Excavator Used During Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Groveland

On October 27, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m., Troopers and Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) members from SP Geneseo responded to a residence on Upper Bean Hill Road in the town of Groveland for a report of a domestic dispute and criminal mischief in progress.
The investigation determined that Matthew P. Partridge, age 37, of Nunda, NY, operated a large excavator belonging to the family business and drove it toward the residence occupied by a 62-year-old female and her 11-year-old male relative. Partridge caused extensive damage to the home, including driving through the side of the residence and destroying a portion of the wrap-around porch.
During the incident, Partridge threatened the female occupant and continued to damage property as she fled. The female contacted a 64-year-old male family member, who arrived at the residence in his 2013 Chevrolet 3500 truck. Upon arrival, the truck was struck multiple times by the excavator. When the male exited the vehicle, a brief physical altercation occurred before Partridge fled the scene.
Responding Troopers and BCI members secured the scene and began an investigation. Partridge was later located at his mother’s residence, where members of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded and took him into custody. 
Partridge was charged by the New York State Police with the following:
•    Three counts of Reckless Endangerment 1st degree (D Felony)
•    Two counts of Criminal Mischief 2nd degree (D Felony)
•    Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor)

Partridge was arraigned in the Livingston County CAP and released.