August 5, 2026
On August 4, 2026, New York State Police in Livingston were dispatched to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson regarding a reported assault.
An investigation determined that Robert M. Gadway, 41, of Hudson, became irate while at a private residence in the Town of Stockport and struck the victim multiple times. Gadway then placed the victim in a rear chokehold, restricting the victim’s breathing. The victim broke free and fled to a vehicle, at which point Gadway followed and broke the driver’s-side door window before the victim drove away.
Gadway was later located and charged with the following:
• Strangulation 2nd: Obstructing Breathing or Blood Circulation Causing Physical Injury, a class D felony
• Assault 3rd: Intent to Cause Physical Injury, a class A misdemeanor
• Criminal Mischief 4th: Recklessly Damaging Property, a class A misdemeanor
Gadway was arraigned in the Town of Stockport Court and remanded to the Columbia County Jail. He is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Stockport Court on Aug. 7, 2026, at 3 p.m.
Contact Troop K Public Information Officer: Trooper Krystal P. Paolicelli
Troop K Commander:
Major Brian T. Ferrone