Juvenile Arrested on Assault Charges in Penn Yan

Police say the minor caused injury to another resident during a domestic incident.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:08am

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A juvenile in Penn Yan, New York has been arrested and charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child following a physical altercation with another resident of their household under the age of 17. Both the juvenile and their father were issued appearance tickets to appear at Yates County Probation at a later date.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving minors are concerning, as they can have lasting impacts on the victims and the community. This case highlights the need for intervention and support services to address the root causes of such conflicts within families.

The details

According to police, the juvenile allegedly caused physical injury to another resident of their household who is also under the age of 17 during a physical altercation. The juvenile was charged with one count of assault in the third degree and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, both class A misdemeanors.

  • The incident occurred at a residence in the village of Penn Yan.

The players

Juvenile

A minor who was arrested and charged with assault and endangering the welfare of a child following a domestic incident.

Victim

Another resident of the juvenile's household under the age of 17 who was allegedly injured during the altercation.

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What’s next

Both the juvenile and their father were issued appearance tickets to appear at Yates County Probation at a later date.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for intervention and support services to address domestic violence incidents involving minors, in order to prevent further escalation and long-term impacts on the victims and the community.