On September 25, 2024, troopers from SP Painted Post responded to Gridley Road in the town of Caton for a disturbance.
When troopers arrived, they interviewed Dana L. McCarrick, age 49, of Corning, NY. During the interview, McCarrick grabbed a machete, which was located in a box, and displayed it toward the trooper. McCarrick was given several verbal commands to put the weapon down when he threw the machete forward toward the trooper, attempted to flee and resist arrest.
McCarrick was taken into custody and transported to SP Painted Post for processing. He was charged with Crime of Terrorism: Menacing a Police Officer (C Felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D Felony), Menacing 2nd (A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (A Misdemeanor), Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd (A Misdemeanor), and Criminal Contempt 2nd (A Misdemeanor). He was taken to Steuben County Jail for CAP Arraignment.
