New Rochelle, NY — New Rochelle police have located the individual believed to be responsible for making threats against Superintendent of Schools at the City School District of New Rochelle, Corey W. Reynolds, Ed.D., according to reports from News 12 Westchester.
On March 17, 2026, New Rochelle Police Detectives informed Black Westchester that they had successfully concluded an investigation into threats made against the New Rochelle Schools Superintendent, resulting in the arrest of Samuel McVey.
Detectives developed sufficient probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for McVey, charging him with New York State Penal Law Section 240.30 Aggravated Harassment 2nd Degree – A Misdemeanor. Yesterday morning, officers executed the warrant at McVey’s residence, where he was taken into custody without incident.
Following his arrest, the 46-year-old McVey was transported to New Rochelle Police Headquarters and processed. He was later arraigned in New Rochelle City Court, where a temporary order of protection was issued preventing him from going near the Superintendent and any Board of Education building, including all New Rochelle Schools.
In a statement to Black Westchester, the New Rochelle Police Department said they take all threats seriously and work diligently to protect the safety of our community, including school administrators and staff. This arrest demonstrates our commitment to thoroughly investigating and addressing any behavior that endangers public safety.
In early February 2026, the City School District of New Rochelle addressed a threat directed at Superintendent Dr. Reynolds, which led to heightened police presence across multiple schools. and an investigation by the New Rochelle Police Department.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to contact the New Rochelle PD at (914) 654-2300, or anonymously at (914) 632-COPS.
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