ERWIN, NY — A Steuben County woman was arrested after a domestic dispute escalated into forced entry, property damage, and child endangerment, New York State Police reported on June 25.
Troopers from SP Painted Post responded to a call at 40 Redwood Circle in the town of Erwin at approximately 8:20 a.m. on June 17. Upon arrival, police learned that 32-year-old Raychel M. Finnerty, of Painted Post, had driven to the residence following an argument with a male acquaintance. She allegedly forced entry into an apartment at 13 Redwood Circle, damaging the front door during the confrontation.
Police confirmed that a child was present during the incident.
Finnerty was arrested without further incident and processed at SP Painted Post. She is facing the following charges:
Burglary in the 2nd Degree (Class C felony)
Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree (Class D felony)
Three Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A misdemeanor)
Criminal Tampering in the 3rd Degree (Class B misdemeanor)
She was arraigned in Steuben County’s Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) Court and released on her own recognizance.
The investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact New York State Police Troop E.
