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A 36-year-old has pled guilty to aggravated identity theft and distribution of methamphetamine, plus, making fake government identification documents. WRGB reports Matthan Carroll admitted in court to selling 277,41 grams of of methamphetamine and sending a portion of that methamphetamine through the U.S. mail. He was also accused of using a Clifton Park P.O. box to receive shipments of methamphetamine.

Police don’t suspect foul play in the a deadly fall this week at DeCrescente Distributing in Mechanicville. WNYT reports the victim has been identified as 36-year-old Jeffrey Pasinello of Brunswick. He fell about 30 to 40 feet Wednesday, while working with a subcontractor.

A man died Wednesday after state police say he fell off a building at DeCrescente Distributing Company in Mechanicville. According to WNYT, it happened just before 8 a.m. Wednesday. Police say the 36-year-old man was working with a subcontractor, and fell 30 to 40 feet. No word on what the workers were doing at the time.

A Glens Falls man admits his role in the death of his 7-week-old son. According to WNYT, now-20 year old Tyler Zaugg says he punched, bit and held the infant underwater in June and July 2021. The child died on July 16. Zaugg pleaded guilty Tuesday in Warren County Court to manslaughter and assault.

We now have the names of the two people killed in an early Sunday crash on the Northway in Malta. Police say 59-year-old Fred Baxtrome of Fort Edward, was traveling in the center lane of I-87 south in 2016 Honda SUV when he was struck from behind by 2018 Buick SUV operated by 28-year-old Jesica B. Dorronsoro of Halfmoon. While Dorronsoro was disabled in the center lane of I-87 northbound she was assisted by passing motorist, 54-year-old David H. Johnson of Stony Creek. Both Dorronsoro and Johnson were standing behind Dorronsoro’s vehicle when they were struck by a northbound box truck operated by 34-year-old Jennifer Aidoo of New Britain, CT. Jesica Dorronsoro and David Johnson were both declared deceased at the scene. Aidoo was not injured in the collision

New York State Police confirm two people were killed in an multi-car crash early Sunday morning crash on the Northway. WRGB reports one adult male and one adult female died in the accident which happened between Exits 12 and 13 in Malta. No word as yet on the names of victims or on the specifics on what led up to the crash.

Slippery weather is expected to continue today as the area deals with a snow and ice event. Around Saratoga, the prediction is for 6 to 12 inches with more than a foot for areas to the north and less, 3 to 6 around Albany and its suburbs. Scores of schools are closed or delayed and some area flights have been delayed or canceled as a result.

Another winter blast is upon us. Thursday we’re expected to see a transition in precipitation that is expected to result in snow in our area Thursday and by Friday morning, cold air will push farther south and a changeover to all snow is expected in all areas of the region. The prediction is for as much as 8 to 14 inches for Saratoga and points north.

One person is out of their home after a fire in Saratoga County. WNYT reports flames broke out early Wednesday morning on Fuller Road in Corinth. No word as yet on a cause for the fire or the amount of damage done. The Red Cross is helping out the displaced occupant. No injuries reported.

Saratoga Hospital president and CEO Angelo G. Calbone will retire later this year. The Saratogian reports he steps down after a 16 year tenure and C albone’s decision was announced on Monday by Saratoga Hospital Board of Trustees chairperson Michael J. Toohey, who lauded the impact of the CEO and his team.