June 6, 2025
On June 5, 2025, State Police from the Livingston barracks responded to a 911 call reporting a possible kidnapping in the Town of Stockport. The caller, a 16-year-old female, claimed that a 13-year-old girl had been abducted by unknown individuals in a white van on Atlantic Avenue.
Troopers, along with members of the Livingston Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, immediately initiated a search for the alleged vehicle. After an extensive investigation and search, no such vehicle or victim was located. Upon further interviews, the 16-year-old admitted that the report was fabricated.
As a result, the individual was arrested and charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the Third Degree, an A misdemeanor. She was issued a Family Court appearance ticket, returnable to Columbia County Family Court on June 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
The State Police were assisted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office.
There is no ongoing threat to the community.
Contact Troop K Public Information Officer: Trooper Krystal P. Paolicelli
Troop K Commander:
Major Daniel P. Smith