New York State Police arrested a Steuben County man after responding to a domestic incident in the early morning hours of June 22 at a home on Fish Pond Road in the town of Caton.
According to a June 25 press release, troopers arrived at approximately 1:45 a.m. and determined that 57-year-old Michael J. Grzelak had damaged property inside the residence and made verbal threats during a dispute. The altercation occurred in the presence of children, who, along with the victim, later met with responding patrols outside the home.
Grzelak faces multiple charges, including:
- Criminal Contempt in the 1st degree: Violation of an Order of Protection with Physical Contact (Class E felony)
- Aggravated Family Offense – More than one offense within five years (Class E felony)
- Menacing in the 3rd degree (Class B misdemeanor)
- Two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A misdemeanor)
- Two counts of Criminal Contempt in the 2nd degree: Disobeying a Court Order (Class A misdemeanor)
Troopers transported Grzelak to the Steuben County Jail for Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) proceedings.
The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact the State Police Troop E Headquarters.
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