The man arrested and charged in the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old was arraigned
before the Town of LaGrange Court.
The bail for Nestor Ortiz-Ocampo was set for $400,000.
The Poughkeepsie native has been remanded to the Dutchess County Jail.
The stabbing happened Friday evening following a football game at Arlington
High School.
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro reacted to the incident Saturday,
saying: “A young life was taken last night. Our prayers with the student’s families
and friends as they grapple with this tragedy.”
The name o the student has not been released.
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or have information surrounding it is urged
to contact the office’s detective bureau at 845-486-3820.