Arrest Derails Upstate New York Man’s Revenge After Losing Job

Over 30 cars were targeted, and a kitchen was burglarized at a well-known Hudson Valley retreat—and police say a former employee is behind it all. Here’s what we know so far about the bizarre case.

New York State announced a Dutchess County man was arrested after returning to a job he was recently fired from.

Former Employee Arrested for Vandalism and Burglary at Omega Institute

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New York State Police responded to the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, located at 140 Lake Drive in the Town of Clinton, for a report of "criminal mischief" around noon on Tuesday.

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Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is a non-profit educational retreat center in Dutchess County.

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Arriving officers found over 30 vehicles in the parking lot, each with at least one tire slashed.

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Police also say there was a burglary at the facility’s kitchen.

Recently Fired Kitchen Worker Arrested

Police allege 27-year-old Michael V. Fitzpatrick of Pine Plains, a former employee recently terminated from his kitchen duties at the institute, was responsible for the damage.

He was charged with 31 counts of third-degree criminal mischief (Damaging another person's property with a value exceeding $250) and third-degree burglary (illegal entry with intent to commit a crime), all felonies.

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Fitzpatrick was arraigned in the Town of Clinton Court and released under the supervision of probation.

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