WSSV News

The search is on for a suspect in a deadly shooting Tuesday evening in Albany. A 21-year old man was shot to death while sitting behind the wheel of an SUV in a Stewart’s parking lot and the alleged gunman was seen running across Delaware Avenue. No word as yet on the identification of the victim, nor on a motive in the case.

Body-worn cameras could soon be worn in different departments in the Town of Malta besides the police department.
According to WRGB, The Town Board was set to take action on the policy Monday but decided to hold off till July 29th with a possible vote on August 5th.The body-worn cameras would be offered to code enforcement, animal control officers, and fire marshals.

Saratoga’s status as the summer home of the New York City Ballet continues. WTEN reports the ballet extravaganza unfolds at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) from Tuesday through Saturday, featuring a lineup that includes 10 ballets across 7 performances.

Two Baltimore residents were arrested in Saratoga County last week, accused of possessing counterfeit merchandise.
According to WNYT, State Police troopers saw a vehicle on Route 50 in the village of Ballston Spa on July 1. Cornelia Constantin, 31, was rushing to get inside that vehicle. The driver, Aron Miclescu, 36, took off. Troopers found multiple counterfeit products in the vehicle. All the items were seized.

The popular Upbeat on the Roof summer concert series is returning Thursday to Saratoga Springs. WNYT reports the concerts take place on the lawn at Skidmore College. This week’s event is called the Future of Broadway. People are welcome to bring blankets and campaign chairs, food and drinks to picnic on the lawn. The concerts take place each Thursday at 6 p.m. through Aug. 15.

The Saratoga County Department of Public Works will be replacing the West Milton Road Bridge starting on Monday. The bridge will be closed until about mid-November. WTEN reports detours will direct traffic to West Milton Road, Galway Road, Middle Line Road, and Geyser Road. Anyone with questions can contact the Public Works Department at (518) 885-2235.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kristen A. Yerry, 25, of Richford, Vermont for second-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny on July 4. WNYT reports authorities responded to a call of inactive larceny at a residence on Hudson River Road at 10:18 a.m. in Halfmoon. Yerry was arrested and charged for entering and remaining unlawfully in a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime.

25 year old Jacob L. Merchant of Malta was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office for failing to report a change of address within 10 days as a sex offender. WNYT reports the Sheriff’s Office says Merchant was arraigned in Malta Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

The estate of a man killed during the execution of a search warrant last summer by Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies is also suing the department and several named deputies for use of excessive force in violations of the Fourth and 14th amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The Daily Gazette reports the lawsuit was filed by James Knox of Hacker Murphy LLP, who is representing Amber Gaccione, the administrator of Anthony J. Zaremski’s estate. Knox is also the attorney representing Zaremski’s girlfriend, Kyla Brothers, in her lawsuit against the department for the use of excessive force.

Multiple fire departments were fighting a structure fire in Green Island Thursday night. WRGB reports a second alarm went out for the fire on Paine Street, which neighbors say began around 9:30 p.m. They say at least three buildings have been affected. Paine Street was closed to traffic. No word on a cause or injuries.