SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. — A 33-year-old Schuylerville man who owns a taekwondo studio in Schuylerville was recently arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a child under the age of 16, New York State Police said in a news release.
On Aug. 22, State Police said they arrested Patrick R. Hall for sexual misconduct and endangering the welfare of a child. On Aug. 21, State Police said they received information reporting an adult had sexual contact with a child.
According to police, the investigation determined Hall reportedly met the victim, who is under the age of 16, while instructing at his business, P.R.I.D.E. Taekwondo, located at122 Broad St. in Schuylerville. Hall allegedly had sexual contact with the child at a location in Schuylerville (not at the business) in July and August of 2026, police noted.
Hall was arrested and processed at SP Schuylerville, authorities said. Police said that he was then arraigned at the Saratoga Town Court, where they said he was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond.
Police ask that if you have information related to this crime or believe you may also be a victim of Hall, contact State Police at 518-457-6811 or email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.