RYE, NY (May 15, 2022) — Marquise Roberson, 33, of Peekskill was charged with Criminal Trespassing, Criminal Contempt, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Mischief after Rye Police Officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant, which leads to a foot pursuit.
On May 10th Rye Police Officers were dispatched to a domestic incident in the past. The victim stated she and Marquise Roberson, her husband, were involved in a verbal argument. During the argument Roberson ripped her cellphone from her hand smashing it onto the sidewalk. An arrest warrant was issued for Criminal Mischief and for violating an active Order of Protection.
On Sunday, May 15th, Rye Police Officers were again dispatched to the victim’s residence. The victim’s grandmother called the Police Department stating that Roberson was banging on her front door.
Upon arrival Roberson led Police on a foot pursuit through several streets near Rye’s downtown. During the foot pursuit Roberson entered an apartment not known to him in an attempt to elude Police. When the resident confronted him, Roberson jumped out the open rear bedroom window.
That foot chase continued and due to public safety concerns, a Taser was used on Roberson allowing officers to arrest him without further incident.
During his flight Roberson sustained several injuries. He was treated for his injuries.
Roberson was taken to the Westchester County Correctional Facility.
He was arraigned the same day. Cash bail was set at $25,000 cash bail.
Roberson appeared before Judge Valerie A. Livingston in Rye City Court on May 17 and given a return date of May 24 at 10:00 am.
