CLINTON — Troopers from the State Police Rhinebeck barracks responded to a report of criminal mischief at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, located at 140 Lake Drive in the Town of Clinton on Tuesday, June 17 at approximately 11:53 a.m.
Upon arrival, Troopers discovered approximately thirty vehicles on the premises with at least one tire slashed on each.
Further investigation also uncovered evidence of a burglary at the facility’s kitchen.
Through investigative efforts by both Troopers and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, it was determined that Michael V. Fitzpatrick, 27, of Pine Plains, NY, a former employee recently terminated from his kitchen duties at the institute, was responsible for the damage.
Fitzpatrick was arrested on Wednesday, June 18 and charged with burglary in the 3rd degree, a D felony for illegal entry with intent to commit a crime.
He was also charged with 31 counts of criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, an E felony for damaging another person’s property with a value exceeding $250.
Fitzpatrick was arraigned in the Town of Clinton Court and released under the supervision of probation.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 4:00 p.m.
The investigation remains ongoing.
