Whitehall man charged after making threats

Date of Incident: Friday, November 15, 2024

Time of Incident: 3:49 pm

Incident Location: Washington County Court, Fort Edward, NY

Township: Fort Edward

Case #2024-0022175

INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED: Christopher J. Huntington Age: 32 Address: Whitehall, NY

INCIDENT SUMMARY: According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, the Washington County Sheriff's Office has arrested Christopher J. Huntington, 32, on charges of Making a Terroristic Threat, a Class D felony.

The arrest follows an investigation into voicemails left by Huntington, in which he threatened to harm and kill staff at the Department of Social Services if his demands for specific services were not met. Huntington was arraigned in CAP Court and released on his own recognizance.

He is scheduled to appear in Fort Edward Town Court on a later date.

Officer (s) Handling: Investigator C. Sullivan, Investigator M. Asthon