05/15/2026
“Plattsburgh Man Arrested Following Violent Assault at Village Suites”
DATE OF RELEASE: May 15th, 2026
TIME OF RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PLATTSBURGH, NY – On the evening of May 14, 2026, at approximately 5:28 PM, the Plattsburgh Police Department responded to a report of a physical assault at the Village Suites complex, located at 5035 South Catherine Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered two male individuals requiring medical attention.
Officers secured the scene and isolated the two males, aged 27 and 28. Medical aid was immediately rendered, and both individuals were subsequently transported to University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) for further assessment and treatment.
A preliminary investigation alleges that during a verbal dispute between roommates, Anderson D. Blash, 28, repeatedly stabbed the 27-year-old victim. The victim sustained critical injuries, including several lacerations as well as internal injury. Due to the severity of his condition, the victim was later transferred to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont, where he is currently in stable condition and continuing to receive care.
Anderson D. Blash was taken into custody and arraigned at the City of Plattsburgh Court this morning at 9:00 AM. Following his arraignment, Blash was remanded to the Clinton County Correctional Facility in lieu of $100,000 cash bail or a $1,000,000 insurance bond, as set by the court.
“Following this violent incident, the members of the Plattsburgh Police Department worked diligently to investigate all aspects of the assault. The rapid response of our officers, who provided immediate medical care and quickly transitioned to investigative modes, was crucial in discerning the facts of this case” says Chief Trombley. “I would like to extend our gratitude to the public for their assistance and thanks to the New York State Police (NYSP) and the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office for their collaboration throughout this investigation.”
Criminal charges:
Anderson D. Blash (28) of Plattsburgh, New York
Blash has been charged with one count of Assault in the First Degree (Class B Felony), involving the intent to cause serious physical injury by means of a dangerous weapon, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree (Class A Misdemeanor).