Two arrested for kidnapping and beating victim

On November 26, 2024, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity arrested Frank Scarpa, 61 of Angelica, NY for Kidnapping 2^nd degree, Menacing 2^nd degree, Criminal Use of a Firearm 1^st degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd degree, Tampering with Evidence, Intimidating a Witness 2^nd degree, Assault 2^nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th degree.

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation also arrested Michelle M. McCloskey, 40 of Angelica, NY for Kidnapping 2^nd degree, Menacing 2^nd degree, Criminal Use of a Firearm 1^st degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd degree, Tampering with Evidence and Intimidating a Witness 2^nd degree.

On November 26, 2024, at 1:06 A.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to a 911 call from a male on an iWatch on County Route 16 in the town of Angelica claiming to have escaped a kidnapping and was running away from the kidnappers. Investigation determined that the 36-year-old victim was picked up at his residence around midnight by McCloskey. As they were driving, Scarpa appeared from the back of the SUV and began assaulting him. The suspects took him to a location in Angelica, McCloskey had a sawed-off shotgun and Scarpa had a pistol. Scarpa began hitting the victim with the pistol. While the suspects were removing the victim from the vehicle to the building, the victim was able to escape running for a secluded marsh area, then called 911 using an Apple iWatch. Troopers located the victim and he was transported to Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville for medical evaluation.

Troopers located both suspects and they were arrested and transported to SP Amity for processing. Search warrants were conducted at multiple locations. Scarpa was arrested two years ago in Hinsdale for kidnapping the same victim and the court case is still ongoing.

Both suspects were transported to Allegany County Jail for CAP Court to await arraignment.