(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – A Jamestown man faces weapon and menacing charges following a confrontation in which he allegedly brandished a knife and threatened to stab another individual.

On September 22, 2024, at approximately 12:17 AM, officers from the Jamestown Police Department’s 3rd Platoon were dispatched to a residence on the south side of the city following reports of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, police conducted an investigation and determined that 23-year-old Jamestown resident, Chance J. Boreck, had allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened to stab a person in front of his home.

Boreck was promptly taken into custody and transported to the Jamestown City Jail. He has been charged with Menacing in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree. At this time, Boreck is being held pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court. As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.