Sand Lake, NY (WRGB) — New York State Police in Schodack have arrested a Troy man following a violent home invasion in the Town of Sand Lake that left one victim hospitalized and a child present during the incident.
State Police said 44-year-old Benjamin Cramer of Troy, was arrested on January 28, 2026, in connection with the case and now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Cramer was charged with:
- Burglary in the 1st Degree (Class B felony)
- Assault in the 2nd Degree (Class D felony)
- Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree (Class E felony)
- Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (Class A misdemeanor)
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A misdemeanor)
- Harassment in the 2nd Degree (Violation)
According to State Police, troopers responded to a residence in Sand Lake on January 25, 2026, around 4:30 p.m., following a report of a home invasion…