Crime & Safety
Ulster Man Accused Of Hypodermic Needle Assault
Police said the hypodermic syringe was used during a domestic dispute.
HIGHLAND, NY — An Ulster County man was accused of sticking another person several times with a hypodermic needle.
The Town of Lloyd Police Department said Jake Holt, 18, of Highland, was arrested Saturday and charged with third-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, misdemeanors.
Authorities said, during a domestic dispute, Holt stuck another person several times in the body with a hypodermic syringe.
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He was arraigned in the Town of Lloyd Justice Court and released.
Hold it scheduled to return to court Thursday.
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