Halfmoon Man Pleads Guilty In Custody Escape Case

A Halfmoon man who pleaded guilty to injuring a police officer while trying to escape custody was sentenced Monday morning in Saratoga County Court. According to WNYT, Duane McEwan was sentenced to five years in prison in connection with the incident a year ago during a traffic stop near Mohawk Commons. McEwan was arrested for possession of cocaine, struggled with the officer and took off from the crime scene.