Intoxicated Holley man allegedly fired gun shots, taken into custody without incident

HOLLEY – A Holley man who was heavily intoxicated allegedly fired multiple gun shots this afternoon. The shots weren’t fired at a person, said Police Chief Robert Barton.

There was a large police presence at 68 Geddes St. after neighbors called 911 at 2:47 p.m. about a man with a gun.

When police arrived, the man was agitated but was responsive to verbal commands, Chief Barton said. The man was taken into custody without incident. He was taken by Mercy EMS ambulance to Unity Hospital for a psychological evaluation. A Holley police officer rode in the ambulance with the Mercy EMS crew.

Chief Barton said the incident remains under investigation. He expects criminal charges will be filed.

He didn’t release the man’s name this evening. He said the man is known to Holley Police based on prior interactions.

There was a search warrant of the home, a spacious former bed and breakfast. The Albion Police Department K9 and a K9 from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department skilled in nitrate detection for gunpowder were part of the search. Chief Barton isn’t publicly disclosing anything from the search due to the ongoing investigation.

Holley Police were assisted at the scene by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, Albion PD and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Barton commended neighbors for their assistance and statements. One neighbor said three shots were fired by the man, while another neighbor said it was four shots.

Part of Geddes Street was shut down for several hours by the Murray Joint Fire District while police and the K9 units searched the scene.