Author: Saratoga TODAY

Saratoga County Sheriff Jeffrey R. Brown is proud to announce George R. Maxfield as his undersheriff. Brown will rely on Maxfield as his second-in-command and key confidant. Maxfield will stand in for the Sheriff when he is unavailable for meetings, events or incidents and play a pivotal role in his leadership team. 

“Having George Maxfield as my undersheriff will ensure we continue to have the best county sheriff’s office possible to serve the residents of and visitors to our great county,” Brown stated. “His breadth of experience, from corrections officer to village police officer, to deputy sheriff, K-9 handler, investigator, sergeant, senior investigator and captain along with his recent graduation from the prestigious FBI National Academy, makes him a highly qualified choice for undersheriff. I am excited to see what we can accomplish together.” 

Maxfield began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1998 as a corrections officer. That same year he was also hired as a patrolman for the Village of Corinth Police Department. In March 2000 he transferred to the Sheriff’s Office’s Road Patrol Division. During his tenure as a deputy sheriff, he also served in specialized roles within the agency’s K9 and narcotics units. In January 2016, he was promoted to sergeant, where he was a supervisor on all three shifts. In May 2017, he advanced to the rank of investigator, also serving as a crime scene specialist, fire investigator, and crisis negotiator. In June 2021, he was promoted to senior investigator, where he directly supervised the Narcotics Unit, assisted in overseeing the Criminal Investigations Division, and played a key role in managing complex and high-level investigations. 

In October 2023, Maxfield was promoted to captain and assumed command of the Office of Professional Standards. In this capacity, he was responsible for agency accreditation, training for the Road Patrol Division, and internal investigations across all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. In March 2025, he graduated from the 293rd session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. — one of the world’s premier law enforcement leadership programs — marking a significant professional achievement in his career. Maxfield is only the fourth member in the history of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office to complete this prestigious program. 

Beyond his professional service, Maxfield has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to community service, having previously volunteered with the Halfmoon-Waterford Fire Department and the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Emergency Corps. Please congratulate him on this well-deserved appointment.

On January 3, 2026, State Police of Wilton arrested Sarah Z. Davis, 33, of Albany, for felony 2nd degree robbery, felony third degree criminal mischief, misdemeanor 3rd degree assault and two counts of misdemeanor 4th degree criminal mischief.  

Zachary J. Bryant, 31 of Albany, NY, was also arrested for Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd and False Personation.

On January 3, 2026, at about 10:25 p.m., troopers responded to a hang-up 911 call originating from a residence in Northumberland. During the investigation, a victim was located with a facial injury. Further investigation discovered that Davis was reportedly involved in an altercation with the victim. During the altercation, Davis allegedly forcibly took property from the victim, prevented them from calling 911, damaged property belonging to the victim, and injured the victim. Bryant was present during the investigation and provided false identifying information, hindering it, as he had an active warrant for his arrest.

Davis and Bryant were arrested at the scene and transported to SP Wilton for processing. Bryant was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Northumberland Town Court on February 2, 2026, and then released to the Menands Police Department for the active arrest warrant. Davis was arraigned at the Wilton Town Court, where she was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash, $2,000 bond, or a $10,000 partially secured bond.

toga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops during January:

Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. & Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m.: Resume Development – This workshop presents the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. Please have a rough draft of your resume with you.

Jan. 8 at 11 a.m.: Essential Skills for Success in Any Workplace – Join this workshop to learn about the skills that are most valued by business leaders yet are underdeveloped in employees. Learn why these skills are critically important, how to develop them, and the influence of AI.

Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. & Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m.: Transferable Skills – Make it easy for employers to see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer’s problem.

Jan. 12 at 10 a.m.: Broadview Financial Well-Being – Find out how to organize what you make, spend, and save; set goals to save up, spend down, look ahead; harness the power of mindful spending; and identify budget tactics that work best for you.

Jan. 13 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation – Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process.

Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. & Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m.: Goal Setting – In this workshop, we will explain how goal setting works, why goals are important, and take home more helpful resources to get you started.

Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m.: Civil Service – This session will cover essential steps to secure a civil service job, focusing on the hiring process. Participants will learn about competitive examinations, local government positions, and how to prepare for them.

Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. & Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m.: Completing Job Applications – Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers.

Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m. & Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m.: Networking – Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking.

Jan. 22 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media – Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted.

Jan. 27 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers – Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job.

Registration is required for all workshops. Visit www.saratogacountyny.gov/workforce to register.