New York, NY – A scene of utter pandemonium unfolded at the offices of ‘Sterling Cooper & Sons’ this morning following a violent outburst by employee Dale Arp, resulting in significant property damage and a serious escalation of workplace tensions. Witnesses report that Mr. Arp, a mid-level sales executive, became enraged during a heated meeting with his supervisor, Bobby Nash, and subsequently unleashed a chainsaw upon Mr. Nash’s desk, completely obliterating it.

Initial reports indicate the incident began over a disputed sales target. Sources say tensions had been simmering for weeks, with Mr. Nash repeatedly berating Mr. Arp’s performance. According to eyewitness accounts, the argument quickly spiraled out of control. “He just… snapped,” stated a visibly shaken Janet, a receptionist at the office. “One minute he was complaining about the quota, the next he was wielding that thing like it was a toy. It was terrifying.”

The destruction caused by Mr. Arp’s actions is extensive. Beyond the complete demolition of Mr. Nash’s desk, several filing cabinets were overturned, and a significant portion of the office’s decorative artwork was damaged. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, securing the area and initiating a full investigation.

Police have taken Mr. Arp into custody and he is currently being held at the Midtown Precinct. He is facing charges of reckless endangerment, destruction of property, and aggravated assault – though authorities are still determining the precise charges.

“Honestly, I thought he was going to take out the whole office,” said Kurt, a fellow employee who was present during the incident. “He just stared at Bobby, then he just *started* sawing. It was… surreal.”

The aftermath of the event has cast a pall over the workplace. Several employees have reportedly requested immediate sick leave, and the office’s management team is scrambling to assess the damage and implement a revised disciplinary policy. The future of Mr. Nash’s employment at Sterling Cooper & Sons remains uncertain. This incident underscores a growing concern about workplace stress and the potential for explosive consequences when tensions reach a breaking point. More updates will be provided as they become available.