Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 45-year-old Henry L. Jurek, III of Clarence was arraigned yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges on an indictment charging him with one count of Assault in the Second Degree (Class “D” felony) and one count of Unlawful Imprisonment in the First Degree (Class “E” felony).
It is alleged that on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the defendant allegedly caused physical injuries to the victim by slamming the victim’s head to the cement ground. The alleged crime occurred during an argument at a home on Silver Birch Court in the Town of Clarence. The defendant is accused of preventing the victim from leaving the home by dragging the victim back inside after the victim attempted to leave. The victim was taken by ambulance and treated for injuries at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
Jurek is scheduled to return on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. for a pre-trial conference. He continues to be held without bail.
A temporary order of protection, issued on behalf of the victim, remains in effect.
If convicted of the highest count, Jurek faces a maximum sentence of 7 years in prison.
DA Flynn commends the Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work in this investigation.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Gina M. Gramaglia of the Special Victims/Domestic Violence Bureau.
As are all persons accused of a crime, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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