Moreau boat launch fight sends 1 person to Glens Falls Hospital

Moreau boat launch fight sends 1 person to Glens Falls Hospital By WNYT MOREAU, N.Y. (WNYT) — A Glens Falls man was arrested after a disturbance at a boat launch in Moreau, and a teen was also charged in the case. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said it received a disturbance call just after 11 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Nolan Road boat launch in the town of Moreau. Investigators arrested 19-year-old Michael S. Stephens. Stephens was charged with aggravated family offense, first-degree criminal contempt, third-degree assault and second-degree harassment. A minor was also charged with third-degree assault. Deputies said Stephens is accused of committing an offense covered by the statute after a previous conviction for a similar offense within the past five years. He is also accused of violating an order of protection by intentionally subjecting the victim to unlawful physical contact. Stephens was also charged with intentionally causing physical injury to a separate person by striking them in the head with his fist. The minor is accused of intentionally causing physical injury to another person by striking them in the head with a closed fist. Stephens was arraigned before Judge John Hogan in Moreau Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail. The minor was released to a legal guardian pending proceedings in Saratoga County Family Court. The victim was taken by ambulance to Glens Falls Hospital for evaluation and treatment of hand and head injuries.