Kendall man arrested after March 4 domestic incident

Posted 2 April 2013 at 12:00 am

Press Release: Orleans county Sheriff’s Office

On March 18, 2013, Dennis P. Buehler, 64, of 923 Peter Smith Rd., Kendall, was arrested for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the First Degree. Investigator Ken Strickland of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Buehler as the result of an investigation into a domestic incident in March 4, 2013, where he shot the victim, then set the residence on fire and ultimately shot himself before he was taken into custody by law enforcement.

Buehler was arraigned by Kendall Justice Lape at Strong Hospital in Rochester on Mon., March 18. Bail was set at $250,000 cash or $500,000 bond. Buehler remains at Strong Hospital. An order of protection was issued for the victim. A tentative preliminary hearing date was set for March 22, 2013.

Additional charges are expected when the case is presented to the grand jury.