Sunday afternoon at the Impact Athletic Center in Halfmoon, a youth basketball tournament referee was attacked by a player, say police. WNYT reports the IAABO Local Board 36, of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials is looking into what happened and State Police are as well.
State Cannabis Control Board Sets Pot Packaging Rules
The state Cannabis Control Board is looking to ensure that pot pacakging wont be appealing to people under 21 when recreational marijuana hits store shelves. Recently, the panel approved draft packaging and marketing regulations that detail the kinds of packaging that would be prohibited. They also set up minimum standards for packaging and labeling and sets out penalties for violations. For instance, the packaging can’t use cartoons or bright neon colors or any references to toys or games that would appeal to the younger set.
Man Pleads Guilty In Halfmoon Child Abduction
A guilty plea from aman accused of breaking into his ex-wife’s home, chasing her with a hammer and abducting their son has pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court. Authorities say in May 2020, Nivaldo Oliveira broke into his ex-wife’s apartment in Halfmoon to abduct their 6-year-old child. The child and Oliveira were eventually found in Albany. The child was not hurt.
Man Charged In Caroline Street Halloween Stabbings
A 23 year old man is in the Saratoga County jail, charged with two stabbings on Caroline Street. Police say it happened back on Halloween after a fight inside a business and resulted in two people being taken to the hospital. WNYT reports Tyler Lumia is charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
Memorial Day Enforcement Results In More Than 13,000 Tickets Statewide
New York State Police handed out more than 13,000 tickets during Memorial Day weekend. Police set up sobriety checkpoints, beefed up DWI patrols and ticketed distracted drivers. Troopers arrested 213 people for DWI and investigated 808 crashes, reports WNYT.
Hundreds Of Cockroaches Released In Albany City Court
In Albany City Court Tuesday, hundreds of cockroaches were released and charges have been filed. WNYT reports
The court says four people were being arraigned when authorities say a defendant began recording inside, a fight ensued and the roaches were released from plastic containers. 34 year old Clyanna Lightbourn faces several charges, including disorderly conduct and tampering with physical evidence.
NYRA Season Passes At Stewart’s
You can get your NYRA season passes at Stewart’s Shops in the Capital Region. WNYT reports they cost $60 and will get you in for grandstand seating at the Saratoga Race Course. Stores are also selling NYRA Bets gift cards. Those come pre-loaded with $50 on them.
South Glens Falls Man Charged In Knife Attack
A South Glens Falls man is facing felony charges, after police say he attacked another man. According to police, the victim had an order of protection against Michael Cook. The two were involved in a fight and Cook came at the victim with a large knife. In an effort to protect himself, the alleged victim ended up with cuts on the hand.
Cook was arrested, and sent to the Saratoga County Jail.
Criminal Counts Pending In Gas Leak
A gas leak in Voorheesville is now a criminal investigation. According to WNYT, an investigation revealed the gas line supply to the dryer that caused the leak was intentionally damaged by the owner. The homeowner is being treated at Albany Medical Center, and being evaluated for mental health issues, but authorities say criminal charges are pending.
Saratoga’s Spongy Moth Invasion
One neighborhood in Saratoga Springs is seeing a moth invasion. WTEN reports many properties in the Geyser Crest development are covered in hundreds of invasive spongy moths. The spongy moth is a non-native insect from France which feeds on the leaves of a variety of trees, especially oak; leaving them bare.