Dundee Man Charged After Domestic Incident

Craig Webster faces felony and misdemeanor charges after alleged attempt to enter protected residence.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Deputies in Yates County, New York arrested a 31-year-old Dundee man named Craig Webster after he allegedly tried to enter an apartment where a person protected by an active order of protection was inside. Webster is accused of damaging the apartment door and making threats toward people in the residence.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents and violations of orders of protection are serious issues that can threaten public safety. This case highlights the importance of law enforcement response and the judicial system's role in holding offenders accountable while also protecting vulnerable individuals.

The details

According to investigators, Webster attempted to enter the apartment around 10:20 p.m. on March 6. He is accused of damaging the apartment door while trying to get inside and making threats toward the people inside. Webster was taken into custody without incident and charged with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, along with fourth-degree criminal mischief and two counts of second-degree harassment.

  • The incident occurred late Friday night, March 6, 2026.
  • Webster was arrested and taken into custody that same night.

The players

Craig Webster

A 31-year-old man from Dundee, New York who was arrested and charged in connection with the domestic incident.

Yates County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the reported domestic disturbance and arrested Webster.

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What’s next

Webster is being held in the Yates County Jail pending arraignment in Centralized Arraignment Part court.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of law enforcement response and the judicial system's role in holding offenders accountable for domestic violence incidents while also protecting vulnerable individuals.