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Suspended NYPD detective sentenced after pulling gun on three teens in Somers

NYPD detective given conditional discharge in Somers road rage incident sentencing.

News 12 Staff

Jul 2, 2026, 6:55 AM

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A suspended NYPD detective has been sentenced for pulling a gun on three teenagers during a road rage incident in Somers.

John O'Connell of Patterson received a one-year conditional discharge.

Prosecutors said O'Connell pulled alongside a vehicle carrying three 16-year-olds last August and pointed his loaded service weapon at them.

O'Connell was off duty at the time.

He was found guilty of menacing and endangering the welfare of a child.

A judge also issued orders of protection for each of the three victims.

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