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Live Updates: Suspect Escapes Rockland County Courthouse in New City

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** THIS ARTICLE WILL BE UPDATED WITH INFORMATION FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND REPORTING FROM VARIOUS NEWS ORGANIZATIONS **

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Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann

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What we know about Christopher Palumbo:

– Palumbo formerly served in the United States Marine Corps.

– In 2014, he was charged for allegedly possessing several military-issued guns and ammunition in Brooklyn.

A witness on a Brooklyn bus called police to report a man with a gun. When police arrived 27-year-old Christopher Palumbo had gotten off the bus and allegedly gone down in to the R train station a 86th Street and Fourth Avenue.

Police said Palumbo, who lives in Chelsea, was arrested on the platform allegedly holding a duffle bag with the butt of a large gun sticking out.

Palumbo was charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, police said. Palumbo had several weapons and other items that were military issued and he did not have permission for, police said.

His loot allegedly included a silver, unloaded 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 44 12-gauge shells, 22 empty machine-gun magazines, a machete, two military radios, a military-issued laser, and a U.S. Marine Corp uniform.

Police said Palumbo had been honorably discharged from the military, but the exact details surrounding his service were unclear. He was awaiting arraignment yesterday in Brooklyn Criminal Court and could not be reached for comment.

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– At the time of his escape, he was under the custody of the Rockland Psychiatric Center.

– At this time, it is unknown why he was in court.


UPDATE (5:50pm) –

Updated photo of the suspect (via Clarkstown PD) from earlier this afternoon, that escaped custody at the Rockland County Courthouse. If you see him please call 911.

NEW CITY, NY – A suspect escaped from the Rockland County Courthouse in New City around 4pm on Tuesday. He was on foot heading in an unknown direction. He is described as:

Christopher Palumbo 33 years old

Male White 5’06”
Tattoo’s on his neck
Ponytail
Gray colored hoodie
Red or orange hat
Black pants
Gray shoes

If you see this individual please call 911 immediately. There is no reason to believe the man is armed.

** THIS ARTICLE WILL BE UPDATED WITH INFORMATION FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND VARIOUS NEWS ORGANIZATIONS REPORTING **

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