State Police Seek Suspect in Philmont Assault

William M. Metz

The New York State Police is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted for his involvement in a gang assault that occurred on January 10, 2025, in Philmont, NY.

State Police have issued an arrest warrant for William M. Metz, age 34, of Claverack, NY, on charges of gang assault 1st degree, a class B felony, and assault 2nd degree, a class D felony. Anyone who has any information on the whereabouts of William M. Metz is asked to call Troop K at 845-677-7300.

On January 10, 2025, at about 2:40 a.m., Troopers from SP Livingston responded to reports of an assault on Main Street in the village of Philmont. When Troopers arrived they found a single victim with multiple injuries, who reported that he was assaulted by four suspects who fled the scene. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment.

On January 11, 2025, the investigation led to the arrest of the following individuals for their roles in the assault:

• Victoria F. Mannino, age 51, of Germantown, NY, on charges of gang assault 1st degree, robbery 1st degree, and criminal mischief 4th degree.
• Andrea R. Bogucki, age 46, of Claverack, NY, on charges of gang assault 1st degree, DWAI drugs, unlawfully fleeing 3rd degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree, and multiple vehicle and traffic law citations;
• Natasha Montague, 41, of Catskill, NY, on one count of gang assault 1st degree.

All three were arraigned in Claverack town court and ordered held in the Columbia County Jail.