Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Plow Drivers
Manorhaven, NY - February 11, 2014 - Third Squad detectives report the arrest of a Manorhaven man on February 9, 2014 for an incident that occurred at 6:40 pm in Manorhaven.
According to detectives, while snow plowing the private parking lot of 25 Matinecock Avenue, the 34 year old male driver and his 22 year old male passenger were approached by Raymond Hounigringer, 49, of 30 Matinecock Avenue, who was armed with a shotgun. Hounigringer, who was irate that snow was being plowed onto his property, threatened to shoot the truck as well as the two victims and before returning to his home, he “racked” the shotgun. The victims then called 911.
Responding officers went to Hounigringer’s home and placed him under arrest without incident. The shotgun used in the confrontation was recovered.
The defendant is charged with two (2) counts of Menacing 2nd Degree, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon 4th Degree and an unrelated warrant charge. He was arraigned in First District Court, Hempstead on 02/10/2014.