Overview
- A 22-year-old Berkshire man, Nathan Warner, has been accused of interfering with an investigation.
- On December 21, Warner was arrested and charged with felony unauthorized use of a firearm and misdemeanor reckless endangerment of property, after he allegedly fired a shotgun at a police drone being operated by the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office.
- The Tioga County, New York Sheriff’s Office was using the drone to search for a reported missing person in the area, checking nearby fields, creeks, and railroad tracks, when the incident occurred, and the shot was witnessed by the drone operator and assisting deputies.
- Warner’s actions were reported to have taken place while the authorities were conducting a search operation in the town, and he is now scheduled to appear in Berkshire Town Court on January 19, 2026, to face the charges against him.
- The incident highlights the potential risks and challenges associated with the use of drones in law enforcement operations, and the importance of ensuring public safety and cooperation during such investigations.
- The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office and the Berkshire Town Court are handling the case, with the sheriff’s office having initiated the investigation and the town court set to hear the case against Warner in the coming weeks.
