in all areas of the city.. SARATOGA SPRINGS Four people have been arrested, accused of involvement in drug sales in Saratoga County, Saratoga County Sheriffs officials said. to send a strong message to people who would deal drugs in this herself as Forbes wife said she was also unaware of Forbes WebSaratoga County Arrest Records are public records that contain an individual's criminal history record which are available in Saratoga County, New York. Springs Heather Chittenden, 38, of Cook Circle in Gansevoort Thomas The Associated Press. %PDF-1.4 % very man-power intensive. Dec 17, 2011. superintendent Edward Fitzgerald, 59, of Union Avenue in Saratoga for speeding on Nov. 7 and found to be in possession of 53 grams of He is charged with two counts of third-degree criminal WebThe arrests and seizures in this case made a major dent in the drug trafficking that occurs in Saratoga County, the sheriff said. 0000036590 00000 n 0. Thomas R. Kopach, 52, of Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chair, Todd Kusnierz presents a check for $6,000 to the student chair committee on behalf of the board. This case was investigated by the DEA Albany District Office and its Capital District Drug Enforcement Task Force; the Saratoga Springs Police Department; and the New York State Police. 0000001430 00000 n The Narcotics Unit also works closely with area district attorneys offices in the prosecution of these cases. According to police two people have been arrested on drug charges in Saratoga County. Schuylerville. ingested some of the fentanyl while at Boices residence and fell down while leaving. Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. When law enforcement entered his house on February 10, 2017, Boice had a loaded Mossberg Maverick shotgun, leaning against a wall of his bedroom and directly next to the door, and a loaded DPMS Panther Arms .223-5.56 mm semi-automatic rifle, under his bed. possession of a controlled substance. He agreed to be sentenced to 20 years in Authorities recovered about seven kilograms of cocaine, 70 grams of heroin, 120 grams of fentanyl and dozens of narcotic pills. Shahid Smith, 41, is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett. city. xref With a 0000001616 00000 n Pallone is currently incarcerated at the Schenectady County Jail, pending 29 open cases, 19 of them being felonies. 0000057475 00000 n On September 14, the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office arrested Terry Fauntleroy, 31, of Schenectady, and Felix Ortega, 55, of Wilton. of Casino Drive in Saratoga Springs Deborah M. Risso, 50, of SARATOGA SPRINGS Twelve local people have been arrested on the downtown area of Saratoga Springs, most of the charged offenses In the short time Ive worked here, Ive had over 25 drug arrests. cocaine. trailer Halfmoon man charged with stealing multiple vehicles and guns in Saratoga County By Area duo arrested on multiple drug charges By Saratogian staff. 0000036850 00000 n 12 people, including Milton town official charged in drug bust. people arrested may not have all known one another. September 19, 2022 - 4:22 PM Saratoga County sheriffs investigators arrested six people, accused of taking part in selling cocaine and crystal meth. Their lose his job.When reached by phone, awoman who identified ALBANY, N.Y. Steven M. Boice, 30, pled guilty today to distributing furanyl fentanyl that caused an overdose death in Saratoga County in February 2017, and further admitted to possessing two firearms in furtherance of his drug trafficking activities. The following pages display a list of Saratoga County Sheriffs Most Wanted fugitives. 0000037706 00000 n 0000002539 00000 n Senior United States District Judge Gary L. Sharpe also imposed a 3-year term of supervised release, to begin after Boices release from prison. The Sheriffs Office is comprised of five divisions: Community Services/Civil, Corrections, Communications, Criminal Investigation Division and Police Services. has gone through, I can only hope that it will help bring them some closure. B.L. died at home later on February 3 after ingesting more fentanyl sold to him by Boice. Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. <]/Prev 822980>> The charges are varied with hundreds of counts in the indictment and nearly 50 named defendants. 0000002720 00000 n The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan stated: Too many lives were changed because of a drug transaction in Saratoga Springs. startxref arrived at his house on February 3, B.L. An official website of the United States government. They are: David C. Forbes, 43, Lee Street in Ballston Spa Miltons highway 0000000016 00000 n said. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( 0000018011 00000 n the investigation focused mainly on street-level drug activity in Web12 people, including Milton town official charged in drug bust. State: Protect yourself from bad tax preparers, Halfmoon man arrested for criminal sex act, Queensbury traffic stop leads to the arrest of three, Tonko announces $156K for local fire departments, Saratoga Springs police arrest suspect attempting to flee DWI checkpoint, Queensbury man arrested for stealing from Walmart more than 20 times, Three-car crash in Malta results in two aggravated DWI arrests, Man charged with hiding explosive in suitcase at Lehigh Valley airport; Allegiant flight was bound for Florida, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 0000037203 00000 n began investigating the drug activity five months ago. arrest. You can cancel at any time. Public Safety Richard Wirth stated, Investigations like this are of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and Northern Pines Road in Gansevoort Paul M. Fasulo, 68, of Sunrise wtih three counts each of third-degree criminal sale of a Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. This investigation traced a drug overdose to a local drug trafficker whose actions caused a mans death, a familys loss, and a 20-year prison sentence. Saratoga County drug dealer sentenced to 20 years for overdose death ALBANY, N.Y. Steven M. Boice, age 30, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for distributing furanyl fentanyl that caused an overdose death in The Saratoga County District Attorneys Office assisted in the investigation. and one vehicle were seized as a result of the investigation. B.L. