Drone photo of 14 Hallock Place, Armonk
social media photo of Joe Spennato, who is accused of attacking a North Castle Police officer with a knife
By Dan Murphy
Hallock Place in Armonk is a cul-de-sac in one of the most prestigious zip codes in Westchester County. Very few incidents of crime, or 911 calls to North Castle Police, occur in this neighborhood.
But on May 20, that changed, when North Castle Police were called to the home of 14 Hallock Place just after 12 noon, to respond to a call for medical assistance for a 78-year old female. According to the North Castle Police Department, “North Castle Officers responded along with Armonk Ambulance and a WEMS paramedic. The woman was treated and taken by ambulance to a local hospital.”
“While on scene, Officers became aware of a 38-year old male who was also present at the residence. The two officers were aware that this male had two outstanding arrest warrants from this jurisdiction. In an effort to detain and arrest the male subject, a physical confrontation ensued during the male subject obtained a knife and attacked one of the officers with it. The second officer fired two shots with his duty pistol, striking the male subject twice.”
“Both the male subject, and Officers wee transported to area hospital for treatment. At this time, the injuries for the suspect are believed to be non life-threatening. The Westchester DA’s office and the Westchester County Police are investigating, and the NYS Attorney General’s office has been notified.” end of NCPD statement.
According to online data reports, the 78 year old woman taken to the hospital was Alice Spennato, who lives at 14 Hallock Place, and the 38-year old male who attacked North Castle police and was then shot was Joseph Spennato, also of 14 Hallock Place.
In a CBS NY TV interview, a resident of Hallock Place said “they had a reputation for strange behavior, but nobody had seen anything to this degree.”
Several Police blotter reports about Joseph Spennato include:
On Jan 28, 2023: Broadway North Pizza caller reported to request assistance in obtaining payment for a food delivery they made to incident location. The caller reported the delivery driver is now back at the restaurant. Sgt. Ahrenberg responded to Broadway Pizza and spoke to the caller and the delivery driver. Sgt. Ahrenberg reports he made contact with the resident at location, Joseph Spennato, and payment was made to Broadway North Pizza.
On February 18, 2023: Police Received a phone call at the desk from Alice Spennato asking for the number to the hospital where her son was being held.
Even more concerning were the social media posts we found from Joseph Spennato. Spennato identified himself as a candidate for President in 2028, with the hashtag, Friends of Five9 Democrat for President.
Several Facebook videos, while not showing any violence or the use of a weapon, do show erratic behavior. And this erratic behavior finally manifested into the attack on a North Castle Police officer.
The home where the Spennato’s live is an 8,000 square foot mansion, on a 2.5 acre lot. The property taxes are $56,000 per year and the home’s value is estimated at $3.5 Million.
No word yet on what Spennato will be charged with.
