From: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT
Date: SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Re: PRESS RELEASE - PEOPLE v. DARREN OLYMPIA
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In June, 22 year old Darren Olympia of Newburgh was indicted by an Ulster County grand jury for recklessly shooting a female friend in the face on February 26 at 32 Bingham Road in the Town of Marlboro.
Following a night of drinking in a Newburgh bar Olympia, who had recently been certified and licensed for a handgun as an Armed Guard, for no justifiable reason, produced his loaded pistol. A short time later he unintentionally caused the gun to discharge; the bullet struck the victim’s forehead.
The victim suffered extensive injuries to her forehead and face and has undergone several surgeries and reconstructive procedures to save her life.
Today in Ulster County Court, consistent with the victim’s plea to the court for leniency and the DA’s recommendation, Olympia was sentenced to five years probation with six months in jail on his plea to the felony Assault in the second degree.
Darren Olympia was represented by attorney William Garvin of Newburgh. The case was prosecuted by Sr. District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji.