SOMERS- A northern Westchester man is facing charges of stalking and harassment when appearing in North Salem Town Court on Monday following his arrest by State Police.
Troop K Public Information Officer Trooper Krystal Paolicelli announced the arrest of Michael Danko, 46, following an investigation into an alleged incident involving a 74-year-old resident of North Salem.
Troopers said the query began after a witness contacted 911 about an encounter on Mills Road just south of the Putnam border..
Paolicelli said the victim reported the incident was part of unwanted contact that had occurred over several months: “She reported that Danko repeatedly approached her while she was walking and made inappropriate comments that caused her to fear for her safety,” said the police spokesperson.
Following consultation with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, Danko was charged with Stalking and Harassment.
He was arraigned in North Salem Justice Court, where a full stay-away order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim.
The charges are misdemeanors under the state’s penal code carrying maximum fines of $500 and six months incarceration in a county jail if found guilty.
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