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14-Year-Old Student From Region Made Threats Of Mass Harm, Police Say 14-Year-Old Student From Region Made Threats Of Mass Harm, Police Say
14-Year-Old Student From Region Made Threats Of Mass Harm, Police Say A 14-year-old student from the region has been arrested for allegedly making threats of mass harm to a high school through email. The incident occurred in Saratoga County on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Shenendehowa High School West in Clifton Park.  According to Saratoga County Sheriff's Capt. Daniel Morley, the student, made several threatening emails to Shenendehowa High School West.  Upon receiving notification of the threats, Morley said one of the Shenendehowa school resource officers immediately initiated an investigation and quickly determined that there were no cred…
2 Kids Ejected From Truck After Capital Region Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole: Police 2 Kids Ejected From Truck After Capital Region Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole: Police
2 Kids Ejected From Truck After Capital Region Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pole: Police A 40-year-old Wilton man is believed to have been drunk when he rolled his truck during a single-vehicle crash that ejected two young boys from the truck's bed and into the hospital, authorities said.  Matthew J. Murry Jr. said he crashed his vehicle on Pettis Road in Wilton just after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office said. He told police he swerved to miss a deer, struck a utility pole, and rolled the truck.  Two boys — ages 10 and 7 — were ejected from the truck's bed at the time of the crash. Paramedics rushed both of them to Albany Medical C…
Murder Of Convenience Store Clerk In Capital Region Remains Mystery 31 Years On Murder Of Convenience Store Clerk In Capital Region Remains Mystery 31 Years On
Murder Of Convenience Store Clerk In Capital Region Remains Mystery 31 Years On Three decades after Betty Conley was shot and killed while working at a convenience store in the region, her killer has yet to face justice. The Saratoga County murder happened in the town of Charlton, at the Xtra Mart on State Route 67, at around 3 a.m. on July 8, 1993. Sheriff’s officials said the 37-year-old Conley was working an overnight shift when someone shot her once in the head, killing her. The shooter then stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before fleeing. Witnesses told investigators they saw a white man between the ages of 30 and 35, around 6-foot-2, with a …
36 Years After Upstate NY Waitress Found Bludgeoned To Death, Her Killer Remains Free 36 Years After Upstate NY Waitress Found Bludgeoned To Death, Her Killer Remains Free
36 Years After Upstate NY Waitress Found Bludgeoned To Death, Her Killer Remains Free More than three decades after Pamela Ann Devizzio was found bludgeoned to death in a ditch in upstate New York, police are no closer to catching her killer. The 28-year-old Saratoga County resident's body was found in the town of Northumberland, on the side of Putnam Road just east of Jacob Drive, by a passing truck driver on the morning of July 6, 1988. It came hours after Devizzio’s father reported her missing to the Saratoga Springs Police Department after she failed to show up for her waitress job at Mangino’s Restaurant on State Route 9P in Malta. According to the Saratoga County Sher…
Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Man Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Man
Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Man Police are asking for help in locating a man from the region who was reported missing. Saratoga County resident Robert Crofut left his Moreau home at around 10 a.m. Friday, July 5, according to sheriff’s officials. He was driving a white 2011 Dodge Dakota pickup truck with New York license plate number 18186JE. Crofut, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, is 5-foot-7 and 120 pounds, and is bald with blue eyes. He wears glasses and was last seen wearing a tan shirt and tan pants. Sheriff’s officials said Crofut may be traveling to a location on Harrisburg Road in the Warren County town o…
New Details: Homeowner Shoots, Kills Violent Intruder At Capital Region Residence, Police Say New Details: Homeowner Shoots, Kills Violent Intruder At Capital Region Residence, Police Say
New Details: Homeowner Shoots, Kills Violent Intruder At Capital Region Residence, Police Say New details paint a tense scene in the moments before a homeowner shot and killed a stranger who broke into his residence in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, in Malta at the Northway Estates mobile home park on Route 9. Sheriff’s deputies said someone called 911 reporting a shooting inside one of the units. When deputies arrived, they found a man dead from a gunshot wound. Nobody else was injured. Earlier Report: Man Dead Following Shooting At Malta Home In an update Monday, June 17, investigators said the deceased man forced h…
12-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening 'Mass Harm' At Capital Region School 12-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening 'Mass Harm' At Capital Region School
