Originally Posted - January 15, 2006


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Assailant Masquerades As Woman To Avoid Arrest

SCHENECTADY---A man accused of biting and punching a Rotterdam police detective tried to evade arrest Friday by masquerading as a woman.

Daniel Pirrone, 49, of Schenectady, donned a black wig, a woman's sweater and had a backpack purse when he was arrested in the city the day following the incident.

Pirrone has been charged with assault and is being held in the Schenectady County Jail. 1-15-06

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