Deputies: Lewis County man facing charges for hitting boy in the foot with a pan

CROGHAN- A local man is faced with accusations stemming from a child abuse complaint in Lewis County, authorities say.

Daniel J. Farney, 37, of Croghan, NY was arrested Monday by the Sheriff’s Office. He is officially charged with one misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child and one violation of harassment in the second-degree.

According to police investigation, it’s alleged that Farney struck a 9-year-old boy on the foot with a pot.

This incident reportedly occurred during a dispute in the town of Croghan in late July, deputies said.

Appearance tickets were issued to Farney, which are returnable to Croghan Town Court at a later date.

Lewis County Child Protective Services assisted during the investigation.

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