12-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening 'Mass Harm' At Capital Region School A 12-year-old boy is accused of making threats against a middle school in the region. Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies were called just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, after a social media threat was discovered against O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. Deputies did not elaborate on the nature of the threat but determined that it was not credible. There was no disruption to school activities. The 12-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of making a threat of mass harm, a misdemeanor. “Once again, the partnerships we’ve developed with the schools and the students led to a qui…
Scam Alert: Police Warn Of Callers Posing As Capital Region Sheriff's Office Scam Alert: Police Warn Of Callers Posing As Capital Region Sheriff's Office
Scam Alert: Police Warn Of Callers Posing As Capital Region Sheriff's Office Don’t fall for it. Authorities are warning residents of phone scammers who are posing as members of a local sheriff’s office. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office learned about a fraudulent phone call that was made to a resident on Tuesday, May 28, the agency announced on Facebook. During the call, the scammer instructed the resident to call the sheriff’s office at 518-714-1875, not the agency’s actual phone number, 518-885-6761. When the victim called the phony number, they were greeted by a computer-generated voice indicating they had reached the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and off…
Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Capital Region Wreck Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Capital Region Wreck
Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Capital Region Wreck Authorities have identified a woman who died in a single-vehicle crash and car fire in the region. The Saratoga County wreck happened at around 10:20 a.m. Friday, May 17, in Clifton Park. Sheriff’s officials said emergency crews were called about a single-vehicle crash and subsequent car fire that occurred on North Parkwood Drive near State Route 9. The female driver and sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. No other cars were involved and nobody else was injured. On Monday, May 20, deputies publicly identified the victim as Deborah Bushey, age 60, of C…
Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Capital Region Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Capital Region Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say
Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Capital Region Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say A man broke into a stranger’s home in the region before threatening to harm the victim with a liquor bottle, police said. The Saratoga County incident happened just before 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in the town of Halfmoon. Sheriff’s officials said a woman called 911 saying she had found a burglar hiding in her closet after she arrived at her residence on Hudson River Road. The man threatened her with a liquor bottle before slapping her phone from her hand to stop her from calling the police, she told investigators. He allegedly then stole alcohol before fleeing the home. The woman, who has …
'Connected By Evil': Unsolved Murders Of Teens Found In NY Focus Of New Podcast 'Connected By Evil': Unsolved Murders Of Teens Found In NY Focus Of New Podcast
'Connected By Evil': Unsolved Murders Of Teens Found In NY Focus Of New Podcast An ex-cop turned podcaster is hoping to breathe new life into the cold case killings of two young women whose remains were discovered in upstate New York. On a recent episode of his true crime podcast, APB Cold Case, retired Costa Mesa, California police chief Mark Spawn discussed the murders of 18-year-old Jennifer Hammond and 19-year-old Christina White. The women disappeared in August 2003 and June 2005, respectively, and were last seen near mobile home parks in the Saratoga County town of Milton. According to New York State Police, Hammond, a native of Littleton, Colorado, was last see…
Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On Capital Region Highway, Police Say Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On Capital Region Highway, Police Say
Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On Capital Region Highway, Police Say An attempted traffic stop on a highway in the region ended with a deputy’s patrol car rammed and the alleged culprit in handcuffs. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, on I-87 in Clifton Park. According to sheriff’s officials, a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle in the northbound lanes near Exit 10 after learning that it had been stolen from outside a Stewart’s Shops on Route 146. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Jacob Hayner, reportedly ignored the lights and sirens and refused to stop. At one point, he intentionally rammed the deputy’s patrol c…
New Details: Elvis Impersonator Died At Capital Region Home In 'Consensual' Encounter: Report New Details: Elvis Impersonator Died At Capital Region Home In 'Consensual' Encounter: Report
