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On February 12, 2022, the New York State Police conducted an Underaged Drinking Enforcement Detail in Saratoga County. During the initiative 20 businesses were checked for compliance. One person was charged with Unlawful Dealing with a Child 1st degree after selling alcohol to persons under the age of 21. The business found not to be in compliance during the check was Saratoga Wine & Spirits on Maple Ave. in Saratoga.

Gov. Hochul says New York state has seen a 97% drop in cases since January 7. According to WNYT, there’s also a 72% drop in hospitalizations since the January 12 peak. The 7-day average positivity is below 2.98%, the lowest since November 10th.

State Police in Brunswick arrested 49 year old Thomas B. Waicul of Halfmoon for driving while intoxicated. WRGB reports
Waicul also had 2 previous conviction which included Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Circumventing an Interlock Device. Police say he was initially stopped after he committed multiple traffic violations white traveling on Brickyard Road in Schagticoke.

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.