October 31, 2025
FROM NYSP: On October 30, 2025, Troopers out of SP Amity arrested Robert J. Deahn, 36 of Olean, NY for Menacing 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, Reckless Endangerment 1st degree – (3 Counts) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child – (2 Counts).
On October 30, 2025, at 4:16 A.M., Troopers out of SP Amity responded to Genesee Street, in the village of Belmont for a reported domestic dispute. Investigation determined that Deahn unexpectedly arrived at the incident address and brandishing a knife to the victim then left the residence. Deahn returned and fired one round from a firearm at the residence from the front yard. The residence was occupied with multiple victims including two children. Troopers located Deahn on W. Water Street in the town of Friendship and a high-risk traffic stop was initiated. Deahn was taken into custody without incident. Troopers located a 12-gauge shotgun, still warm to the touch with one spent casing in the chamber, as well as the knife used to menace the victims earlier.
Deahn was processed at SP Amity and transported to the Allegany County Jail pending centralized arraignment.
