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Blotter Report – Week of October 16 – October 22, 2026 

Between Oct. 7 and the early hours of Oct. 14, the New York State Police recorded 268 incidents in Saratoga County that didn’t result in arrest in their daily blotter report.

The top three municipalities for incidents were: 

1. Clifton Park- 81 

2. Wilton- 36

3. Malta- 33

The top three incident types reported by the State Police were: 

1. Accident- property damage- 49 

2. Tie: disable vehicle and property check- 20

3. Assist other agency- 19. 

In total State Police identified 84 individuals as being involved in accidents in their daily blotter, the median age of which was 39. In terms of arrests, State Police arrested 17 individuals on 27 charges. The most common charge was DWI- first offense with five offenses recorded.

October 7, 2026. 1:48 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Northville resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor aggravated harassment- threaten by telephone/ no legitimate purpose. Central arraignment. Original incident reported on Oct. 3 in the Town of Milton.

October 8, 2026. 3:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Amsterdam resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor failure to pay service based on stealth. Appearance ticket issued. 

October 9, 2026. 3:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hadley resident in the Town of Hadley on charges of felony criminal contempt- prior conviction within five years, felony aggravated family offense- more than one offense within five years, and misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Held- no bail.

October 9, 2026. 11:57 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hudson Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher – first offense. Appearance ticket issued.

October 10, 2026. 5:14 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Malta on charges of DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher – first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident was reported as a personal injury accident in the Town of Stillwater on Aug. 30. 

October 11, 2026. 10:58 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Halfmoon resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.

October 12, 2026. 2:50 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image and misdemeanor unlawful dissemination of a personal image- create image. Central arraignment. Original incident reported on Oct. 8. 

October 12, 2026. 9:44 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and felony aggravated DWI: with a child-passenger less than 16- first offense. Central arraignment. 

Blotter Report – Week of October 9 – October 15, 2026

September 30, 2026. 10:30 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree bail jumping. Central arraignment.

September 30, 2026. 8:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Greenfield Center resident in the Town of Greenfield on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage another person’s property- amount over $250. Released on own recognizance. 

September 30, 2026. 11:45 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of felony endanger vulnerable elderly/incompetent/disabled person- cause injury, felony endangering the welfare of incompetent/physically disabled person and misdemeanor 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. Appearance ticket issued.

October 1, 2026. 3:03 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a single vehicle accident on Route 9 in which no one was injured.

October 2, 2026. 1:39 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gloversville resident in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.

October 2, 2026. 9:35 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree criminal tampering. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident occurred on Sept. 28. 

October 2, 2026. 9:04 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony 1st degree possession of a forged instrument. Appearance ticket issued.

October 3, 2026. 3:18 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Stillwater on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a single vehicle accident on Cold Springs Road in which one person was injured.

October 3, 2026. 1:51 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Bronx resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued.

October 3, 2026. 5:13 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Milton on charges of felony operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- prior conviction within 10 years, DWI: previous conviction within 10 years, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Central arraignment. Incident stemmed from two vehicle accident on Lewis Road in which no one was reported injured.

October 3, 2026. 9:29 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cohoes resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- 1st offense. Appearance ticket issued.

October 3, 2026. 12:06 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Whitehall resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- 1st offense. Appearance ticket issued.

October 6, 2026. 4:50 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hudson Falls resident in the Village of South Glens Falls on charges of misdemeanor criminal trespass- enter or remain unlawfully in a dwelling. Appearance ticket issued.

Blotter Report – Week of October 2 – October 8, 2026 

Between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27, the Saratoga Springs Police reported 536 incidents in their weekly blotter report. The top three incidents were as follows. 

1. Traffic stops: 111

2. 911 Hang up- 32 

3. Disturbance- 24

Between Sept. 23 and Sept. 29, the New York State Police reported 219 incidents that didn’t result in arrest in their daily blotter report. The top incident was a traffic accident with 40 reported incidents. State Police reported the names of 83 individuals involved in accidents, the median age of which was 40. In terms of arrests, 25 individuals were arrested on 54 charges, the median age of which was 34.5. 

The top three municipalities for incidents were as follows: 

1. Clifton Park- 45

2. Halfmoon and Malta- 39

3. Wilton- 28

September 23, 2026. 8:29 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Corinth resident in the Town of Corinth on charges of felony possessing a sexual performance by a child under 16: possess/access to view. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident reported on Sept. 17. 

