Gansevoort Man arrested for Strangulation in Moreau

A Gansevoort man has been arrested after he allegedly strangled someone and attempted to prevent them from calling for help. 

Michael Blair, 34,  was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on the morning of Dec. 4, 2025 on Hatchery Road in Moreau. He was arrested on charges of 2nd degree strangulation —a class D felony, 1st degree unlawful imprisonment — a class E felony, 3rd degree assault and 4th degree criminal mischief — both of which are class A misdemeanors. 

Blair is accused of applying pressure to the victim’s neck in order to cause loss of consciousness. He is also accused of assaulting and lawfully restraining the victim. When the victim tried calling for help, Blair is alleged to have taken their phone in an attempt to prevent help from coming. 

The victim was transported to Glens Falls Hospital for treatment and evaluation. Blair was arraigned in the Moreau Town Court and held at the Saratoga County Jail pending further charges.