Deputies Injured During Incident at Homeless Shelter

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Isaiah E. Lodge, age 27, at approximately 6:30 am on 12/12/24 during an incident at the homeless shelter on North Hamilton St in the City of Poughkeepsie. 

On the above date and time Deputies responded to the shelter, located adjacent to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center, for a report of a disorderly subject causing a disturbance and threatening staff. Upon arrival Mr. Lodge was located at the scene and became violent when approached by Deputies. At that time numerous Deputies and City of Poughkeepsie Police Officers responded to the scene, at which time Mr. Lodge was finally subdued and taken into custody. 

At this time Mr. Lodge is accused of injuring two Deputies during the above altercation; he is charged with biting both of them and putting one in a chokehold. As a result, the Deputies and Mr. Lodge were all transported to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries. 

Mr. Lodge has been charged with Assault 2nd degree (Felony), Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (Misd), Obstructing Governmental Administration (Misd), Resisting Arrest (Misd), Trespass (viol), and Disorderly Conduct (viol). After being processed he was arraigned before the City of Poughkeepsie Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center in lieu of $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bond. The charges described above are merely accusations and Mr. Lodge is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

The Sheriff’s Office and City Police routinely respond to the homeless shelter for various types of incidents, many of which involve potentially dangerous individuals and unstable circumstances. Sheriff Imperati is extremely grateful to all members of law enforcement that continue to respond and is very thankful that the injuries to the Deputies weren’t more serious, saying that “As always the Deputies and City Officers responded quickly and appropriately to this dangerous situation, and I am extremely thankful that we didn’t see even worse injuries. Many of the situations that we encounter at the shelter can be unpredictable and difficult to deal with, but law enforcement continues to respond and I am very proud of each and every one of them for the job that they do – not only in this instance, but every single day.”