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Dunkin' Donuts Manager Steals Thousands In After-Hour Heists In Capital Region: Police Dunkin' Donuts Manager Steals Thousands In After-Hour Heists In Capital Region: Police
Dunkin' Donuts Manager Steals Thousands In After-Hour Heists In Capital Region: Police A Dunkin’ Donuts manager is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her store. Heidi Howe, 46, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 10, following an investigation into multiple thefts reported at a Ballston Spa Dunkin’ store, New York State Police said. Troopers concluded that Howe, who managed the location, entered the store after hours without authorization on several occasions in December 2024 and January 2025, police said. Altogether, she stole more than $3,000 in cash, according to police. Howe was located by Washington County Sheriff’s deputies and turned over to St…
Second Daycare Worker Charged After Toddler Abused In Capital Region, Police Say Second Daycare Worker Charged After Toddler Abused In Capital Region, Police Say
Second Daycare Worker Charged After Toddler Abused In Capital Region, Police Say A second employee is facing charges after a toddler was allegedly abused at a Capital Region daycare. Tia Sauvie, 33, of Johnsonville, was arrested Friday, Feb. 7, after she witnessed her colleague physically abuse a toddler at the SmartEarly Learning Centers in Clifton Park and failed to intervene, New York State Police said. Sauvie surrendered to State Police on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child. She was issued an appearance ticket to Clifton Park Town Court and released from custody. Her arrest came days after troopers apprehended SmartEarly employee Amy Henninger, 48, of B…
Daycare Worker Abused Toddler In Capital Region, Police Say Daycare Worker Abused Toddler In Capital Region, Police Say
Daycare Worker Abused Toddler In Capital Region, Police Say A daycare worker is facing charges and a second employee was fired after the woman allegedly abused a toddler at a Capital Region daycare. Amy Henninger, 48, of Ballston Spa, was taken into custody on suspicion of assault and related charges on Thursday, Jan. 30. It came a week after troopers were notified that a toddler had suffered injuries while in the care of SmartEarly Learning Centers in Clifton Park, New York State Police said. The child was left at the facility for about five hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Later that evening, the parent noticed injuries on the child and brought them t…
Love At First Sip: Stewart’s Shops Debuts 'Sweetheart Shake' Ahead Of Valentine's Day Love At First Sip: Stewart’s Shops Debuts 'Sweetheart Shake' Ahead Of Valentine's Day
Love At First Sip: Stewart’s Shops Debuts 'Sweetheart Shake' Ahead Of Valentine's Day Love is in the air – and in your cup– at Stewart’s Shops. New York’s hometown convenience store chain introduced its new Sweetheart Shake in honor of Valentine’s Day. The limited-edition frosted treat combines customer fave Cherry Loves Chocolate ice cream with dark chocolatey flakes, juicy red cherries, and a decadent chocolate drizzle to make every sip a love story in the making. Whether you’re treating a special someone or just treating yourself, this creamy, dreamy shake is only around for a short time. It's love at first sip! 😍🥤 Say hello to your newest crush, the limited editio…
Road Rage: 24-Year-Old Man Displays Weapon During Incident In Albany County, Police Say Road Rage: 24-Year-Old Man Displays Weapon During Incident In Albany County, Police Say
Road Rage: 24-Year-Old Man Displays Weapon During Incident In Albany County, Police Say A Capital Region man was nabbed for road rage after allegedly displaying a weapon to another driver. Saratoga County resident Justin R. Maetzel, age 24, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at his home for the incident on Route 7 in Albany County near Colonie. According to New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, an investigation determined on Route 7 near the I-87 interchange in Colonie, Matzel allegedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun inside his vehicle during a road rage dispute.  Maetzel fled the location while the victim contacted 911. He was later loc…
Man Forces Way Through Door To Rape, Assault Victim In Capital Region, Police Say Man Forces Way Through Door To Rape, Assault Victim In Capital Region, Police Say
Man Forces Way Through Door To Rape, Assault Victim In Capital Region, Police Say A man from the region is facing sexual assault charges after reportedly forcing his way through a door to reach his alleged victim. Saratoga County resident Anthony Collins, age 42, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Saturday, June 8, on rape and related charges. According to sheriff’s officials, deputies were called to a Milton home on Lilith Fair on Friday, June 7, for a sexual assault. Investigators found that Collins pushed his way through a door, injuring the victim’s finger, before forcibly raping them, deputies said. Additional details, including the victim’s gender and age, were not i…
Back In Business: Capital Region Diner Reopens After Health Inspector's Closure For Insects Back In Business: Capital Region Diner Reopens After Health Inspector's Closure For Insects
Back In Business: Capital Region Diner Reopens After Health Inspector's Closure For Insects This story has been updated. A troubled restaurant in the region is back open days after state health inspectors shut it down over an insect problem. Saratoga County’s Route 50 Diner – located in Ballston Spa at 2002 Doubleday Avenue – was closed Thursday, May 30, after a New York State Department of Health inspector uncovered a cockroach infestation, according to the agency’s report.  The report added that the business, which opened in 2017, is working with a pest control company “for ongoing treatment” to mitigate the issue. Owner Brian Hyra confirmed the development in a defi…