Chenango County Man Arrested After Dispute
A New Berlin man faces several charges following a fight at a Chenango County residence.
Authorities say 30-year-old Tory Brown faces a felony count of criminal contempt. He also was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing, harassment and criminal mischief.
According to state police, the dispute happened at a home on County Route 41 in the town of Columbus.
Investigators say grabbed a person by the throat and damaged a cell phone.
Police say Brown violated an order of protection that had been issued by a court.
Troopers say Brown was arrested Wednesday. He was arraigned in Norwich town court and sent to Chenango County Jail on $10,000 bail.