State Police Arrest Middleburgh Man Twice in 12 Hours

On August 7th, State Police in Cobleskill arrested James Wood, 59, of Middleburgh, NY, for Endangering the Welfare of a child, a class “A” misdemeanor, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, a class “A” misdemeanor and fail to safely secure firearms, a class “A” misdemeanor.

On August 7, 2022, at about 7:40 p.m. State Police in Cobleskill responded to a home in Middleburgh to check the welfare of four children in Woods’ care. While being interviewed, Wood acted belligerently and damaged a vehicle not belonging to him. During further investigation, Troopers located a firearm inside the home, which was not stored safely. All children present were turned over to a family member.  

Wood was transported to SP Cobleskill for processing. He was arraigned in the Cobleskill Town Court and released on his own recognizance. 

On August 8, 2022, at about 6:50 a.m.  Wood was arrested for Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, a class “E” felony. After being released on the above charges, Wood violated a stay-away order of protection issued by the court during his arraignment. The protected party was the victim of the criminal mischief.

Wood was arrested and transported to SP Cobleskill for processing. He was arraigned at the Cobleskill Town Court, and remanded to Schoharie County Correctional facility in lieu of $2,000 cash or $4000 bond.