RHINEBECK — A 55-year-old man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a handgun during a dispute about cutting trees with a chainsaw on July 3.
New York State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks responded to a report of a menacing incident on Long Dock Road at approximately 7:13 p.m.
An investigation determined that a verbal dispute had occurred between two individuals regarding the use of a chainsaw to cut trees.
During the altercation, Joseph Z. Dalu of Rhinebeck allegedly brandished a black handgun and racked the weapon, threatening the complainant.
Dalu was charged with menacing in the 2nd degree with a weapon, a class A misdemeanor, and criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree with intent to use, also a class A misdemeanor.
He was arraigned in Rhinebeck Town Court and released on his own recognizance.
Dalu is scheduled to appear in court on July 10 at 6:00 p.m.
