Two charged in assault at Brookwood Secure Center for Youth

CLAVERACK, N.Y. (NEWS10)– On Monday, troopers were requested at the Brookwood Secure Center for Youth in Claverack for reports of an assault involving four people. A day later, two inmates, an 18-year-old and 20-year-old Jahlil Califf, were arrested for assault.

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Troopers said the alleged assault involved two suspects and two victims within the facility. A subsequent investigation determined Califf and the 18-year-old allegedly were cutting two other people in the face with sharp objects.

The 18-year-old was charged with first-degree assault, while Califf was charged with second-degree assault. Both inmates were also charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

According to investigators, both inmates were arraigned in Town of Claverack Court and remanded without bail to the Columbia County Jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 13 at 4 p.m…

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