Fight at youth center in Claverack leads to 5 arrests
CLAVERACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to State Police, a resident at Brookwood Secure Center was assaulted on Saturday, October 19. Troopers say five residents were arrested after the incident.
State Police report that the assault happened at about 7:30 p.m. Troopers say their investigation determined that a 16-year-old and the victim began to fight when four other people jumped in to attack the victim.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to Albany Medical Center. Two days later on Monday, October 21, James Gomez, 20, Miguel Gonzalez, 19, and two unnamed 18-year-olds were arrested for second-degree gang assault and second-degree assault, per the State Police.
State Police say that a 16-year-old was also arrested and charged with first and second-degree assault and second-degree gang assault. All five suspects were arraigned in the Town of Claverack Court.
Gomez, Gonzalez, and the two unnamed 18-year-olds were placed in Columbia County Jail without bail. The 16-year-old was remanded to Brookwood Secure Center. They will appear in court again on Friday at 9 a.m.
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