Two people died this weekend in a motorcycle crash in Glens Falls after they tried to get away from State Police, NewsChannel 13 has learned. reports WNYT. A male driver and his female passenger were being pursued from Queensbury by NYS Police when they crashed on Glen Street in Glens Falls, near the Chapman Museum. It happened early Saturday morning.
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Drue To Be Released From Jail
Dennis Drue will be released from jail after being re-arrested in March and reaching a plea agreement Wednesday with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).
Dennis Drue walked into a Schenectady courtroom Wednesday, facing the parents of the two Shenendehowa High School students he killed in a crash 13 years ago.
Trial To Start Next Week For Elvis Impersonator’s Alleged Killer
The Milton man accused of killing an Elvis tribute artist is set to go on trial next week. WNYT reports
Ronald Rayher appeared in Saratoga County Court on Thursday for a pre-trial appearance. Rahyer is facing charges of second-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence in the death of TJ Krider.
Emergency Exercise Held To Prepare For Belmont Stakes
Police and firefighters were pulling out all the stops Thursday to make sure those fans are safe at the Belmont Stakes this summer , even in the event of a mass casualty situation. They simulated an active shooter scenario – a lone gunman on the second floor of the paddock bar, shooting down at innocent racing fans.
Protesters Gather Outside Stefanik Fundraiser In Mechanicville
A protest took place Thursday outside a fundraiser for Rep. Elise Stefanik in Mechanicville, drawing approximately 100 activists. It happened outside the Fairway of Halfmoon Golf Course. WNYT reports, organized by the Indivisible ADK/Saratoga organization, demonstrators called for Stefanik to be more responsive to her constituents, suggesting that she host town halls like other representatives.
Judge Rules Several Candidates Can’t Run As Republicans In Saratoga County
Saratoga County Supreme Court Judge James A. Walsh has ruled that several political candidates cannot run as Republicans, quashing primaries for Saratoga County sheriff, Stillwater supervisor, Clifton Park highway supervisor and Clifton Park town clerk. The Daily Gazette reports the decision comes after GOP-backed candidates filed lawsuits seeking to toss out petitions collected by their challengers.
Saratoga County Drug Investigation Leads To Arrest
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced the culmination of a lengthy investigation into illegal drug possession and sales throughout the county, resulting in the arrest of 44-year-old Warren Daniels of Rock City Falls. WTEN reports Daniels faces multiple charges, including criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Ballston Spa Man With 26 Driving Suspensions Facing Charges
A Ballston Spa man is accused of driving with 26 suspensions. According to WNYT, a deputy pulled over Jason Stover, 45, just after midnight on Monday morning. Stover was driving in South Glens Falls, and did not have a license plate lamp. Stover allegedly had 26 total suspensions in effect.
Stove Fire At Clifton Park Apartment Building
Cooking oil on a stove caused a fire at an apartment building in Clifton Park, reports WNYT.
The fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at Twin Lakes Apartments. Firefighters say it took crews around two hours to get the fire under control. No one was hurt.
Clifton Park Woman Cuffed In Alleged Road Rage Incident
A Clifton Park woman was arrested on Monday following a road rage incident involving a bat, according to New York State Police. Chloe Durkin, 51, faces multiple charges. WTEN reports Durkin followed the victim to Malta, got out of her vehicle with a wooden bat and allegedly used the bat to cause more than $1,500 in damage to the victim’s car.