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Dunkin' Donuts Manager Steals Thousands In After-Hour Heists In 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…
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…
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.
Cha-Ching! $3,000,000 Mega Millions Prize Claimed By NY Trust
A lucky New Yorker has millions of reasons to be smiling after hitting it big on a lottery ticket.
In Saratoga County, a Ballston Spa-based trust claimed a $3,000,000 Mega Millions Megaplier prize from the Jan. 10 drawing, New York Lottery announced.
The lucky player matched the first five of the winning numbers, which were 7-13-14-15-18 and Mega Ball 9. The Megaplier can multiply non-jackpot prizes up to five times.
Lottery officials said the trust received a lump sum payout totaling $3,001,500 after required withholdings.
The winning ticket was purchased in Orange County, at the Smokes …
