According to Oneida County Sheriff, Robert M. Maciol deputies from the Road Patrol responded to an address on Smith Road in the Town of Verona early Sunday morning around 3:30 AM for a reported domestic dispute. The criminal investigation unit charged Thomas H. Happle, 46 of Verona was charged with Criminal Possession of weapon 3rd degree- a class D felony, criminal possession of a firearm- a class E Felony, criminal mischief 4th and engendering the welfare of a child both A misdemeanors. Happle was arraigned at Oneida County Cap Court and was released on his own recognizance due to the charges being non-qualifying offenses under NYS bail reform. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victims.