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The Saratoga Springs Police Department is once again reminding people planning to use rideshare services to remain vigilant, make sure they are using drivers associated with the apps like Uber and Lyft and follow safety protocols. The Daily Gazette reports the warning comes as the department has received reports of people posing as rideshare drivers or taking money without using rideshare apps in the downtown and Saratoga Race Course areas.

A Mechanicville man was arrested on Aug. 1st and accused of illegal possession of narcotics. WRGB reports 32 year old Adam C. Batto is accused of selling and possessing methamphetamine, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
He is charged with 2 counts each of criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

A joint underage drinking compliance detail took place in Saratoga County last week between the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA). The businesses that failed the compliance check were:
Spare Time, 1668 Route 9 in Clifton Park, Stewart’s Shops, 1859 Route 9 in Clifton Park and Druthers Brewing Company, 7 Southside Drive in Clifton Park.

A Ballston Spa man is facing charges after a domestic incident. According to WNYT, 56 year old William K. Wilson allegedly entered a residence in the town of Milton on Aug. 1 at around 5:30 p.m. He remained in the residence unlawfully and in violation of an order of protection. Wilson also is accused of damaging a cell phone and then stealing it.

A Saratoga Springs man was arrested Tuesday after a series of incidents dating back to March. The initial incident happened on April 10 in Halfmoon, when a business reported to troopers that there had been a shoplifting and 43 year old Carmen J. Daniele was identified as the suspect. Police spotted Daniele last week and a chase ensued that went through Waterford and Clifton Park, eventually ending in Halfmoon, where Daniele was apprehended after trying to flee on foot.

Troy Police have recovered the vehicle and body of an 89-year-old man who drove into the Hudson River on Saturday morning. Police said they believed the man had experienced a medical emergency when his car went into the river near 691 River St. WTEN reports police and fire officials arrived on the scene around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday for reports of a vehicle that drove into the Hudson River and hit an electrical pole, causing downed powerlines. Police said there was no indication of a crime and are continuing to investigate the incident.

Police are investigating human remains found in the woods in Knox. The remains were found in the area of Villeneuve Drive back on July 21, State Police said. The remains have been identified, said police, but they are awaiting DNA analysis for confirmation.

If Nicholas Fiebka was looking for mercy at his double murder sentencing Friday morning in Schenectady County Court, he was looking in the wrong place. Fiebka, 21, convicted earlier this year of killing his mother and her long-time boyfriend back in 2022, found out he’ll spend the rest of his life behind bars without the possibility of parole.

New York Giants co-owner John Mara and his family have been around the NFL long enough to know not to label an upcoming season make-or-break for the front office and coaching staff. He and the fans are not happy with the 6-11 record in 2023. There is a lot of optimism heading into this season. The Giants have revamped an offensive line that allowed a franchise-record 85 sacks last season and hired a new line coach in Carmen Bricillo.

A Saratoga Springs theft suspect led police on a lengthy chase Tuesday night that ended after he drove the wrong way down the Northway in Halfmoon, reports the Daily Gazette. 43 year old Carmen J. Daniele was ultimately arrested after he eventually stopped his vehicle and tried to flee on foot.