(WNY News Now) – A 27-year-old Ripley man faces criminal mischief and harassment charges following an altercation investigated by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office on Monday evening.

RIPLEY, N.Y. — Cody A. Wood, 27, was arrested following an investigation into an altercation in the Town of Ripley on Oct. 19, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to the incident at approximately 6:46 p.m. and determined through their investigation that Wood allegedly intentionally damaged another person’s property and subjected another individual to unwanted physical contact.

Wood was taken into custody and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment.

He was subsequently transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment.

The case is scheduled to be handled through the court process. The charges are allegations, and Wood is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.