Oneonta man arrested after biting off victim's ear

Oneonta man arrested after biting off victim's ear

ONEONTA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- An Oneonta man is facing assault charges after he bit off his victim's ear during a fight over the weekend, according to New York State Police. Troopers -- along with SUNY University Police and the Oneonta Town Constable -- responded to the Homer Folks Facility on Hill Street at approximately 11:15 am on Friday, May 9. Further investigation found that the suspect -- 31-year-old Pierce Tobin of Oneonta -- became ag…

Felony Assault Charges for Oneonta Man After Allegedly Biting Off Part of Victim's Ear

A 31-year-old man from Oneonta has been charged with felony assault following a violent incident at the Homer Folks Facility.

Oneonta resident arrested for assault after biting staff member’s ear off

Officials said the defendant became aggressive after being informed by a staff member that he was not permitted to smoke.