On July 18, 2025, in the barn area at Tioga Downs, licensee Edgar Clarke poured a harmful
topical substance over tape, then applied the tape over a light switch in a premeditated
effort to discourage someone from turning on the lights, in reckless disregard for the safety
of anyone entering the barn. Clarke’s intention was to cause physical injury, pain, or
discomfort to anyone who removed or touched the tape in order to turn on the lights and
therefore touched the substance. Clarke’s actions endangered the health and welfare of
other individuals, and the substance caused pain and bodily harm to two individuals including an infant.