Two unrelated men named David Comstock drew public attention in 2026. One, David “Daddy Dave” Comstock, a 53-year-old reality television personality from Street Outlaws, was arrested in New York on stalking and tampering charges. The other, David “Chip” Comstock Jr., a Youngstown-area attorney and fire chief, ran unsuccessfully for a seat on Ohio’s 7th District Court of Appeals.
Daddy Dave Comstock’s Arrest in New York
David E. Comstock, known to Discovery Channel viewers as “Daddy Dave” from Street Outlaws, was arrested in May 2026 in the village of Bath, New York. He faces one count of stalking in the fourth degree and one count of criminal tampering in the third degree, both Class B misdemeanors under New York law.1MyTwinTiers.com. Daddy Dave of Street Outlaws Arrested on Stalking Charge in Bath
What Happened
On the evening of Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Bath Village Police responded to a report of someone tampering with a vehicle on Buell Street. Surveillance video captured a man reaching underneath the vehicle. Investigators determined that Comstock had placed a GPS tracking device on the vehicle to monitor the victim’s location.1MyTwinTiers.com. Daddy Dave of Street Outlaws Arrested on Stalking Charge in Bath The victim has not been publicly identified.
Comstock was taken to the Steuben County Jail for processing. An order of protection was issued for the victim, and he was arraigned at the jail and later released.213WHAM. Reality TV Star on Street Outlaws Charged With Stalking in Steuben County No further court dates or case disposition had been publicly reported as of mid-May 2026.
How the Charges Work
Stalking in the fourth degree, under New York Penal Law § 120.45, applies when a person intentionally engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that is likely to cause reasonable fear of material harm to that person’s physical health, safety, or property.3New York State Senate. New York Penal Law Section 120.45 – Stalking in the Fourth Degree Criminal tampering in the third degree, under § 145.20, covers tampering with another person’s property with intent to cause substantial inconvenience. A conviction on either Class B misdemeanor can carry up to 90 days in jail, a year of probation, and fines.
Who He Is
Comstock lives in Mustang, Oklahoma, where he owns Comstock Auto Service.1MyTwinTiers.com. Daddy Dave of Street Outlaws Arrested on Stalking Charge in Bath He became widely known as a cast member of Street Outlaws, the Discovery series that follows street racing culture in Oklahoma City.
Chip Comstock’s Ohio Appellate Court Race
David “Chip” Comstock Jr. is a separate person who shared the news cycle in 2026. He ran in the May 5 Republican primary for a seat on Ohio’s 7th District Court of Appeals, which covers eight counties in southeastern Ohio. He lost to incumbent Judge Mark Hanni by roughly eight points, with Hanni taking about 54 percent to Comstock’s 46 percent.4The Vindicator. Hanni Claims New Seat on Appellate Bench
Legal and Civic Career
Comstock has practiced law for nearly four decades. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster in 1985 and his law degree from The Ohio State University in 1988. After more than 25 years as a partner at Youngstown civil litigation firm Comstock, Springer & Wilson, he joined Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Perry as a shareholder in 2016. He focuses on insurance defense and general liability and is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in insurance coverage law.5Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Perry. David C. Comstock Jr.
He has also served as chief of the Western Reserve Joint Fire District, based in Poland, Ohio, since 1992. The district protects more than 15,000 residents across 21 square miles with roughly 60 active fire and EMS personnel, and it was among the departments that responded to the February 2023 East Palestine train derailment.6U.S. Senate Commerce Committee. Written NVFC Testimony
What He Ran On
Comstock campaigned on judicial restraint, telling voters that judges should “follow the law and not legislate from the bench” and that politics and religion should not factor into judicial races.7WFMJ. GOP Voters to Decide Seventh District Court of Appeals Nominee On his campaign website, he described his approach as rooted in “a strong conservative judicial philosophy” and pledged to interpret the law “as written and without bias.”8Comstock for Judge. A Message From Chip He also highlighted “legal deserts” in rural counties within the 7th District, where a shrinking number of attorneys leaves residents underserved, and proposed holding court hearings at local high schools to broaden public access.9The Vindicator. Two Men Compete for Appeals Court Republican Nomination