UPDATE: March 9, 2018
Press release
Joseph Mlyniec, through his attorney, has waived his right to have a preliminary hearing and therefore the matter in Warsaw Justice Court for March 12, 2018 at 5 p.m. has been adjourned.
A new date has been set for May 21, 2018 at 5 p.m., however, it is anticipated that this matter will be presented to the Wyoming County Grand Jury before that date. The defendant continues to be held without bail.
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On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Joseph Mlyniec, 60, of 2468 Rt. 246, in the Town of Perry, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for the intentional death of Robert Irvine, III, 32, of Perry.
This charge stems from an alleged incident that occurred on or about March 7, 2018 at 2468 Rt. 246 in the Town of Perry. It is alleged that Joseph Mlyniec intentionally shot and killed Robert Irvine, III. At approximately 5:42 p.m. on March 7, 2018 a 911 call was made by Mr. Mlyniec alerting the authorities to the incident. At that point members of the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Upon arriving and surveying the scene, Mr. Mlyniec was taken into custody without incident.