Posted on: November 11, 2026 07:00 AM

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Port Henry man arrested following an assault in Moriah

On November 6, 2026, the New York State Police arrested Tyshaun S. Jackson, age 32, of Port Henry, for Assault 2nd, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th (Intent to Use), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (Previous Conviction), and Making a False Written Statement.

On November 6, 2026, at approximately 8:21 p.m., New York State Police responded to NYS Route 9N in the town of Moriah for a reported assault. An investigation determined that a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation when Jackson struck the victim multiple times with a piece of lumber. The victim was able to escape the altercation.

The victim was medically evaluated and transported to Elizabethtown Community Hospital for further treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Following interviews with the parties involved and further investigation, troopers determined that Jackson had provided false information regarding the incident.

From NYSP