A Watertown woman has been convicted of assaulting a federal officer in St. Lawrence County. Catherine M. Melhuish, 34, was found guilty of the crime following a 4-day trial.
According to the United States Attorney, Grant C. Jaquith, Melhuish assaulted a U.S. Border Patrol Agent at approximately 1 a.m. on September 18, 2017. The agent was responding to a request from the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office about a woman wearing dark clothing and walking on State Route 37 near the United States/Canada border.
As part of the agent’s investigative stop, Melhuish became agitated, spit in the agent’s face and bit the agent’s hand. This incident led to Melhuish’s conviction for assaulting a federal officer.
United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith stated, ‘Today’s conviction demonstrates our commitment to enforcing federal laws that protect those who protect and serve our country and communities, such as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent assaulted by the defendant.’
U.S. Border Patrol Swanton Sector Deputy Chief Patrol Agent William Maddocks added, ‘Swanton Sector appreciates the support of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York in their diligent prosecution of this case. This conviction shows that assaults on law enforcement will not be tolerated.’
Melhuish, a lawful permanent resident of the United States and citizen of Canada, will be sentenced on February 19 by Senior United States District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy. This case was investigated by the United States Border Patrol and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Gadarian.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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