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Employee at autism center accused of placing resident in chokehold

Rojae Omario Rhone, 21, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested for allegedly attacking a 21-year-old, who police say he was supposed to be caring for. It happened at the Anderson Center for Autism in the Town of Hyde Park.

Zoe Cosgrove

Aug 26, 2026, 7:21 PM

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An employee at a center for people with autism is accused of placing a resident in a chokehold, according to New York State Police.

Rojae Omario Rhone, 21, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested for allegedly attacking a 21-year-old, who police say he was supposed to be caring for. It happened at the Anderson Center for Autism in the Town of Hyde Park.

Authorities say they were first notified of the incident on Aug. 19. Officers took Rhone into custody on Monday.

He is charged with endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person and criminal obstruction of breathing.

Police say Rhone received an appearance ticket and is expected in court on Sept. 2.

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