Four Avoca adults were arrested and a 16-year-old was charged after a fight at the village's American Legion left two people injured, State Police said.
Troopers responded around 8:36 p.m. June 16 to the post at 33 S. Main St. for reports of multiple people fighting. Police said several people continued acting aggressively and did not follow officers' commands as troopers worked to de-escalate the disturbance.
Danielle M. Bacon, 32, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Dylan A. Bacon, 26, was charged with third-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
Stephan E. Leach, 50, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Stephan E. Knowlton-Leach, 33, was charged with third-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree obstructing governmental administration.
Police said Knowlton-Leach fled while officers were trying to execute an arrest warrant, but surrendered after a search of the surrounding area.
The juvenile received a Family Court appearance ticket for second-degree obstructing governmental administration. Police said multiple children were present during incidents earlier in the evening and during the fight at the American Legion.
The adult defendants were processed and arraigned through the Steuben County Jail. State Police were assisted by the Steuben County Sheriff's Office.
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