Attempted Murder Arrest

PRESS RELEASE

On September 17, 2024, the New York State Police responded to a Columbia County 911 broadcast for a man allegedly traveling though Columbia County with the intent to murder his estranged wife's romantic partner.

The suspect, Andrew J. Case, age 41, of West Seneca, NY, was located and arrested on Route 9 in the town of Greenport. Investigation determined he was en route to Westchester County with three shotguns.

Mr. Case was arrested for Attempted Murder in the 2^nd degree, a class B felony, Attempted Assault in the 1^st degree, Criminal Use of a Firearm in the 1^st degree, both class C felonies, and Driving While Intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.

Mr. Case was arraigned before the Honorable Judge Brandon of the town of Claverack Court and remanded to the Columbia County Jail without bail. He is next scheduled to appear before the court on September 20, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.