Information from a provided press release
Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest William S. Robertson, no age provided, of Greece, NY.
On 10/06/2025, the Perry Police Department was dispatched to the report of a male attempting to break into the basement at 12 North Main in Perry.
When officers arrived on scene, they were notified by the landlord that a male individual had attempted to use a power tool to remove the locks off the basement door, but did make entry.
Officers arrested the suspect, William S. Robertson, and charged him with Criminal Trespass in the 2nd degree and Criminal Mischief. Robertson was processed and released with two appearance tickets. He is due in Perry Village Court on November 18th, 2025.
Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of Michael A. Bernard, 33, of Perry, NY.
On October 3rd, 2025, at approximately 7:29p.m., Officers Cross and Langless responded to a physical domestic with children in the residence in the Village of Perry. Officers arrived and determined that 33-year-old Michael A. Bernard allegedly struck the victim in the face using a plastic refrigerator tray. Bernard then allegedly threw the victim into a counter multiple times, also allegedly into a table and onto the floor, causing the victim to sustain serious physical injuries.
The victim was transferred by Perry Ambulance to the Wyoming County Community Hospital. The incident occurred with a 2-month-old and a 12-year-old in the residence.
Bernard was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd, Endangering the welfare of a child (2 counts) and Criminal Mischief 4th degree. He was transported to the Perry Police Department for processing.
Bernard was arraigned in Warsaw Village Court where Full Stay Away Orders of Protection were placed into effect. Bernard was originally arrested and arraigned on Assault in the 3rd Degree and released on his own recognizance.
Following the victim’s medical exam results, on October 7th, Bernard was arraigned on the Assault 2nd charge by Judge Wolcott in the Perry Village Court. Assault in the Second Degree is a Class D violent felony.
The District Attorney’s bail recommendation was $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond, and $30,000 partially secured. However, Bernard was released on no bail and is set to appear in the Perry Village Court on November 18th, 2025.