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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…

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Support Swells For Charlotte Sena's Family After NY Girl's Kidnapping: 'Going To Be Long Road' Support Swells For Charlotte Sena's Family After NY Girl's Kidnapping: 'Going To Be Long Road'
Support Swells For Charlotte Sena's Family After NY Girl's Kidnapping: 'Going To Be Long Road' The hallways of the Corinth Central School District were flooded with orange Tuesday morning, Oct. 3, as students and teachers celebrated the safe return of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena following her kidnapping at a state park in New York and subsequent rescue two days later. “Promote unity by wearing your orange!” reads a message on the district’s Facebook page. “Other schools in our region will be wearing orange to support Corinth, too.” The heartwarming display hinted at the immense support the community has shown the girl’s family throughout the terrifying 48-hour manhunt that garnered na…

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Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Hospital In Capital Region, Police Say Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Hospital In Capital Region, Police Say
Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Hospital In Capital Region, Police Say Two nurses are recovering after a patient allegedly stabbed them at a hospital in the region. The Saratoga County attack happened early Sunday, Oct. 1, in Saratoga Springs at the Saratoga Hospital. According to sheriff’s officials, the suspect stabbed both employees, leaving them with visible injuries. The wounds were not considered life threatening. It was not immediately clear what led up to the incident. Deputies did not reveal the suspect’s name, age, or gender, but said they will face criminal charges. In a statement Monday, Oct. 2, Saratoga Hospital said the situation was “resolve…

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Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Teacher In Capital Region After Leaving Behind Key Evidence Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Teacher In Capital Region After Leaving Behind Key Evidence
Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Teacher In Capital Region After Leaving Behind Key Evidence When a 67-year-old man was found dead along a busy street in the region, investigators didn’t have much to go on to find the driver responsible. More than a year later, their efforts have led to a conviction. Saratoga County resident John Lincoln-Lynch, age 55, of Moreau, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal crash without reporting in Saratoga County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 12. His plea came just as jury selection was set to begin in the deadly hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of South Glens Falls native Paul Trombley on Feb. 27, 2022. According to prosecutors, Lincoln-L…

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Man Lures Teen Into Car, Attempts To Sexually Abuse Victim At Capital Region Store, Police Say Man Lures Teen Into Car, Attempts To Sexually Abuse Victim At Capital Region Store, Police Say
Man Lures Teen Into Car, Attempts To Sexually Abuse Victim At Capital Region Store, Police Say A 48-year-old man’s attempt at sexually abusing an underage teen outside a convenience store in the region has landed him behind bars, police said. Saratoga County resident Joseph Kohler, of Clifton Park, is facing multiple charges stemming from the alleged encounter, which occurred Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Town of Halfmoon. According to sheriff’s deputies, Kohler tried luring the 16-year-old victim into a car outside the Stewart’s Shops near Route 146 and Old Plant Road.  Investigators said his goal was to commit a sexual offense. He later lied about the events in a written stateme…

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Rail Tampering: FBI Seeks Culprit Who Tried Derailing Passenger Train In Capital Region Rail Tampering: FBI Seeks Culprit Who Tried Derailing Passenger Train In Capital Region
Rail Tampering: FBI Seeks Culprit Who Tried Derailing Passenger Train In Capital Region Federal investigators are asking for the public’s help after someone tried to derail a passenger train in the region. A railyard worker contacted the FBI’s field office in Albany in early June 2023 after noticing that someone had tampered with a portion of tracks in Saratoga County, on the Saratoga Corinth and Hudson Railroad in Corinth. The railroad offers scenic tours for passengers of all ages, including field trips for children. Following a joint investigation between the FBI and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, it was determined that someone was attempting to derail a train, the …

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20-Year-Old Killed In Capital Region Crash Is Fresh Wound For Family Scarred By Tragedy 20-Year-Old Killed In Capital Region Crash Is Fresh Wound For Family Scarred By Tragedy
20-Year-Old Killed In Capital Region Crash Is Fresh Wound For Family Scarred By Tragedy A young man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a highway in the region. The incident happened just before 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, in Saratoga County, on Route 70 in the Town of Stillwater. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Tyler Desnoyers was riding a motorcycle eastbound on Route 70 when he lost control and struck a westbound car.  Debris from the bike struck a second westbound vehicle, leaving visible damage. Desnoyers was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. Nobody in the other vehicles was injured. Investigators said speed and limited …

