A 77-year-old man was arrested Thursday for allegedly firing shots at police when they responded to his Halfmoon mobile home. Michael J. Zirpoli is charged with five counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, reports WNYT, after police received a call reporting shots fired at the Crescent City Mobile Home Park on Route 9.
After a four-hour standoff, Zirpoli was taken into custody without further incident.
Job Fair At Saratoga Post Office Later This Month
The United States Postal Service is kicking off the new year with job fairs across the Capital Region. All applicants must be 18 years of age and be able to work weekends and holidays. Applications are accepted online only at www.usps.com/careers.
On January 18th they’ll be at the Saratoga Springs Post Office, 475 Broadway, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Belmont Stakes Task Force Being Formed In Saratoga
The new mayor of Saratoga Springs is getting ready for a first in his city — the Belmont Stakes is coming to the Saratoga Race Course in June. WTEN reports Mayor John Safford is forming a task force to ensure their hosting of the third leg of the Triple Crown is successful for visitors and local businesses. Members include the Chamber of Commerce, NYRA, and Saratoga County.
Moreau Lake State Park Kidnapping Suspect Gets New Attorney
Craig Ross Jr., the man accused of kidnapping a little girl from Moreau Lake State Park, has a new attorney. WNYT reports
Matthew Maiello will be representing Ross going forward. The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors appointed Maiello as the new county conflict defender early Wednesday evening.
Apparent Drowning In Milton
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent drowning in Milton. A 40-year-old man was reportedly found dead in the creek in the Axe Factory Preserve. WTEN reports the Sheriff’s Office’s Dive Team removed the man from the water. He has yet to be identified.
Gansevoort Man Facing Sex Assault Charges
A Gansevoort man has been indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman he met on a dating app. 35 year old
Michael Pelletier was arraigned in Saratoga County Court Tuesday on a felony charge of third-degree criminal sex act, reports WNYT, following an incident that allegedly took place on June 24 at a home on Selfridge Road in Moreau.
Human Remains Found In Saratoga ID’ed
The human remains found in a wooded area in Saratoga Springs on Saturday have been identified as a 79-year-old man.
WNYT reports police found the body of Paul Jamison in the area of South Broadway and Adelphi Street. An autopsy was conducted on Dec. 31 and preliminary reports show no signs of suspicious activity.
Monahan’s Lawyers Look To Bar Some Court Testimony
The attorneys for the man accused of killing a woman in his driveway last April are seeking to bar prosecutors presenting testimony from her family and friends. WNYT reports the trial for Kevin Monahan is scheduled to begin on Monday. Monahan has been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of Kaylin Gillis in his Hebron driveway.
Ballston Spa Restaurant Now Closed
Nani’s Indian Kitchen in the village of Ballston Spa closed its doors to the community Saturday after being open for a little over three years. The restaurant opened in November 2020. The Daily Gazette reports in an email Monday, Koslik said the sales at the restaurant have been down 50% for the last year, while the cost of doing business has only risen.
South Glens Falls Man Arrested On Drug Charges
A South Glens Falls man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Monday evening. Deputies observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the area of Clinton Avenue at Lexington Avenue. WTEN reports police located a crack pipe and approximately a half ounce of crack cocaine in the vehicle. The driver, Richard A. Friedman, 58, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and a traffic violation.