A Steuben County woman was arrested following a domestic incident that led to significant property damage and placed a child in harm’s way, New York State Police announced on June 25.
Troopers from SP Painted Post responded to a call at 40 Redwood Circle in the town of Erwin around 8:20 a.m. on June 17. Upon arrival, police discovered that 32-year-old Raychel M. Finnerty of Painted Post had driven to the scene following a dispute with a male acquaintance, forcibly entered an apartment at 13 Redwood Circle, and damaged the front door during the confrontation.
Police confirmed that a child was present during the incident. Finnerty was taken into custody without incident and processed at SP Painted Post.
She faces several charges:
- Burglary in the 2nd degree (Class C felony)
- Criminal Mischief in the 2nd degree (Class D felony)
- Three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A misdemeanor)
- Criminal Tampering in the 3rd degree (Class B misdemeanor)
Finnerty was arraigned in Steuben County’s Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) Court and released on her own recognizance.
The case remains under investigation. Authorities ask anyone with additional information to contact Troop E of the New York State Police.
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