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Ulster County resident Paul Morris, 31, of Esopus, was arrested on Monday, March 16, by New York State Police after troopers responded to a home in Esopus for a reported 911 hang up all, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
When troopers arrived at the home they found 62-year-old Beverly Friedman with injuries to her face, said Nevel.
While at the home, troopers interviewed Morris who said that his mother suffered from numerous illnesses and was multiple medications that caused her to pass out, Nevel said.
Friedman was transported to Kingston Hospital by EMS personnel. While at the hospital she told troopers that her son assaulted her inside the residence by striking her and kicking her in the ribs, state police said.
She said the incident took place earlier in the evening on Sunday, March 15.
She was transported from Kingston Hospital to Westchester Hospital where she is currently listed in stable condition with numerous injuries.
Morris was arrested for assault and endangering the welfare of a disabled person.
He was remanded to the Ulster County Jail on a $20,000 partially secured bond, of $5,000 cash.
A full stay-away order of protection was also issued on behalf of his mother.
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