I also 

provided her with my desk phone number so she can contact me directly if she 

needed to. 


MP 001337

Lead No. 


Interview Christopher Desmond, friend of Melissa Fontana ref lead #163 






CONFIDENTIAL 



interviewed Christopher Desmond dob of 487 Linden Avenue Bogota, New 

Jersey 07603. C-(201) 575-6094. 

Mr. Desmond stated in sum and substance: 

On 10/16/10, I drove up to Pace from Rutgers University to hang out with my 

friend Ray Carrasco. I got up there around 9pm, but I don’t remember when we got 

the bar. When we got there, the place was busy. I drove myself, Ray Carrasco, 

Pete Lynch, and James Lynch to the bar. I don’t remember any girl fight or any 

other fight that occurred at the bar. All I know was that one of Ray’s friends came 

over to us and told us that we had to leave. As I walked out the door a saw a large 

group of people standing on the sidewalk to my right. I saw a police car parked on 

the road also on my right. I didn’t see any cars parked on my left. I walked across 

the street and directly to my car where it was parked somewhere in the middle of the 

lot. I was with Ray and I think Pete. We drove out of the lot and took a left toward 

Shoprite. As we were leaving the exit by Shoprite, I heard what I thought were 

gunshots. I don’t remember how many, but it was more than 2. The shots had a 

consistent pattern and there were no long pauses in between. I then took a right 

and left the plaza. I didn’t see anything in regards to the accident or the shooting. 

After we got back to Pace, Ray found out that it was DJ that was shot so we decided 

to go the hospital. After staying at the hospital for awhile, we left and Pete and I 

drove back to New Jersey. 

Mr. Desmond declined to provide a written statement to the above information. 


MP 001338

Lead No. 


Interview Raymond Carrasco, friend of Melissa Fontana ref lead #163 








On 11/15/10, Investigator Chris Mulkins interviewed Raymond Carrasco dob 

of 194 Oakwood Avenue Bogota, New Jersey 07603. C-(201) 937-4092. 

Mr. Carrasco stated in sum and substance: 

On 10/16/10, we began drinking at Townhouse 18 drinking beer. After about 8 

beers we proceeded to go to Finnegan’s bar. As far as I can remember, I was with 

my hometown friends Peter Lynch and Christopher Desmond along with 2 others I’m 

not certain about. We left for the bar at 10:30 – 10:45pm in Chris Desmond’s car 

and got there a short time after. Soon after our arrival, the bar began getting packed 

and I noticed the staff of Finnegan’s couldn’t handle the influx of people. I helped 

break up a fight between two girls because nobody from the staff was doing 

anything. A little after 1am, there was a scuffle that broke out near the front door 

and by the time I got over there, everyone was being kicked out. Pete, Chris, 

Amanda, and myself didn’t stick around too long, got into Chris’ car and left out the 

exit closer to Shoprite. While we were pulling out of the shopping center, I heard 2-3 

gunshots but my friends thought I was crazy. The shots were in a consistent rhythm 

lasting maybe 2 seconds. As we passed the CVS intersection, I glanced over and 

saw 2-3 people lying in the road. I didn’t think much of it. I thought there was a fight 

or something. We proceeded back to the townhouses where we were informed what 

actually happened. To be honest, I was somewhat drunk but highly functional. 





On 11/15/10, Ray Carrasco provided me (Inv Mulkins) with an email sent to him from 

James Lynch. The email's contents were what he saw during the incident. The 

email was attached to the rest of Mr. Lynch's paperwork. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/09/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed Raymond Carrasco who advised that he 

didn't see anything in regards to said shooting. 


MP 001339

Lead No. 


Interview Richard Suthered, friend of Melissa Fontana ref lead #163 







CONFIDENTIAL 

Detective Matthew Brown reports the following... 


MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins assigned to complete 

interview of Richard Suthered C-(203)394 -3605. Mr Suthered is a friend of witness 

Melissa Fontana. 

-12/03/2010 – 1140hrs – phone call made to above cell. Voice mail announcement 

stating Richard Suthered. Voice mail left requesting call back. 

-12/03/2010 – I spoke w/ Rick Suthered by phone. Mr Suthered is completing final 

exams and is willing to provide statement, however, is requesting it to be completed 

after 12/11/10. This officer to follow up after that date. 


MP 001340

Lead No. 


Interview Matthew Spooner, friend of Melissa Fontana ref lead #163 







CONFIDENTIAL 


Interview witness, Matthew Spooner, DOB 28 Bearfort Rd, West Milford, 

NJ 07480 C-(973)728-2659 H-(973)907-0596. Spooner is a senior Pace University 

student residing in Martin Hall room #A24. Interview conducted by MPPD Det 

Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins, on 11/15/2010 at approximately 

1630hrs, in the Martin Hall lounge. 

Matthew Spooner refused to speak on the incident citing representation by attorney, 

Bonita Zellman. Spooner states he has given his statement to Ms Zellman. 

Spooner advised he would speak with Ms Zellman reference interview request and 

advised. Spooner was given our contact info for follow up. 