September 23, 2026. 6:18 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Coxsackie resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor falsify business records: make false entry. Appearance ticket issued.

September 23, 2026. 6:26 p.m.- New York State Police arrested three Albany residents in the Town of Clifton Park on multiple charges. The first two were charged with misdemeanor 5th degree conspiracy and felony 3rd degree grand larceny: property value exceeds $3,000. The third was charged with the other two aforementioned offenses as well as misdemeanor 5th degree criminal possession of stolen property. All three were released on their own recognizance. 

September 23, 2026. 05:49 PM- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Halfmoon resident on charges of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation -apply pressure, and assault 3rd degree: with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on Church St.

September 24, 2026. 7:04 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of Felony criminal contempt: violate order of protection- physical contact and misdemeanor 3rd degree criminal trespass: property fenced in or enclosed. Cash bail.

September 24, 2026 12:00 PM- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Halfmoon resident on charges of criminal mischief: reckless property damage greater than $250. Arrest occurred on Church St.

September 24, 2026. 12:36 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 3rd degree grand larceny and felony 1st degree scheme to defraud: obtain property over $1000 from one or more persons. Central arraignment. Original incident reported on August 27.

September 24, 2026. 1:50 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal sale of a firearm: sale to unauthorized person, felony 3rd degree criminal sale of a firearm: possess with intent to sell and felony 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon: three or more firearms. Turned over to other agency.

September 25, 2026 04:38 PM- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Cobleskill resident on charges of criminal possession-controlled substance- 7th degree and grand larceny- 4th: credit card. Arrest occurred on Henry St.

September 25, 2026 05:37 PM- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Cobleskill resident on charges of arson 5: intentionally damage property of another by fire or explosion. Arrest occurred at the Police Station.

September 26, 2026 11:26 AM- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Galway resident on charges of petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. Arrest occurred on Ballston Ave.

September 26, 2026. 6:31 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Albany residents in the Town of Clifton Park. The first was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny. The second was charged with felony 2nd degree forgery: official document, felony 1st degree falsify business records, misdemeanor petit larceny, misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal impersonation: other person, and misdemeanor 2nd degree obstruct governmental administration- prevent official function. Appearance tickets issued.

September 26, 2026 06:33 PM- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Glenville resident on charges of failure to pay service based on stealth. Arrest occurred on High Rock Ave.

September 27, 2026 09:11 AM- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Mechanicville resident on charges of grand larceny 4th: value property greater than $1000.

September 29, 2026. 6:45 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Trenton NJ resident and a Bronx resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony 4th degree grand larceny: value greater than $1000, misdemeanor 5th degree conspiracy, 2nd degree obstruct governmental administration, and misdemeanor resisting arrest. Held- no bail.

Blotter Report Week of September 25 – October 1, 2026 

Between September 16 and 22, New York State Police reported 241 incidents in Saratoga County.  in their daily blotter report. Of these, the most common was property damage accident with 30 incidents. In total, State Police identified 62 individuals involved in accidents. The median age of those involved in accidents was 45. The top three municipalities for incidents were:

1. Clifton Park- 67

2. Wilton and Malta (tie)- 34

3. Halfmoon- 22

In terms of arrests, State Police arrested 35 individuals on 45 charges. The median age of arrestees was 35.5.

In Saratoga Springs, the Saratoga Springs Police Department reported 574 incidents between September 14 and 20, 2026 and arrested 18 individuals, the median age of which was 38. 

The top three incidents reported were: 

1. Traffic stop- 132 

2. Welfare check- 39

3. Property check- 32

September 14, 2026. 12:20 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of act in manner injure child less than 17. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue.

September 15, 2026. 4:19 PM.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Miami Beach, FL resident on charges of aggravated Dwi: per se-bac .18 of 1% or more alcohol in blood-no priors, refusal to take breath test, operate motor vehicle with .08 of 1% alcohol or more in blood- 1st offense, driving while intoxicated- 1st offense, following too close, and operator leaves scene of property damage accident. Arrest occurred on Potato Chip Lane

September 16, 2026. 1:00 AM.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested Northport, AL, resident on charges of DWAI combined influence of drugs or alcohol and drugs- no priors, criminal possession controlled substance-2nd: methamphetamine, criminal possess weapon-2:loaded firearm-other than person’s home/business, criminal use firearm 2nd:possess deadly weapon-loaded, criminal possession controlled substance-5th:intent to sell, criminal possession weapon 3rd degree-ammunition feeding device, and fugitive from justice – out of state crime. Arrest occurred on Washington St & Coach Waldron Way.

