Rye Man Arrested Following Road Rage Altercation, Police Say

Written By: Robert Cox

RYE, NY (December 1, 2022) — A Rye resident was arrested following an alleged road rage incident

Arrest & Charges: Patrick Michael Cox, 53 of Rye, NY.

  • Assault – 3rd, an A Misdemeanor
  • Criminal Mischief – 4th, an A Misdemeanor

Police narrative: On November 30th, Officers responded to a 911 report of a fight in progress on Oakland Beach Avenue in the area of Milton Road not far from Playland in the City of Rye. Further investigation revealed that Cox got into a physical altercation with the passenger of a vehicle regarding their vehicle’s operation. The physical altercation escalated and Cox forcefully took a cellphone from the operator’s hand as she attempted to call 911.

Cox was transported to the Rye Police Headquarters for processing and was held for arraignment. Cox was released on his own recognizance and issued a full stay order protecting the Victims

Cox is due back in Rye City Court on December 20, 2022 to answer the charges.