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Two Nurses Injured in Early Morning Incident

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital has released a statement regarding an Incident that occurred on Oct. 1. The statement, in its entirety, reads: 

Early Sunday morning, an incident occurred where a Saratoga Hospital patient injured two nurses. The situation resolved quickly. The patient continues to receive care, and both nurses have been treated and released. 

First and foremost, we would like to acknowledge the skill and professionalism of our team who worked quickly to mitigate the situation.

Our first priority has been and continues to be providing a safe work environment where our staff is providing care to our community. We have consistently provided training exercises and opportunities focused on workplace violence preparedness and have been planning implementation of an armed assailant training exercise. It is because of this focus on training and proactive readiness that our staff across departments was able to act quickly to support their colleagues and patients. 

County Sheriff’s Office Encourages Families to Sign Up for Project Lifesaver

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BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office encourages families to sign up for Project Lifesaver, an initiative dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of individuals at risk of wandering and getting lost and change the way the community responds to the needs of those with cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Autism, and other related conditions. 

Project Lifesaver utilizes a transmitter tracking device worn on the individual’s wrist or ankle to aid in search efforts should that person go missing. 

The Sheriff’s Office has a receiver that can quickly pick up the tracking device’s frequency, providing for a 95% reduction time in locating the missing person compared to someone who isn’t wearing the device. On average, when a Project Lifesaver participant is reported missing, they are located within 30 minutes of the Sheriff’s Office receiver picking up their bracelet transmission. 

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office has the largest number of Project Lifesaver participants served in New York State with 175 participants in the County program. Nationwide, Saratoga County (population 238,797) has the third highest participation rate of any county in the country, following only Los Angeles County (population 10 million) and Virginia Beach (population 500,000). Per Capita, Saratoga County ranks highest in the country for program participation.

In the 8.5 years the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office has used the program, 50 Project Lifesaver participants have been quickly and safely located.    

The bracelet, transmitter, and battery are provided free to families. To learn more, contact Deputy Jason Lang of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office at 518-944-6288 or jlang@saratogacountyny.gov. 

The Project Lifesaver Program is a non-profit organization that began in Chesapeak Virginia in 1999. It now has more than 1,100 participating agencies across the US, Canada, and Australia.

Lake Ave. Fire Prevention Open House Oct. 14

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 343 and the Saratoga Springs Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Prevention Open House 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the main firehouse, located at 60 Lake Ave.

The open house provides community members with the opportunity to meet the firefighters while learning important fire safety techniques. 

Firefighters will be providing tours of the Lake Ave. Fire Station. A vehicle extrication demonstration, showing the “jaws of life” used to remove someone trapped in a vehicle after an accident. Ladder truck demonstrations, including a variety of uses of the ladder truck such as rope rescues. A bounce house will be set up for children attendees. Food and snacks will be provided. 

If you have any questions, contact Firefighter Jonah Sadowski at jsadowski@ssfdny.org.

September 30 – October 6, 2023

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Saratoga County Court

Michael D. Rosebrook, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Sept. 26 to 1 year of local incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Ross M. Armer, 42, of Schuylerville, pleaded Sept. 27 to felony DWI, charged February 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Nov. 29. 

Christopher R. Nichols, 31, of Wilton, pleaded Sept. 27 to felony burglary, charged February 2023 in Wilton. 

Brittany J. Kennedy, 31, of Mechanicville, pleaded Sept. 26 to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Waterford. Sentencing Nov. 28.  

Charles M. Starke, 56, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Sept. 25 to 1-1/3 to 4 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged May 2023 in Malta. 

Joseph P. Howard, 48, of Albany, pleaded Sept. 25 to felony DWI, charged February 2023. Sentencing Nov. 27. 

Logan J. Corkins, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 4 years’ incarceration and 15 years post release supervision, after pleading to attempted rape in the first-degree, in connection with a timeline that lists several dates from 2019 to April 2022 in the city of Saratoga Springs and the town of Milton.  

Ashley R. Schober, 35, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Bowie T. Bouchard, 36, homeless, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged March 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Nov. 27. 

Vito T. Lombard, Jr., 32, of Albany, pleaded Sept. 25 to felony attempted burglary, charged 2022 in Waterford. Sentencing Nov. 27.  

Thomas M. Resue, 65, of Ballston Lake, pleaded to felony DWI, charged January 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Dec. 1. 

Douglas J. Murray, 29, of Waterford, pleaded to felony DWI, charged August 2023. Sentencing Oct. 18. 

John J. Nead, 65, of Malta, was sentenced Sept. 20 to 6 months incarceration and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to endangering the welfare of a child, charged in 2023 in Malta. 

Theresa E. Merchant, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Sept. 28 to 60 days community service and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged September 2022 in Saratoga Springs. 

Joseph Colaccino, 19, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Sept. 28 to 2 years state prison, after pleading to felony assault, charged September 2022. 

Cymry J. Brooks, 39, of Rochester, was sentenced Sept. 28 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to aggravated family offense, charged March 2023. 