MP 001341

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Westchester Police Department reference 

to Thornwood response on 10/17/10 





Westchester County Police Department 

1 Saw Mill River Parkway 

Hawthorne, NY 

914-864-7700 

Westchester County Police assigned 11 Officers and 2 Sergeants to the Thornwood 

Plaza on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down. The Following is 

a list of Officers Involved: 

Sergeant Jeffrey M Sewalk - S0601 - Unit 1415 

Sergeant Christopher A Cristiano - C0709 - Unit 1414 

Officer Paul J Cusano - C1117 - Unit 1494 

Officer Michael A Sbarra - S1256 - Unit 1458 

Officer Sean P. Coffey - C1188 - Unit 1423 

Officer Christopher A Barnett - B0776 - Unit 1439 

Officer Shannon Reilly - R1121 - Unit 1421 

Officer Kevin P. Nethercott - N1374 - Unit 1418 

Officer Brian Bosan - B0772 - Unit 1464 

Officer Christopher J Pierce - P1101 - Unit 1634 

Officer Francis A. Pagliuca - P1119 - Unit 1436 

Officer Wilberto Saez - S1268 - Unit 1467 

Officer Leonard Soderquist - Unit 1410 

Dash camera Videos were obtained from Units 1458,1421,1436,1418,1494,1467,& 

1410 by DCDA. 

Unit 1464 is an SUV which was not equipped with a dash camera. 

No LPRs in use. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Dispatch Audio of “Hotline Calls” obtained by DCDA and maintained in Lead desk. 


MP 001342

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Greenburgh Police Department reference 






Greenburgh Police Department 

188 Tarrytown Road 


914-862-5339 

CONFIDENTIAL 


Greenburgh Police Department assigned 1 Sergeant, 1 Paramedic, and 3 Officers 

to the Thornwood Plaza on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer 

Down Case # 10-10036. The Following is a list of Officers Involved: 

Sergeant Gregory Attalienti - - Unit 50. - Interviewed on 10/22/10 at Greenburgh 

PD. This interview was recorded and a copy of the interview is retained by the lead 

desk. 

Det/Paramedic Dean Annichiarico - Shield #124 - Unit 72 – Interviewed on 

10/20/10 by Investigator Shannon Morrison and Detective Greenberg and reduced 

to written form. A copy of this Deposition is retained by the lead desk. 

Officer David N.Wagman - Shield #223 - Unit 66. - Interviewed on 11/09/10 at 

Greenburgh PD. This interview was recorded and a copy of the interview is retained 

by the lead desk. 

Officer JamesT. Brown - Shield #216 - Unit 86. – Interviewed on 11/09/10 at 

Greenburgh PD. This interview was recorded and a copy of the interview is retained 

by the lead desk. 

Officer Patrick Grady - 81 - Unit 65. - Interviewed on 10/27/10 at Greenburgh 

PD. This interview was recorded and a copy is retained by the lead desk. 

Dash camera Videos were obtained and maintained in the Lead desk. 


Dispatch Audio of Greenburgh Radio Transmissions obtained and maintained in the 

Lead desk. 


MP 001343

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from White Plains Police Department reference 






White Plains Police Department 

77 South Lexington Ave. 

White Plains, New York 

914-422-6111 

The White Plains Police Department assigned the following officers to respond to 

the Thornwood Plaza on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down 

Case #10-38423. The Following information is provided: 

Lieutenant James Spencer - Shield #L2/1820 

Sergeant Todd Moskalik - Shield #S06-1778 – Car #2 

Sergeant Keith Martin - Shield # K-21 – Car #2 

Officer Anothony Carelli 

Officer Julio Orellana 

Officer Anthony Carra 

Officer Keith Smalls 

Officer Edward Salinas 

Officer Michael Dawson - Shield #128/1880 – ESU Truck #1 

No LPRs or Cameras were in use. 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Reports obtained and maintained in the Lead Desk. 



MP 001344

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Yonkers Police Department reference to 

Thornwood response on 10/17/10 





Yonkers Police Department 

104 South Broadway 

Yonkers, New York 10701 

914-377-7200 

The Yonkers Police Department assigned the following officers to respond to the 

Thornwood Plaza on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down Case 

#10-121266. The Following information is provided: 

Lieutenant Michael Bladel RC300 

Sergeant Nasser RC851 

Officer Scaramuzzo - Shield # - RC 103 

Officer D. Borrelli - Shield #968 - ESU Truck #4 

Officer M. Messar - Shield #566 – ESU Truck #4 

No LPRs or Dash Cameras in use. 

CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001345

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Elmsford Police Department reference to 






Village of Elmsford Police Department 

Elmsford, New York 10523 

914-592-8383 

The Elmsford Police Department assigned 1 Officer to the Thornwood Plaza on 

10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down SJS# 73482. The 

Following information is provided: 

Officer Kenneth Gumbs - Car 39 – 

No LPRs or Dash Camera in use. 

CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001346

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Tarrytown Police Department reference to 






Village of Tarrytown Police Department 

1 Depot Plaza 

Tarrytown, New York 10591 

914-631-5546 

The Tarrytown Police Department assigned 1 Officer to the Thornwood Plaza on 

10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down Case #TP-006943-10. 

The Following information is provided: 

Officer Lisa Carlucci responded – Car 9. 


CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001347

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Briarcliff Police Department reference to 






Briarcliff Manor Police Department 

1111 Pleasantville Rd. 

Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510 

914-941-2130 

The Briarcliff Manor Police Department assigned 1 Officer to the Thornwood Plaza 

on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down Case #BM-015409-10. 


Officer Felipe E. Anastacio – Shield 1109 - Unit 18 responded. 

No Dash Camera or LPR in use. 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Reports obtained and maintained in the Lead desk. 



