By Jim Clark

A Gilman St. resident phoned police last Friday to report that his home had been forcibly entered and that he had been beaten on the previous day.

Upon questioning, the alleged victim told police that he had answered his door on Thursday and saw two men that he had been acquainted with in the past, and noticed that one of the men was carrying a Machette.

The alleged victim tried to close the door but the suspects reportedly forced their way inside and assaulted the man, striking him repeatedly and breaking the cane that he uses to aid his walking.

The alleged victim said that the two men apparently believed that he was in possession of a stolen necklace belonging to a girlfriend of one of the men. He further said that he was threatened with more beatings if he reported the incident to police.

The man went to the hospital for treatment but never mentioned the cause of his injuries.

Friends and witnesses reportedly convinced the man to call police and report the incident.

Both suspects were located by police and placed under arrest.

Marc Maisano, 54, was charged with conspiracy, witness intimidation, kidnapping, and home invasion.

Daniel Gentile, 52, was charged with conspiracy, witness intimidation, kidnapping, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and home invasion.