New Details: Elvis Impersonator Died At Capital Region Home In 'Consensual' Encounter: Report This story has been updated. Tributes are pouring in after a popular Elvis and “Star Trek” impersonator was found dead at a home in the region days after going missing. Saratoga County Sheriff’s officials said Thomas Krider, age 40, of Ticonderoga in Essex County, was found dead at a residence in Milton on Middle Line Road on Tuesday, April 9. Krider, who performed as an Elvis tribute artist under the stage name TJ Greene, had last been seen on Friday, April 5, and was officially reported missing the following day. An investigation determined that 69-year-old Ronald Rayher, of Milton, “r…
Duo's Storage Unit Theft Spree In Capital Region Foiled By Vigilant Passerby, Police Say Duo's Storage Unit Theft Spree In Capital Region Foiled By Vigilant Passerby, Police Say
Duo's Storage Unit Theft Spree In Capital Region Foiled By Vigilant Passerby, Police Say Two suspected storage unit thieves are facing charges thanks to a tip from a vigilant passerby. Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies were called at around 3 p.m. Friday, March 15, for a suspicious vehicle at the Extra Space Storage in Clifton Park. When they arrived, deputies encountered found 40-year-old Michael DeMartino, of Stillwater, and 41-year-old Kristin Frisch, of Gloversville. An investigation determined they had stolen numerous items from various storage units. DeMartino and Frisch were arrested on suspicion of burglary, criminal possession of stolen property, and petit larceny. …
Inmate Found Dead In Capital Region Jail Cell Days After Arrest Inmate Found Dead In Capital Region Jail Cell Days After Arrest
Inmate Found Dead In Capital Region Jail Cell Days After Arrest An inmate was found dead at a jail in the region days after his arrest. Saratoga County Sheriff’s officials said Derek Labutta, age 43, of Schenectady, was found unresponsive in his cell at the county jail in Ballston Spa on Monday evening, March 18. Labutta, who was alone in the cell at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene. His death came just two days after Saratoga Springs Police arrested him in a public parking garage on Woodlawn Avenue on Saturday morning, March 16. Police said patrol officers spotted Labutta and another individual entering a vestibule and smoking an illegal su…
Fence Builder Ghosts Several Capital Region Homeowners After Taking Thousands, Police Say Fence Builder Ghosts Several Capital Region Homeowners After Taking Thousands, Police Say
Fence Builder Ghosts Several Capital Region Homeowners After Taking Thousands, Police Say The owner of a fence building company is accused of taking thousands of dollars from area homeowners for jobs that were never completed. Schenectady County resident James Butler, age 30, of Glenville, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 23 on a felony charge of grand larceny. Glenville Police said Butler, who owns and operates “Trust a Fence,” accepted over $7,000 from a Glenville homeowner to purchase fencing material. However, the job was never finished. An investigation found several similar claims that are being investigated by the Scotia, Colonie, Guilderland, and Niskayuna police department…
16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Capital Region Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips 16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Capital Region Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips
16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Capital Region Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips A teenager is recovering after being stabbed numerous times in a residential neighborhood in the region. The Saratoga County attack happened at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the town of Clifton Park on Redfield Park. Sheriff’s officials said deputies found a 16-year-old boy suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body and leg. He was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center. His condition was not immediately available. No suspects had been arrested as of Wednesday evening, Feb. 21. Investigators did not say whether the attack was random or if the victim and culprit k…
Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Capital Region Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Capital Region
Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Capital Region Slot machines and blackjack games came to an abrupt halt after a bomb threat was made against a casino in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Saratoga Casino Hotel located in Saratoga Springs. Police said guests and employees were evacuated after a bomb threat was made against the property. Members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department and Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office swept the building using explosive detection dogs and determined the building was safe. It was not immediately clear how employees first learned of the threat. …
Pilot Accused Of Stalking Capital Region Woman From Air Violated Protection Order Again: Police Pilot Accused Of Stalking Capital Region Woman From Air Violated Protection Order Again: Police
