Author: Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —A city woman is dead and a 31- year-old Saratoga Springs man is charged with murder, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred Feb. 6 at Vanderbilt Terrace. 

The suspect, Sebastian P. Mabb, was known to the victim and had a prior relationship with her, according to police. 

Mabb was charged with murder in the second-degree. He is accused of “intentionally (and) knowingly” causing the death of 25-year-old Brianna Craig, after engaging in a physical altercation with the victim, during the course of a domestic incident, according to court documents. The incident is believed to have occurred between 5 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Vanderbilt Terrace on the city’s east side.  

An autopsy was conducted Feb. 9 and a preliminary report shows the cause of death to be by asphyxiation, police said, adding that the investigation is ongoing and evidence is still being collected. A final autopsy will be issued at the completion of the toxicology report.

Mabb is scheduled to appear in Saratoga Springs City Court March 5. 

WILTON — A 60-year-old Gansevoort man was killed following a personal injury motor vehicle crash on Waller Road in the town of Wilton on Feb. 11. 

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation into the collision indicated that a 2014 Dodge Ram operated by Keith B. Hedge, of Gansevoort, had been traveling south on Waller Road when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. As a result, the vehicle exited the roadway and struck a tree.

Hedge was pronounced dead on the scene, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. Assistance was provided on scene by Wilton EMS and the Greenfield Center Fire companies. 

WILTON — Looking for something to do during February Vacation? Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers a full week of free outdoor programs at Camp Saratoga. 

In addition to the daily programs, snowshoe and cross-country skis will be available to rent all week at Camp Saratoga North Winter Lodge by the restrooms at Parking Lot #1. Rentals are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the last call to rent is 2 p.m. Rentals may be used only at Camp Saratoga. Rentals are $10/adults and $5/children and students. No registration required. 

For nature walks, free snowshoe rentals will be available 15 minutes prior to the program provided by a grant from the Common Roots Foundation. If there is no snow, the program will be a trail walk. The February Vacation Schedule of free events is listed below.

Winter Tree Identification – Friday, February 23, 10 to 11 a.m. How do we identify trees in the winter without all the leaves? How do you know which tree is which? Join Wilton Wildlife to learn simple ways to determine tree species found here at the preserve.

Family Owl Prowl with the Saratoga Springs Public Library – Friday, February 23, 5 to 6 p.m. Go for a nighttime hike to look and listen for owls. Learn about their amazing adaptations that make them fantastic nighttime predators. Following the program, take home an owl pellet to dissect and discover the diet of an owl and identify bones of its prey. This program is suitable for ages 5 and up. To register for this program, call the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 518-584-7860 ext. 303.

Capital Region PRISM Winter Pest In-Person Training (Part 2) – Saturday, February 24, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Interested in learning more about the forest and winter pests that might be found? Join this 2-part program with PRISM to learn more and explore the Neilmann Parcel firsthand for winter pests! Registration is separate for each day, so please indicate in your registration if you would like to attend the zoom, walk, or both. Please note: Zoom participants will get priority in attending the in-person training. To register email info@wiltonpreserve.org, visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org, or call the office at 518-450-0321. 

Moonlight Hike – Saturday, February 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Interested in seeing the preserve at night? View nature in the full moon light as you walk the trails and learn about wildlife adaptations and nature of the night.

Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.