Penn Yan Man Accused of Screaming in Crying Child’s Face

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A local man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child following an incident in the village of Penn Yan.

Jason Dunaway is accused of picking up another village resident’s crying child and screaming in that child’s face. The 30-year-old allegedly did this against the parents’ wishes and his actions allegedly caused the child to become more upset.

Dunaway was issued an appearance ticket for Penn Yan Village Court.

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