Kingsbury Man Arrested After Entering a Residence and Threatening Occupants With a Hammer

According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Erik T. Saheim-Beagle, 29, of Kingsbury, New York,  following an incident in which he was found trespassing on multiple private properties on Poverty Road in the Town of Kingsbury.

During the incident, Saheim-Beagle approached a residence on Poverty Road and threatened an occupant with a hammer. An altercation occurred, and Saheim-Beagle was ultimately subdued by one of the property owners after refusing to leave and advancing toward them. The investigation determined that Saheim-Beagle had also illegally entered a separate residence and stolen property from within.

Saheim-Beagle was transported to Glens Falls Hospital for evaluation and was subsequently arrested. He was charged with Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C Felony; Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, a class E Felony; Menacing in the Second Degree, a class A Misdemeanor; Petit Larceny, a class A Misdemeanor; and Trespassing, a Violation. Saheim-Beagle was processed and arraigned through Centralized Arraignment, where he was released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Kingsbury Court at a later date.

Case #:    2026-00017747
Charges:    Burglary in the Second Degree — Class C Felony
Attempted Assault in the Second Degree — Class E Felony
Menacing in the Second Degree — Class A Misdemeanor
Petit Larceny — Class A Misdemeanor
Trespassing — Violation
Arraigned:    Yes — Centralized Arraignment
Court:    Town of Kingsbury Court
Released:    Released on Own Recognizance (ROR)

Officers Handling:    Investigator T. Earl, Road Patrol and Investigations Divisions
Assisting Agencies:    New York State Police, Fort Edward EMS

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