On August 3 State Police responded to a reported break-in at a residence on Tannery Creek Road in the town of Caton, where a 13-year-old was present during the incident.
Following their investigation, troopers arrested Kyle J. Mehnert, 32, of Elmira on charges of second-degree burglary, a class C felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor.
Mehnert is also facing charges for driving under the influence of drugs.
After processing at SP Painted Post, authorities transported Mehnert to Steuben County Jail where he awaited arraignment.
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