ELLENVILLE – The Ulster
County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an 18-year-old Ellenville woman
on charges of felony witness tampering and misdemeanors of assault and
endangering the welfare of a child.
Authorities said that around 7:45 p.m. on July 13, Jenah Hammel met with
a victim and drove to Cox Road in Cragsmoor where a physical altercation
occurred between the two.
The victim was then driven back to her residence and threatened by Hammel
with harm to her family and herself if she called the police.
The victim also sought medical attention at Ellenville Regional Hospital
for injuries received during the altercation.
Hammel was remanded to the Ulster County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail
or $1,000 bond.