MP 001348

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Yorktown Police Department reference to 






Yorktown Police Department 

2281 Crompond Road 

Yorktown, New York 10701 

914-907-4900 

The Yorktown Police Department assigned the following officer to respond to the 



Officer John Hassett - Shield #333 - Car 516 


CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001349

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from North Castle Police Department reference 






New Castle Police Department 

200 S. Greeley Ave. 

Chappaqua, New York 10514 

914-238-4422 

The New Castle Police Department assigned 2 Officers to the Thornwood Plaza on 

10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down Case #NC-026635-10. 


Officer Shelby H. Pileggi - Shield #159 - Car 45 

Officer Joshua A. Dean - Shield #165 - Car 46 




North Castle Police Department 

15 Bedfrord Road 

Armonk, New York 10504 

914-592-8383 

CONFIDENTIAL 


The North Castle Police Department assigned 1 Sergeant and 1 Officer to the 

Thornwood Plaza on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down NC- 

EV–9725-10. The Following information is provided: 

Sergeant Dennis Murray - Shield #130 - Car 42 

Officer William McClure - Shield #80 - Car 40 


No LPRs . Dash Cameras were in use and DVDs obtained from both vehicles and 

maintained in the Lead Desk. 


MP 001350

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from New Castle Police Department reference 






New Castle Police Department 

200 S. Greeley Ave. 

Chappaqua, New York 10514 

914-238-4422 

The New Castle Police Department assigned 2 Officers to the Thornwood Plaza on 

10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down Case #NC-026635-10. 


Officer Shelby H. Pileggi - Shield #159 - Car 45 

Officer Joshua A. Dean - Shield #165 - Car 46 


CONFIDENTIAL 



Thursday, December 09, 2010 Page 297 of 335 

MP 001352

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from New York State Police Police Department 

reference to Thornwood response on 10/17/10 





New York State Police 

SP Somers & SP Hawthorne 

The following Units from the New York State Police responded to the Thornwood 

Shooting / Officer Down Call on 10/17/10. 

SP SOMERS 

3K28 - Sergeant Dominic Derocha – 4290 

3K32 - Troopers Marko Kos – 1187 & Paul R. Sansone - 3540 

SP HAWTHORNE 

3K12 - Technical Sergeant Edward Meyers - 5284 

3K11 - Troopers Norville Yearwood - 5462 & R. Witkiewicz - 3417 

3K13 - Trooper Michael Oliveri - 4368 

3K15 - Troopers Kevin Gonzales - 1557 

3K83 - Trooper Fred Martins (K9) – 3171 

No LPRs or Dash Cameras available 

CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001353

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from MTA Police Department reference to 






Metropolitan Transportation Authority 

345 Madison Ave 9th Floor 

New York, NY 10017 

212-878-1000 

The MTA Police Department responded to the Thornwood Plaza on 10/17/10 in 

reference to a Police Shooting / Officer Down report – Case #10-12891. The 

Following Officers responded: 

Lieutenant Joseph Esposito Jr. - E86424 - Shield #48 - MNI508120 

Sergeant G. Machado - Shield #328 - MNI521016 

Sergeant A. Paiva - Shield #388 - MNI521017 

Officer Myrna Martinez - Shield #2246 - MNI 319725 

Officer Desire Bokor - Shield #2589 - MNI503519 

Officer R. Gooden - Shield #2541 - MNI490728 

Officer F. Manning - Shield #2555 - MNI515100 

Officer A. Allen - Shield #2586 - MNI516535 

Officer A. Jennings - Shield #2414 - MNI500135 

Officer S. Wells - Shield #2583 - MNI481422 

Officer S. McCrain - Shield #2157 - MNI521019 

Officer Anthony Cruz - Shield #4203 - MNI521020 

Officer M. Oates - Shield #2397 - MNI521022 

Officer K. McGinley - Shield #2159 - MNI484575 

Officer Frederick Sanchez - Shield #2284 - MNI479546 

Officer C. Gallipoli (K9) - Shield #2645 - MNI494433 


CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001354

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from DEP Police Department reference to 






The Department of Environmental Protection Police Department 

2 Walker Road 

Eastview, New York 

914-245-6694 

The DEP Police Department responded to a poll for assistance and assigned 1 

Sergeant and 2 Officers to respond to the Thornwood Plaza on 10/17/10 in response 

to a Police Shooting – Officer Down. SJS# 25592. The following was reported: 

Sergeant Hector N. Reyes Shield #37 - Car #6W29. 

Officer Ivor Jordan – Shield #260 - Car # 6W25. 

Officer James Lukacs - Shield #210 - Car #6W25. 

No LPRs or Dash Cameras available. 

CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001355

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Pleasantville Police Department reference 






Pleasantville Police Department 

80 Wheeler Ave. 

Pleasantville, New York 10570 

914-769-1500 

The Pleasantville Police Department responded to the Thornwood Plaza on 

10/17/10 in response to a Large Disturbance. Case #PV-00212-10. The Following 

information is provided: 

Lieutenant Richard D. Love - Shield #04 - 

Detective Herbert Peterson - Shield #61 - 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Officer Aaron M. Hess - Shield #133 - Car 59 

Officer Kevin M. Gilmartin - Shield #135 - Car 58 

Officer Juan Garcia - Shield #132 - Car 56 

Reports obtained and retained in the Lead Desk. 

LPR Information obtained by WCDA. 

Dash Camera Videos checked – Negative. 



