New York State Troopers from the Bath barracks responded to
a domestic dispute overnight which resulted in the arrest of a Bath man. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on 01/31/17,
Troopers interviewed the victim, who stated that during the course of a
domestic dispute which turned physical, she was allegedly menaced with a long
gun. State Police Senior Investigator
Curt Eaton said Robert D. Eggleston, age 56, of #5346 Buck Settlement Rd., Bath, N.Y.
was arrested. He was charged with Menacing, 2nd degree; Criminal Possession of
a Weapon, 4th degree; Criminal Obstruction of Breathing; and two (2) counts of
Criminal Mischief, 4th degree – all misdemeanors. It is alleged that during the course of a
domestic dispute, Eggleston pointed a rifle at the victim; obstructed her
breathing; prevented her from contacting 911; and damaged property within the
residence. Eggleston was arraigned
before Town of Bath Justice Chauncey Watches, and remanded to the Steuben Co.
Jail in lieu of $5,000.00 cash bail, or $10,000.00 property bond. He is scheduled to reappear in the Town of
Bath Court on 02/08/17 at 3:00 p.m.
