FISHKILL — New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks responded to a report of a trespass at the former Downstate Correctional Facility at approximately 12:04 a.m. June 14.
The facility is located at 121 Red Schoolhouse Road in the Town of Fishkill.
Upon arrival, troopers discovered the caller, identified as Cody M. Mallon, 19, of Argyle, locked inside one of the facility’s cells.
An investigation revealed that Mallon had unlawfully entered the unused facility by crawling through a hole in the perimeter fence.
He reportedly entered the premises to take photographs and became trapped in a cell.
Troopers along with Glenham Fire Department assisted Mallon out of the cell and subsequently placed him under arrest.
He was charged with Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, a Class B misdemeanor.
Mallon was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Fishkill Court at a later date.
The Irony behind this rescue / arrest is up there. First you call the Cops because you’re stuck in jail. Then when they save you they then arrest you and poof you’re back in jail, again!!