A Town of Poughkeepsie police officer who fatally shot a man armed with a sword in June 2025 will not face criminal charges, according to a report released Friday by New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation.The agency determined prosecutors would not be able to disp rove beyond a reasonable doubt that the officer’s actions were justified under New York law in the death of 43-year-old Brian Czornyj. ...read more read less