BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Police Department announced the arrest of a Lombard, Illinois man in connection to a burglary and assault at a Buffalo school.
Police said 30-year-old Shane Cronin was arrested on Tuesday and charged with:
- One count of second-degree burglary
- One count of third-degree assault
- One count of endangering the welfare of a child
- One count of second-degree harassment
According to police, officers responded to a reported assault in progress at PS 59, the Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet, around 12:30 p.m.
Officers learned that an unknown man entered the school through the Buffalo Museum of Science and approached a student. The school's assistant principal intervened and was allegedly punched and shoved into a wall which caused minor injuries. The man allegedly fled into the museum and was hiding but was found and apprehended without incident.
Later Wednesday the Erie County Sheriff's Office said Cronin became "extremely combative" after arriving at the Erie County Holding Center from Buffalo City Court. The sheriff's office reported that three deputies, and one sergeant, were transported to the ECMC for evaluation after the alleged altercation and an additional deputy received first aid and remained on duty. Cronin was also transported to ECMC for evaluation.
Cronin was charged with:
- Four counts of second-degree assault
- Four counts of second-degree obstructing governmental administration
“I want to express my gratitude to all of the members of our Jail Management Division who quickly responded to this incident. This behavior will not be tolerated. My staff deserves to leave work and return home to their families free of harm at the end of the day. I will always stand up for their safety.”
