Wellsville man charged with felony assault and child endangerment after East Fassett Street incident

A Wellsville man faces felony assault and child endangerment charges after a March 31 incident on East Fassett Street, police said
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WELLSVILLE, NY — A 27-year-old Wellsville man was arrested Friday in connection with a violent incident that occurred earlier this week on East Fassett Street, according to the Wellsville Police Department.


Key Points

  • Dominic J. Slocum, 27, was arrested on April 4 in Wellsville.
  • He is charged with Assault 2nd, Menacing 3rd, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
  • The incident occurred on March 31 and involved a child.

Police say Dominic J. Slocum was taken into custody on Friday and faces multiple charges, including Assault in the Second Degree, a Class D felony. He is also charged with Menacing in the Third Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, both misdemeanors.

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The charges stem from an incident reported on March 31 on East Fassett Street. Authorities have not released details about the nature of the assault or the extent of injuries involved.

Suspect held pending court proceedings

Following his arrest, Slocum was processed and transported to the Allegany County Jail. He is being held pending arraignment in CAP Court.

Slocum is scheduled to appear in Wellsville Village Court at a later date. The investigation into the case is ongoing.