Medina man charged after allegedly displaying gun in threatening manner

Press Release, Medina Police Department

MEDINA – The Medina Police Department was dispatched to the 700 block of Church Street on June 12 for report of a man with a gun.

Upon arrival witnesses described that the man had displayed the gun in a  threatening manner and fled the area prior to the patrols arrival.

The suspect was identified on scene and officers began searching the area. The suspect fled into the area of North and South Avenue where he was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. A loaded .380 semi-automatic handgun matching witnesses’ descriptions was located along the path that the suspect fled.

Based on this incident, the following arrest was made:

Quincy Casanova, 29, of Medina who was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, Class C felony; second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, Class C felony; criminal use of a weapon, Class C felony; and second-degree menacing Class A misdemeanor; and endangering the welfare of a child, Class A misdemeanor.

Casanova was transported to Orleans County jail for centralized arraignment.

These types of incidents highlight the dangers that our law enforcement officers face all across the country, along with the bravery that they display when responding to help others.

The arresting officers from the Medina PD were Tanner Ferris and Brandon Brown. The Medina PD also would like to thank the Orleans County Dispatch, Sheriff’s road patrol and State Police for their assistance.