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'Connected By Evil': Unsolved Murders Of Teens Found In Saratoga County Focus Of New Podcast 'Connected By Evil': Unsolved Murders Of Teens Found In Saratoga County Focus Of New Podcast
'Connected By Evil': Unsolved Murders Of Teens Found In Saratoga County Focus Of New Podcast An ex-cop turned podcaster is hoping to breathe new life into the cold case killings of two young women whose remains were discovered in upstate New York. On a recent episode of his true crime podcast, APB Cold Case, retired Costa Mesa, California police chief Mark Spawn discussed the murders of 18-year-old Jennifer Hammond and 19-year-old Christina White. The women disappeared in August 2003 and June 2005, respectively, and were last seen near mobile home parks in the Saratoga County town of Milton. According to New York State Police, Hammond, a native of Littleton, Colorado, was last see…
Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On I-87 In Clifton Park, Police Say Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On I-87 In Clifton Park, Police Say
Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On I-87 In Clifton Park, Police Say An attempted traffic stop on a highway in the region ended with a deputy’s patrol car rammed and the alleged culprit in handcuffs. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, on I-87 in Clifton Park. According to sheriff’s officials, a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle in the northbound lanes near Exit 10 after learning that it had been stolen from outside a Stewart’s Shops on Route 146. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Jacob Hayner, reportedly ignored the lights and sirens and refused to stop. At one point, he intentionally rammed the deputy’s patrol c…
Alert Issued For Halfmoon 13-Year-Old Missing 2 Days Alert Issued For Halfmoon 13-Year-Old Missing 2 Days
Alert Issued For Halfmoon 13-Year-Old Missing 2 Days Police are asking for help in locating a 13-year-old girl from the region who has been missing for two days. Saratoga County resident Natalia Andrew, of Halfmoon, was last seen on Saturday, May 4, according to sheriff’s officials. Andrew is 5-foot-4 and 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black short sleeved t-shirt with white lettering, jeans, and plaid sneakers. Investigators said she may have traveled to south Troy. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. …
Saratoga Springs Eatery Closing After 5 Years: 'Beyond My Control' Saratoga Springs Eatery Closing After 5 Years: 'Beyond My Control'
Saratoga Springs Eatery Closing After 5 Years: 'Beyond My Control' A well-reviewed breakfast and lunch spot in the region is calling it quits after five years in business. Saratoga County eatery Spa Café on Broadway – located in Saratoga Springs at 480 Broadway – will permanently close on Friday, May 17, owner Darin Palmetto announced on Facebook. “It is with a very heavy heart that I make this announcement,” Palmetto said. “This decision took a lot of thought and deliberation, but I have come to realize that I can no longer sustain the business in any form due to circumstances that are beyond my control.” He went on to thank all of his customers for supp…
Troy Man Sells Stolen Car To Dealership, Police Say Troy Man Sells Stolen Car To Dealership, Police Say
Troy Man Sells Stolen Car To Dealership, Police Say Talk about a lemon. A man from the region is facing charges after allegedly selling a stolen vehicle to a dealership. Rensselaer County resident Mousse Saiid, age 42, of Troy, was arrested on Friday, April 26, on grand larceny and related charges. New York State Police said a Saratoga County car dealership located in Malta contacted troopers in early April 2024 saying they had purchased a vehicle that turned out to be stolen from New York City in the previous December. An investigation found that Saiid used a fraudulent title to sell the vehicle to the dealership for more than $30,000, a…
ID Released For Woman Killed In Head-On Bethlehem Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In Head-On Bethlehem Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In Head-On Bethlehem Crash Authorities have identified a woman killed in a head-on highway crash in the region that left another man injured. The Albany County wreck happened just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Bethlehem, on State Route 85 near the Albany city limits. Bethlehem Police said a 28-year-old Saratoga County man from Clifton Park was driving westbound on Route 85 when he crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound vehicle. The driver of the eastbound car, 53-year-old Shawna Marzahl, of Selkirk, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Due to the im…
Robbery Suspect All Smiles Following Violent Attack At Galway Home Robbery Suspect All Smiles Following Violent Attack At Galway Home
Robbery Suspect All Smiles Following Violent Attack At Galway Home A 30-year-old man was all smiles after being arrested in connection with a violent robbery that left another person injured at a home in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at a residence on Route 29 in the town of Galway. Sheriff’s officials said Jose Sartin, of Middle Grove, struck another person in the face, injuring them, before forcibly stealing property from the victim. Sartin’s relationship to the victim was not immediately known, though the incident was reported as being domestic in nature. No other details were released. Sart…
