Corinth Woman Arrested For Drug Sales

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Corinth resident in connection with the sale of narcotics. Police said that Giselle M, Barnes, 54, of Walnut Street was arrested following an investigation. WTEN reports Barnes is accused of knowingly allowing drug sales to occur from her residence in the Village of Corinth. Barnes faces a felony charge of first-degree criminal nuisance.

Two Behind Bars After Arrests On Caroline Street

Two men behind bars in Saratoga after being arrested on Caroline Street early Saturday morning. Police say 30 year old Depree Faulks and 22 year old Samuel Payano were charged with felony drug and weapons counts after police spotted them drinking in a parking lot. Both suspects were arraigned in city court. Payano was remanded on $50,000 cash bail and Faulks was remanded without bail.

Saratoga Woman Accused Of Stealing Money Intended For Veteran

A Saratoga woman has been indicted for theft and misappropriation of funds as a fiduciary of a veteran. WRGB reports 64 year old JoAnne Natalie of Saratoga Springs was indicted earlier this month for misappropriating the funds of a veteran declared legally incompetent, as well as stealing from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Cooling Centers Opening In Saratoga

In Saratoga, the Mayor’s Office has announced that the Salvation Army and Shelters of Saratoga will provide a cooling center for residents to use during current temperatures expected to climb into the 90s this weekend. WTEN reports cooling centers will be open on Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army located at 27 Woodlawn Ave.

Guilty Plea In Caroline Street Stabbing

A Saratoga Springs man has pleaded guilty for a stabbing on Caroline Street last Halloween. WNYT reports Tyler Lumia admits to stabbing an unarmed man several times in the face and chest after a dispute at Caroline Street Bar.
Lumia is expected to get 10 years in state prison when he’s sentenced on September 14.

SP Clifton Park Charges Driver After Run In

State Police in Clifton Park arrested 37 year old Panayiotis Menagias of Glenville, for Menacing a Police Officer, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Obstructing Governmental Administration .
Troopers tried to stop Menagias for a speeding violation on State Route 146A in the town of Clifton Park. Menagias failed to comply, and a pursuit ensued. Authorities say Menagias stopped multiple times during the pursuit, exited the vehicle, and menaced the Troopers with a hammer.

NYRA Says Horses At The Track Closely Monitored In Extreme Heat

NYRA says horses at the track are well monitored in these extreme heat conditions. According to WNYT, they have EMTs on-site at different locations on the course, and ambulances for the horses. All horses who are entered to run are examined by NYRA veterinarians, and checked constantly. There are cooling stations – including ice and water – for horses. They’re placed in there prior to travel to and from the racetrack.

South Glens Falls Woman Charged With Providing Fake COVID Card

46 year old Angel Isaac of South Glens Falls is charged after allegedly providing a forged COVID-19 vaccination card to the South Glens Falls school system. According to the Saratogian, Isaac was charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. Isaac was set to appear in the Moreau Town Court at a later date.

Monkeyox Vacccination Clinics In Saratoga County

The Saratoga County Department of Health will be holding two monkeypox vaccination clinics, as well as a pediatric COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The clinics will be at 6012 County Farm Road in Ballston Spa. WTEN reports there are currently no reported cases of monkeypox in the county. The first of the two-dose monkeypox vaccine will be available on Wednesday, July 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Friday, July 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Fair Kickoff

The Saratoga County Fair kicked off Tuesday morning with all the attractions you’ve come to expect; rides, food, crafts, demonstrations and more. It’s open 10 a.m. to midnight every day – besides Sunday – when gates closes at 8 p.m.