Man Arrested Convicted After Kicking State Trooper

SCHOHARIE — Liam O'Connor, 41, was convicted of Attempted Assault in the Second Degree with Intent to Cause Injury to Officer/Fireman/EMT on April 24th, 2025. On December 27th, 2025, Mr. O'Connor was detained in the back of a police car where he was able to slip the handcuffs to the front of his body and began hitting the window. The NYS troopers stopped the vehicle in the Town of Schoharie; Mr. O'Connor hit a NYSP trooper in the face and kicked a NYS Police Investigator numerous times. Mr. O'Connor pled guilty and was sentenced by Schoharie County Court to time served in jail, 118 days, five (5) years of probation with drug-court treatment terms and conditions, and a surcharge of $325. Mr. O'Connor must submit his DNA as well as pay the $50 submission surcharge. New York State Police was the arresting agency.