Dover Man, 28, Charged With Robbery

DOVER, N.Y. -- New York State Police have arrested Christopher R. Kiely, 26, of Dover, on a charge of third-degree burglary.

Christopher Kiely
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

K Reakes

11/06/2015 4:30 a.m.

Officials said troopers noticed Kiely leaving the Dover Knolls Development II carrying what appeared to be light fixtures. The officers pursued Kiely who had re-entered the former Wingdale Psychiatric Center building, police said. Following a brief foot pursuit, Kiely was taken into custody, police said.

In addition to the burglary charge, Kiely also was charged with possession of burglar's tools, a class A misdemeanor.

Kiely was arraigned before the Town of Dover Justice Court and sent to Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $15,000 bond. He is due to return Oct. 19 to Dover Court.

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