Monticello, NY - On January 14, 2026, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that Clarence Hinkley, 42, of Livingston Manor, was sentenced to an indeterminate state prison term of two to four years incarceration as a second felony offender upon his conviction for Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, a class E felony, relating to an incident of domestic violence against his intimate partner on September 8, 2024. Hinkley was sentenced by Sullivan County Supreme Court Justice Stephan Schick who also ordered Hinkley to pay $350 in restitution to the victim for medical expenses incurred as a result of the domestic violence and further issued a full stay-away order of protection barring Hinkley from contacting the victim for a period of twelve years.
This Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office initiated the investigation of this case following a 911 call for a physical domestic dispute in the Town of Bethel. Upon arriving at the residence in question, members of the Sheriff’s Office observed the female victim to be visibly upset, crying, bleeding from her nose, and with a swollen eye. The female victim informed the police that following a verbal argument with Hinkley, he initiated a physical altercation with the victim, pushing and pulling her and then proceeded to throw her to the ground with force. While on the ground, the defendant, Clarence Hinkley, kicked her in her face with his shoe. As a result of the incident, the female victim suffered a closed fracture to her right orbital bone.
Hinkley, who had two prior felony convictions, was sentenced on January 8, 2026. During the sentencing proceeding, the female victim addressed the court by providing a victim impact statement with the assistance of the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office Crime Victim Specialist Coordinator, Jade Corelli. The case was investigated by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Halley Hiatt.
Conaty said: “Domestic violence is a serious crime that often occurs behind closed doors, but its impact is profound and lasting. Clarence Hinkley’s actions were cowardly. I commend the victim who actually displayed real strength, courage and bravery in coming forward. I also applaud the efforts of our Crime Victim Specialist Coordinator for ensuring the female victim meaningfully participated in this prosecution and was fully-supported throughout. This conviction and sentence reflect this office’s commitment to hold offenders accountable and protect victims and their families.”
Victims of domestic violence are encouraged to seek help. If you or someone you know is in danger, contact local law enforcement or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or www.thehotline.org.
