Williamson Man Charged With Harassment in Domestic Dispute
Gregory C. Faniel faces a second-degree harassment charge after an alleged slap, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The case remains undecided.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 30, 2026, 6:45 a.m. ET
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Aug 30, 2026, 6:50 a.m. ET
Williamson Man Charged with Harassment in Domestic Dispute
Gregory C. Faniel, of King Street, has been charged with second-degree harassment, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The charge stems from an incident in which deputies allege Faniel used an open hand to slap the victim during an argument.
The matter is at the charging stage and has not been resolved. Faniel is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office investigated the case.
Aug 30, 2026, 6:45 a.m. ETFirst report
Williamson Man Charged With Harassment After Alleged Slap
Gregory C. Faniel, of King Street, has been charged with second-degree harassment, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office as reported by FingerLakes1.com.
Deputies allege Faniel used an open hand to slap the victim during an argument. The charge is an allegation, and Faniel is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
The case remains at the charging stage, and no further proceedings have been reported. As a result, the matter is undecided, and Faniel's guilt has not been determined.
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