Carson Briere, son of Flyers GM Danny Briere, charged after pushing wheelchair down stairs

Mercyhurst University hockey player Carson Briere, the son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Danny Briere, and a second athlete face three charges after video showed him pushing an unoccupied wheelchair down a flight of stairs.

According to Erie County (Pennsylvania) court records, Briere was charged with criminal mischief related to damaged property and conspiracy to commit criminal mischief (both misdemeanors), plus disorderly conduct, a summary offense.

Patrick Carrozzi, a senior on the school's lacrosse team, received the same charges.

Both are scheduled to have a preliminary hearing on May 22.

According to the Erie Times-News, the two are to receive the charges through the mail by summonses and were not arrested.

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Security video of the March 11 incident was posted on Twitter on Tuesday by an employee of Sullivan's Pub in Erie. The following day, the university placed Briere, Carrozzi and a third student-athlete on interim suspension from their teams.

Sydney Benes, a double amputee, identified herself as the wheelchair's owner and thanked people for starting a GoFundMe page to help pay for repairs. She said she would give the rest of the money "to the disabled community and to people who really need the help."

In Pennsylvania, a conviction for a second-degree misdemeanor carries a prison sentence of up to two years and a fine of up to $5,000 and a conviction for a summary offense carries a maximum prison sentence of 90 days and a $300 fine.

Convictions for misdemeanor and summary offenses can also lead to probation, particularly if the defendants have no prior record.

Both Briere and his father posted statements through the Flyers about the incident last week.

“I am deeply sorry for my behavior on Saturday," said Carson Briere, who was in his third season with the Mercyhurst hockey team. "There is no excuse for my actions, and I will do whatever I can to make up for this serious lack of judgment.”

Said Danny Briere, who was promoted to interim GM after the firing of Chuck Fletcher: “I was shocked to see Carson’s actions in the video that was shared on social media yesterday. They are inexcusable and run completely counter to our family’s values on treating people with respect. Carson is very sorry and accepts full responsibility for his behavior.”

Contributing: Ed Palattella, Erie Times-News

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carson Briere faces three charges in wheelchair incident