September 16, 2026. 2:08 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree criminal trespass: property fenced in or enclosed. Released on own recognizance. Original incident occurred on June 25. 

September 17, 2026. 6:19 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the Village of Schuylerville on charges of felony possession of a sexual performance less than 16: possess/ access to view and promote a sexual performance by a child less than 17. Cash bail, $10,000. Original incident was reported on August 25. 

September 19, 2026. 1:54 AM.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Fort Edward resident on charges of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image, aggravated unlicensed operation-2nd:3/more open suspensions- 3/more separate dates, and aggravated harassment 2nd – communicate threat by phone/computer/mail. Arrest occurred on Frank Street.

September 19, 2026. 4:45 AM.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Middle Grove resident on charges of Failure to keep right: two lane road, aggravated unlicensed operation 1:conditional license /influence of alcohol or drug, failure to obey traffic control device, DWI: 2 previous convictions of designated offenses within 10 years, driving to left of pavement markings, operate mv .08 of 1% or more alcohol-2 prior conv designated offense w/in 10yrs, forcible touching – touch sexual/intimate parts of another person, failure to notify DMV of address change, aggravated DWI: Per Se- .18 Of 1% or more alcohol-2 prior conv-10yrs, and  moved from lane unsafely. Arrest occurred on Church St & Clinton St.

September 22, 2026. 12:40 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls juvenile in the Town of Wilton on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal possession of stolen property: value over $3,000.

September 22, 2026. 6:41 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Ballston Spa residents in the Town of Milton. The first was charged with felony 2nd degree assault: intent to cause physical injury with a weapon/instrument and misdemeanor 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon: intent to use. The second was charged with misdemeanor 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Released on own recognizance. 

September 22, 2026. 8:31 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Westland, Michigan resident and a Conyers, Georgia resident in the Town of Clifton Park. The Westland resident was charged with misdemeanor 2nd degree menacing: weapon, and misdemeanor 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon: intent to use. The Conyers resident was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny. The Westland resident was issued an appearance ticket while the Conyers resident was issued a family court appearance ticket. 

Blotter Report Week of September 18 – September 24, 2026  

Between September 8 and September 16, the New York State Police reported 352 incidents not resulting in arrest in Saratoga County in their daily police blotter. Of these, the most common incident was accident- property damage with 60 reported incidents. In total, New York State Police identified 111 individuals involved in accidents — including hit and run incidents and accidents in which someone was injured. The median age of drivers involved in accidents was 45. 

In terms of arrests, State Police arrested 29 individuals on 55 charges. The median age was 42 of an arrestee was 42, the most common charge filed was DWI- first offense with six charges filed and the town in which the most charges were filed in was Malta with 12. 

In terms of incidents that did not result in arrest, the top three municipalities were: 

1. Clifton Park- 81

2. Malta- 54 

3. Halfmoon- 41

September 8, 2026. 3:56 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree unlawful imprisonment, 2nd degree criminal trespass- enter or remain unlawfully in a dwelling, resisting arrest, 2nd degree obstruct governmental administration- prevent official function, and act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Released on own recognizance. 

September 8, 2026. 10:19 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Malta on charges of DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

September 9, 2026. 7:30 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Greenfield resident on charges of felony possessing a sexual performance by child <16: possess/access to view, promote a sexual performance by child less than 17 years of age, and tampering with physical evidence: conceal/destroy. Central arraignment. 

September 9, 2026. 1:58 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Argyle resident in the Village of Schuylerville on charges of 6th degree conspiracy, falsely report to law enforcement an incident that did not occur, and false written statement. Appearance ticket issued.

September 9, 2026. 2:58 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Argyle resident in the Village of Schuylerville on charges of 6th degree conspiracy and falsely report to law enforcement an incident that did not occur. Appearance ticket issued.

September 12, 2026. 1:12 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Boynton Beach resident in the Town of Saratoga on charges of felony 2nd degree criminal possession of a weapon- loaded firearm other than person’s home/business and criminal possession of a firearm- possess a firearm. Cash bail. 

September 12, 2026. 3:48 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Charlton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Appearance ticket issued. 

September 13, 2026. 4:10 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor torturing or injuring animals/failure to provide sustenance. Appearance ticket issued. 