NY State Police

On Sept. 27, State Police of Queensbury arrested Tony J. Prichard, 35, of Ballston Spa. Prichard was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, grand larceny in the fourth-degree, four counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second-degree and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. On Sept. 27, at about 9:46 p.m., Troopers responded to the Walmart in Queensbury for the report of a larceny in progress. The reported suspect, later identified as Prichard, fled in a vehicle with merchandise valued at over $1,000 prior to law enforcements’ arrival, according to police. Troopers located the vehicle and stopped it on Aviation Road in Queensbury, with the assistance of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Prichard was taken into custody, and the stolen property was recovered. Further investigation discovered multiple controlled substances, including felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia in the alleged suspect’s vehicle. 

On Sept. 24, at about 2:51 a.m. State Police of Saratoga stopped a vehicle on Geyser Road in Saratoga Springs, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as James B. Nash, 23, of Ballston Spa.  Nash was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and was issued tickets returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on Oct. 20, and released to a sober third party.

On Sept. 24, at about 11:44 p.m., State Police of Saratoga stopped a vehicle on Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs, for multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The driver was identified as Meagan E. Mcguire, 39, of Ballston.  Mcguire was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and was issued tickets returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on Oct. 10, and released to a sober third party.  

James Christopher Knight 

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MIDDLE GROVE — James “Chris” Christopher Knight passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 6, 1950, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Frank James Knight and Elizabeth (Ackroyd) Knight. Chris grew up in the rural area of Middle Grove and continued to stay rooted in the once countryside and vast farm fields of Greenfield.

He lived his entire life in Middle Grove in the Town of Greenfield. He attended a one room school in Greenfield prior to his schooling at St. Peter’s School in Saratoga Springs. Upon graduating from St. Peter’s, Chris completed his high school education at the Cranwell School for boys in Lenox, MA.

As a youth and wanting to follow in his big brother’s footsteps, he soon enlisted in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War where he quickly became a munitions specialist first serving in Japan, then Guam. Once he completed his overseas assignment, he returned to the US to complete his tour at the USAFB missile site in Minot, North Dakota. Here, he was a member of the security police in the Strategic Air Command Group.

When Chris completed his commitment to his country, he secured a civilian position with Electric Boat at the Kesselring Site in West Milton, NY where he was involved in the construction of the S8G Prototype. Soon, his keen interest in advancing his education led him to SUNY at Albany to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration summa cum laude with a dual focus on Finance and Economics. After completing his education, Chris accepted a position in employment with the New York State Department of Health, in Health Research, at the Wadsworth Labs in Albany. At the time of his retirement, his position with the state was systems network manager, but his colleagues fondly recall “he was really so much more.”

During the summer months, his life interests included: hiking and rock climbing in the Adirondack Mountains. He soon became an exceptionally skilled rock climber, skier, and ice climber. So much so that he decided to climb the glacier in Banff National Park, British Columbia. Although he loved skiing in the great Rocky Mountains, he returned to his favorite place in New York, the Adirondack Mountains.

Chris had many outdoor passions, but as a husband, father and papa, his greatest passion was his family. 

Chris was the devoted husband of 36 years to the love of his life, Ginger Knight, whom he married on May 24, 1987, in Saratoga Springs. He was the loving father of daughter Stacy Akaka (Christopher Richter) and cherished Papa of Timothy Akaka, Lydia Akaka, Phoebe Akaka and their father David Akaka; his son Guy Carmean (Jaime Bogovich) and cherished Papa of Chase James Carmean; daughter Susan Carmean Pollard (Jeremy Pollard) and cherished Papa of Alana Pollard. He is also the lifelong superstar for Wenonah Kemp and Karen Brown, and dearest brother Frank Michael Knight (Janice Myers Knight), nieces Kirstie and Becca, and nephew Andrew.

Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc.

Interment with Military Honors commenced on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 in the Gerald B. H. Solomon – Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of James Christopher Knight may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Fond memories, expressions of sympathy, and memorial tree planting in memory of Chris may be made online at: SimpleChoicesCremation.com

Ardith L. Thomas

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ardith L. Thomas, died October 2. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects on Friday, October 6 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care. A graveside service will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga Springs. For condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Julia F. Raleigh

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Julia F. Raleigh, 92, passed away September 23, 2023. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, October 19, 2023, 9:30 a.m. at St. Martin De Porres Church on Cedar Valley Rd in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Private interment at Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Jacqueline R. Bruce 

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GREENWICH — Jacqueline R. Bruce died September 25. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. with calling hours from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service at Compassionate Funeral Care. A graveside service will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Greenwich following the service. Condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Miguel A. Zamora Ramirez 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Miguel A. Zamora Ramirez died September 27. Family and friends gathered to pay their respects on October 2, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.) Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Dale C. Jones

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dale C. Jones, 62, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 outside of his residence in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home. A final service will be scheduled next summer in Tupper Lake. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com