Dutchess County District Atty

Incredibly rude, unprofessional, & incompetent worker Josephine kept speaking loudly over me, repeatedly calling me the wrong name. She wouldn't listen to me AT ALL & the reason I was calling. This call was a waste of time. She didn't listen to a single word I said how could she being so loud, obnoxious & speaking over me. I just called for an update on a case involving my child & to provide them with some info regarding the case that might be useful to them. I felt very judged & attacked from the moment she picked up the line. There to help?? I think not. I've worked in offices before & if I spoke to pple like that I'd be fired immediately. I hope this woman does not work directly with victims of crimes that's incredibly frightening to think so.

Miriam Citro is the most unprofessional, rude and condescending person I have EVER spoken to in my life . I was yelled at by her , and she rudely hung up the phone on. Like if I was being prosecuted, but people is was the other way around . I felt like I was victimize twice by the person and Miriam Citro who is there “supposedly” to do the right thing for the plaintiff . Guess we on our own in Wappingers . Is not what’s right is who knows who in this town and court system .

A great injustice has been done to a young man on the autistic spectrum. He was wrongfully arrested for events that occurred as a result of his disability and mostly because the facility in which he lived was negligent and did not adhere to their responsibility of having a 1-1 aid for Vinnie Carozza. This is a young man with special needs and this never should have happened. It is actually shocking that things went this far. Do the right thing and send Vinnie home, he has a loving family that will care for him. In this day and age, one would think people would have some basic understanding of autism spectrum disorders. Unreal.

The DAs office apparently lacks the awareness to deal with autism in the community. Vinnie Carroza is an autistic man with special needs who has been locked up unfairly and much to his detriment. Mr. Grady has a prime opportunity to show people his compassion by helping Vinnie and his family find a way out of the current situation. He is not a danger to the community. Vinnie is a kind and loving person who needs help and supervision. For anyone reading this review that does not know his story, google either "Vinnie Carozza" or "Justice for Vinnie" and read about him. Mr. Grady - please help this man.

I can not believe the incredible disregard for the autistic community and Vinnie Cocozza in particular. This DA clearly has no idea or compassion about people like Vinnie. He was placed in a residential home with a one to one aide who was not around for many minutes, obviously to protect him agains his KNOWN behaviors. Where is the responsibility of the person, agency and home. I mean really, NO ONE in the home was watching him! He’s not a criminal He is an adult with a documented disability, and this is a manifestation of his disability. You clearly have no idea about this community or how to deal with them and the agencies lack of promised support for him. It was placed here for a reason, the agency the home the worker and you felt this young man. Please make it right and send him back to his family with the proper supports. Respectfully, Judy Moore Mom, advocate and supporter.

Disgusting... I wish I can give -5 stars. They do not care about people with disabilities such as autism, they just throw them in jail like they're nothing. However, my buddy Vinny Carozza was jailed and he is not a danger to anyone. He needs to be with family and/or some type of appropriate care facility, not in jail with a bunch of lowlife inmates that actually comment crimes. They should be finding ways to help someone like Vinny rather then just jailing him. This makes me sick...

Connie Tomlinson writing here to comment on the appalling injustice served against Vinnie Corrozza, an Autistic young man who was doing just fine in the community when living with his family. Vinnie held a job at Lowes, received Employee of the Month Recognition, cut lawns for people in his community, was made an Honorable Member of his local Fire Dept. and ALWAYS had a smile to share. You must educate yourselves and do better. Autism runs prevalent in our society and the spectrum of this population typically does not communicate as clearly as you or I, but they are HUMAN BEINGS and deserve better. Encapsulating this young man at Sunmount, a HORRIBLE FACILITY, so far from his family, Vinnie's situation can only be exacerbated and cause further breaking down. PLEASE, take a look at this young man, his family's strong unit, and how much Vinnie had accomplished in his life despite so many travesties. Please find the compassion within you to do the right thing and release Vinnie to his family. And finally, do take some time to understand how Autistic people tick. A bit of knowledge, understanding, and empathy will serve you, as DA of your community well. Thank you for your time.

Vinnie Carroza needs to be home with his family. What if it was your son. The state has not provided the proper care for the mentally handicap, this needs to be considered when deciding there destiny. Hardened criminals and sex offenders parade in and out of Market street all day long while this kid sits in jail for using the microwave incorrectly. This family needs your help.

The case involving Vincent Carrozza who is Clearly Autistic is an atrocity. I find it hard to comprehend why a DA would put this child in the criminal population for a term which the defendant Clearly doesn't understand. Upon research I found out there is multiple cases which Autistic and other mentally challenged children are placed in our prison systems. This has to stop.

This office has the most hard working and dedicated prosecutors. They care for the community and seek fair justice on each and every single case. For those who believe that the Dutchess County District Attorney’s office is to to blame for verdicts that they do not approve of, then I encourage these individuals to educate themselves on the New York State Penal Law. These attorneys do the absolute best that they can within the perimeters that they are given.