Man accused of pulling a knife on person for allegedly cutting the line at a gas pump

State police say a 23-year-old Wappinger resident pulled a knife on another person looking to buy gas at the Gulf gas station on State Route 9.

News 12 Staff

Jul 29, 2022, 2:14 AM

Updated 877 days ago

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Police arrested a man in Dutchess County Wednesday after a fight over a gas pump nearly turned bloody.
State police say a 23-year-old Wappinger resident pulled a knife on another person looking to buy gas at the Gulf gas station on State Route 9.
Troopers were able to disarm the suspect, and later learned the altercation started over a person allegedly cutting the line at the pump.  
Sydney Heidt was arrested and charged for menacing second-degree and criminal possession - both misdemeanors.