MP 001356

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Mt. Pleasant Police Department reference 






Mt. Pleasant Police Department 

1 Town Hall Plaza 

Valhalla , New York 10595 

914-769-1941 

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department assigned the following officer to respond to the 



Lieutenant Robert Miliambro – Car #61 

Sergeant Eric Anttila – Shield #212 - Car #50 

Sergeant Arthur Romaine – Shield #230 – Car #57 

Detective Marco Mendoza – Shield #11 – Car #59 

Detective Martin Greenberg – Shield #44 – Car #55 

Officer Nicholas Ramundo - Shield #131 - Car #52 

Officer Ronald Beckley – Shield #129 - Car #42 

Officer Carl Castagna – Shield #140 - Car #41 

Officer Ronald Gagnon – Shield #109 - Car #44 

Officer Justin Jacobsen – Shield #138 - Car #43 

37 Medic 1 – Beth Sanger – Civilian Paramedic 

No Dash Cameras or LPRs. 

CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001357

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Sleepy Hollow Police Department 






Village of Sleepy Hollow Police Department 

28 Beekman Ave. 

Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 

914-631-0800 

The Sleepy Hollow Police Department assigned 1 Officer to the Thornwood Plaza 

on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down Case #SH-013630-10. 


Officer Michael Gasko – Shield #059 - Unit 505 responded. 

Officer Felix Corona - Shield #039 - Unit 516 responded. 


CONFIDENTIAL 

Reports obtained and maintained in the Lead Desk 



MP 001358

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Hastings on Hudson Police Department 






Hastings on Hudson Police Department 

7 Maple Ave. 

Hastings on Hudson, New York 

914-478-2344 

The Hastings on Hudson Police Department assigned 1 Officer to the Thornwood 

Plaza on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down Case #10-4832. 


Officer Thomas O’Sullivan (SWAT) responded Car #12. 

Unit Dash Camera Video obtained by Inv Donald Yackeren and maintained in the 

Lead desk 


CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001359

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Ossining Police Department reference to 






Village of Ossining Police Department 

88 Spring St. 

Ossining, New York 10562 

914-941-4099 

The Ossining Police Department assigned 1 Officer to the Thornwood Plaza on 

10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down Case #OV-020874-10. 


Officer Philip A. Stern - Shield #193 - Car 108 

Dash Camera Video obtained and maintained in the Lead deak 

Dispatch Audio transmissions obtained and maintained in the Lead desk. 


CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001360

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Irvington Police Department reference to 






Village of Irvington Police Department 

85 Main St. 

Irvington, New York 10533 

914-591-8080 

The Irvington Police Department assigned 1 Officer to the Thornwood Plaza on 

10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down. The Following information 

is provided: 

Detective Michael Toolan - Shield #301 - Unit 716 responded. 


CONFIDENTIAL 




MP 001361

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Ardsley Police Department reference to 






Ardsley Police Department 

507 Ashford Ave. 

Ardsley, New York 10502 

914-693-1700 

CONFIDENTIAL 

The Ardsley Police Department responded to a poll for assistance and assigned 1 

Officer to respond to the Thornwood Plaza on 10/17/10 in response to a Police 

Shooting – Officer Down. Case# AP-002502-10. The following was reported: 

Officer Peter M. Rovida - Shield #5 - Car 49 responded. 

No LPRs or Dash Cameras were is use at that time. 

Reports obtained and retained in the Lead Desk. 



MP 001362

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from Peekskill Police Department reference to 






City of Peekskill Police Department 

2 Nelson Ave. 

Peekskill, New York 10566 

914-737-8000 

CONFIDENTIAL 

The Peekskill Police Department responded to a poll for assistance and was 

advised to Stand-by 2 Officers were at the ready to respond to the Thornwood Plaza 

on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down if needed. No response 

was required. 

Sergeant Mignini responded to poll via Hot Line Request. 




MP 001363

Lead No. 


Obtain any available information from SUNY Purchase Police Department 






NYS University Police Department 

Purchase College 

Anderson Hill Road 

Purchase, New York 

914-251-6905 

CONFIDENTIAL 


The SUNY Purchase Police Department were going to respond to the incident at 

the Thornwood Plaza on 10/17/10 in response to a Police Shooting – Officer Down 

however they were told to stand by and never sent anyone as the request was 

terminated. 


MP 001364

Lead No. 


Interview Lakia Ramsey, 40 E Sidney Ave, Apt 4C, Mount Vernon NY who 

telephone number( 914 -619-7097) was text by Danroy Henry's cell phone on 

10/17/10. 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/23/10 Inv JOSEPH BECERRA interviewed JENNE BROWN dob 40 

East Sidney Ave Apt 4C Mount Vernon N.Y. Ms BROWN is a freshman at Pace 

University and resides at Hillside on the Briarcliff campus. Ms BROWN stated that 

on the weekend of 10/16/10 she met "DJ" HENRY through a mutual friend named 

JOHN MERCIES(?). She stated that they met on homecoming weekend and that 

they texted each other during the later part of the day and the evening. Ms BROWN 

stated that "DJ" said he was hanging out at Town House 10 and that he was bored. 

He asked her if she wanted to come and hang out with him. Ms BROWN stated that 

she was already at her dorm room in Briarcliff for the night. She went on to state 

that they continued texting making plans to see each other another time. Ms 

BROWN stated that she was not at Finnegans or anywhere in town on the night of 

the incident. Ms BROWN further stated that her cell phone is owned by her mother; 

LAKIA RAMSAY dob of the above mentioned address in Mount Vernon. 


