Posted on: March 21, 2025 05:55 PM

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New York State Police investigate assault and underage drinking party in Wayland

The New York State Police at SP Wayland have arrested multiple individuals following an investigation into an assault and underage drinking party that took place at a residence in the town of Wayland, Steuben County.

On March 15, 2025, troopers responded to SP Wayland after receiving a complaint from the victim, accompanied by her legal guardian. The victim reported being assaulted by multiple individuals at an underage drinking party held at 2478 County Route 50, Wayland, NY.

Through interviews and video evidence provided by the victim, the following individuals were identified as participants in the assault:

17-year-old female

17-year-old female

15-year-old female

17-year-old female

Nickayla Wise, age 18, of Wayland, NY

The investigation revealed that the altercation stemmed from an ongoing personal dispute between the victim and a 17-year-old female. The video evidence showed a 17-year-old female initiating the assault, followed by three other juveniles and Wise engaging in the attack. Statements from the suspects confirmed their involvement.

On March 16, 2025, all five suspects, accompanied by their parents, responded to SP Wayland, where they were arrested for Assault 3rd (A Misdemeanor) and processed. Each was issued a Family Court Appearance Ticket returnable to Steuben County Family Court on March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Wise was additionally charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor) and was issued an Appearance Ticket for Wayland Town Court on April 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

Further investigation led to the identification of Dylan James McDonald, age 19, of Wayland, NY, as the host of the underage drinking party. McDonald was charged with:

Steuben County Local Law – Social Host Section 5, Subdivision 4

Unlawful Dealing with a Child 1st (A Misdemeanor)

McDonald was processed at SP Wayland. He is scheduled to appear in Wayland Town Court on April 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

From NYSP