GOUVERNEUR, NY — A 28-year-old man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a knife during an argument at a motel.
New York State Police arrested Timothy R. Fadden, of Gouverneur, on Nov. 27 and charged him with menacing in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.
Troopers responded to the Clearview Motel on U.S. Route 11 at approximately 11:15 a.m. for a trespass complaint.
An investigation determined that Fadden and the victim were involved in a verbal argument, during which Fadden brandished a knife and made threatening remarks.
Fadden left the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Troopers, along with the Gouverneur Village Police Department, searched for Fadden, who was later located and arrested.
During a search of Fadden, he was found to be in possession of narcotics and credit and debit cards belonging to another individual.
Further investigation determined the credit and debit cards belonged to a separate victim with an open case with the Gouverneur Police Department.
Fadden was transported to State Police barracks in Gouverneur for processing.
He was arraigned in the Town of Gouverneur Court, where he was released under the supervision of probation.