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Child Sex Abuse: Man Preyed On Capital Region Victim Under Age 11, Police Say Child Sex Abuse: Man Preyed On Capital Region Victim Under Age 11, Police Say
Child Sex Abuse: Man Preyed On Capital Region Victim Under Age 11, Police Say A 68-year-old man is facing sex crime charges after allegedly abusing a child from the region. John Donaldson, of Lackawanna in Erie County, was arrested Thursday, July 13, following a joint investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the Lackawanna Police Department. According to deputies, Donaldson had sexual contact with a child under the age of 11. It was not immediately clear how he and the victim knew one another or when the alleged abuse occurred. Donaldson was arraigned in the Town of Milton Court on one count of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony. He was ordered…

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Support Grows For Family Of Teen Athlete Killed In Capital Region Rollover: 'Amazing Young Man' Support Grows For Family Of Teen Athlete Killed In Capital Region Rollover: 'Amazing Young Man'
Support Grows For Family Of Teen Athlete Killed In Capital Region Rollover: 'Amazing Young Man' The mother of a beloved 17-year-old high school athlete who was killed in a rollover crash in the region says she’s “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support she’s received from the community. Saratoga County resident Tyler Scocca, age 17, of Galway, died Sunday evening, June 25, following a crash in the town of Providence. The teen was driving westbound on Hans Creek Road near Fayville Road when he lost control and went off the roadway at around 7:45 p.m., according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Earlier Report: 17-Year-Old Killed In Providence Crash Was Varsity Wrestler Set …

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17-Year-Old Killed In Capital Region Crash Was Varsity Wrestler Set To Begin Senior Year 17-Year-Old Killed In Capital Region Crash Was Varsity Wrestler Set To Begin Senior Year
17-Year-Old Killed In Capital Region Crash Was Varsity Wrestler Set To Begin Senior Year Classmates and loved ones are mourning the loss of a high school athlete who was killed in a car crash in the region. Saratoga County resident Tyler Scocca, age 17, of Galway, died in a rollover crash in the town of Providence on Sunday evening, June 25, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined that he was driving westbound on Hans Creek Road near Fayville Road when he lost control and went off the roadway at around 7:45 p.m. Scocca, who was the only person in the vehicle, suffered fatal injuries when the car rolled and struck a tree, deputies said. He wa…

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Man Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old Girl In Capital Region, Sent Her 'Indecent' Material: Police Man Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old Girl In Capital Region, Sent Her 'Indecent' Material: Police
Man Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old Girl In Capital Region, Sent Her 'Indecent' Material: Police A 19-year-old man from the region is facing charges after allegedly sexually abusing a young girl. Warren County resident Leon Carney, of Warrensburg, was arrested Thursday, June 8 following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. According to investigators, Carney was found to have had sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl in the village of Victory Mills in May 2023. He also sent the child “indecent material” through a social networking app, deputies said. Carney is charged with the following: Second-degree sexual abuse (misdemeanor) First-degree disseminating indec…

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Stalked From Sky: NY Pilot Violated Woman's Protection Order On Flight, Police Say Stalked From Sky: NY Pilot Violated Woman's Protection Order On Flight, Police Say
Stalked From Sky: NY Pilot Violated Woman's Protection Order On Flight, Police Say A pilot in upstate New York is accused of stalking a woman for years, often flying his plane directly over her business and allegedly mailing her disturbing images. Saratoga County resident Michael Arnold, age 64, of Schuylerville, was arrested moments after landing his 1976 Cessna plane at the Saratoga County Airport on Thursday, June 1. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Arnold flew his plane “in violation of an order of protection” that was issued by the Town of Saratoga Court. That protection order was issued on behalf of Cassandra Wilusz, a mother and owner of the Rev…

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