Mother Nature Helps L.I. Cops Catch Crook
MEDFORD, NY (WCBS 880) - Authorities on Long Island say they had to track Richard Newmann down twice, and Mother Nature gave them some assistance the second time.
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WCBS 880's Sophia Hall reports
Back in August, the 26-year-old was arrested for endangering the welfare of his two children after police say he had drugs and a hypodermic needle close to where his children were sitting.
But he never showed up to court.
Acting on a tip, cops found Newmann at a home in Medford.
But, when officers arrived, Newmann jumped out of a window and ran.
Cops, however, found Newmann after tracking his footprints in the snow.
On top of the numerous charges he already faces, authorities tell WCBS 880 reporter Sophia Hall that they will also added on a criminal contempt charge because Newmann was not supposed to be in the house in Medford because of an order of protection.
