A Dundee man faces two misdemeanor charges after allegedly striking a 14-year-old Starkey resident in the face during a domestic incident, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office.
Rickie C. Peters, 38, was arrested Nov. 11 following an investigation into the Oct. 26 incident, the sheriff’s office said in a release dated Nov. 11, 2026.
Investigators charged Peters with third-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Both charges are class A misdemeanors.
The sheriff’s office said Peters was arrested at approximately 3:30 p.m. at 227 Main St. in Penn Yan. He was processed and released on an appearance ticket.
Peters is due to be arraigned in Starkey Town Court at a later date. The release did not provide a specific court date.
The charges are accusations, and Peters is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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