Man Chokes Suffolk Woman While Holding Their Infant Son, Makes Over 1K Threatening Calls: DA Man Chokes Suffolk Woman While Holding Their Infant Son, Makes Over 1K Threatening Calls: DA
Man Chokes Suffolk Woman While Holding Their Infant Son, Makes Over 1K Threatening Calls: DA An accused rapist and animal abuser from upstate New York is now charged with choking the Long Island mother of his infant son while holding the child. Suffolk County prosecutors slapped Saratoga County resident Preston Wido, age 37, of Clifton Park, with multiple felony and misdemeanor domestic violence charges on Wednesday, April 24. According to investigators, Wido left the victim two voicemails threatening to kill her on Monday, March 11. Police arrested him a week later on aggravated harassment charges and a full stay away order was issued on behalf of the victim. Related Report:&nb…
Campground Abduction: Ballston Spa Man Gets Decades For Kidnap, Sexual Assault Of 9-Year-Old Campground Abduction: Ballston Spa Man Gets Decades For Kidnap, Sexual Assault Of 9-Year-Old
Campground Abduction: Ballston Spa Man Gets Decades For Kidnap, Sexual Assault Of 9-Year-Old A confessed kidnapper who abducted a 9-year-old girl from a New York state park before sexually abusing her in a case that garnered national attention could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Saratoga County resident Craig Ross Jr., age 47, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 47 years to life in prison in Saratoga County Court on Wednesday, April 17. It followed his guilty plea to kidnapping and related charges in which he admitted to abducting the child as she rode her bike in Moreau Lake State Park in September 2023. Earlier Report: Campground Kidnapping: Man Admits Abducting, …
Duo's Storage Unit Theft Spree In Clifton Park Foiled By Vigilant Passerby, Police Say Duo's Storage Unit Theft Spree In Clifton Park Foiled By Vigilant Passerby, Police Say
Duo's Storage Unit Theft Spree In Clifton Park Foiled By Vigilant Passerby, Police Say Two suspected storage unit thieves are facing charges thanks to a tip from a vigilant passerby. Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputies were called at around 3 p.m. Friday, March 15, for a suspicious vehicle at the Extra Space Storage in Clifton Park. When they arrived, deputies encountered found 40-year-old Michael DeMartino, of Stillwater, and 41-year-old Kristin Frisch, of Gloversville. An investigation determined they had stolen numerous items from various storage units. DeMartino and Frisch were arrested on suspicion of burglary, criminal possession of stolen property, and petit larceny. …
Wrong Driveway Murder: Shooter’s Wife Shares Blame For Area 20-Year-Old’s Killing, Lawsuit Says Wrong Driveway Murder: Shooter’s Wife Shares Blame For Area 20-Year-Old’s Killing, Lawsuit Says
Wrong Driveway Murder: Shooter’s Wife Shares Blame For Area 20-Year-Old’s Killing, Lawsuit Says A New York man whose girlfriend was shot and killed after he mistakenly drove down the wrong driveway is suing both the gunman and his wife. In his civil lawsuit filed in Washington County Supreme Court on Wednesday, March 20, Blake Walsh says he has been “rendered emotionally distressed” and “suffered psychological harm” after Kevin Monahan fatally shot 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. Sheriff’s officials said Walsh was driving one of three vehicles that mistakenly turned onto Monahan’s rural property in the town of Hebron just before 10 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, while looking for a friend’…
Update: Patient Charged After Bomb Threat Evacuates Saratoga Hospital Update: Patient Charged After Bomb Threat Evacuates Saratoga Hospital
Update: Patient Charged After Bomb Threat Evacuates Saratoga Hospital This story has been updated. A former patient is facing charges in connection with a hoax bomb threat that forced the partial evacuation of a hospital in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 8 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Saratoga Hospital on Church Street in Saratoga Springs. Police said officers responded to the hospital’s emergency department for a reported bomb threat. The area was briefly evacuated while the agency used an explosive detection K-9 team to sweep the building. No explosive devices were found, and nobody was injured. In an update hours later, S…
Where Is Bilal? Halfmoon Man's Disappearance Still Mystery 2 Years Later Where Is Bilal? Halfmoon Man's Disappearance Still Mystery 2 Years Later
Where Is Bilal? Halfmoon Man's Disappearance Still Mystery 2 Years Later Police are renewing calls for tips two years after a man from the region went missing. Saratoga County resident Bilal Ashfaq, age 21, of Halfmoon, was last seen at around 4 p.m. on March 16, 2022, on Terminal Road near the Mohawk River. Relatives told New York State Police that Ashfaq went for a walk and never returned home. Ashfaq is described as an Indian male, approximately 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  He was wearing a light green hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and red sneakers at the time of his disappearance. Police said he is a vulnerable adult and…
