(WNY News Now) – A New Albion man faces serious charges after allegedly firing a rifle at a passerby, prompting law enforcement intervention.
On October 19, 2024, at approximately 10:35 AM, law enforcement officials were called to 10568 Tug Hill Rd. in Cattaraugus, NY, following reports of reckless behavior involving firearms. Sheriff Eric A. Butler confirmed the arrest of 67-year-old James A. Kalata after an investigation revealed that Kalata had fired a .22 caliber rifle at a man entering a nearby field to hunt…