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Penn Yan man arrested after throwing bicycle at officers during boat launch fight

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PENN YAN — Edward F. Galvin III, 38, of Newark, was arrested by Penn Yan Police following a complaint of three males physically fighting at the boat launch.

During the investigation, Galvin provided officers with a false name and was in possession of an open container of alcohol.

When confronted by police, Galvin threw a bicycle at officers and attempted to flee on foot.

Galvin was taken into custody following a short foot pursuit and was subsequently charged with obstruction of governmental administration, criminal mischief in the fourth degree, false personation and open container of alcohol in a village park.

Galvin was processed at the police department and later released on an appearance ticket to Penn Yan Village Court where he will answer to the charges at a later date.

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