Saratoga Springs city leaders tabled a vote, once again, that would potentially add new punishment for people carrying firearms while under the influence. WRGB reports the vote was pushed back because the city attorney expressed concerns regarding the proposed ordinance’s text, saying he wants to incorporate more New York State terminology into the proposal.
State Lawmakers Want Deep Dive On Bridge Collisions
The state legislature is pushing for a bill to increase safer travels by enforcing a bridge collision study through DOT. According to the Department, there are nearly 200 bridge hits in New York, every year. The reasons for those collisions vary between improperly stored equipment on trucks, violation of vehicles posting signs, plus, distractibility and higher reliance on GPS systems could also be cause for the bridge strikes.
Court Dates Rescheduled Stemming From Officer Invovled Shooting
The three Utica men involved in the off-duty officer shooting in Saratoga Springs back in November will be back in the Spa City at a later date. According to WNYT, All three were due in court Tuesday morning, but Alexander Colon and Darius Wright were visibly absent. Christopher Castillo showed up – but without legal counsel. All three men are expected to be back in court June 27. They are facing attempted assault charges.
Wilton Man Faces Charges Following Head On Crash
State Police arrested Glenn D. Clark IV, 28, of Wilton , for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Alcohol, pot possession, resisting arrest and other counts. It started with a head on crash on Northern Pines Road in Wilton. The driver that caused the crash, later identified as Clark IV, had fled into the woods. The driver and a juvenile passenger of the vehicle Clark IV stuck sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Albany Medical Center.
Saratoga County Receives DWI-Related Grant
Saratoga County just received thousands of dollars in state money that could keep drunken drivers off the roads. WNYT reports they received $35,000 from the governor’s traffic safety committee. The program aims to increase the amount of people following the state’s DWI laws. The grant will help fund training and overtime costs for police.
Saratoga BLM Members In Court
Two members of the Saratoga Springs Black Lives Matter organization were in court Monday morning. According to WNYT,
Founding member Lexis Figuereo is accused of taking a microphone from someone during the public comment portion of a meeting back in April. His sister and another member of Saratoga BLM, Chandler Hickenbottom, is facing similar charges.
Report: State Police Investigating Allegations Against Saratoga Fire Chief
State Police are now investigating allegations made against the Saratoga Springs fire chief. WNYT reports had officially filed 16 charges of misconduct against Fire Chief Joseph Dolan including double dippping with his capacity as trainer for the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control. Officials contend he did not charge leave time, and was also paid full salary as Saratoga fire chief at the same time.
DEC Issues Air Quality Advisory
As ravaging Canadian wildfires continue, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality alert for the Adirondacks through Tuesday night. Sun Community News reports the alert was issued for areas across the state Monday, June 5, and later extended and expanded through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. The extension applied to the Adirondacks, Long Island, NYC Metro, Lower and Upper Hudson Valley, Central Regions and Eastern Lake Ontario.
Update On Lawsuit Filed In Death Of Darryl Mount
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Darryl Mount’s mother Patty Jackson against the officers involved in his case and the city of Saratoga Springs is scheduled to head to trial in October if a judge does not rule on behalf of the city to dismiss the case. The Daily Gazette reports Jackson’s attorney said he’s not sure when the judge will rule on the motion to dismiss. The case is being overseen by Schenectady County Supreme Court Judge Thomas Buchanan.
American Heart Association Heart Walk And Run
On Sunday, the American Heart Association hosted the Capital Region Heart Walk and Run to help spread awareness. The event featured hands-on CPR training, blood pressure screenings, and first-hand accounts from people affected by heart disease. WTEN reports more than 1500 people attended the event to run and walk in honor of those who have struggled or continue living with a form of cardiovascular disease and more than $430,000 was raised.