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New York town official who shot lost DoorDash driver convicted of assault
John Reilly III faces up to 25 years after shooting DoorDash driver who sought to charge his phone, with prosecutors citing reckless disregard for human life.
- On Thursday, Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly III was convicted of first-degree assault and firearm offenses for shooting DoorDash driver Alpha Barry, who arrived at his home seeking directions after his phone died.
- The incident began May 2, 2025, when Barry knocked on Reilly's Valerie Drive home asking to charge his phone; Reilly told Barry he didn't order food, but Barry insisted on entering, leading Reilly to worry about a home invasion.
- One of Reilly's shots struck Barry in the back, requiring emergency surgery to remove over 2 feet of his small bowels, while authorities discovered Reilly illegally possessed a loaded.45 caliber Glock and seven additional pistols without state licensure.
- Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler stated, "This defendant's depraved indifference to human life was appalling and nearly resulted in the death of an innocent man," as Reilly was remanded to Orange County Jail without bail pending sentencing May 18.
- Defense lawyer Thomas Kenniff said Thursday he is confident the defense will have a viable appeal, even as Reilly faces up to 25 years in prison on the top charge, with the case reflecting broader stand your ground legal debates in recent years.
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Town of Chester official convicted of assault for shooting delivery driver
The Town of Chester Highway Supervisor has been found guilty of multiple charges, after shooting a DoorDash delivery driver last May. According to Orange County officials, 49-year-old John Reilly III was found guilty of assault and weapon possession charges.
NY town official who shot lost DoorDash driver convicted of assault
An upstate New York town official who shot and wounded a lost DoorDash delivery driver was convicted Thursday of assault and firearms charges, authorities said. John Reilly III, the highway superintendent in Chester — a town nearly 60 miles (95 kilometers) north of Manhattan — now faces up to 25 years behind bars on the top charge. Sentencing is scheduled for May....
New York town official who shot lost DoorDash driver convicted of assault - The Morning Sun
An upstate New York town official who shot and wounded a lost DoorDash delivery driver was convicted Thursday of assault and firearms charges, authorities said. John Reilly III, the highway superintendent in Chester — a town nearly 60 miles (95 kilometers) north of Manhattan — now faces up to 25 years behind bars on the top charge. Sentencing is scheduled for May. Reilly had maintained he was acting in self-defense to protect his family and home…
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New York town official who shot lost DoorDash driver convicted of assault
An upstate New York town official who shot and wounded a delivery driver who got lost and approached his house is facing up to 25 years behind bars after being convicted of assault and firearm charges.
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