Watervliet Police Department announced Tuesday that 21‑year‑old Cha‑narion Cole of Watervliet has been taken into custody on multiple felony charges following a domestic disturbance that placed a pregnant woman and her child in danger.
Incident details
According to the department, officers were dispatched to a residence on 5th Avenue on Oct. 28, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m. after receiving a call reporting a domestic dispute. When officers arrived, they found a woman on the front porch with her young child. The woman, who is approximately four months pregnant, told police that she had been involved in a confrontation with Cole.
The victim said Cole approached her in a menacing manner, grabbed her, and pressed a knife to her throat while threatening further harm. She also reported that Cole choked her and struck her in the stomach, all in the presence of her child.
Arrest and charges
Officers placed Cole under arrest at the scene and transported him to the Watervliet Police headquarters for processing. He was held without incident and is now facing a series of charges, including criminal obstruction of breathing, acting in a manner injurious to a child under 17, aggravated family offense, menacing in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, and assault in the third degree.
Medical response
The pregnant victim was taken to a local hospital by the Watervliet Fire Department for evaluation and treatment. Hospital officials have not released further details about her condition, but she is expected to receive appropriate medical care.
Community impact
This incident underscores the importance of swift law‑enforcement response to domestic violence situations, especially those that endanger vulnerable family members. Watervliet officials encourage anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse to contact police immediately.
Residents with information about the case or other domestic‑violence concerns are urged to call the Watervliet Police Department non‑emergency line.
Original reporting: CBS 6 WRGB Albany (local) — read the source article.
