Dryden Man Charged With Assault During Domestic Dispute – Allegedly Choked & Struck Victim

Back on Friday, October 31st, State Police say Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute on Cappa Street in Dryden. An investigation found 36 year old Matthew Skardinski of Dryden, had gotten into a verbal altercation. Further investigation found Skardinski took the victims phone, preventing them from calling for help.

Skardinski was also accused of choking and striking the victim. The assault caused injuries to the victim, including broken ribs. Prior to State Police’s arrival to the scene, Skardinski had fled.

On Monday, November 3rd, Skardinski was seen in a vehicle in the Town of Dryden. State Police reported to Cortland County 9-1-1 the vehicle was traveling northbound on Route 13 to Cortland County, who then shared the information to law enforcement.

Troopers were able to locate the vehicle on Route 281 in Cortlandville and conducted a traffic stop near Luker Road. The passenger inside the vehicle was identified as Skardinski. He was taken into custody for the charges of Assault in the 2nd, a Felony, Strangulation in the 2nd, and Criminal Mischief in the 4th for preventing an emergency call, both Misdemeanors.

Skardinski was taken to the State Police Barracks at Ithaca for processing and was later turned over to the Tompkins County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.