Man accused of theft and assault after massive search at Hilton

HILTON, NY — A man faces burglary and assault charges after a massive search at the Hilton Wednesday morning.

Monroe County sheriff’s deputies were called to a two-apartment complex about family trouble around 1 a.m. Deputies said the suspect fled as they approached him and began a search with drones and a K-9 unit. Deputies eventually arrested the man, Joseph Ortiz-Serrano, near Archer Driver and Marple Lane.

Ortiz-Serrano also faces charges of strangulation and criminal mischief. There is no information yet on the victim’s condition. We’ve reached out to lawmakers for more information.