Bainbridge man indicted on 17 counts following alleged road rage shooting
NORWICH – A Bainbridge man alleged to have murdered an Afton man in a fit of road rage was indicted by the Chenango County Grand Jury Thursday.
John M. Guzy, 56, was indicted on 17 counts related to the death of Derek S. Prindle, 26, of Afton and the injury of Prindle’s father, Derek D. Prindle, 60 of Afton.
The 17 charges Guzy faces include murder in the second degree, a class A-1 felony; attempted murder in the second degree, a class B felony; two counts of assault in the first degree, a class B felony; two counts of criminal use of a firearm in the first degree, a class B felony; criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a class C felony; criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a class D felony; tampering with physical evidence, a class E felony; driving while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor; and six counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor.
It is alleged, per the indictment, that on or about Oct. 27 at approximately 1:25 p.m. in the parking lot of Peak Fitness located at 2907 State Highway 7 in the Town of Bainbridge, Guzy did intentionally cause the death of Derek S. Prindle by shooting him in the chest with a .25 caliber Beretta Jetfire semi-automatic handgun causing a lacerated aorta, which did cause the victim's death.
It is also alleged at the same time and place, Guzy did cause serious physical injury to Derek D. Prindle by shooting him in his abdomen with the same gun, causing splenic, colon, and renal injuries for which he was required to undergo surgery.
After the alleged murder and attempted murder, it is alleged Guzy intentionally prevented the production of the handgun used in the crimes by attempting to conceal or destroy it. He allegedly threw the handgun out of his truck window, where it struck a tree causing it damage.
Guzy also allegedly was driving while intoxicated before and after the incident. The indictment states Guzy did operate a 2007 Chevrolet Trail Blazer LS motor vehicle while he had .11 of one percent of alcohol in his blood.
Authorities searched Guzy's residence located at 211 Elm St. in Bainbridge after the incident and found several weapons. They found six firearms including a Smith and Wesson 44 mag revolver, Ruger speed 6, .38 special revolver; Colt semi-automatic MKIV, .45 caliber handgun; Glock 9 mm semi-automatic handgun; Jennings Model 22 pistol and a Ruger police service 6, .38 caliber handgun.
Authorities also found several other weapons at Guzy's residence including a cane sword, billy, blackjack, bludgeon, plastic knuckles, electronic dart gun, electronic stun gun, gravity knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, metal knuckles, chukka stick, sand bag, sand club, wrist-brace type slingshot or slung-shot and a shirken or “Kung Fu star.”
Guzy has retained new counsel since he is not eligible for a public defender. He and his wife exceeded the income limitations. Guzy's lawyer is Benjamin Bergman of Binghamton.
Guzy will be arraigned for murder and attempted murder in Chenango County Court on Dec. 5.
John M. Guzy, 56, was indicted on 17 counts related to the death of Derek S. Prindle, 26, of Afton and the injury of Prindle’s father, Derek D. Prindle, 60 of Afton.
The 17 charges Guzy faces include murder in the second degree, a class A-1 felony; attempted murder in the second degree, a class B felony; two counts of assault in the first degree, a class B felony; two counts of criminal use of a firearm in the first degree, a class B felony; criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a class C felony; criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a class D felony; tampering with physical evidence, a class E felony; driving while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor; and six counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor.
It is alleged, per the indictment, that on or about Oct. 27 at approximately 1:25 p.m. in the parking lot of Peak Fitness located at 2907 State Highway 7 in the Town of Bainbridge, Guzy did intentionally cause the death of Derek S. Prindle by shooting him in the chest with a .25 caliber Beretta Jetfire semi-automatic handgun causing a lacerated aorta, which did cause the victim's death.
It is also alleged at the same time and place, Guzy did cause serious physical injury to Derek D. Prindle by shooting him in his abdomen with the same gun, causing splenic, colon, and renal injuries for which he was required to undergo surgery.
After the alleged murder and attempted murder, it is alleged Guzy intentionally prevented the production of the handgun used in the crimes by attempting to conceal or destroy it. He allegedly threw the handgun out of his truck window, where it struck a tree causing it damage.
Guzy also allegedly was driving while intoxicated before and after the incident. The indictment states Guzy did operate a 2007 Chevrolet Trail Blazer LS motor vehicle while he had .11 of one percent of alcohol in his blood.
Authorities searched Guzy's residence located at 211 Elm St. in Bainbridge after the incident and found several weapons. They found six firearms including a Smith and Wesson 44 mag revolver, Ruger speed 6, .38 special revolver; Colt semi-automatic MKIV, .45 caliber handgun; Glock 9 mm semi-automatic handgun; Jennings Model 22 pistol and a Ruger police service 6, .38 caliber handgun.
Authorities also found several other weapons at Guzy's residence including a cane sword, billy, blackjack, bludgeon, plastic knuckles, electronic dart gun, electronic stun gun, gravity knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, metal knuckles, chukka stick, sand bag, sand club, wrist-brace type slingshot or slung-shot and a shirken or “Kung Fu star.”
Guzy has retained new counsel since he is not eligible for a public defender. He and his wife exceeded the income limitations. Guzy's lawyer is Benjamin Bergman of Binghamton.
Guzy will be arraigned for murder and attempted murder in Chenango County Court on Dec. 5.
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