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Gerhard A. Benzenhoefer arrested on criminal obstruction of breathing, assault and child endangerment charges

Saugerties Police arrested a 51-year-old man Oct. 24 on three misdemeanor charges, then transported him to Ulster County CAP Court for arraignment.

Published Oct 25, 2026, 10:27 AM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

On October 24, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Saugerties Police Department arrested 51-year-old Gerhard A. Benzenhoefer of Saugerties, NY. He was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing (PL 121.11), third-degree assault (PL 120.00) and endangering the welfare of a child (PL 260.10). Benzenhoefer was processed at the Saugerties Police Department and transported to Ulster County Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) Court in Kingston for arraignment.