NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — A wanted fugitive accused of multiple criminal contempt and harassment offenses has been extradited from Louisiana back to New York after his arrest during a traffic stop in Baton Rouge, authorities said.
The New Rochelle Police Department announced that 47-year-old Samuel McVey of Briarcliff Manor was taken into custody Wednesday following coordination between New York and Louisiana law enforcement agencies.
McVey was initially stopped by officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department on April 24 and arrested on a fully extraditable warrant for second-degree criminal contempt, according to New Rochelle police.
Investigators then worked with the Westchester County Police Warrant/Fugitive Unit to return McVey to New York to face additional charges.
Multi-State Effort Returned Fugitive to New York
Authorities said McVey was transported back to New York without incident through a joint effort involving local and county law enforcement agencies.
Upon his return, New Rochelle police charged him with multiple misdemeanor and felony offenses, including two counts of first-degree criminal contempt and five counts each of second-degree criminal contempt and aggravated harassment.
Police did not release details about the underlying incidents tied to the charges or identify any protected parties connected to the case.
The charges include:
- Two counts of first-degree criminal contempt, a class E felony
- Five counts of second-degree criminal contempt, a class A misdemeanor
- Five counts of second-degree aggravated harassment, a class A misdemeanor
Key Points
• Samuel McVey was extradited from Louisiana to New York on criminal contempt charges
• Baton Rouge police arrested him during a traffic stop on April 24
• New Rochelle police filed multiple felony and misdemeanor contempt and harassment charges
Police Say Fugitive Cases Remain Priority
The New Rochelle Police Department credited the Baton Rouge Police Department and the Westchester County Police Warrant/Fugitive Unit for assisting in locating and transporting McVey back to New York.
Officials said the arrest reflects ongoing efforts to track fugitives who leave the state while facing criminal charges.
“The New Rochelle Police Department remains committed to pursuing individuals who evade the law, regardless of where they flee,” the department said in a statement.
McVey remained in custody awaiting arraignment as of Friday.