The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
A father and daughter duo were arrested on Sunday night after they allegedly teamed up to assault a victim in the Town of Mamakating.
The New York State Police responded to a home on Hamilton Road in Mamakating at approximately 10:20pm on Sunday for a report of an assault.
According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Mato Hicks, age 46, and his daughter, Penelope Hicks, age 19, both from Mamakating, assaulted an individual following a verbal altercation. The victim began to record the incident on his cell phone.
Mato Hicks then repeatedly struck the victim in the face multiple times, according to police. Penelope Hicks then allegedly put the victim in a choke hold while her father continued to strike the victim in the face. Mato Hicks then allegedly broke the victim’s cell phone.
The victim suffered lacerations and bruising. He was transported to Garnet Medical Center in Wallkill for evaluation.
Mato Hicks was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree, a felony, and Assault in the 3rd degree, a misdemeanor.
Penelope Hicks was charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, a misdemeanor.
Both suspects were released on their own recognizance due to the state’s bail reform laws. They are both scheduled to return to court on November 3, 2022. An order of protection was issued against them.
