Two people charged in Angelica kidnapping
State police say a man and woman were taken into custody
following a reported kidnapping in the town of Angelica. Troopers received the
call at 1:06 a.m. Tuesday and troopers worked the scene much of the day.
According to Amity-based state police, Michelle M.
McCloskey, 40, of Angelica was arrested. She was charged with five felony counts to include
second-degree kidnapping, first-degree criminal use of a firearm, criminal
possession of a weapon, intimidating a victim or witness causing injury and
tampering with physical evidence. She also faces a lesser count of menacing
with a weapon. Troopers also arrested Frank Scarpa, 61, of Angelica. He was
charged with six felonies to include kidnapping, criminal use of a firearm,
second-degree assault causing injury, criminal possession of a weapon,
intimidation and tampering with physical evidence. He was also charged with
menacing with a weapon.
Both suspects were taken to the Allegany County Jail for
Central arraignment. According to troopers, the case remains under
investigation.
