As a result of the ongoing investigation into the incidents involving James Hartley, age 38, of Ashland, N.Y. that ended in the early morning hours of December 29th, Hartley was formally charged today with (2) counts of Attempted Murder of a Police Officer in the First degree, a Class A-II Felony, (1) count of Burglary in the Second Degree with a Deadly Weapon, a Class C Felony, (1) count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, and (1) count of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the First Degree.
Deputies who had been searching for Hartley in regards to an unrelated Burglary, had observed footprints in the snow leading to a vacant residence. It is alleged that Hartley fired several rounds from a 30-30 caliber rifle at Deputies who were approaching the residence.
As Deputies took cover and were waiting for assistance, Hartley exited the residence unarmed and was taken into custody. A search warrant was subsequently executed at the residence which resulted in the recovery of the aforementioned rifle. At the time of his arrest, Hartley was also found in possession of a quantity of forged U.S. currency.
Hartley was arraigned in the Town of Catskill Court by Judge Jacobs and remanded back to the Greene County Jail without bail pending further court appearances. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by The State Police, The Greene County District Attorney’s Office, and Greene County Probation.
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