MP 001365

Lead No. 


Interview David Perlleshi, 141 Wallace St, Tuckahoe, NY who was operating his 

vehicle in the vicinity of Finnegan's on 10/17/10. Ref Dugagjin Perlleshi lead 

#185 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/16/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak Interviewed David Perlleshi( ), cell #(914)787- 

9933, who drove Vojin Keljanovic and Dugagjin Perlleshi from Finnegan's when said 

shooting occurred. David Perlleshi advised that he heard gun shots and saw the car 

crash into the police car right after. 


MP 001366

Lead No. 


InterviewVojin Keljanovic who was a passenger in a vehicle being operated by 

David Perlleshi in the vicinity of Finnegan's on 10/17/10. Ref Dugagjin 

Perlleshi lead #185 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/16/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed Vojin Keljanovic ), cell #(347)216- 

3995, who left Finnegan's in a vehicle driven by David Perlleshi and also occupied 

by passenger Dugagjin Perlleshi. Vojin Keljanovic advised that he was a little drunk. 

Vojin Keljanovic also advised that there was a fight inside Finnegan's then the fight 

was brought outside. Vojin Keljanovic additionally advised that he heard gun shots, 

looked back and someone was on the ground. 


MP 001367

Lead No. 


Interview Samantha Crandall, Room 308, Pace University, NY 646-463-3045 

who was at Finnegan's on 10/17/10 Ref Amanda Azarian 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/08/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed Samantha Crandall, cell #(646)463-3045, 

who was at Finnegan's but didn't see anything in regards to said shooting. 


MP 001368

Lead No. 


Interview Larissa Porcelli, , Room 308, Pace University, NY 914-497-0224 who 

was at Finnegan's on 10/17/10 Ref Amanda Azarian 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/08/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed Larissa Porcelli who was at Finnegan's 

but didn't see anything in regards to said shooting. 


MP 001369

Lead No. 


Interview Christa Sassano, Pace University, NY 914-227-7524 who was at 

Finnegan's on 10/17/10 Ref Genvieve Johnson 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/05/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed Christa Sassano, cell #(914)227-7524, 

who was at Finnegan's but left before anything happened. 


MP 001370

Lead No. 


Interview Christina Melandar, Pace University, NY who was at Finnegan's on 

10/17/10 Ref Amanda Schnopp 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/04/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed Christina Melandar who advised that she 

left Finnegan's before said shooting happened. 


MP 001371

Lead No. 


Interview Alexandra Shirvanian 35 Schanck Rd, Holmdel, NJ 732-768-8419 who 

was at Finnegan's on 10/17/10 Ref Kristen Candrilli 







On 11/04/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed Alexandra Shirvanian ), Hm 

#(732)946-8549, who advised of the following. Alexandra Shirvanian saw DJ 

(Danroy Henry) parked in the fire lane, saw DJ start to pull away, saw officer jump on 

the hood of the car, saw something in the officer's hand (maybe his right hand) and 

heard four shots. Alexandra Shirvanian also advised that everyone was screaming 

and cops were holding their guns out. Alexandra Shirvanian additonally advised 

that there was a fight inside Finnegan's and everyone got kicked out. Alexandra 

Shirvanian thinks the football boys got in the fight. Alexandra Shirvanian knew DJ 

but didn't hang out with him. Alexandra Shirvanian further advised that DJ was a 

really, really nice kid. Alexandra Shirvanian declined to provide a written statement. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/17/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak recontacted Alexandra Shirvanian who advised that 

she was standing in the parking lot (where the cars were parked) across from where 

the the CVS and Citibank bank are. Alexandra Shirvanian also advised that she was 

standing between the CVS and Citibank. 


MP 001372

Lead No. 


Interview Martha Brancato 63 Turf Lane, Roslyn Heights, NY 516-784-6778 

who was at Finnegan's on 10/17/10 Ref Kristen Candrilli 








On 11/04/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak interviewed Martha Brancato( ), Hm 

#(516)484-3370, who advised of the following. Martha Brancato advised that she 

heard between four to six gun shots but thought they were fireworks because it was 

home coming and people had fireworks at the pep rally on Friday on campus. 

Martha Brancato saw a person on the hood of a car but didn't know that it was a 

cop. Martha Brancato also advised that she was traumatized that she saw 

someone on the hood of a car. Martha Brancato additionally advised that she saw 

the same car side swipe a police car. Martha Brancato further advised that she 

jumped in the car to leave and cried the whole way home. Martha Brancato advised 

that she didn't know DJ. Martha Brancato declined to provide a written statement. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/17/10 Inv. Kelly Pawlak recontacted Martha Brancato who advised that she 

was standing in the parking lot (where the cars were parked) across from where the 

the CVS and Citibank bank are. Martha Brancato also advised that she was 

standing between the CVS and Citibank. Martha Brancato additonally advised that 

she was in the second row of the parking lot and not the row where the cars were 

facing the divider. 


MP 001373

Lead No. 


Interview Anthony Butler, ref to Matthew Wieber lead 177 






G7789: 12/6/10 12:07hrs – Det Brown (MPPD) and Det Greenberg (MPPD) at 

Pace University security office where we interviewed Anthony Butler as prearranged. 

Butler gave a hand-written deposition and attached a diagram of the town 

center with his notations. 

