(Adams Center, NY – Sept, 15, 2011) On Aug. 23 at about 2:45 p.m. Robert R. Hutchinson, 83, of 21412 County Route 69, Rodman responded to the South Jefferson Central School District Office on Route 11, in the Town of Adams.
While Hutchinson was discussing Health Insurance issues with a District Office employee, he displayed a .22 caliber derringer style pistol in the palm of his hand.
Hutchinson did not hold the weapon in a threatening manner, but does not have School authorization to possess a weapon on School grounds. The incident was reported to the NYSP in Adams when Hutchinson left school grounds.
Several Long guns and hand guns were removed from Hutchinson’s residence by state police members later that evening. Hutchinson possessed the handguns legally with a valid NYS pistol permit, which will be reviewed administratively by the Jefferson County Court.
Hutchinson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon upon School grounds. He was processed at the Adams Satellite Office, issued an appearance ticket returnable in the Town of Adams Court and released.
An Order of Protection was also requested from the court on behalf of the District Office employee.
