BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Eden police announced the arrest of a Buffalo man in connection to three incidents of objects being thrown through windows on Hillbrook Drive.
Police said 40-year-old Adam Jones was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal mischief in connection to two incidents, one on March 6 and the other on August 15, when objects were thrown through a window of a Hillbrook Drive home.
According to police, Jones also faces an additional third-degree criminal mischief charge and a second-degree placing a false bomb or hazardous substance charge in connection to a third incident that occurred on March 28. A "simulated explosive device" was thrown through a window at Eden Town Supervisor Melissa Hartman's home.
Hartman released the following statement Wednesday:
"I want to thank Chief Savage, the Eden Police Department, District Attorney John Flynn, and all those who have worked so diligently to investigate these incidents, which affected my family and many of my neighbors.
This is an ongoing police matter, and my administration will continue to work closely and in complete cooperation with all of law enforcement to ensure the safety of every home, business and resident of Eden.
Violence has no place in our community, and that message must be sent loud and clear as this investigation moves forward."
Jones appeared in court Tuesday before Judge Melissa Zittel who recused herself from the case. He will be arraigned when the case is transferred to an alternate court. He was released pending further proceedings.