Pilot Accused Of Stalking Capital Region Woman From Air Violated Protection Order Again: Police A New York pilot accused of stalking a woman for years – allegedly flying over her business and mailing her disturbing images – violated a protection order again, police said. Saratoga County resident Michael Arnold, age 65, of Schuylerville, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 1 for the third time in less than a year. Sheriff’s officials said Arnold “knowingly and unlawfully” waited for and followed a protected party on Friday, Jan. 12, in direct violation of an order of protection issued by the Town of Saratoga Court. Earlier Report: Stalked From Sky: Pilot Violated Schuylerville Woman's…
New Update: Missing Capital Region 14-Year-Old Found New Update: Missing Capital Region 14-Year-Old Found
New Update: Missing Capital Region 14-Year-Old Found New update: A 14-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing has been located. Saratoga County resident Rylee Pulver had last been seen at her Clifton Park residence on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to sheriff’s officials. On Monday, Jan. 29, deputies announced that she was found safe. No other details were given. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing. Saratoga County resident Rylee Pulver was last seen at her Clifton Park residence on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to sheriff’s officials. Pulver is …
Man Breaks Into Home, Stabs Resident In Capital Region, Police Say Man Breaks Into Home, Stabs Resident In Capital Region, Police Say
Man Breaks Into Home, Stabs Resident In Capital Region, Police Say A 48-year-old man is accused of breaking into a home in the region and stabbing a resident. The Saratoga County incident happened Friday, Jan. 12 in the town of Malta, at a residence on Knabner Road. Sheriff’s officials said deputies were called at around 12:45 a.m. for a disturbance call. An investigation found that George Tinoco, of Saratoga Springs, entered the home through a window while armed with a knife. He allegedly then stabbed a woman in her arm. Investigators said the attack happened while a child was present in the home. The child was not injured. The victim was taken to Sara…
New Update: Missing 14-Year-Old From Capital Region Found New Update: Missing 14-Year-Old From Capital Region Found
New Update: Missing 14-Year-Old From Capital Region Found New update: A teenager from the region has been found weeks after going missing. Saratoga County resident Gabriella Lopez, age 14, of Malta, had last been seen on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. On Friday, Jan. 12, sheriff's officials announced that she had been located. No other details were given. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a teenager from the region who has been missing for three weeks. Saratoga County resident Gabriella Lopez, age 14, of Malta, was reported missing on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Sheriff’s officials said she may have traveled to Schenectady. Lo…
Special Delivery: Man Ships Meth To Capital Region, Sells Fentanyl, Feds Say Special Delivery: Man Ships Meth To Capital Region, Sells Fentanyl, Feds Say
Special Delivery: Man Ships Meth To Capital Region, Sells Fentanyl, Feds Say A 46-year-old man is facing federal charges after allegedly shipping methamphetamine to the region from out of state and selling fentanyl. Michael Laudicina, of Santa Cruz, California, was arraigned on drug charges in Albany federal court on Thursday, Jan. 4. Prosecutors said Laudicina shipped at least 50 grams of meth to Albany, Ulster, and Warren counties on three occasions between July and November 2022. He also sold fentanyl – a powerful, synthetic opioid that’s nearly 100 times stronger than morphine – in August 2022, prosecutors said. In court Thursday, Laudicina was arraigned on ch…
Victim ID'd Following Drowning Call At Capital Region Creek Victim ID'd Following Drowning Call At Capital Region Creek
Victim ID'd Following Drowning Call At Capital Region Creek Authorities have identified a man whose body was recovered from a creek in the region. Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called at around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2 for an apparent drowning at the Axe Factory Preserve in Milton. Saratoga County Sheriff’s officials said deputies found the body of a man who was “obviously deceased” in Kayaderosseras Creek. On Wednesday, Jan. 3, deputies identified the man as Adam Kramm, age 40, of Milton. Investigators did not speculate on how long Kramm may have been in the water. The agency said the incident is under investigation. An official cau…
Man Attacks Victim With Bear Spray Outside Capital Region Business, Police Say Man Attacks Victim With Bear Spray Outside Capital Region Business, Police Say
Man Attacks Victim With Bear Spray Outside Capital Region Business, Police Say A man is facing charges after allegedly attacking a person with bear spray outside a convenience store in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, in Malta, at the X-Tra Mart on Highway 9. Sheriff’s deputies said Jorge Torres, age 44, who is homeless, sprayed a man known to him with bear spray, hitting him in the face. The victim suffered physical injury and was treated at the scene by medics. Deputies did not speculate on what may have led up to the incident. Nobody else was injured. Torres is also accused of violating an order of protect…
