Steven Schrecengost in an undated image from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office
KIANTONE – A Jamestown Man is in police custody for allegedly burglarizing a home in Kiantone and then kicking a police dog while resisting arrest.
According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff Officers, deputies were called to a home on Busti-Stillwater Rd. in the town of Kiantone after the homeowner discovered an intruder in his kitchen. The man, who was later identified as 19 year-old Steven Schrecengost of Jamestown, refused to obey orders from the homeowner to leave until he was informed that the police were on their way.
Schrecengost then allegedly fled the home and tried hiding in the shed of a nearby residence. With the help of the Sheriff’s K-9 Unit and K-9 Drago, Schrecengost was soon located but allegedly failed to comply with officers and physically resisted arrest. During the arrest, Schrecengost is accused of repeatedly kicking at K-9 Drago and telling officers his intent was to injure the dog. After making contact with the animal, Schrecengost was bit and then subdued and taken into a police cruiser, which he allegedly caused damage to by kicking the vehicle while inside of it.
After being evaluated at WCA Hospital, Schrecengost was turned over to the Jamestown Police Department on existing warrants. In addition, he faces charges related to burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, obstructing police and Resisting Arrest.
The Lakewood-Busti Police, New York State Police, Caroll Police, and the Kiantone Fire Department also assisted at the scene.
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