Allegany County man, woman charged with kidnapping

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Two people from Allegany County have been charged with second-degree kidnapping following an early morning incident that occurred last week, according to New York State Police.

A 36-year-old victim had allegedly been picked up at his residence at approximately 12 a.m. on Nov. 26 by 40-year-old Michelle McCloskey. He was then assaulted by 61-year-old Frank Scarpa from the back of the car they were driving in, police said.

The two took him to a location in Angelica where he was allegedly hit by a pistol. The victim was able to escape while being moved and called 911 on County Route 16 around 1 a.m.

The victim was taken to Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville to be treated.

McCloskey and Scarpa were arrested and transported to Allegany County Jail to await arraignment. An investigation found Scarpa was arrested two years ago for kidnapping the same victim in Hinsdale.

Scarpa was charged with the following:

• second-degree kidnapping
• second-degree menacing
• first-degree criminal use of a firearm
• third-degree criminal possession of a weapon
• tampering with evidence
• second-degree intimidating a witness
• second-degree assault
• fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon

McCloskey was charged with the following:

• second-degree kidnapping
• second-degree menacing
• first-degree criminal use of a firearm
• third-degree criminal possession of a weapon
• tampering with evidence
• second-degree intimidating a witness