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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaniel Ray II, 30, of Medina was found at the location with extensive wounds to his left hand. After being treated at the scene, to include a tourniquet being applied to stem the flow of heavy blood loss, he was transported to ECMC in Buffalo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In plain view at the residence were alleged bomb making materials as well as debris from an alleged exploded bomb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Major Felony Crime Task Force investigators were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence and seized the following evidence; three alleged large homemade explosives, numerous alleged bomb making supplies include casings, highly explosives powders, fuses and an alleged illegally possessed and loaded 9mm pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scene was rendered safe by bomb technicians from the following agencies: Monroe County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Rochester Police Department, ATF- Buffalo and Rochester and FBI- Buffalo. Also assisting at the scene was Orleans County Emergency Management Office. There was a tremendous amount of coordination and cooperation between all the agencies present at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
POLICE ARRESTED:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daniel J. Ray II, age 30, of 5066 Hellert Rd., Medina, N.Y., he was charged with Criminal Possession of Weapon in the Second Degree (gun), and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (explosives).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ray II was arrested on 08\/19\/26 by MFCTF investigators and the Medina Police Department. He is being held in Orleans County Jail awaiting CAP Court arraignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also assisting in the investigation was District Attorney Susan Howard and the NYSDOCCS Office of Special Investigation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
(Information\/photo from a provided press release) On August 6, 2026, Orleans County 911 received a call for a 30-year-old male who reportedly blew his hand off with a firework, bleeding not controlled, at 5066 Hellert Road., Medina, N.Y. Orleans County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies and investigators, along with the Medina Fire \u2026<\/p>\n