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Staten Island Man Charged After Series of Violent Threats
Staten Island, New York, USASaturday, May 30, 2026
A 64‑year‑old resident of Staten Island, John Perrotta, faces a ten‑count indictment that includes burglary, weapon possession, and drug charges after police allege he threatened neighbors over several weeks. Authorities say the suspect was armed with a gun, a baseball bat, a bamboo stick and a wrench while attempting to break into homes in Prince’s Bay, Annadale, Tottenville and Great Kills. The incidents began in March and escalated through April.
Key Incidents
| Date | Location | Alleged Action | Weapons/Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9 | Prince’s Bay | Attempted break‑in | Black handgun (Glock 19, 4 rounds), baseball bat |
| April 11 | Annadale | Menacing call & backyard appearance | Metal baseball bat |
| Early April | Tottenville | Stalking & mailbox attack | Bamboo stick, wrench |
| March 31 | Great Kills | Vandalism of driver’s car | Wrench |
Evidence and Arrests
- Video from a doorbell camera captured Perrotta holding the handgun and kicking the front door on May 9.
- Police found a Glock 19 in his bedroom dresser, loaded with four rounds.
- A plastic bag of cocaine was seized from his pants pocket during a separate arrest in Prince’s Bay.
- On April 11, the homeowner called 911 after Perrotta rang the doorbell and threatened harm.
- In Tottenville, the homeowner reported hearing him yelling threats before police intervened.
- On March 31, Perrotta used a wrench to smash a rear windshield and side window of a driver’s car. He again had crack cocaine in his pocket when taken into custody.
Legal Status
Perrotta has pleaded not guilty to all counts. He is currently held at Rikers Island with a $100,000 bond set for bail. His next court appearances are scheduled for June 23 and July 16.
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