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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
Police & Fire
Inmate Assaults Corrections Officer At Capital Region Jail, Police Say Inmate Assaults Corrections Officer At Capital Region Jail, Police Say
Inmate Assaults Corrections Officer At Capital Region Jail, Police Say An inmate at a local jail is facing more charges after allegedly assaulting a corrections officer. The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Saratoga County jail in Ballston Spa. Sheriff’s officials said Jose Guity, age 25, of Queens, kicked the officer in the ribs, injuring them. The officer was treated at an urgent care facility in Malta and was released. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Guity was arraigned in Saratoga Springs City Court on one count of second-degree assault, a felony. He was returned to the county jail without bail.

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Inmate Assaults, Injures Corrections Officer At Capital Region Jail, Police Say Inmate Assaults, Injures Corrections Officer At Capital Region Jail, Police Say
Inmate Assaults, Injures Corrections Officer At Capital Region Jail, Police Say A jail inmate in the region is accused of attacking a corrections officer, leaving them with injuries requiring medical attention. The incident happened Monday, Dec. 4, at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in Ballston Spa. Sheriff’s officials said Godfrey Waldron, age 44, of Saratoga Springs, assaulted a corrections officer, injuring the officer’s face. The officer was treated at the scene before being taken to Malta Med Emergent Care for further treatment. Waldron was arraigned in Milton Town Court and was ordered held at the jail without bail. 

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by Michael Mashburn
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Jury Rejects Claim Police Caused 23-Year-Old's Death During Chase In Capital Region Jury Rejects Claim Police Caused 23-Year-Old's Death During Chase In Capital Region
Jury Rejects Claim Police Caused 23-Year-Old's Death During Chase In Capital Region A police department is off the hook for civil damages in the death of a 23-year-old man who died following a late-night foot chase in the region. Jurors in Saratoga County sided with the City of Saratoga Springs Tuesday, Oct. 17, after a two-week trial in the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Darryl Mount. The young man was left in a coma after falling from scaffolding while running from Saratoga Springs Police officers at around 3 a.m. Aug. 31, 2013. He died from his injuries nine months later, in May 2014. Officers pursued Mount after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend …

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping
Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping Get ready to smile big on future visits to New York state parks. New legislation introduced by State Sen. Jim Tedisco would require all state parks, campgrounds, and recreational facilities in New York to have security cameras at all entrances and exits. Tedisco, a Republican whose 44th State Senate district represents portions of Saratoga and Schenectady counties, announced the proposal Thursday, Oct. 5 on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We don’t need the state to ‘study’ and ‘review’ the need for security cameras at our state parks and campgrounds, we need them installed as soon as possib…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Girlfriend Smuggles Drugs Into Capital Region Jail For Inmate Boyfriend, Police Say Girlfriend Smuggles Drugs Into Capital Region Jail For Inmate Boyfriend, Police Say
Girlfriend Smuggles Drugs Into Capital Region Jail For Inmate Boyfriend, Police Say A woman’s attempt at smuggling drugs into a jail in the region for her inmate boyfriend ended with both of them facing criminal charges, police said. The incident happened Thursday, July 13, at the Saratoga County jail, according to sheriff’s officials. Caylee Ringer, age 26, of Salem in Washington County, was arrested at the jail after deputies discovered that she was allegedly trying to sneak suboxone into the facility. The drug is often prescribed to treat people in recovery from opiate or opioid abuse. Investigators determined that Ringer had brought the drug at the request of her boy…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
Reports Of Student With Gun Prompt Lockdown At Capital Region High School Reports Of Student With Gun Prompt Lockdown At Capital Region High School
Reports Of Student With Gun Prompt Lockdown At Capital Region High School A high school in the region was placed on a lockdown after several students reported that a classmate had a gun. Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Shenendehowa High School West in Clifton Park at around 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, after a student told their parent that another student possibly had a gun, officials said. Other students at the school made similar reports directly to the school resource officer, who is a Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputy. The school was placed on a lockdown while deputies and State Police troopers searched the campus. They eventually located the…

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by Michael Mashburn
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President Of Volunteer Fire Dept. In Capital District Dies In Crash President Of Volunteer Fire Dept. In Capital District Dies In Crash
President Of Volunteer Fire Dept. In Capital District Dies In Crash The president of a volunteer fire department in the Capital District has died following a motorcycle crash, authorities said. Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called just after 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, with reports of a two-car crash in the Town of Galway, on State Route 29. Chad Jazwinski, age 46, of Galway, was driving his motorcycle westbound when he struck an oncoming vehicle that was making a left-hand turn into a parking lot near Benzal Road, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said. Jazwinski suffered traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to …

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair' New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair'
New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair' A brand-new Saratoga County restaurant is offering “classic flavors you know and love with an added splash of Southern flair.” Emma Jayne’s opened its doors to diners on Wednesday, March 9, which also marked the second birthday of its namesake, the daughter of owner and local chef Mike Fortin. Located at 1475 US 9 in Clifton Park, the restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes, including a lobster pot pie appetizer, Southern BBQ Kobe burger, eggplant parmesan, and seafood risotto. “We guarantee delicious, one-of-a-kind dishes and a wonderful dining experience to all who enter our establ…

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by Michael Mashburn