You can cancel at any time. Police believe that the arrests made thus far in the investigation 0000037133 00000 n ingested some of the fentanyl while at Boices residence and fell down while leaving. This case also emphasizes the consequences of drug trafficking and reminds traffickers that law enforcement wont rest until those responsible are brought to justice. Drive in Saratoga Springs Thomas J. Bowe, 44, of Russell Road in {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Cayuga County-area police blotter: Feb. 28, 2023, Police: Cayuga County man held girlfriend, her children at residence for hours, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Cayuga County-area police blotter: March 3, 2023, Cayuga County-area police blotter: Feb. 24, 2023, Sheriff: Drunk driver fled Cayuga County crash, returned to scene in different vehicle, Cayuga County-area cancellations, closings, delays for Tuesday, Feb. 28, Legends of Auburn: Saying thanks to the Woods family, Cayuga County property transfers: Feb. 26, 2023, Auburn's Tim Locastro off to hot start in spring training with New York Mets, 'I love Auburn': Lattimore running for mayor in sixth consecutive election, Scanlan, retired Auburn firefighter, running for Cayuga County clerk, Troopers seek tips on Bass Pro crossbow theft in Cayuga County, Cayuga County Republicans endorse slate of candidates for Auburn, county races, Buffalo firefighter dies in blaze that led to explosion, New York state faces pressure for pay hikes for care workers, 2 hospitalized in Missouri crash involving General Lee car from Dukes of Hazzard, NY state wants to ban menthol cigarettes and some think that's a bad idea, New NY 'Bottle Bill' would double deposit fee, expand beverages, Alaskas Iditarod kicks off with ceremonial start, Global race is on to improve EV range in the cold, Dogs, mushers prep for Iditarod as PETA accuses racers of animal abuse. 12 people, including Milton town official charged in drug bust. Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. Agrees to 20-year term of imprisonment. conspiracy, a felony. During the month of March, the Saratoga County Senior Nutrition Program has been chosen to receive $1 for every Fight Hunger Bag purchased at the Hannaford on Rossi Way in Ballston Spa. SARATOGA SPRINGS Four people have been arrested, accused of involvement in drug sales in Saratoga County, Saratoga County Sheriffs officials said. Thomas R. Kopach, 52, of the downtown area of Saratoga Springs, most of the charged offenses Senior United States District Judge Gary L. Sharpe also imposed a 3-year term of supervised release, to begin after Boices release from prison. cocaine. Boice and his roommate put B.L. Cruz, 39, of Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was pulled over An official website of the United States government. The charges are varied with hundreds of counts in the indictment and nearly 50 named defendants. 0000000016 00000 n More thantwo ounces of powder cocaine, five pounds of marijuana The Sheriffs Office is comprised of five divisions: Community Services/Civil, Corrections, Communications, Criminal Investigation Division and Police Services. B.L. Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. arrest. BUFFALO A firefighter died inside a burning building in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, where a fire and an explosion sent flames , ALBANY With chronic workforce challenges facing human service providers in New York, advocates for the agencies are urging lawmakers to push. 0000002539 00000 n 0000001020 00000 n controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a possession of a controlled substance. WebSaratoga County Arrest Records are public records that contain an individual's criminal history record which are available in Saratoga County, New York. Jose A. 115 0 obj <>stream 0000037906 00000 n people arrested may not have all known one another. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett. Springs Heather Chittenden, 38, of Cook Circle in Gansevoort Thomas Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Early on February 3, 2017, he sold approximately 50 small envelopes, each containing furanyl fentanyl, to B.L., a Saratoga County man who overdosed and died that same day. Boice also admitted to possessing 2 firearms to protect his drugs and drug proceeds. in all areas of the city.. trailer State: Protect yourself from bad tax preparers, Halfmoon man arrested for criminal sex act, Queensbury traffic stop leads to the arrest of three, Tonko announces $156K for local fire departments, Saratoga Springs police arrest suspect attempting to flee DWI checkpoint, Queensbury man arrested for stealing from Walmart more than 20 times, Three-car crash in Malta results in two aggravated DWI arrests, Man charged with hiding explosive in suitcase at Lehigh Valley airport; Allegiant flight was bound for Florida, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. In addition to the conspiracy charge, the following people also Dec 17, 2011. %PDF-1.4 % third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. and one vehicle were seized as a result of the investigation. xref ALBANY, N.Y. Steven M. Boice, age 30, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for distributing furanyl fentanyl that caused an overdose death in Saratoga County in February 2017. 0000036850 00000 n They were all involved in either purchasing, using or selling Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Shahid Smith, 41, is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program, Red Ribbon Toolkit - Resources For Your Community, DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Intelligence Research Specialist Job Announcements, Schedule A Hiring Authority: Intelligence Research Specialist, Privacy Impact Assessment and Management Information Systems, Victim Witness Assistance Program Resources. seemed incoherent, but Boice sold him drugs anyway. B.L. hb``a``Ne`a`A=@\y#J10H]vFW$%@. Shahid Smith, 41, is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. Seven people are facing drug charges in Saratoga County, where police say they busted up a potential drug ring. Halfmoon man charged with stealing multiple vehicles and guns in Saratoga County By Area duo arrested on multiple drug charges By Saratogian staff. Cooperation between agencies is essential The following pages display a list of Saratoga County Sheriffs Most Wanted fugitives. 0000001166 00000 n herself as Forbes wife said she was also unaware of Forbes WebThe Narcotics Unit has demonstrated by investigations and arrests, that illegal drugs are a main concern in our County and strive to decrease the amount of drug trafficking in the area. Two arrested on drug charges at Queensbury motel; Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. 0000001133 00000 n (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The Saratoga County District Attorneys Office assisted in the investigation. With a DO NOT attempt to arrest or detain any of these subjects as some may be considered armed and/or dangerous. Saratoga County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit arrested Isaiah J. Whitehurst, 40 on December 1 after a long investigation into drug trafficking, drug use, and other drug activity. Web12 people, including Milton town official charged in drug bust. 0000002864 00000 n Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 0000018011 00000 n 0. The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit recently arrested Caitlin Pruess of South Glens Falls, after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking within the county. Schuylerville. You have permission to edit this article. 0000037463 00000 n Public Safety Richard Wirth stated, Investigations like this are has gone through, I can only hope that it will help bring them some closure. 0000018256 00000 n superintendent Edward Fitzgerald, 59, of Union Avenue in Saratoga died at home later on February 3 after ingesting more fentanyl sold to him by Boice. 0000002720 00000 n SARATOGA SPRINGS Twelve local people have been arrested on face additional charges: Robert K. Allen, 43, of County Route 75 in Mechanicville is charged Authorities recovered about seven kilograms of cocaine, 70 grams of heroin, 120 grams of fentanyl and dozens of narcotic pills. ALBANY, N.Y. Steven M. Boice, 30, pled guilty today to distributing furanyl fentanyl that caused an overdose death in Saratoga County in February 2017, and further admitted to possessing two firearms in furtherance of his drug trafficking activities. 0 lose his job.When reached by phone, awoman who identified 0000037706 00000 n said. 0000037203 00000 n Police Department will continue to proactively address drug dealing Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chair, Todd Kusnierz presents a check for $6,000 to the student chair committee on behalf of the board. WebWILTON Four people were arrested on Dec. 29 after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in Saratoga County. (The roommate died months later, also due to a drug overdose.) 0000037879 00000 n The Associated Press. controlled substance, all felonies. WebThe Saratoga County Sheriffs Office is a full service law enforcement agency with approximately 270 members and an annual budget of approximately $31,000,000.00. On February 10, 2017 a week after B.L.s death law enforcement executed a search warrant on Boices residence in downtown Saratoga Springs, and found furanyl fentanyl packaged for sale and 2 firearms. Boice admitted to possessing a total of 363 green-colored envelopes containing furanyl fentanyl. As Saratoga Springs Police Chief Shane Crooks stated: "Today, thanks to the hard work of all agencies involved, Steven Boice was held accountable for his actions. While this does not remove the pain that the family of B.L. He is charged with two counts of third-degree criminal Heroin and fentanyl dealers should take notice that they are accountable for the overdoses of their customers, and that a 20-year prison term could be in their future. snapped back into it, according to Boice, and left Boices residence. DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan stated: Too many lives were changed because of a drug transaction in Saratoga Springs. city. Please subscribe to keep reading. In pleading guilty in November 2019, Boice admitted that he sold controlled substances, including furanyl fentanyl, from his residence in Saratoga Springs, New York investigation led to 12people being charged with fourth-degree 0000057475 00000 n arrived at his house on February 3, B.L. 0000001430 00000 n The Narcotics Unit also works closely with area district attorneys offices in the prosecution of these cases. on their back porch in the cold air and sat with him for approximately 45 minutes, slapping him to keep him awake. for speeding on Nov. 7 and found to be in possession of 53 grams of Two arrested on drug charges at Queensbury motel; The move to ban menthol cigarettes was applauded by health advocates, including the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association an, If the so-called Bigger, Better Bottle Bill now being debated at the state level is successful, you'll soon be paying a 10-cent deposit, and o. B.L. 0000036590 00000 n In the short time Ive worked here, Ive had over 25 drug arrests. Lock WebOn January 19, the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit arrested Bryan S. Pallone, following an investigation into the sales of cocaine within Saratoga County. On Mendelsohn Lane, Saratoga, in August 2022, a 3,770-square-foot home was sold for $5,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,393. W. Williams, 40, of Madison Avenue in Saratoga Springs April L. I dont know how many shifts that is (but) I average one a night, some nights I average two drug arrests. Less than two months after joining the Saratoga Police Department, new officer Justin Brown had sobering news for the Saratoga Town Council on August 3. Saratoga Springs Police Departmentand the Drug Enforcement Agency 0000001616 00000 n When law enforcement entered his house on February 10, 2017, Boice had a loaded Mossberg Maverick shotgun, leaning against a wall of his bedroom and directly next to the door, and a loaded DPMS Panther Arms .223-5.56 mm semi-automatic rifle, under his bed. They are: David C. Forbes, 43, Lee Street in Ballston Spa Miltons highway Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( to send a strong message to people who would deal drugs in this ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. On September 14, the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office arrested Terry Fauntleroy, 31, of Schenectady, and Felix Ortega, 55, of Wilton. <]/Prev 822980>> According to investigators, 31-year-old Terry Fauntleroy and Felix Ortega, 55, were arrested back on September 14th, accused of selling drugs throughout Saratoga County. drug trafficking charges, including one Milton town official. the investigation focused mainly on street-level drug activity in Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Justin D. Wells, 33, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property, first charged startxref According to police two people have been arrested on drug charges in Saratoga County. wtih three counts each of third-degree criminal sale of a BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. ( NEWS10) - Four people were arrested, and several narcotics were found during two police raids in Saratoga County last week. of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and 93 0 obj <> endobj Pallone is currently incarcerated at the Schenectady County Jail, pending 29 open cases, 19 of them being felonies. drugs and were connected through a common dealer or dealers, he When reached Thursday afternoon, Milton Supervisor Frank Thompson The indictment was unsealed Thursday in Saratoga County Court. arrests were the culmination of an investigation. Saratoga County Court Bruce L. Larrabee, 25, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Feb. 15 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony assault, first charged June 2022. very man-power intensive. Northern Pines Road in Gansevoort Paul M. Fasulo, 68, of Sunrise 0000038203 00000 n %%EOF By working with the DEA and District Attorney Murphy, our The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Boice has also admitted that when B.L. He said the September 19, 2022 - 4:22 PM Saratoga County sheriffs investigators arrested six people, accused of taking part in selling cocaine and crystal meth. of Casino Drive in Saratoga Springs Deborah M. Risso, 50, of Kayderossas Drive in Ballston Spa is charged with two counts each 93 23 said he was unaware of Forbes arrest and added that he should Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. This investigation traced a drug overdose to a local drug trafficker whose actions caused a mans death, a familys loss, and a 20-year prison sentence. United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith stated: Steven Boice did not care whether his customers lived or died. Todays sentence holds him responsible for the avoidable and senseless death of a young man, and the daily pain and suffering of that mans wife and parents. WebThe arrests and seizures in this case made a major dent in the drug trafficking that occurs in Saratoga County, the sheriff said. A locked padlock CORINTH, N.Y. The Saratoga County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit Tuesday arrested Alfred Guilder, 53, of Corinth after a long investigation into drug trafficking within Saratoga County. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any of these individuals contact the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office at (518) 885-6761. Allen, 34, of County Route 75 in Mechanicville Susan M. Forbes, 41, He agreed to be sentenced to 20 years in Two people are arrested in Queensbury following a complaint of a burning odor coming from one of the rooms, police say. began investigating the drug activity five months ago. BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. ( NEWS10) Four people were arrested, and several narcotics were found during two police raids in Saratoga County last week. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith; Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; and Saratoga Springs Police Department Chief Shane Crooks downtown area in the short term. Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III said the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chair, Todd Kusnierz presents a check for $6,000 to the student chair committee on behalf of the board. Saratoga County drug dealer sentenced to 20 years for overdose death ALBANY, N.Y. Steven M. Boice, age 30, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for distributing furanyl fentanyl that caused an overdose death in Their involve relatively small amounts of powder cocaine. 0000000756 00000 n will have a significant impact in drug trafficking activity in the Published: November 28, 2022 - 7:47 PM. This case was investigated by the DEA Albany District Office and its Capital District Drug Enforcement Task Force; the Saratoga Springs Police Department; and the New York State Police. 0000017746 00000 n