A woman called the East Greenbush Police Department around 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning because her husband was was chasing a masked man that was allegedly lurking around their garage.

Shawn A. Crump - East Greenbush Police Department
Shawn A. Crump - East Greenbush Police Department
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The suspect took off and ran into a wooded area behind the homes in the Phillips Road area.

When the police arrived and gathered more information, they began a street to street search. Other law enforcement joined in the search including a Rensselaer County Sheriff’s K-9 and a New York State Police K-9.

The suspect was found and arrested. 17-year-old Shawn A. Crump from East Greenbush was charged with Criminal Trespassing.

According to a press release from the East Greenbush Police Department, Crump was charged with multiple Orders Of Protection by Town Justice Kevin Engle, and also to appear in Town Court on December 1 for further court proceedings.

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