Anthony Butler 

103 Niehouse Av 

Little Fair, NJ 07643 

Dob 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Cell phone: 201-406-4212 

Local Address: Pace University Townhouse #23 


Anthony Butler gave the following account. He was at the homecoming game and 

afterwards went back to his townhouse #23 where he “pre-gamed” with some 

friends. At around 10:30pm he left for Finnegans Grill with his roommate Danny 

Bower. Danny drove his car and they went straight to Finnegans. He remembered 

that they parked in the second aisle and marked it on the map. They both went in 

together after paying a $5 cover charge and showing id. They got a wristband, 

“definitely a wristband”. Anthony thinks they got there at around 11:00pm. They 

went to the bar and got some drinks from bartender Matt Arciero, a friend from Pace 

that gives them drinks at a discounted price. Finnegans got busy around 12 

midnight. He hung out in the back, where there was a dj playing music. Anthony 

said there was a girl-girl fight near him, but didn’t know who was involved. Another 

guy got into a fight that involved a bouncer. The guy was a big white guy. They took 

the guy outside but he made his way back in, then the lights in Finnegans came on 

and Anthony left. There were a lot of people in the courtyard. Anthony said that he 

left with Victor Macaluso and Colin Brady, with Victor driving his car. He 

remembered three police cars facing different directions, not blocking the road and 

drew them on the map. They left and headed to Michaels Tavern in Pleasantville, 

going out the wrong exit, making a left, then a right on Marble Ave. Anthony said he 

drank during the game and after, and definitely “had a good buzz going.” After they 

paid the Michael’s cover charge, they got a phone call that something had happened 

and headed back to Finnegans. They got stopped by the police officer by the four 

corners gas station and could not get back. Colin got out of the car to talk to the 


MP 001374

Lead No. 


Interview Crystle Risden, friend of Matthew Wieber Lead 177 






CONFIDENTIAL 

Detective Matthew Brown reports the following…. 


MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins assigned to interview 

witness Crystle Risden (DOB ), friend of witness Matthew Weiber, 

residing at Townhouse #21. Risden’s home address is 93 Upper WisnerRd., 

Warwick NY 10990 C-(845)596-0853 and H-(845)544-1646. 

-12/03/2010 – 1500hrs Myself and Det Greenberg out at Townhouse #21 attempting 

to located witness Risden. Advised by room mate not at home. Contact card left 

requesting c/b. 

-12/06/2010 – attempted contact with Risden at townhouse w/ negative results, no 

answer. 

-12/07/2010 – called above cell phone and spoke w/ female identifying herself as 

‘Jenna’ advising of wrong number. 


MP 001376

Lead No. 


Interview Laura Greenbaum, friend of Melissa Fontana lead 163 






MPPD Det Matthew Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins assigned to interview 

witness Laura Greenbaum, 71 Archer Dr., Bronxville, NY 10708 C-(914)589-9094. 

Greenbaum is a Pace University student residing in Town House #25. 

Operates a Honda EWN1895 

CONFIDENTIAL 


!2/02/2010 - 1700hrs - I spoke w/ Laura Greenbaum by cell phone. Laura advising 

me that she was not willing to meet for an interview stating she will just say 'no 

comment'. Greenbaum wanted to discuss more with an attorney who is yet to be 

determined. I gave Greenbaum contact information including MPPD front desk, 

MPPD DD office and NYSP. 


MP 001377

Lead No. 


Interview Matthew Wieber, friend of Christine Sabella, Lead #164 








CONFIDENTIAL 


Interview of Matthew D. Wieber, DOB , of 15 Pine Grove Ct, West 

Hampton, NY C-(631)790-7718 H-(631)325-1825. Wieber is a Pace University 

senior residing in Town House #23. Interview completed by MPPD Det Matthew 

Brown and NYSP Inv Christopher Mulkins, on 11/15/2010 from 1430 till 1600hrs, at 

the Pace Security office. 

Interview of Matthew Wieber in sum and substance; 

On October 16,2010, I was in my townhouse waiting to leave for the bar. 

(Wieber states while at townhouse #23 he consumed about 4-5 beers) Left for 

Finnegan’s between 11 and 11:30pm arrived (Wieber states he was with friends Ray 

Carrasco, Dan Bowen and Anthony Butler and that they were all dropped off by an 

unknown vehicle / person). (Wieber states he entered the bar and was ID and 

stamped by an unknown bouncer, believed to be Frank Marcella as described, and 

that his friend Matt Arciero was bartending). Saw the girls fighting inside. Later on 

around 1 or 1:30, the bouncer who was involved with fighting came in with his shirt 

ripped and told the disc jockey to announce the bar was closed (Wieber did not see 

altercation as he was standing at the end of the bar near the kitchen, described 

lights coming on, Wieber states he had about 4-5 beers while at Finnegan’s). At that 

point I walked out with Krystal Risden to stand and wait for a ride neat the entrance 

of Dress Barn (Wieber describes leaning on a pillar outside of Dress Bar with 

Risden, Dan Bowen, John Marris , Rebecca Gallo and other unknown girls who were 

friends with Krystal). DJ’s car was parked in the fire lane close to that area. 

Following this I saw DJ drive past where I was standing. (Wieber states he was 

looking down the roadway, towards Broadway, in hopes of finding a ride, when DJ’s 

car enters his left peripheral vision) (Wieber writes that about 50 feet down the road 

he saw the officer jump in front of DJ’s car with his weapon drawn, Wieber crossed it 

out after realizing he didn’t see this from his vantage point, cross out initialed). 

