Wellsville Police this morning arrested Eric J. Russo, age 42 of
Wellsville, charging him with two counts of Making a Terroristic Threat (Class
D Felony), Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent Person (Class E Felony),
two counts of Menacing 2nd, Resisting Arrest, Menacing a Police/Peace Officer,
Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th and Unlawful Growing of Cannabis. The charges stem from a stand-off incident
that took place on South Main Street following a domestic disturbance at the
residence. Russo was taken into custody
after several hours of negotiations with law enforcement. Russo was processed and arraigned before Associate
Wellsville Village Justice Walsh.
He was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $10,000.00 cash bail
or $20,000.00 property bond. Russo is
due back in Wellsville Village Court on February 19th at 4:30 p.m. Wellsville
Police were assisted by the New York State Police and Allegany County Sheriff’s
Office throughout the incident.