September 13, 2026. 6:50 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor criminal mischief: intent to damage property. Released on own recognizance. 

September 15, 2026. 6:57 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony possessing a sexual performance by child <16: possess/access to view, promote a sexual performance by child less than 17 years of age, and tampering with physical evidence: conceal/destroy. Released on own recognizance. 

September 15, 2026. 10:33 p.m.- New Yorek State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of felony 1st degree reckless endangerment, misdemeanor 2nd degree menacing and misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Appearance ticket issued.

Blotter Report – Week of September 11 – September 17, 2026

Between September 1 and September 6, 2026, the Saratoga Springs Police Department reported 37 calls for service in their blotter report. The top three incidents were 

1. Disturbance- 5 

2. Property found- 4

3. Crashes- 3

Between September 2 and September 7, 2026. New York State Police reported 188 incidents in their daily blotter reports. The most common incident was property damage accident with 24 reports. In addition, they identified 44 individuals involved in all types of accidents, the median age of which was 44. In terms of arrests, State Police arrested 26 individuals on 41 charges. The median age of those reported was 35. 

The top three municipalities for incidents were 

1. Clifton Park- 46

2. Halfmoon and Wilton (tie) 29

3. Malta- 16

September 2, 2026. 11:10 a.m.- New York State Police arrested two Clifton Park residents in the Town of Clifton Park. The first was charged with one count of felony 1st degree offering a false instrument for filing- intent to defraud. The second was charged with three counts of the same offense. Appearance tickets issued.

September 2, 2026. 11:58 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Whitehall resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher. Appearance ticket issued. 

September 3, 2026. 1:17 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Rock City Falls resident on charges of DWI-first offense. Arrest occurred on Washington Street.

September 3, 2026. 5:41 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested an Otisville resident on charges of level three sex offender failed to provide photo- first offense, sex offender fail to mail verification form in 10 days- prior offense, level3 sex predator failed to verify address every 90 days- first offense, sex offender fails to report change in address/status within 10 days- first offense. Arrest occurred on Two mile road.

September 3, 2026. 3:12 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Gansevoort resident on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue. 

September 3, 2026. 7:32 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a homeless/transient individual on charges of 2nd degree criminal contempt and aggravated family offense. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue. 

September 4, 2026. 1:54 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Greece resident on charges of criminal mischief: reckless property damage greater than $250. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue.

September 4, 2026. 4:34 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Troy resident on charges of Trespass. Arrest occurred on Church Street.

September 4, 2026. 6:42 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Milton on charges of felony DWI- previous conviction within last 10 years, misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and misdemeanor unlawful possession of noxious materiel. Appearance ticket issued. 

September 4, 2026. 8:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

September 5, 2026. 2:22 a.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

September 5, 2026. 3:31 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Brooklyn resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of felony DWI: previous conviction in last 10 years, and felony unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

September 5, 2026. 7:54 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Gansevoort resident on  charges of 2nd degree harassment: physical contact, 1st degree criminal contempt: violate order of protection- physical contact, aggravated family offense- more than 1 offense within five years, 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage to another person’s property over $250. Arrest occurred on South Broadway. 

September 5, 2026. 10:07 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Niskayuna resident on charges of DWI- first offense, 2nd degree obstruct governmental administration and driving the wrong way on a one way street. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue. 

September 6, 2026. 12:25 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ghent resident in the Town of Milton on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage another person’s property- amount >$250, misdemeanor 2nd degree reckless endangerment, and two counts of act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Central arraignment.

September 6, 2026. 10:43 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Stillwater resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued.

September 7, 2026. 8:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the Village of Victory on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage another person’s property- amount >$250, misdemeanor petit larceny, and misdemeanor criminal mischief: disable equipment to prevent emergency calls. 

Blotter Report

Between August 26 and September 1, New York State Police listed 195 incidents in their daily blotter that did not result in arrest. The most common incidents were property damage accidents. State Police identified 55 individuals involved in accidents, the average age of which was 44. They also listed the arrests of 28 individuals on 75 charges. The average age of these individuals was 34. Note: State Police did not issue a blotter report on August 28. 

The top three municipalities by incidents for the week in Saratoga County were: 

1. Clifton Park- 53

2. Malta- 27 

3. Halfmoon- 24

August 26, 2026. 12:05. p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of felony 3rd degree grand larceny: property value exceeds $3,000 and 2nd degree possession of a forged instrument. Released on own recognizance. Investigation pending.

