Five defendants charged with robbery and murder In Swan Lake

Posted 9/30/09

A superseding indictment was unsealed on May 5 charging five men with various felonies in the October 12, 2015, robbery and murder of Michael Northcote, 34, of Swan Lake, New York.

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Five defendants charged with robbery and murder In Swan Lake

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A superseding indictment was unsealed on May 5 charging five men with various felonies in the October 12, 2015, robbery and murder of Michael Northcote, 34, of Swan Lake, New York.

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: “As alleged, these defendants undertook a violent home-invasion robbery, which resulted in the senseless murder of Michael Northcote."

Sullivan County District Attorney James R. Farrell stated: “This indictment reflects the tireless work of all of the police officers, detectives, investigators, special agents and prosecutors assigned to this case, and their dedication to bringing those allegedly responsible for the robbery and homicide of Michael Northcote to justice. It is the product of unparalleled cooperation among local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies committed to holding accountable those who allegedly perpetrated these violent acts against Northcote, who was just 34 years old when he was killed during a home invasion. This indictment is a step toward justice for Michael Northcote and his family, and I look forward to continued collaboration with our United States Attorney in this and other important cases.”

FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Diego Rodriguez stated: “Violence isn’t limited to the big cities in this day and age. However, when someone is robbed and murdered in their own home in a small town, it sends shockwaves through the community. Our Safe Streets Task Forces work with our local law enforcement partners to keep this type of crime out of every neighborhood, big or small.”

New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico stated: “This indictment is the direct result of the continued collaboration between the State Police and our law enforcement partners on the local and federal level. Because of this partnership, five alleged dangerous criminals are now off the streets and will be fully prosecuted for their involvement in this case.”

Sullivan County Sheriff Michael A. Schiff stated: “Through the coordinated effort of all of the participating law enforcement agencies, we were able to have a multiplier effect on this case and were able to bring these defendants to justice. I would like to thank the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, for taking on this case and ensuring that justice is served.”

Village of Monticello Police Chief Robert Mir stated: “Cooperation between all levels of law enforcement and the community are required to solve crimes. This impressive collaboration between the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, F.B.I., Monticello Police, Liberty Police, Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney General’s Office, has brought to justice several individuals who allegedly senselessly and viciously robbed and murdered a man. The Monticello Police Department is committed to our sworn oath and will continue to dedicate resources and work with our local, state and federal partners, in order to deliver the best police services. Too many people in our community have been lost to drugs and violence, and too many family members and friends are grieving. I hope that these arrests will bring some comfort and closure to the Northcote family.”

Village of Liberty Police Chief Scott Kinne stated: “The Village of Liberty Police remains committed to sharing our resources and working with all levels of law enforcement. All crimes, especially a violent crime of this nature, affect the residents of our county as a whole. Interagency cooperation is key in a case like this and because of this cooperation several violent criminals have been taken off the streets of Sullivan County.”

TRAVIS DAVIS and ANDREW REYNOLDS were taken into federal custody this morning. JEFFREY HERRING and MARK MACK were already in state custody. These four defendants were presented in White Plains federal court today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy. JESSE HUMMEL was taken into federal custody last night in the District of Arizona and will be presented there today. The case is assigned to U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth M. Karas.

Mr. Bharara praised the outstanding investigative work of the FBI, the New York State Police, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, the Village of Monticello Police Department, the Village of Liberty Police Department, the Town of Fallsburg Police Department, the United States Marshals Service, the New York City Police Department, and the Casa Grande, Arizona, Police Department. Mr. Bharara also thanked the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office for its assistance in the case.

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