Cobleskill man charged with assault after punching State Trooper

Written By Editor on 3/1/21 | 3/1/21

On February 19, 2021, State Police arrested 24-year-old Jordan J. Davenport of Cobleskill, for Assault 2nd degree (D felony) and Endangering the Welfare of Child (A misdemeanor).

Troopers responded to a home in the village of Cobleskill to assist local law enforcement with a fight involving multiple people. While a Trooper was interviewing some of the parties involved, including a 16-year-old male, Davenport approached them and began fighting with the minor. The Trooper attempted to separate the two and was struck in the head by Davenport.

Davenport was taken into custody and processed at SP Cobleskill. He was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court and remanded to Schoharie County Jail on $15,000 cash or $30,000 bond.

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