(Wieber describes officer as standing on the store front side of the roadway, behind 

a police car that was facing Broadway. This was one of two or possibly three police 

cars parked along the store front side of the roadway with an additional two (2) 

police cars on the parking lot side of the roadway) It looked like he (the officer) 

jumped on the hood to brace the impact. At this point I was directly behind the 

(DJ’s) car and heard the two shots fired while seeing the gun be put close to the 


MP 001378

Lead No. 


glass. After this the car kept moving and came to a stop when crashing into the other 

officer’s car on the other side of the roadway. After seeing this I took Krystal and 

walked towards Shoprite to get away from the situation. Around 2 o’clock after 

seeing a lot more police cars arrive I was picked up by Victoria Pancheck and came 

back to the townhouses. Around 3 we went to the hospital and were told to go back 

to the school. 

When I walked out of the bar I saw DJ’s car and him, Desmond Heindz, and a 

third person in the front seat. I could see through the windshield (Wieber states car 

was running w/headlights on, doors and windows closed). DJ was driving, Heindz 

was in the back somewhat behind the passenger. There was also an unknown 

passenger in the car (front seat believes it to be Cox after news stories) I see 

Romanick (Joe) go up to talk to someone in the car. Romanick talked for about a 

minute and walked away (Wieber does not know what was said or who Romanick 

was specifically talking to). DJ’s car stayed there possibly waiting for Yves Delpeche 

(or DP,aka Dan Parker). I then saw the car coming around the corner and noticed it 

is DJ’s car. He was driving between 15-20 miles an hour, not fast but possibly fast 

for a shopping center. I saw an officer walk out from the store front side (of roadway) 

with his hand where his gun appeared to be. It looked like his right hand was going 

for his gun while his left hand was being raised (described as possibly a stopping 

motion, hand up, palm out, did not hear commands from PO). I then saw the officer 

either jump on the hood or get hit because I saw him on the hood but don’t know 

how he wound up there (Wieber describes contact as being in the area of the front 

bumper, near passenger side). While he’s on the hood I saw his hand close to the 

glass and I heard two pops (describes officer as stomach down, head near 

windshield). When the car came to a stop I did not see what happened to the officer 

(Wieber states he though officer may have been pinned between the cars) (Wieber 

describes DJ’s car as stopping when it struck police cars). 

Deposition and area diagram completed. 

CONFIDENTIAL 


MP 001379

Lead No. 


interview Rebecca Gallo, Townhouse 21, Pace University Pleasantville Campus 

who might have seen something in the Thornwood Plaza on 10/17/10. 






CONFIDENTIAL 


Invs. Kelly Pawlak and Michael Honig interviewed Rebecca Gallo on 11/05/10. 

Rebecca Gallo advised that she saw DJ's car coming around the bend, heard four 

gun shots then ran towards the shots. Rebecca Gallo also advised that she didn't 

see the shooting. Rebecca Gallo additionally advised that she would not be able to 

provide a statement without her lawyer. Rebecca Gallo did attempt to contact her 

lawyer who did not answer. 


MP 001380

Lead No. 


Do workup on 914-844-3387 registered to Dr. Stephen T. Brown, P.O. BX 338, 

Pleasantville NY which was called by Danroy Henry on 10/17/10. 







Member in receipt of workup on Stephen T Brown owner of aforementioned 

telephone number. It was subsequently determined that his daughter, Bianca Brown 

was actually using this phone and she was interviewed in lead #248. NYSIC results 

retained in lead desk. 


CONFIDENTIAL 


This lead was closed out after it was learned that the phone was in the possession 

of Dr. Brown's daughter, Bianca Brown. See Lead # 248. 


MP 001381

Lead No. 


Interview Jose Zelaya, bouncer at Finnegan's on 10/17/10 and who names also 

appears on the facebook log. 








CONFIDENTIAL 


Inv Honig advises that pursuant to lead # 177 numerous attempts to contact this 

subject were made with negative results. Subjects dorm room was visited on 

numerous occasions with business cards left with no return phone call. 


MP 001382

Lead No. 


Interview Ashley Sommers, who was one of the girls fighting inside Finnegan's on 

10/17/10 , and who name appear on the face book log. 







CONFIDENTIAL 


Inv Honig advises Ashley Sommers was contacted and interviewed. Results appear 

in Lead #185 


MP 001383

Lead No. 


Interview friend of Melissa Fontana, Jocelyn Dutra of 1233 Beach St 

House #30 Atlantic Beach, NY 11509 (516) 431-8005 © 516-330-5692 





CONFIDENTIAL 


Refer to Lead # 163 Subject was mentioned in an interview with Melissa 

Fontana. She was subsequently interviewed in Lead #185 from Facebook. 


MP 001384

Lead No. 


Locate and Interview Peter Lynch identified as being inside Finnegan's Grill on 

10/17/10 

Assigned Inv Donald Yackeren 




CONFIDENTIAL 


Investigator Donald Yackeren attempted contact with James Lynch twice via 

his home phone number and cell phone number seeking contact information for his 

brother Peter, with neghative results. No further information seen forthcoming - this 

lead will be closed. 


MP 001385

Lead No. 


Locate and Interview Kayla Candrilli of 246 Mayberry Ave Staten 

Island, NY (646) 769-0072. 







CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/04/10 Inv Honig while following up on lead #177 interviewed Kayla Candrilli 

of Townhouse 5 (646-769-0072)on the Pace University Pleasantville 

campus. Her home address is listed as 246 Mayberry Ave Staten Island NY. Kayla is 

the twin sister of Kristen Candrilli and housemate of Alexandra Shirvanian who were 

both mentioned in lead #177. Kayla stated she was leaving Finnegan's with her 

housemates after a fight had broken out in the bar. While walking in the parking lot 

Kayla stated she heard the screeching of car tires which made her look in the 

direction of the noise which was a vehicle traveling in the parking lot near 

Finnegan's. She observed a Police Officer on the hood of the moving vehicle. Kayla 

described the Officer as being on the driver's side of the hood hanging on with both 

hands near the area of the windshield wipers. She further described seeing the 

Officer's feet, "up in the air." Kayla stated she did not observe a gun in the hands of 

the Officer on the hood of this vehicle. She did however observe a second police 

officer holding his gun, with two hands, pointed at the moving vehicle. This officer 

was observed to be backing out of the way of the moving vehicle and she did not 

observe the vehicle strike this officer. Kayla stated she heard between 4 and 6 

gunshots but at no time did she observe any of the officers fire their weapons. She 

stated the entire incident, "happened so quick" and took approximately "15 seconds." 


MP 001386

Lead No. 


Locate and Interview Bianca M. Brown user of cell phone 914-844-3387 who 

contacts Danroy on 10/17/10 via cell phone. 






CONFIDENTIAL 


On 11/22/10 at approximately 4:00pm Detective Sergeant Arthur Romaine 

and Investigator Donald Yackeren arrived at Pace University North Wood Hall D1L 

to interview Bianca Brown. Miss Brown was out at the time however Members were 

able to interview her roomate Patricia Rose Shapiro 1 of 39 Penninsula Blvd 

valley Stream, NY 347-417-6061. Patricia relates that she was present with Bianca 

on 10/17/10 when she was corresponding to DJ via cell phone. She relates that she 

just got out of work and had arrived at her dorm room to shower and eat before 

going out for the evening. She relates that Bianca and her were suppose to go up to 

DJ's townhouse to hangout with him and his friends. She relates that when they 

went up to the house they were told that DJ was shot so they went down to 

Finnegans and saw numerous cop cars and were told to leave as they did not see 

anything. She could offer nothing further at this time. 


interviewed Bianca M. Brown 11/15/90 of 25 Greenwood Lane Valhalla, NY © 914- 

844-3387 (h) 914-946-4215. Bianca relates that on 10/17/10 She was suppose to go 

to the Townhouses #10 to hang out with DJ and his friends. They were getting ready 

to go up there around 10:40pm when they became concerned about security 

checking wristbands in that area and they would not be able to get in. At 

approximately 12:38am DJ texted her and advised that they were all good to get in 

and no security was present. Bianca and Patricia were headed up to the Townhouse 

around 1- 1:15am when they were met by an unknown white male who said DJ was 

just shot and he witnessed the whole thing. Bianca did not know this individual 

however she decided to call DJ's roomates and verify this infoirmation. She called 

Delroy, Justin and Adrian however only Delroy responded and he said he was 

sleeping and did not hear anything of a sort so Bianca drove down to Finnegans with 

Patricia , Mary and Rafael (Football Player) and they saw several Police cars all 

over. She could offer nothing further at this time. 


MP 001387

Lead No. 


Locate and interview Christopher Arthur ref being present at Finnegan's Grill on 

10/17/10 








interviewed Christopher Arthur dob of 96 Crestwood Drive Stamford, 

Connecticut 06905. C-(203) 260-5838. 

Mr. Arthur stated in sum and substance: 

On 10/16/10, I arrived at Finnegan’s around 9pm from the hotel. I hung out with 

Rick, Darah, and Brian at the bar. We left when the bouncer/owner came in and 

said “an officer was down”. We walked across the parking lot and got a cab back to 

the hotel at the gas station. 

My friends were Rick Southard, Darah Siragusa, and Brian Shuster. I think the 

hotel that we stayed at was an Extended Stay. The bar was crowded and spent time 

in both a booth and at the bar. I drank about 4 or 5 drinks that night, but I only had a 

buzz. I was carded at the door of Finnegan’s and received a bracelet. When we left 

the bar, there was a large crowd outside. There was only about 20 people still in the 

bar when the owner asked us to leave. We left quickly and did not want to get 

involved. As we were walking toward Shoprite, we called for a cab to pick us up at 

the gas station. By the time we got to the southwest corner of the parking lot, I 

heard glass shatter. I didn’t know what happened and just kept walking. The four of 

us then got into a cab and went back to the hotel. 


CONFIDENTIAL 



MP 001388

Lead No. 


locate and interview Alexis and/or Megan Ramondelli who were at Finnegan's 

Grill on 10/17/10 




CONFIDENTIAL 



interviewed Alexis M. Ramondelli of 69 Prospect St. White Plains, NY 

10606 (914) 384-1344. Alexis relates that she and her twin sister Megan were at 

Finnegan's Grill on 10/17/10 however they were not there at the time of the incident. 

Alexis relates that they go to Finnegan's every weekend to eat dinner. On that 

particular day she relates that she was there talking with friends, Fitzgerald, Rob 

Gerster and Tara Raiano however they left after Alexis' boyfriend got off work 

around midnight and he picked them up and they went home. She could offer 

nothing further as to the incident being investigated. 


MP 001389

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