Incident
| Date | Mar 05, 2023 |
| Department | Buffalo Police Department |
| Officers | James R. Mcandrew , Joseph(Joe) A. Gramaglia Iii |
| Address |
Weyand Avenue
Buffalo, NY |
Incident Description
Buffalo Police Officer James McAndrew grabbed a 32-year-old man and shoved him into the side of a staircase, damaging the railings. McAndrew also pushed a woman who tried to get between him and the other man.
Outcome
McAndrew was arrested and temporarily suspended by the department without pay. He pled not guilty and was released on his own recognizance, according to court records. He was charged with two misdemeanors – fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree trespassing – as well as second-degree harassment.
Links
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Buffalo police lieutenant charged in South Buffalo domestic incident
McAndrew was accused of grabbing a 32-year-old man – against whom accusations of domestic violence were made, but who has not been charged – and shoving him into the side of a staircase, damaging the railings. McAndrew allegedly pushed a woman who tried to get between him and the other man, according to court documents. - Aaron Besecker