Malta, NY (WRGB) — State Police arrested Anthony Dambrosi, a 24-year-old resident of Nassau, New York, following a violent disturbance in Malta. The incident occurred on the night of July 14, 2025, and led to Dambrosi facing multiple charges, including assault in the third degree, unlawful imprisonment in the second degree, two counts of criminal mischief in the fourth degree, and two counts of criminal obstruction of breathing.
According to police, troopers responded to a home in Malta at approximately 1:06 AM on July 15, 2025, after receiving reports of a past disturbance. The investigation revealed that an argument between Dambrosi and the victim escalated into violence. Dambrosi reportedly held the victim against their will, obstructed their breathing multiple times, and struck their head against the ground, causing injury.
Authorities said that when the victim attempted to call 911, Dambrosi reportedly took the phone away and intentionally damaged it. He then fled the scene as the victim began yelling for help.
Dambrosi was later located and arrested at his home in Nassau. He was transported to SP Saratoga for processing and subsequently arraigned at the Malta Town Court, where he was released on his own recognizance.