Upon arrival, Troopers spoke with the caller, Samuel K. Byler, age 33, who reported that the victim refused to leave his residence. Byler granted Troopers permission to enter the home, where they located the victim.
During the investigation, it was alleged that earlier in the day, Byler had allegedly pointed a sawed-off shotgun at the victim and would not let the victim leave the residence.
Troopers subsequently located a break-action shotgun with an approximately 18-inch barrel behind the residence. The firearm was recovered.
Following further investigation, Byler was taken into custody and charged with:
-Criminal Contempt in the 1st (E Felony)
-Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd (D Felony)
-Menacing in the 2nd (A Misdemeanor)
-Unlawful Imprisonment in the 2nd (A Misdemeanor)
Byler was processed at SP Painted Post before being transported to the Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment.
