Authorities say they responded to a scary incident, involving a man they say attacked his roommate with chainsaw. The dispute occurred in a mobile home, as officials say two men became involved in a confrontation August 28.
New York State Man Allegedly Attacks Man With Chainsaw
The Post Standard reports that two 61-year-old men were arrested stemming from a confrontation inside their mobile home in the town of Fulton.
New York State Police says that an argument initially ensued, and then escalated after one of the men revved their chainsaw near the roommate’s dog.
The Post Standard says that the roommate, and dog owner, allegedly swung at the man with the chainsaw with a knife. The man with the chainsaw then allegedly hit the other man twice with the power tool, leading to the other man “suffering cuts and bruising”, according to The Post Standard.
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New York State Police report that the man with the chainsaw told them that the “blade was sheathed”, though he allegedly “stabbed the side of the trailer after the alleged chainsaw attack.”. Both men were arrested.
The dog was thankfully not harmed.
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New York State Man Arrested After Alleged Domestic Dispute Involving Axe
New York State Police said in a press release that on September 3, troopers arrested 33-year-old man from Witherbee, New York, for endangering the welfare of a child and third-degree criminal mischief.
At approximately 8:03 PM, troopers report that they responded to a residence in the town of Moriah following a report of a domestic dispute.
An investigation revealed that the sect and the victim were engaged in a verbal argument, during which police say the suspect became irate, grabbed an axe, and struck the victim’s vehicle. He damaged the hood and windshield of the vehicle.
The suspect then allegedly went inside the residence and continued to cause damage by breaking objects within the home, all while children were present.
Troopers arrived and arrested the suspect and transported him for processing. He was issued a refrain from order and released on an appearance ticket, says New York State Police.
The suspect is due back in town court in late September.