Davenport man charged with manslaughter, homicide

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Justin T. Valk, 46, Davenport, was arrested on Aug. 5 and charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, following an Aug. 1 incident at Pine Cliff Circle in Davenport.

Troopers were dispatched to a medical event where Stephanie J. Valk, 47, of Davenport, was transported to a local hospital for medical care and was pronounced dead at the hospital on Aug. 3. 

Trooper say Justin Valk was aware that Stephanie Valk was suffering from a medical event, inflicted additional physical harm, and failed to call for medical assistance. 

Valk was a remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $30,000 cash bail or $75,000 bond.

New York State Police seek any information concerning the incident. Call 607-561-7400 and reference SJS 10971239.