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Liberty Man Accused of Kidnapping, Robbery During Assault
28 May
Summary
- Man arrested after domestic dispute turned physical on May 27.
- Allegedly punched victim, stole phone, and made death threats.
- Held on $250,000 bail, facing kidnapping and robbery charges.
In Liberty, Edwin Rivera-Rosa, 29, was arrested on May 27 following a physical domestic dispute. Responding officers heard a woman yelling for help from an upstairs apartment on Chestnut Street. When officers attempted to enter, Rivera-Rosa resisted, prompting them to force entry.
Investigations revealed Rivera-Rosa allegedly punched the female victim multiple times, forcibly took her cell phone, and threatened to kill her if she attempted to flee or contact law enforcement. He also assaulted her while she was holding a 1-year-old child.
Rivera-Rosa faces multiple charges, including felony kidnapping and robbery, as well as misdemeanor assault and child endangerment. He was arraigned before Liberty Town Justice Troy Johnstone and is currently held at Sullivan County jail on significant bail.
