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State Worker Abused Disabled Client In Saratoga Springs, Second Employee Covered It Up: Police State Worker Abused Disabled Client In Saratoga Springs, Second Employee Covered It Up: Police
State Worker Abused Disabled Client In Saratoga Springs, Second Employee Covered It Up: Police A state employee at a facility in the region is accused of abusing a developmentally disabled client before another worker attempted to cover it up, police said. Troopers in Saratoga County were called to the Department of Developmental Services Offices (DDSO) care facility on Alpine Meadows Road in Greenfield on Saturday, March 2, for a reported abuse. State Police said an investigation found that an employee, 53-year-old Sandra Villafane, struck and injured a non-verbal resident who is diagnosed with multiple developmental disabilities. Troopers also discovered that another employee, 37-…

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by Michael Mashburn
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32-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Capital Region 32-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Capital Region
32-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Capital Region A 32-year-old man was killed in a late-night crash in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 1 a.m. Friday, March 8, in the town of Greenfield on South Greenfield Road. Sheriff’s officials said Justin Germain, of Greenfield, was driving a 2006 Ford pickup truck when he lost control on a curve. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Germain was pronounced dead at the scene by the Saratoga County Coroner’s Office. He was the sole occupant of the truck, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash. Deputies said a preliminary investigation found that speed …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Contractor From Greenfield Accused Of Ripping Off $10K From Ballston Homeowner Contractor From Greenfield Accused Of Ripping Off $10K From Ballston Homeowner
Contractor From Greenfield Accused Of Ripping Off $10K From Ballston Homeowner A 21-year-old contractor from the Capital Region has been charged with allegedly ripping off a homeowner of a $10,000 deposit after he failed to perform work on the victim's home. Saratoga County resident Michael T. Maralett, of Greenfield, was charged with grand larceny and traffic violation on Thursday, Feb. 1, said Trooper Stepanie O'Neil of the New York State Police. According to O'Neil, on Thursday, Jan. 25, State Police received a complaint from a Saratoga County resident. The investigation determined the victim allegedly met with Marlett, the owner and operator of ATQ Contracting LLC…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Ballston Spa Math Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minors Ballston Spa Math Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minors
Ballston Spa Math Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minors A high school math teacher from the Capital District is facing charges after police said he sexually abused minors, some under the age of 13. Saratoga County resident Crim Trerise, age 56, of Middle Grove, was arrested Wednesday, July 6, following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said Trerise, who teaches at Ballston Spa High School, had inappropriate sexual contact with four victims in the town of Greenfield between 2015 and 2017. At the time, three of the victims were under the age of 13 and one was under the age of 14, police said. While investiga…

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by Michael Mashburn