Schoharie Woman Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Child in Car

COBLESKILL - On November 30, State Police of Cobleskill arrested Angelina M. Adamovich, 33, of Schoharie on charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child after allegedly leaving her child in a running car at Wal-Mart.

On November 29, at about 2:20 p.m., State Police responded to the Walmart in Cobleskill for the reports of a child left alone in a running unlocked vehicle in the parking lot. Ms. Adamovich returned to the vehicle with merchandise and left with the child before Law Enforcement arrived, police said.

Troopers located the vehicle involved and stopped it on State Route 7 in Cobleskill. The toddler was found to be in good health, and they were released pending further investigation. It was later determined the child was allegedly left unattended in the vehicle for approximately 45 minutes while Ms. Adamovich shopped in the store.

Ms. Adamovich was arrested at her home and transported to SP Cobleskill for processing the following day.  She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Cobleskill Town Court on January 7, 2025, and released, according to police.