State Police arrest Bronx man following Halfmoon dispute
On January 6, 2025, State Police of Clifton Park arrested Shaheem L. Morris, 35, of Bronx, NY, for Aggravated Family Offense, Menacing in the second degree, Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Obstructing Governmental Administration in the second degree, resisting arrest and Harassment in the second degree.
On January 5, 2025, at about 11:51 p.m., Troopers responded to a residence in Halfmoon, NY, following a 911 call in which a man could be heard threatening to physically harm another person. The investigation revealed that Morris and an adult victim were engaged in a verbal argument with two children present. During the altercation, Morris pushed the victim. When the victim attempted to call 911, Morris allegedly threatened to kill the victim if the call was made, leading the victim to hang up. Upon arrival, Troopers found Morris holding the infant and refusing to put the child down, hand the child over to a family member, or cooperate with the investigation. Concerned for the infant’s safety, Troopers took Morris into custody despite his continued resistance. The infant was safely turned over to a family member and was unharmed. Further investigation revealed that Morris had been previously convicted of a Family Offense within the last five years.
Morris was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained while resisting arrest. Upon discharge, he was transported to SP Clifton Park for processing. Morris was arraigned at the Halfmoon Town Court, where he was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.
Physical Domestic leads to arrest in the town of Colton
On October 22, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., Troopers responded to Church Street in the village of Tupper Lake for a report of physical domestic that occurred at a residence on State Highway 56 in the town of Colton. An investigation determined Jose A. Melendez and the victim were involved in a verbal argument which led to Melendez wrapping a lanyard around the victim’s neck causing the victim to physical injury. The victim was later able to get away from Melendez, leave the residence and traveling to Tupper Lake where the victim was interviewed by the State Police. Melendez fled the area. Further investigation led the State Police to Melendez was known to be in Ohio. Melendez was located, arrested, and transported back to New York…