Morristown man facing menacing, weapon possession charges
NORFOLK, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 50-year-old Morristown man is facing multiple charges after an alleged incident Thursday evening.
Just before 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, State Troopers responded to Hutchins Street in the town of Norfolk for a report of a male allegedly threatening people with a machete. An investigation found Andrew Mason, and the victim were involved in a verbal dispute.
During the argument, Mason allegedly swung and brandished a machete towards the victim while arguing.
Mason was arrested and transported to the state police headquarters in Massena for processing. He was arraigned in the Town of Norfolk Court where he was released under the supervision of probation.
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