Amsterdam man arrested on weapon, menacing charges

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — The Amsterdam Police Department announced the April 27 arrest of John Graveley, 22, of Amsterdam. Graveley is accused of having a hunting-style compound bow and arrow and menacing two people with it.

Charges

• Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon
• Two counts of second-degree menacing
• Second-degree reckless endangerment
• Unlawful purchase of body armor

Police say that they received reports of a man in a pickup truck bed with a weapon wearing a black mask and tactical vest. Police report locating the car and Graveley in the car near the area of Five Corners.

The suspect was said by police to be wearing a tactical vest. Police executed a search of the car and reported finding a hunting-style compound bow and hunting arrows.

Upon further investigation, police say the suspect menaced at least two victims with the bow and arrow. Graveley was arrested and held for arraignment.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NEWS10 ABC.