Peekskill officer indicted following News 12 exclusive report

Peekskill police officer Michael Agovino was indicted Friday after an emotional News 12 interview sparked an investigation, which ultimately led to an arrest.

News 12 Staff

Mar 20, 2020, 9:42 PM

Updated 1,500 days ago

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Peekskill police officer Michael Agovino was indicted Friday after an emotional News 12 interview sparked an investigation, which ultimately led to an arrest.
The victim spoke out last month regarding alleged abuse at the hands of Agovino. 
News 12 is told the Palisades man was arraigned on a 20-count indictment. Some of the charges he faces include sexual assault, burglary, stalking and coercion.


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