Arrests made for larceny and criminal contempt in separate cases

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrests of Ibrahim A. Hammond (age 40 of New York City) and Barry A. Gutierrez (age 35 of East Fishkill) in connection with the two separate investigations described below.

On 3/25/25 Deputies responded to a financial institution in the Town of LaGrange for a report of fraudulent circumstances. Upon arrival the involved subject had left the area, but was located nearby and identified as Mr. Hammond. After further interview and investigation Mr. Hammond was later taken into custody by Sheriff’s Office Detectives and charged with Grand Larceny 3^rd degree, which is a felony. At this time Mr. Hammond is accused of depositing a fraudulent check and then returning to withdraw the money. After being processed he was arraigned before the Town of LaGrange Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center with no bail.

Mr. Gutierrez was arrested on 3/25/25 in connection with an investigation at the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center. He was incarcerated at the time of the incident and arrest, and remains there at the time of this writing. At this time Mr. Gutierrez is charged with Aggravated Family Offense (felony) and Criminal Contempt 2^nd degree (misd), and is accused of violating an order of protection by contacting a protected party via telephone. Mr. Gutierrez was processed and is due to appear before the City of Poughkeepsie Court on 4/8/25.

As with any criminal case the charges described above are merely accusations and both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.