State Police arrest Johnstown man following child sexual abuse investigation

On January 27, 2025, State Police of Fonda arrested Joseph J. Green, 39, of Johnstown, NY, for Criminal Sex Act in the second degree, attempted Criminal Sex Act in the second degree, Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

On January 9, 2025, at about 11:54 a.m. Troopers received information reporting past sexual abuse of a child that occurred from 2019 until 2023.  The investigation determined Green reportedly had sexual contact with a child under the age of 17 on more than one occurrence at locations in Montgomery County, NY.

Green was arrested and processed at SP Fonda. He was arraigned at the Palatine Town Court and remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash, $25,000 bond, or a $50,000 partially secured bond.