Crime & Safety

Man, 81, Shoots Out Justice Court Windows With BB Gun: Police

The man, 81, was arrested on Sunday after he shot out the windows of a Long Island justice court with a BB gun, police say.

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — An 81-year-old man was arrested after he shot out the windows of Southampton Justice Court Sunday with a BB gun, police said.

According to Southampton Town Police, the incident took place at 2:38 p.m. at the Jackson Avenue facility in Hampton Bays. Frank Graves, 81, was arrested Monday at 4:13 p.m. and charged with third-degree criminal mischief, police said.

He was transported to police headquarters for processing and was released on an appearance ticket for a later date, police said.

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