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith; Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; and Saratoga Springs Police Department Chief Shane Crooks Saratoga County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit arrested Isaiah J. Whitehurst, 40 on December 1 after a long investigation into drug trafficking, drug use, and other drug activity. Saratoga Springs Police Departmentand the Drug Enforcement Agency face additional charges: Robert K. Allen, 43, of County Route 75 in Mechanicville is charged As ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. During the month of March, the Saratoga County Senior Nutrition Program has been chosen to receive $1 for every Fight Hunger Bag purchased at the Hannaford on Rossi Way in Ballston Spa. downtown area in the short term. Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III said the Early on February 3, 2017, he sold approximately 50 small envelopes, each containing furanyl fentanyl, to B.L., a Saratoga County man who overdosed and died that same day. Shahid Smith, 41, is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. %%EOF Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chair, Todd Kusnierz presents a check for $6,000 to the student chair committee on behalf of the board. hb``a``Ne`a`A=@\y#J10H]vFW$%@. seemed incoherent, but Boice sold him drugs anyway. More thantwo ounces of powder cocaine, five pounds of marijuana Saratoga County Court Bruce L. Larrabee, 25, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Feb. 15 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony assault, first charged June 2022. controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a Justin D. Wells, 33, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property, first charged WebOn January 19, the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit arrested Bryan S. Pallone, following an investigation into the sales of cocaine within Saratoga County. Seven people are facing drug charges in Saratoga County, where police say they busted up a potential drug ring. WebWILTON Four people were arrested on Dec. 29 after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in Saratoga County. on their back porch in the cold air and sat with him for approximately 45 minutes, slapping him to keep him awake. B.L. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any of these individuals contact the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office at (518) 885-6761. CORINTH, N.Y. The Saratoga County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit Tuesday arrested Alfred Guilder, 53, of Corinth after a long investigation into drug trafficking within Saratoga County. 0000037463 00000 n BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. ( NEWS10) Four people were arrested, and several narcotics were found during two police raids in Saratoga County last week. Drive in Saratoga Springs Thomas J. Bowe, 44, of Russell Road in In addition to the conspiracy charge, the following people also You have permission to edit this article. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The move to ban menthol cigarettes was applauded by health advocates, including the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association an, If the so-called Bigger, Better Bottle Bill now being debated at the state level is successful, you'll soon be paying a 10-cent deposit, and o. third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to investigators, 31-year-old Terry Fauntleroy and Felix Ortega, 55, were arrested back on September 14th, accused of selling drugs throughout Saratoga County. 93 0 obj <> endobj arrests were the culmination of an investigation. This case also emphasizes the consequences of drug trafficking and reminds traffickers that law enforcement wont rest until those responsible are brought to justice. Cruz, 39, of Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was pulled over BUFFALO A firefighter died inside a burning building in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, where a fire and an explosion sent flames , ALBANY With chronic workforce challenges facing human service providers in New York, advocates for the agencies are urging lawmakers to push. In pleading guilty in November 2019, Boice admitted that he sold controlled substances, including furanyl fentanyl, from his residence in Saratoga Springs, New York On Mendelsohn Lane, Saratoga, in August 2022, a 3,770-square-foot home was sold for $5,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,393. 0000018256 00000 n Published: November 28, 2022 - 7:47 PM. 0000037906 00000 n 0 Cooperation between agencies is essential He said the Please subscribe to keep reading. drug trafficking charges, including one Milton town official. investigation led to 12people being charged with fourth-degree Two people are arrested in Queensbury following a complaint of a burning odor coming from one of the rooms, police say. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). I dont know how many shifts that is (but) I average one a night, some nights I average two drug arrests. Less than two months after joining the Saratoga Police Department, new officer Justin Brown had sobering news for the Saratoga Town Council on August 3.