Man Slashes BMW Tires, Caught With Metal Knuckles: Cops

EAST HAMPTON, NY — A Hampton Bays man was arrested after he slashed the tires on a BMW in East Hampton, police said.

According to East Hampton Town Police, Peter M. Daniell, 36, was arrested on Dec. 28 at 8:45 p.m. on Harbor View Ave., near Atwell St., after he intentionally slashed two continental tires on a 2007 BMW, causing approximately $500 in damage, police said.

He was charged with third degree criminal mischief, damaging another person's property in an amount greater than $250, a felony, police said.

He was also charged with two counts of fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon, firearm/weapon, a misdemeanor, after being found with a switchblade knife and metal knuckles, police said.

Bail was set at $250, police said.

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