State Worker Abused Disabled Client In Saratoga Springs, Second Employee Covered It Up: Police State Worker Abused Disabled Client In Saratoga Springs, Second Employee Covered It Up: Police
State Worker Abused Disabled Client In Saratoga Springs, Second Employee Covered It Up: Police A state employee at a facility in the region is accused of abusing a developmentally disabled client before another worker attempted to cover it up, police said. Troopers in Saratoga County were called to the Department of Developmental Services Offices (DDSO) care facility on Alpine Meadows Road in Greenfield on Saturday, March 2, for a reported abuse. State Police said an investigation found that an employee, 53-year-old Sandra Villafane, struck and injured a non-verbal resident who is diagnosed with multiple developmental disabilities. Troopers also discovered that another employee, 37-…
'Inexcusable': Owner Of Saratoga Springs Deli Admits Abandoning Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps 'Inexcusable': Owner Of Saratoga Springs Deli Admits Abandoning Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps
'Inexcusable': Owner Of Saratoga Springs Deli Admits Abandoning Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps The owner of a popular restaurant in the region will avoid jail time after confessing that he abandoned a woman’s cat in sub-freezing temperatures. Saratoga County resident Anthony Gargano, age 49, of Gansevoort, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of violating the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law in Milton Town Court on Tuesday, March 5. Sheriff’s officials said Gargano – who owns Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria in Saratoga Springs – left the cat outside of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter after hours on the night of Thursday, Jan. 4. Temperatures at the time hovered aroun…
Homeowner Who Shot, Killed Schuylerville 20-Year-Old In Mistaken Driveway Case Sentenced Homeowner Who Shot, Killed Schuylerville 20-Year-Old In Mistaken Driveway Case Sentenced
Homeowner Who Shot, Killed Schuylerville 20-Year-Old In Mistaken Driveway Case Sentenced A homeowner in upstate New York who opened fire on a car, killing a 20-year-old woman, may well spend the rest of his life behind bars. Kevin Monahan, age 65, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in a Washington County courtroom on Friday, March 1. It came one month after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder and related charges in the shooting death of Kaylin Gillis outside his rural home in the town of Hebron. Earlier Report: 'Glue Of The Family': Funeral Set For Schuylerville Woman Slain In Wrong Driveway Shooting Investigators said it was just before 10 p.m. on…
Ex-Corrections Officer Who Brought 'Ghost Gun' Into Saratoga Springs Business Gets Prison Time Ex-Corrections Officer Who Brought 'Ghost Gun' Into Saratoga Springs Business Gets Prison Time
Ex-Corrections Officer Who Brought 'Ghost Gun' Into Saratoga Springs Business Gets Prison Time A former corrections officer will spend years in prison for attempting to bring an untraceable gun into a business in the region. Timothy Feldman, age 23, was sentenced to between two and six years behind bars in Saratoga County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28. According to prosecutors, a bouncer at a Saratoga Springs bar caught Feldman, a former Schoharie County Corrections Officer, with the weapon as he entered the crowded Caroline Street business early on July 23, 2023. Earlier Report: Ex-Corrections Officer Brings 'Ghost Gun' Into Saratoga Springs Business The bouncer contacted pol…
16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Clifton Park Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips 16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Clifton Park Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips
16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Clifton Park Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips A teenager is recovering after being stabbed numerous times in a residential neighborhood in the region. The Saratoga County attack happened at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the town of Clifton Park on Redfield Park. Sheriff’s officials said deputies found a 16-year-old boy suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body and leg. He was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center. His condition was not immediately available. No suspects had been arrested as of Wednesday evening, Feb. 21. Investigators did not say whether the attack was random or if the victim and culprit k…
Contractor From Greenfield Accused Of Ripping Off $10K From Ballston Homeowner Contractor From Greenfield Accused Of Ripping Off $10K From Ballston Homeowner
Contractor From Greenfield Accused Of Ripping Off $10K From Ballston Homeowner A 21-year-old contractor from the Capital Region has been charged with allegedly ripping off a homeowner of a $10,000 deposit after he failed to perform work on the victim's home. Saratoga County resident Michael T. Maralett, of Greenfield, was charged with grand larceny and traffic violation on Thursday, Feb. 1, said Trooper Stepanie O'Neil of the New York State Police. According to O'Neil, on Thursday, Jan. 25, State Police received a complaint from a Saratoga County resident. The investigation determined the victim allegedly met with Marlett, the owner and operator of ATQ Contracting LLC…
52-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Cobleskill 52-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Cobleskill
52-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Cobleskill A 52-year-old man from the Capital Region was struck and killed by a train. The Schoharie County incident happened around 2 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 11, in the area of Everett Street in Cobleskill. According to New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, an investigation has determined Saratoga County resident Bruce B. Bidwell, age 52, of Gansevoort, was in the area of the tracks when he was struck by the passing train and severely injured.  The train immediately stopped following the incident and contacted emergency services, but Bidwell died from his injuries on the scene, …
Home Invasion: Man Accused Of Traveling 150 Miles Before Assault, Burglary In Saratoga County Home Invasion: Man Accused Of Traveling 150 Miles Before Assault, Burglary In Saratoga County
Home Invasion: Man Accused Of Traveling 150 Miles Before Assault, Burglary In Saratoga County A Connecticut man has been accused of violating an order of protection after traveling around 150 miles to commit a home invasion in upstate New York. Just before 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, New York State Police in Saratoga County responded to a home in the town of Wilton for the report of an assault with a knife. The investigation determined New Haven County resident Thomas A. Rivera, age 50, of Naugatuck, reportedly traveled to the location unexpectedly and uninvited.  "He allegedly entered the house without permission and assaulted the victim with a knife, causing serious but n…
Update: Cause Of Death Revealed For 25-Year-Old Killed At Saratoga Springs Home Update: Cause Of Death Revealed For 25-Year-Old Killed At Saratoga Springs Home
Update: Cause Of Death Revealed For 25-Year-Old Killed At Saratoga Springs Home Authorities have released new details in the case of a 25-year-old woman from the region who was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Saratoga County resident Brianna Craig was found dead at her Saratoga Springs apartment on Vanderbilt Avenue at around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. After speaking with neighbors, detectives identified Craig’s ex-boyfriend, 31-year-old Sebastian Mabb, as a person of interest in the case. Officers found him nearly 90 minutes later and detained him without incident. Earlier Report: Update: Woman ID'd As Murder Victim At Saratoga Springs Home; Victim's …
Duo's Stolen Joyride Ends In Pursuit, Crash In Saratoga Springs, Police Say Duo's Stolen Joyride Ends In Pursuit, Crash In Saratoga Springs, Police Say
Duo's Stolen Joyride Ends In Pursuit, Crash In Saratoga Springs, Police Say A 17-year-old boy and a second defendant are accused of stealing a car and leading police on a chase before crashing in the region. The Saratoga County incident began around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, when a resident reported their car stolen from the driveway of their Saratoga Springs home. Officers spotted the vehicle a short time later on Circular Street and initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over. They pursued the car for nearly three miles before the driver lost control and crashed on Jones Road in the town of Wilton. The driver and a passenger then fled on foo…
Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Saratoga Springs Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Saratoga Springs
Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Saratoga Springs Slot machines and blackjack games came to an abrupt halt after a bomb threat was made against a casino in the region. The Saratoga County incident happened at around 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Saratoga Casino Hotel located in Saratoga Springs. Police said guests and employees were evacuated after a bomb threat was made against the property. Members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department and Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office swept the building using explosive detection dogs and determined the building was safe. It was not immediately clear how employees first learned of the threat. …
NY Vacation: Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Saratoga Springs Hotel NY Vacation: Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Saratoga Springs Hotel
NY Vacation: Chevy Chase Spotted At Historic Saratoga Springs Hotel It wasn’t exactly Walley World, but actor Chevy Chase still had a good time on his vacation to Upstate New York. The 80-year-old “Saturday Night Live” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” star was spotted in Saratoga County on Monday, Jan. 22 at the historic Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Flanked by his wife Jayni and their actress daughter Caley, Chase posed for a family photo on a staircase in the hotel’s lobby. “Wonderful weekend in Saratoga Springs,” he captioned the photo, which was shared on his verified Instagram account. View this post on Instagram …
