Drunk Man Breaks Into Home Wielding Pickaxe: NYSP

BETHEL, NY — A Sullivan County man was accused of wielding a pickaxe while drunk as he broke into a home Sunday.

The New York State Police said, shortly before 9 p.m., troopers were sent to a home on Mohawk Trail in the town of Bethel for a report of an assault and attempted burglary.

The preliminary investigation found that Daniel Desseauve, 38, of Highland, had a pickaxe when he approached a house, pushed open the front door and began swinging the axe at the owner of the home.

Police said the owner was able to prevent Desseauve from striking him and was able to forcibly get him out of the house.

Another person in the home called 911 while Desseauve continue trying to get back into the house.

He caused significant damage to two vehicles that were parked at the residence, police said.

When troopers got there, Desseauve was standing near the car he used to drive to Mohawk Trail.

Police said they determined the man was intoxicated, and he was taken into custody.

Desseauve was charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief and driving while intoxicated, all felonies.

He was also charged with second-degree menacing and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, misdemeanors, and second-degree harassment, a violation.

Desseauve was arraigned in the Town of Liberty Court and sent to the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $75,000 cash, $150,000 bond and $300,000 secured bond.