August 26, 2026. 4:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Greenfield resident in the Town of Greenfield on charges of felony 1st degree criminal contempt: violate order of protection- physical contact, felony aggravated family offense- more than one offense within five years, misdemeanor criminal mischief: intent to damage property, and misdemeanor criminal contempt: disable equipment to prevent emergency call. Central arraignment

August 26, 2026. 4:18 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Abany resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a noxious matter. Appearance ticket issued.

August 27, 2026. 6:23 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 3rd degree burglary: illegal entry with intent to commit a crime, attempted felony 3rd degree burglary: illegal entry with intent to commit a crime, three counts of felony 2nd degree criminal mischief, five counts of misdemeanor 5th degree criminal possession of stolen property, two counts of misdemeanor possession of burglar tool, two counts of misdemeanor reckless endangerment- property, and seven counts of misdemeanor petit larceny. Investigation pending.

August 28, 2026. 5:59 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Harrisburg, PA resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of felony 2nd degree forgery: official document, felony 1st degree possession of a forged instrument, felony 2nd degree possession of a forged instrument, attempted felony grand larceny: property exceeds $3000, and misdemeanor 5th degree conspiracy. Held- no bail.

August 28, 2026. 6:44 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Milton on charges of felony criminal contempt: prior conviction in last five years, and felony aggravated family offense- more than one offense within five years. Held- no bail.

August 28, 2026. 10:53 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gloversville resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal possession of stolen property- value over $3,000 and misdemeanor false personation. Appearance ticket issued.

August 29, 2026. 7:44 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony DWI: previous convictions within 10 years, and felony operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08- previous conviction with 10 years. Appearance ticket issued.

August 30, 2026. 1:04 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Middle Grove resident in the Town of Greenfield on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Released on own recognizance. 

August 31, 2026. 1:27 a.m.- New York State Police arrested two Corinth juveniles in the Village of Corinth on charges of felony 3rd degree burglary: illegal entry with intent to commit a crime, felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage another person’s property- amount > $250 and misdemeanor petit larceny. One of the juveniles was additionally charged with resisting arrest. Appearance tickets issued.

August 31, 2026. 6:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Central arraignment.

September 1, 2026. 11:54 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Wilton resident in the Town of Wilton on charges felony 3rd degree grand larceny: property exceeds $3000. Appearance ticket issued.

September 1, 2026. 6:03 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cobleskill resident in the Village of Schuylerville on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, aggravated DWI- BAC of .18 or higher- no priors and reckless driving. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident occurred on June 9 in the Town of Easton.

September 2, 2026. 12:11 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Galway juvenile in the Town of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor unauthorized use of a vehicle: without owner consent. Appearance ticket issued.

Blotter Report

August 19, 2026. 9:53 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of DWI-first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Released to third party.

August 20, 2026. 10:05 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Queensbury resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony criminal contempt and aggravated family offense. Held no bail. Original incident occurred on April 25. 

August 20, 2026. 2:53 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of 1st degree felony possession of a forged instrument. Released on own recognizance.

August 20, 2026. 9:26 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Cohoes residents in the Town of Malta on charges of felony 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: 500 milligrams of cocaine, and two counts of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance tickets issued.

August 20, 2026. 10:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony DWI: previous conviction within the last 10 years, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor circumvent interlock device, misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Released to third party. 

August 20, 2026. 11:42 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 21, 2026. 12:15 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a single vehicle accident on Route 9.

August 21, 2026. 12:41 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Greenfield Center resident in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs- first offense and two counts of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 21, 2026. 3:14 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued.

August 21, 2026. 4:25 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Marlboro resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of felony 2nd degree grand larceny- amount exceeds $50,000. Released on own recognizance, original incident occurred on March 12 in the Town of Northumberland.

August 21, 2026. 5:36 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the City of Mechanicville on charges of misdemeanor prohibited sale of alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child: alcohol. Appearance ticket issued.

August 21, 2026. 5:57 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Queensbury on charges of misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child and two counts of felony predatory sexual assault of a child: specified offence against a child less than 17 years of age. Held- no bail. Original incident reported on December 21, 2025. Investigation pending. 

August 21, 2026. 7:01 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Village of Ballston Spa on charges of misdemeanor prohibited sale of alcoholic beverage and unlawful dealing with a child: alcohol. Appearance ticket issued.

