POUGHKEEPSIE – The leadership of the Poughkeepsie Common Council has responded to the . Grant was arrested following the annual Caribbean Fest that he sponsors at Waryas Park. .
Common Council Vice-Chairman Nathan Shook issued a statement following Grant’s most recent arrest on the felonies of assault, burglary, strangulation, and unlawful imprisonment, along with misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned in justice court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail on $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or $300,000 partially-secured bond.
“These charges are very serious and of grave concern to the entire Council. Domestic violence is not to be tolerated from anyone, particularly an elected official.” Shook, a lawyer by trade, reiterated Grant’s Constitutional rights, adding, ” Councilmember Grant is presumed innocent until proven guilty and is entitled to due process.”
Under the City’s Charter, Grant would be removed from office immediately following a felony conviction. Vice-Chairman Shook indicated that council leadership will not comment further while Grant’s case proceeds through the judicial system.
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