Posted on: January 09, 2025 10:58 AM

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Physical Domestic leads to arrest in the town of Colton

On October 22, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., Troopers responded to Church Street in the village of Tupper Lake for a report of physical domestic that occurred at a residence on State Highway 56 in the town of Colton.  An investigation determined Jose A. Melendez and the victim were involved in a verbal argument which led to Melendez wrapping a lanyard around the victim’s neck causing the victim to physical injury.  The victim was later able to get away from Melendez, leave the residence and traveling to Tupper Lake where the victim was interviewed by the State Police.  Melendez fled the area.  Further investigation led the State Police to Melendez was known to be in Ohio.  Melendez was located, arrested, and transported back to New York.

On January 7, 2025, New York State Police arrested Jose A Melendez, age 36, of South Colton, NY, for assault 2nd, and strangulation 2nd.  He was arraigned in the Town of Canton Court and remanded to St. Lawrence County jail in lieu of $25,000.

From NYSP