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Man charged with menacing with firearm in Red Hook

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RED HOOK, NY — A man was arrested and charged after allegedly threatening someone with a handgun during a domestic dispute.

Red Hook police responded to a report of a past domestic dispute involving a firearm at approximately 11:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Police said the suspect displayed and threatened to use a handgun against the victim during a dispute.

Officers located the suspect at a residence in the village at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday.

Jesus Torres, 57, of Red Hook, was taken into custody without incident.

Torres was charged with menacing with a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon, both misdemeanors.

Two handguns were seized from the residence following the investigation.

Torres was arraigned in village court and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

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