Man Wanted on Strangulation Warrant Arrested in Cobleskill

COBLESKILL — On July 28, with the assistance of the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office, State Police of Princetown arrested Joshua Decker, 41 of Cobleskill on a warrant for Strangulation in the second degree, Criminal Mischief in the third degree, Assault in the third degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Unlawful Imprisonment, and Unauthorized use of a Computer.

On July 27, 2025, at approximately 6:45 a.m. Troopers received a complaint reporting a past assault in Cobleskill. The investigation determined that during the early morning hours of July 26, 2025, after accessing the victim’s phone, Decker allegedly struck and strangled the victim. During the altercation, the victim attempted to flee, but Decker allegedly prevented them from doing so. The victim was eventually able to leave and flag down a State Police member to report the assault.

As Decker had left the area following the assault, a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Cobleskill Town Court. Decker was located the following day, July 28, by the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office in Cobleskill, and subsequently transported to SP Cobleskill for processing. He was arraigned at the Schoharie County Centralized Arraignment Part Court where he was remanded to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility.