Posted on: November 12, 2026 08:00 AM

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State Police arrest Halfmoon man following child sexual assault investigation

On November 11, 2026, State Police of Clifton Park arrested Joey L. Wiseman, 51, of Halfmoon, NY, for:

Sexual Abuse 1st, a class “D” felony

Two counts of Forcible Touching, a class “A” misdemeanor

Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class “A” misdemeanor

On November 3, 2026, troopers received information reporting that an adult man had had sexual contact with a child. The investigation determined that Wiseman allegedly touched intimate parts of a child while in Halfmoon on more than one occasion.

During the investigation, an additional adult victim was identified. The second victim reported that in October of 2025, Wiseman allegedly forcibly touched them with intimate parts of his body without permission while in Halfmoon.

From NYSP