In a press statement issued this evening, Chief Griffith provided this information:
Details of the Incident: Kashawn Pettway, 18, of Buffalo, was taken into custody after an incident on the Alfred University campus this morning. He was charged with felony counts of robbery 2nd, grand larceny 4th and menacing. It was reported that Pettway allegedly approached a vehicle parked near Tefft Hall on the campus and used a weapon to forcibly take money from a male victim. An intensive investigation ensued with collaboration between the Alfred University Office of Public Safety, Alfred Village Police Department, Alfred State University Police and the New York State Police. During the investigation a Crossman 1911BB gun was recovered in Pettways room on the Alfred State Campus.
We also would like to thank the Information Technology Services departments for both campuses in their assistance in the investigation.