August 21, 2026. 7:25 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 22, 2026. 12:10 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Rock City Falls resident in the Town of Clifton Park on four counts of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance tickets issued.

August 22, 2026. 12:35 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cambridge resident in the Village of Schuylerville on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 22, 2026. 1:52 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 22, 2026. 11:49 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the village of Schuylerville on charges of misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child less than 17 and misdemeanor sexual misconduct. Cash bail.

August 22, 2026. 7:53 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 22, 2026. 8:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested three individuals — two from South Glens Falls and one from Saratoga Springs — in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance tickets issued. 

August 23, 2026. 9:38 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident and a Rock City Falls resident in the Town of Malta on multiple charges. The Rock City Falls resident was charged with misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. The Ballston Spa resident was charged with two counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance tickets issued.

August 23, 2026. 10:35 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.

August 24, 2026. 12:11 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.

August 24, 2026.  2:13 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ft. Lauderdale resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.

August 24, 2026. 7:40  p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Broadalbin resident in the Village of Galway on charges of misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs- 1st offense and misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Appearance ticket issued.

August 24, 2026. 11:35 p.m. New York State Police arrested a Green Island resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor unlawful purchase of body armor and criminal personation- pretends to be public servant. Appearance ticket issued. 

Blotter Report

Between Augst 11 and August 16, the Saratoga Springs Police reported 594 incidents in their blotter report. This number includes duplicate incidents, unfounded, and non-emergency incidents. The top three listed incident types reported in this time are: 

1. 116 Traffic Stops

2. 35 Welfare Checks

3. 32 911 open line incidents

For the State Police, between August 12and August 18, New York State Police reported 263 incidents that didn’t result in arrest in their daily blotter reports. In addition, State Police arrested 18 people on 31 charges and identified 84 people as being involved in vehicle accidents. The most common incident reported by State Police was a property damage accident with 33 incidents. The top three municipalities for incidents are: 

1. 53 in Clifton Park 

2. 49 in Malta 

3. 34 in Wilton

August 12, 2026. 1:04 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Glens Falls resident on charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Arrest occurred on West Avenue

August 12, 2026. 1:34 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 12, 2026. 1:44 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Arrest occurred on West Avenue.

August 12, 2026. 6:55 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a homeless/transient individual on charges of 3rd degree criminal trespass: property fenced in or enclosed. Arrest occurred on South Broadway.

August 12, 2026. 5:18 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident on  charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal contempt, and aggravated harassment- threaten by telephone/ no legitimate purpose. Original incident occurred on June 27. Investigation pending.

August 12, 2026. 7:52 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Arrest occurred on Crescent Street.

August 12, 2026. 8:45 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of criminal contempt: disobey court and aggravated family offense. Arrest occurred on Waterbury Street.

August 13, 2026. 12:33 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Held- no bail.

August 13, 2026. 3:22 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Gansevoort resident on charges of petit larceny. Arrest occurred on West Avenue. 

August 13, 2026. 9:25 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Galway on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal contempt: disobey court. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 13, 2026. 11:07 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 14, 2026. 12:08 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, operating a moto vehicle impaired by drugs- first offense and other traffic offenses. Arrest occurred at Route 9 and West Road.

August 14, 2026. 2:00 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Berlin, MA resident on charges of DWI- first offense. Arrest occurred at Broadway and Spring Street.

August 14, 2026. 11:25 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges DWI- first offense. Arrest occurred at Geyser Road and Ballston Ave.

August 15, 2026. 12:37 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 15, 2026. 1:50 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident on charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Arrest occurred on Middle Line Road.

August 15, 2026. 3:46 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested an Albany resident on charges of 3rd degree grand larceny: property value exceeds $3000. Arrest occurred on State Route 50.

August 15, 2026. 3:26 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Village of Ballston Spa on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher. Appearance ticket issued. 

August 15, 2026. 1:12 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident on charges of petit larceny. Arrest occurred on Ballston Avenue.

August 15, 2026. 5:59 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Wilton resident on charges of general violation of local law and taxicab/livery failed to post the seatbelt available notice. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Putnam and Phila Streets.

August 15, 2026. 6:51 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Schenectady resident on charges of general violation of local law and taxicab/livery failed to post seatbelt available notice. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Adams Street.

August 15, 2026. 11:17 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Moreau resident on charges of 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon and 2nd degree menacing: weapon. Arrest occurred on Congress Street.

