State Police of Wilton arrested Latrell C. Pinellas, 35, of Moreau, NY, for Grand Larceny . On September 21, 2022, at about 6:43 p.m., Troopers received a complaint that multiple items valued at over $1,400 were stolen from the Target Distribution Center in Wilton, NY. An investigation determined former employee, Pinellas was responsible for the thefts.
Officials Padlock Embattled Halfmoon Apartment Complex
The Duke’s Grove apartment doors were padlocked by police on September 21. WNYT reports Halfmoon officials declared the property uninhabitable on September 13 due to a septic leak, forcing the town to shut off the building’s water supply.
On September 20, residents of Duke’s Grove were told to pack up and leave their residences.
County Fire Departments To Hold ‘Firefighter For A Day’ Events
Several fire departments in Saratoga County plan to hold a recruitment event in October called “Firefighter for a Day”. They’ll have multiple stations set up with different jobs; from putting out a car fire to throwing a ladder on a roof to operating the jaws of life, so the public can see the different responsibilities of a volunteer firefighter.
Mayor Kim Makes Two Appointments
Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim recently announced a pair of appointments — Dennis Kiingati to the City Center Authority and Reverend Michael D. Bell to a two-year term as Chair of the Civilian Review Board. Kiingati owns and co-owns a number of businesses in the City. Reverend Bell is the pastor of Saratoga Spring’s historic Dyer-Phelps Memorial AME Zion Church.
Six Under Arrest In Saratoga County Drug Bust
Six people under arrest in Saratoga County, charged with taking part in selling cocaine and crystal meth. WNYT reports police say Terry Fauntleroy of Schenectady was selling cocaine throughout Saratoga County, and Felix Ortega of Wilton was selling crystal meth. A search warrant was issued at two homes on Traver Road in Wilton and arrested Tyanne Carpenter, Melissa Sias, Jerry Falconio and Jonathan Lincoln-Lynch. All are facing drug possession charges.
Woman Apparently Falls Into Ballston Lake While Looking For Dog
Police are investigating the death of a woman in Saratoga County. WNYT reports a man who lives on Zani Lane in the town of Ballston said he found his wife – 74-year-old Susan Duglin – in the water in Ballston Lake and she was unresponsive. Duglin apparently fell while looking for her dog. The dog and a leash were found nearby.
Memorial Held For Galway Firefighter
A service was held on September 18 in the town of Galway to honor the life of firefighter Chad Jazwinski. WNYT reports the 46 year old tragically passed away last Saturday in a motorcycle accident. Jazwinski was a lifelong resident of Galway and an active member of the Galway volunteer fire company for more than thirty years.
Teen Arrested In Clifton Park Apartment Stabbing
The Saratoga County sheriff’s Office says they have a man in custody, following a stabbing in Clifton Park. WRGB reports Deputies responded to an incident on Huntridge Drive, the Fox Run Apartments, just after 8:00a.m Thursday.
The suspect , Joseph T. Colaccino, 18, was arrested for Assault . The victim was taken to the hospital for treatement.
Arrest In Officer Involved Shooting In Ballston
New York State Police have made an arrest in connection with a June officer-involved shooting in Ballston. 27 year old Joseph Mrozek of Malta, emerged from a home back in June with a shotgun and after ignoring officers’ orders to put it down, an officer fired a shot, wounding him in the upper torso. The arrest came just this week.
Three Dozen Jobs Being Eliminated At Albany Med
Albany Med is eliminating 37 positions, and won’t fill several others. WNYT reports CEO Dennis McKenna says the hospital has an “unprecedented” $66 million year-to-date operating loss. Most of the positions are non-clinical, and frontline workers were not affected. They say all affected workers will get severance and job placement help.