YouTuber Stabs Stepfather To Death At Capital Region Home, Police Say YouTuber Stabs Stepfather To Death At Capital Region Home, Police Say
YouTuber Stabs Stepfather To Death At Capital Region Home, Police Say A 29-year-old YouTube creator is behind bars accused of stabbing his stepfather to death at a home in the region. Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called to a home in Stillwater, located on Gurba Drive South, at around 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 for a domestic dispute. When they arrived, they found 61-year-old Richard Naze stabbed to death, according to Stillwater Police.  Officers arrested Naze’s 29-year-old stepson, Stephen Surin, on suspicion of second-degree murder. There were no other reports of injuries. Police did not speculate on a possible motive for the alleged killi…
14-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing For 5 Days 14-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing For 5 Days
14-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing For 5 Days Authorities are working to locate a teenager from the region who has been missing for nearly a week. Saratoga County resident Jeremiah Wakefield, age 14, of Halfmoon, was last seen on Friday, Nov. 10, according to sheriff's officials. He is believed to be in the Clifton Park or Halfmoon areas. Wakefield is 5-feet-6-inches tall and 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, a black jacket, and white sneakers. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office at 518-885-6761. Share thi…
Customers Tackle Mask-Wearing Robber Targeting Capital Region Restaurant, Police Say Customers Tackle Mask-Wearing Robber Targeting Capital Region Restaurant, Police Say
Customers Tackle Mask-Wearing Robber Targeting Capital Region Restaurant, Police Say Several customers came to the rescue when a man claiming to have a gun attempted to rob a business in the region, police said. The Saratoga County incident happened Saturday, Nov. 11, in the town of Halfmoon, at the Mi Mexico Lindo y Taqueria located on Route 9. A man wearing a ski mask entered the restaurant at around 4:30 p.m. and tried robbing employees while claiming to have a gun, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived, they found the suspect being held down by several customers. There were no reports of injuries. He initially gave deputies a fake na…
Teacher's Hit-Run Killer Gets 1 To 3 Years For Capital Region Crash; Widow Says 'Not Enough' Teacher's Hit-Run Killer Gets 1 To 3 Years For Capital Region Crash; Widow Says 'Not Enough'
Teacher's Hit-Run Killer Gets 1 To 3 Years For Capital Region Crash; Widow Says 'Not Enough' The family of a beloved teacher who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the region is calling for change after the man responsible was given no more than 36 months behind bars. Saratoga County resident John Lincoln-Lynch, age 57, of Moreau, was sentenced to an indeterminate term of one to three years in prison in Saratoga County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 31. It followed his guilty plea to a felony charge of leaving the scene of the crash that claimed the life of 67-year-old South Glens Falls native Paul Trombley. Earlier Report: Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Teacher In South Glens Falls …
Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Capital Region Roadway Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Capital Region Roadway
Box Truck Hits, Kills 41-Year-Old Man On Capital Region Roadway A man was struck and killed while walking on a roadway in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, on Route 9 in the town of Halfmoon, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Blackburn, age 41, was walking along Route 9 near Sitterly Road when he was struck by a box car. Blackburn, of Clifton Park, was taken to Samaritan Hospital where he died from his injuries, deputies said. The 41-year-old truck driver, of Saugerties in Ulster County, was not injured and remained at the scene. He was not arrested, and no criminal charges we…
New Update: NY Kidnapping Suspect Probed In Murders Of Teenage Women, Report Says New Update: NY Kidnapping Suspect Probed In Murders Of Teenage Women, Report Says
New Update: NY Kidnapping Suspect Probed In Murders Of Teenage Women, Report Says The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a New York campground is now being investigated for any connection to the unsolved murders of two young women who disappeared near his home, according to a new report. Craig Ross Jr. will be scrutinized for any possible link to the kidnapping and murders of 18-year-old Jennifer Hammond and 19-year-old Christina White, a Saratoga County Sheriff’s official told the Albany Times Union. Hammond and White disappeared in August 2003 and June 2005, respectively, and were last seen near mobile home parks in Milton, the same town where Ross has li…