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.