Thompson man arrested after standoff with police

Posted 8/21/12

MONTICELLO, NY — John Ortiz, 45, has been arrested after a standoff with police. On December 14, at about 3 p.m., deputies from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office were called to 20 Haddock Rd. …

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Thompson man arrested after standoff with police

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MONTICELLO, NY — John Ortiz, 45, has been arrested after a standoff with police. On December 14, at about 3 p.m., deputies from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office were called to 20 Haddock Rd. in the Town of Thompson for a barricaded subject.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies determined that Ortiz, 45, who was armed with a knife, was holding his two daughters, ages 9 and 11, in a bedroom. The sheriff’s emergency services unit and the New York State Police Hostage Negotiation Team responded to the scene. After a two-hour standoff, the emergency services unit gained entry to the residence and took Ortiz into custody. The children were released unharmed.

Ortiz was taken to Catskill Regional Medical Center for evaluation. He was released from the hospital the following morning and taken before County Court Judge Frank LaBuda and charged with various felonies and misdemeanors. He was sent to the Sullivan County Jail without bail pending a future court appearance.

Sheriff’s deputies had a previous encounter with John Ortiz on May 19, 2013 when they were involved in an armed standoff with him at his residence. Ortiz is currently on probation for that incident.

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