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SCHENECTADY
Schenectady man charged in screwdriver attack
Friday, May 24, 2013
An alleged attack with a screwdriver has a city man facing a felony, authorities said.
SCHENECTADY
Schenectady man allegedly took benefits illegally
Friday, May 24, 2013
A city man faces charges of illegally receiving unemployment benefits, authorities said.
SCHENECTADY
Man acquitted in Schenectady County Court of DWI
Friday, May 24, 2013
A man on trial for felony driving while intoxicated was acquitted Friday, his attorney said.
ROTTERDAM
Rotterdam police arrest two on drug charges
Friday, May 24, 2013
Rotterdam police have arrested two people on felony drug sale and possession charges.
SCOTIA & GLENVILLE
Parents settle lawsuit over piano accident at Scotia-Glenville school
Friday, May 24, 2013
A lawsuit filed last year against the Scotia-Glenville Central School District by the parents of a girl who suffered injuries after a piano fell on her at school has been settled, according to court papers.
BALLSTON SPA
Saratoga Springs middle school teacher acquitted of touching student
Friday, May 24, 2013
A Maple Avenue Middle School teacher was found not guilty Friday of having inappropriate physical contact with a 14-year-old student.
SCHENECTADY
Defendant admits role in heroin ring
Friday, May 24, 2013
Six of nine Schenectady residents accused of taking part in a heroin distribution ring have pleaded guilty to various charges, according to papers filed in court.
SCHENECTADY
Union College cafe hit by vandal
Friday, May 24, 2013
A serious act of vandalism at Union College may lead to a student’s suspension or expulsion, but not criminal charges.
SCOTIA
Four arrested after probe into Scotia prescription drug sales
Friday, May 24, 2013
Four people were arrested Thursday afternoon to cap a month-long investigation into prescription drug sales in the village of Scotia.
SCHENECTADY
Four charged with patronizing prostitutes in Schenectady police sweep
Friday, May 24, 2013
Four area men were charged Thursday with patronizing prostitutes, Schenectady police said.
GLOVERSVILLE
Animal shelter in Gloversville burglarized; dog returned
Friday, May 24, 2013
Someone broke into the Regional Animal Shelter in Gloversville overnight, and police are looking for any information the public may have that would help solve the burglary.
Stillwater man charged with hosting underage booze party in hay field
Friday, May 24, 2013
A large party in a Town of Stillwater hay field has resulted in charges against the party's host, accused of serving alcohol to underage attendees and even hosting the party in a field he didn't own.
CLIFTON PARK
Wanted Clifton Park man kills himself when deputies arrive
Friday, May 24, 2013
A 41-year-old man killed himself when authorities arrived to arrest him on a burglary bench warrant, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Veitch moving into Saratoga Springs police chief’s position
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Assistant Police Chief Greg Veitch will get a promotion Tuesday.
BROADALBIN
Doubts arise in disappearance of Broadalbin father and son
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The search for missing Broadalbin residents Mark and Brent Richards has expanded from sonar maps of the Great Sacandaga Lake to credit card records of the father and son.