Pilot Accused Of Stalking Schuylerville Woman From Air Violated Protection Order Again: Police Pilot Accused Of Stalking Schuylerville Woman From Air Violated Protection Order Again: Police
Pilot Accused Of Stalking Schuylerville Woman From Air Violated Protection Order Again: Police A New York pilot accused of stalking a woman for years – allegedly flying over her business and mailing her disturbing images – violated a protection order again, police said. Saratoga County resident Michael Arnold, age 65, of Schuylerville, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 1 for the third time in less than a year. Sheriff’s officials said Arnold “knowingly and unlawfully” waited for and followed a protected party on Friday, Jan. 12, in direct violation of an order of protection issued by the Town of Saratoga Court. Earlier Report: Stalked From Sky: Pilot Violated Schuylerville Woman's…
Owner Of Saratoga Springs Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims Owner Of Saratoga Springs Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims
Owner Of Saratoga Springs Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims Calls to boycott a restaurant in the region are growing amid allegations that its owner abandoned a woman’s cat in sub-freezing temperatures. Saratoga County eatery Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria, located in Saratoga Springs, has disabled its Facebook comments, deleted its Instagram account, and is receiving a barrage of angry reviews on Yelp. The backlash comes after owner Anthony Gargano reportedly grew fed up with the “sweet” ginger cat, named Kane, showing up to his Spring Street eatery, where it was “loved by many” and often fed by employees, according to a GoFundMe. On the night o…
Drunken, Snapchatting Driver Sentenced For Fiery Colonie Crash That Killed College Student Drunken, Snapchatting Driver Sentenced For Fiery Colonie Crash That Killed College Student
Drunken, Snapchatting Driver Sentenced For Fiery Colonie Crash That Killed College Student An admitted drunk driver who caused a fiery crash on a New York highway, killing a beloved college student, is heading to prison. New Jersey resident Vasu Laroiya, age 24, of Iselin in Middlesex County, was sentenced to 8 ⅓ to 25 years behind bars in Albany County Court on Friday, Jan. 26, after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of Katie Fisher. Laroiya admitted that he was Snapchatting while driving drunk at 156 miles per hour on I-87 in Colonie when his Tesla struck Fisher’s Honda Civic on the night of May 28, 2022. Earlier Report: Drunken Driver G…
New Update: Missing Clifton Park 14-Year-Old Found New Update: Missing Clifton Park 14-Year-Old Found
New Update: Missing Clifton Park 14-Year-Old Found New update: A 14-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing has been located. Saratoga County resident Rylee Pulver had last been seen at her Clifton Park residence on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to sheriff’s officials. On Monday, Jan. 29, deputies announced that she was found safe. No other details were given. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing. Saratoga County resident Rylee Pulver was last seen at her Clifton Park residence on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to sheriff’s officials. Pulver is …
Drunk Driver Hits Car, Plow Truck Before Fleeing, Overturning In Milton: Police Drunk Driver Hits Car, Plow Truck Before Fleeing, Overturning In Milton: Police
Drunk Driver Hits Car, Plow Truck Before Fleeing, Overturning In Milton: Police A woman is facing drunk driving charges after allegedly crashing into two vehicles, including a snowplow truck, and then rolling her car while attempting to flee. The Saratoga County wreck happened at around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 in the town of Milton. Sheriff’s officials said Nicole Deyo, age 41, was driving westbound on Galway Road when she ran a stop sign at Middle Line Road and struck another car already in the intersection. She then collided with a Saratoga County Department of Public Works plow truck that was waiting to go eastbound. Following the crash, Deyo allegedly tried fl…
Man Breaks Into Malta Home, Stabs Resident, Police Say Man Breaks Into Malta Home, Stabs Resident, Police Say
Man Breaks Into Malta Home, Stabs Resident, Police Say A 48-year-old man is accused of breaking into a home in the region and stabbing a resident. The Saratoga County incident happened Friday, Jan. 12 in the town of Malta, at a residence on Knabner Road. Sheriff’s officials said deputies were called at around 12:45 a.m. for a disturbance call. An investigation found that George Tinoco, of Saratoga Springs, entered the home through a window while armed with a knife. He allegedly then stabbed a woman in her arm. Investigators said the attack happened while a child was present in the home. The child was not injured. The victim was taken to Sara…