August 16, 2026. 1:21 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Schenectady resident on charges of charges DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and other traffic offenses. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Route 50 and East Avenue.

August 16, 2026. 1:47 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident on charges DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and other traffic offenses. Arrest occurred at the intersection of South Broadway and West Fenlon Street. 

August 16, 2026. 4:35 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Troy resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and other traffic offenses. Arrest occurred on Church Street.

August 16, 2026. 11:51 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a homeless/transient individual on charges of 3rd degree criminal trespass: property fenced in or enclosed. Arrest occurred on Union Ave.

August 16, 2026. 11:30 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a homeless/transient individual on charges of trespass. Arrest occurred on Circular Street.

August 18, 2026. 7:19 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Lake Luzerne resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree menacing: weapon and two counts of 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Central arraignment.

August 18, 2026. 10:22 a.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony 2nd degree grand larceny: amount exceeds $50,000. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident occurred on Aug. 7.

August 18, 2026. 11:31 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cohoes resident in the Town of Saratoga on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage to another person’s property- amount over $250, 2nd degree assault: intent to cause physical injury with weapon/instrument, 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon: previous conviction, and misdemeanor 2nd degree menacing. Central arraignment.

Week of  August 14 – August 20, 2026

Blotter Report

Between August 2 and August 10, the Saratoga Springs Police reported 912 incidents in their blotter report. This number includes duplicate incidents, unfounded, and non-emergency incidents. The top three listed incident types reported in this time are: 

1. 147 Traffic Stops

2. 83 Welfare Checks

3. 62 911 open line incidents

For the State Police, between July 29 and August 4, New York State Police reported 191 incidents that didn’t result in arrest in their daily blotter reports. In addition, State Police arrested 26 people on 55 charges and identified 54 people as being involved in vehicle accidents. The most common incident reported by State Police was a property damage accident with 28 incidents. The top three municipalities for incidents are: 

1. 43 in Clifton Park 

2. 28 in Wilton 

3. 23 in Halfmoon

Note: the blotter report issued on Aug. 8 was unavailable at time of publication

August 5, 2026. 3:37 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury and resisting arrest. Arrest occurred on Union Avenue.

August 5, 2026. 5:51 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury and act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Arrest occurred on Vanderbilt Terrace.

August 5, 2026. 11:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of felony aggravated DWI: with a child passenger less than 16- first offense, misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child less than 17, misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.

August 6, 2026. 01:11 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Delmar resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony aggravated unlicensed operation: permanent revocation, felony criminal possession of stolen property- value over $3,000, misdemeanor 3rd degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, misdemeanor 2nd degree reckless endangerment and misdemeanor reckless driving. Central arraignment.

August 6, 2026. 2:05 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 2nd degree harassment: physical contact, and act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue.

August 7, 2026. 10:17 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Syracuse resident on charges of 3rd degree grand larceny: property value exceeds $3000. Arrest occurred on I-87 South. 

August 7, 2026. 9:29 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a homeless/transient individual on charges of 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon- previous conviction, and 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on Circular Street.

August 8, 2026. 12:28 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Clifton Park resident on charges of 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on Caroline Street.

August 8, 2026. 3:13 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony 3rd degree robbery.

August 8, 2026. 9:47 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue.

August 9, 2026. 11:41 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident and a Corinth resident in the Town of Moreau. The Saratoga Springs resident was charged with felony tampering with physical evidence: conceal/destroy, felony 4th degree criminal possession of a narcotic drug, misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor obstruction of governmental administration- prevent official function. The Corinth resident was arrested on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Released on their own recognizance.

August 10, 2026. 1:33 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Guilderland resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and aggravated DWI- BAC of .18 or higher- no priors. Appearance ticket issued.

Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a single vehicle accident in which one person was injured. 

August 10, 2026. 5:30 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward juvenile in the Town of Malta on charges of felony 4th degree criminal possession of stolen property: motor vehicle not motorcycle, felony 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: cocaine 500 milligrams, misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor 3rd degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a  motor vehicle, and resisting arrest. 

August 11, 2026. 3:35 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation- apply pressure, and misdemeanor 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. Released on own recognizance.

August 11, 2026. 2:22 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony identity theft: assume another’s identity- cause financial loss >$500. Appearance ticket issued.

August 11, 2026. 11:02 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Queensbury resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony criminal contempt and aggravated family offense. Appearance ticket issued.