Incident
| Date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Time | 01:00 AM |
| Department | Buffalo Police Department |
| Officers | Richard(Rich) N. Hy |
| Address | West Seneca, NY |
Incident Description
While off-duty, Buffalo Police officer Richard Hy harassed and choked a person who he felt was playing music too loudly. Hy was out partying with an off-duty West Seneca police officer when the assault happened.
Outcome
Hy appeared in West Seneca Court on a misdemeanor criminal charge of choking and a harassment violation. During his arraignment before West Seneca Town Justice Jeffrey M. Harrington, Hy pleaded not guilty to both counts.
Hy took a plea deal for Disorderly Conduct and was sentenced to 50 hours community services.
Hy was suspended while the case was pending and returned to work at this conclusion.
Links
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Buffalo's 'Angry Cop' suspended again over West Seneca trouble
Richard N. Hy is accused of choking and harassing a person who Hy felt was playing music too loudly. Hy was off-duty and out partying with an off-duty West Seneca police officer about 1 a.m. Sept. 13 when the incident happened, according to a police source. - Lou Michel, Matt Gryta | Buffalo News
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Buffalo Police officer takes plea deal after fight
A Buffalo Police Officer has been ordered to 50 hours community services for assaulting a teenager. - WKBW Staff