BUFFALO, N.Y. — An unlicensed bounty hunter has pleaded guilty for unlawfully entering the home of a fugitive's relative earlier this year.
Dennis J. White, 36, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to the following charges:
- Two counts of criminal trespass in the second degree (class A misdemeanors)
- Four counts of menacing in the second degree (class A misdemeanors)
- Three counts of endangering the welfare of a child (class A misdemeanors)
- One count of criminal mischief in the fourth degree (class A misdemeanor)
Investigators say during the evening hours of Jan. 10 and early morning of Jan. 11, White was searching for a fugitive who was wanted on a warrant out of Lebanon County, PA. White admitted to unlawfully searching the fugitive's brother's residence on Oakdale Place in Buffalo. They say White forced his way into the home while armed with what appeared to be a rifle or shotgun. White also entered the occupied upstairs apartment.
Officials say White intentionally, by pointing a gun, placed the victims in reasonable fear of injury or death. Three children were also in the home at the time of the incident.
White is currently released on his own recognizance. He has been ordered to stay in New York State and stay away from the victims. He could face up to a year in jail when he is sentenced in February.
