Town of Cobleskill man arrested for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing

New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations from SP Princetown arrested a 26-year old woman from Cobleskill, NY for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and a 32-year old man for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Obstructing of Breathing following a domestic dispute between the two parties.

On March 14, 2021, New York State Troopers responded to a reported domestic dispute between two subjects on Rhineback Rd in the Town of Cobleskill.  Upon arrival the troopers interviewed both Melissa Teich and her boyfriend Jesse McHargue regarding the reported incident.  After conducting interviews with the parties involved and additional investigative steps taken, both Teich and McHargue were found to have two minor children present in the residence during the physical altercation.  During the investigation it was discovered that McHargue had used his hands to restrict Teich’s breathing capabilities during the dispute.  McHargue was arrested for one count of Criminal Obstructing of Breathing, a Class A Misdemeanor and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor.  Teich was arrested on one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. 

McHargue was arraigned at Town of Seward court was released on his own recognizance with a return date at court on May 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  Teich was and released with an appearance ticket for the Town of Seward court on April 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.