Three men face multiple charges after assault and kidnapping at cigar shop in LaGrange

[JohnS]

These crime articles aren't usually my 'cup of tea', so-to-speak, but hey...who knows, these things may be happening in your local part of the world!

Three men face multiple charges after assault and kidnapping at cigar shop in LaGrange

by Felix Day - Fri, July 25th 2025 at 8:51 PM

Three men face multiple charges after assault and kidnapping at cigar shop in LaGrange (WHAM file photo)

Three men have been arrested following an assault and kidnapping investigation at The Ambassador Cigar Shop in LaGrange. 20-year-old Jamal Maher of Highland, NY; 21-year-old Mahamed Ali of Yonkers, NY; and 20-year-old Tareq Ali also of Yonkers, were arraigned before the Town of LaGrange Court and are being held at Dutchess County Jail.

The incident occurred on July 24, 2025, at approximately 2:35 AM State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks responded to a disturbance call at the cigar shop, located at 1214 State Route 55. Upon arrival, troopers found a 31-year-old male victim with visible facial injuries and his hands restrained with zip ties. Three men, who claimed to be employees of the smoke shop, were also present.

An investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation revealed that all four individuals were acquainted prior to the incident. The altercation reportedly began earlier in Yonkers and escalated before continuing at the LaGrange location.

Bail has been set at $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or a $1.5 million partially secured bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM.

The suspects have been charged with kidnapping in the second degree, conspiracy in the fourth degree, unlawful imprisonment in the first degree, and assault in the third degree. Authorities have assured that there is no threat to the public, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact SP Poughkeepsie BCI at 845-677-7379.

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[JohnS]

Highland man, two others charged with kidnapping, assault in Dutchess

By Daily Freeman - UPDATED: July 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT

LAGRANGE, N.Y. — A Highland man and two Yonkers residents were arrested in connection with a kidnapping and assault at a Dutchess County cigar shop, state police said.

Jamal Maher, 20, of Highland; Mahamed Ali, 21, and Tareq Ali, 20, both of Yonkers, were arraigned in LaGrange Town Court and sent to Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday July 29.

All three are charged with the felonies of kidnapping, conspiracy and unlawful imprisonment, and misdemeanor assault.

At about 2:35 p.m. Thursday, July 24, state police at Poughkeepsie were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 to the The Ambassador Cigar Shop at 1214 state Route 55 for a reported disturbance.

Upon arrival, troopers found a 31-year-old male victim ziptied with “visible facial injuries,” police said.  Also present were Maher, Mahamed Ali and Tareq Ali, who claimed to be employees of the smoke shop, police said.

The Troop K Bureau of Criminal Investigation determined that the suspects and the victim were known to one another prior to the incident and that a fight earlier in the day in Yonkers had escalated before continuing in LaGrange, according to a press release.

State police said there is no threat to the public and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at (845) 677-7379.

Source: https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2025/07/25/highland-man-two-others-charged-with-kidnapping-assault-in-dutchess/

[Nevrknow]

My stories would be a little different. 

" A patron at a cigar lounge called for the coroner to come pick up 3 bodies who apparently died of lead poisoning."

Just sayin.....😂