A Hornell man is facing felony weapons and menacing charges after police said he threatened another person with a blunt object during a disturbance investigation earlier this month.
The Hornell Police Department said Jeffery M. Pringle, 36, was arrested following an investigation into an incident reported on Myrtle Avenue in the city of Hornell.
According to police, officers responded Wednesday, May 13, for a reported disturbance. During the investigation, authorities alleged that Pringle had threatened a victim with a blunt object during an earlier incident on May 9.
Pringle was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon with a previous conviction, a class D felony, and second-degree menacing.
Police said he was transported to the Steuben County Jail for processing. Jail records indicate Pringle remained in custody on $1,500 cash bail.
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