Man charged in 2018 domestic incident in Stuyvesant Falls, going to trial.
From Columbia County D.A.'s Office:
On February 25, 2019, Kevin Haberland waived indictment and was arraigned in County Court upon being charged with three (3) Counts of Reckless Endangerment; Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree; Endangering the Welfare of a Child; and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, Honorable Richard M. Koweek presiding. The Court scheduled a trial for October 21, 2019. The New York State Police investigated this matter and arrested Kevin Haberland. James Kleinbaum represents Kevin Haberland. Kevin Haberland is presumed to be innocent unless and until the People can prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to all twelve (12) of twelve (12) jurors. (SCI No. 011-19)
Original press release:
Domestic Incident leads to Reckless Endangerment Arrest and DWI Arrest
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Richard L. Mazzone
Troop K Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On August 6, 2018 New York State Police, Troopers out of the Kinderhook barracks, responded to investigate a domestic incident that occurred on CR-25 in the Town of Stuyvesant, Columbia County.
The investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation revealed that Kevin W. Haberland, 30 of Stuyvesant had physically accosted a female at the residence during an argument. Subsequently, while the female was attempting to flee the residence with her children, Mr. Haberland fired a round from a rifle within the home. The bullet exited through a wall and struck a vehicle in the driveway.
Mr. Haberland was taken into custody by State Police at the residence. He was charged with three counts of Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Class D Felony, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th, all misdemeanors.
While continuing the investigation at SP Livingston and processing Mr. Haberland for the crimes, Ms. Laurice Haberland (defendant's mother) responded to SP Livingston to aid her son on the matter. She was determined to be intoxicated by Troopers. She was arrested and charged with 1192-03 DWI 1st offense and 1192-2 DWI BAC above .08%. She was issued UTT's for the offenses and released to return to Livingston Court on August 23, 2018.
Kevin Haberland was arraigned in front of Claverack Town Justice Brandon and remanded to the Columbia County Jail in lieu of $2500 cash bail and $5000 bond. He is set to reappear on August 8, 2018 at 5:00 pm in Stuyvesant Court.