August 22, 2025
FROM NYSP: On August 21, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Amity arrested Briar A. York, 27 of Alfred, NY for Murder 2nd degree (A-1 Felony) and Tampering with Physical Evidence (E Felony).
On August 21, 2025, at 10:22 A.M., Officers responded to the Economy Inn on State Route 244 in Allegany County for a welfare check on Sean M. Dawson, 32 of Alfred, NY. Officers located Dawson in his hotel room deceased from apparent multiple stab wounds. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation determined that Dawson was visited by York in his hotel room on August 19, 2025. Following a discussion regarding Dawson’s status on the sex offender registry, York became physically aggressive and stabbed Dawson multiple times. York attempted to clean the scene of possible evidence after the incident occurred.
York was located, arrested and transported to SP Amity for processing. York transported to the Allegany County Jail for CAP arraignment.
The NYSP Forensic Identification Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Allegany County Sheriff’s Department, Village of Alfred Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and the Allegany County Coroner assisted in this investigation.
This is an ongoing investigation.
