MALTA — A Malta woman has been arrested after she allegedly failed to provide sustenance to a dog. 

Holly Walsh-Plew, 46a, of Malta, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals, failure to provide sustenance, according to a June 7 release issued by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. 

Walsh-Plew is accused of failing to provide sustenance to a 3-year-old hound mix. The charges came after deputies responded to an animal complaint on Arbor Avenue in the Town of Malta on May 28, 2026, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

The dog was seized due to a court order and Malta code enforcement issued a “do not occupy” order for the residence. 

Walsh-Plew was released on an appearance ticket pending further court proceedings.

BALLSTON LAKE ­—On June 2, 2026, State Police arrested Craig R. Derusso, 34, of Ballston Lake, NY, for: 

•Criminal Mischief 2nd, a class “D” felony

•Reckless Endangerment, 1st, a class “D” felony

•Menacing a Police Officer, a class “D” felony

•Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, a class “D” felony

•Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, 3rd, a class “A” misdemeanor

•Resisting Arrest, a class “A” misdemeanor

•Obstructing Governmental Administration, 2nd, a class “A” misdemeanor

•Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and numerous vehicle and traffic violations

On June 2, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m., State Police were notified of an active vehicle pursuit in Saratoga County by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office due to an ongoing Colonie Police Department investigation. The driver of the vehicle, a 2025 Toyota SUV, was identified as Derusso, who had multiple felony warrants for his arrest. The vehicle entered Schenectady County, where State Police located it on Erie Boulevard. State Police, in partnership with the Schenectady Police Department, pursued the vehicle, which continued to fail to comply with attempted stops. Troop G members terminated the pursuit as the vehicle entered the Interstate-90 Thruway from Interstate-890 due to public safety concerns. 

The vehicle proceeded from I-90 eastbound to I-87 southbound on the Thruway into Albany County, where Troop T troopers attempted to stop Derusso for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Derusso failed to comply, and another pursuit was initiated during which he traveled through an active construction zone at more than 100 MPH. A tire deflation device was deployed, successfully deflating one of Derusso’s tires, disabling his vehicle. 

Upon his vehicle becoming disabled, Derusso exited his vehicle with a knife, ran towards troopers, and struck a marked troop car with the knife, causing damage to it. Derusso was taken into custody by a member of the Colonie Police Department after a brief struggle during which he resisted and was disarmed with the assistance of State Police members. 

Derusso was transported to Albany Medical Center for evaluation of injuries. Upon being released from the hospital, he was transported to Troop T, SP Albany for processing. Derusso was then arraigned at the Bethlehem Town Court, where he was remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility in lieu of $20,000 cash, $60,000 bond, or a $60,000 partially secured bond. 

No construction workers, motorists, or law enforcement members were injured during this incident.   

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) is pleased to announce the return of the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market for its 2026 season. The market will run every Saturday from June 13 through October 3 in Wiswall Park, located at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the heart of the Village of Ballston Spa.

Market hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Since 2003, the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market has served as a vibrant community gathering place, connecting local producers directly with consumers while supporting small farms, artisans, and makers throughout the region.

This year’s market will feature a diverse selection of locally grown produce, farm-fresh products, artisan breads, baked goods, honey, flowers, handcrafted jewelry, maple syrup, prepared food and much more. The 2026 season will welcome both returning favorites and new vendors, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience for shoppers each week.

In addition to local shopping, visitors can enjoy live music throughout the season. The market will also host two special community events:

•2nd Annual Ballston Spa Peach Festival — Saturday, August 15, 2026

•2nd Annual Ballston Spa Autumn Festival — Saturday, October 3, 2026

Both festivals will take place during regular market hours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Wiswall Park.

Admission to the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is free and open to the public.

The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is presented by the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association, a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to promote and enhance Ballston Spa as a great place to live, work, shop, and visit.

For weekly updates on vendors, live music, and special events, visit www.ballston.org or follow the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market on social media. 

MALTA — One year ago, the Innovation Center at Saratoga (ICS) opened with a simple but powerful idea: create a place where creativity, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning all happen under one roof. In just 12 months, ICS has become a launchpad for classes, workshops, makers, entrepreneurs, artists, innovators, community partnerships—and a steady stream of new ideas.

Now it’s time to celebrate.

ICS is inviting the community to its First Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, June 18, from 5–8 p.m. at 16 Old Stonebreak Road, Malta, NY 12020. This free, come-as-you-are event is designed for anyone who’s curious about what happens inside the Innovation Center—whether you’ve been following along since day one or you’re discovering ICS for the first time.

“ICS was created to be a place where ideas can take shape—where people can learn by doing, meet collaborators, and build something together,” said Beth Moeller, founder of the Innovation Center at Saratoga. “As we celebrate our first year, we’re excited to open our doors to the community and share what’s possible here.”

What to Expect:

Community members can drop in and explore, with highlights including:

•Tours of the Innovation Center

•Talk with our experts in 3d printing, electronics, woodworking, weaving, sewing, laser cutting/engraving, CNC routing, large format printing, photography, and more

• Food & drink

•Make-your-own takeaways (plus more surprises)

The event is free, and registration is encouraged at: innovationcentersaratoga.org/celebrate

Two Gansevoort men have been arrested after they allegedly assaulted a taxi driver in the Town of Wilton. 

Joseph Bryant and Jared Thomas, both 25, of Gansevoort, were charged with misdemeanor 3rd degree assault after New York State Police say they assaulted a taxi driver who took them from Caroline Street to a residence in Wilton. 

The incident occurred around 3:54 a.m. on May 31. According to Troopers, the taxi driver had been hired to drive them from Caroline Street — a street known for its nightlife — to a residence in Wilton. Upon arrival in Wilton, the two men got in a verbal altercation with the driver. When the driver exited the vehicle, the two men followed them and began striking him multiple times. 

The driver was transported to Saratoga Hospital for evaluation. 

After the incident, Bryant and Thomas were located and arrested. They were arraigned in the Wilton Town Court and issued appearance tickets pending further proceedings.

The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to attend a public open house to learn more about a proposed Adaptive White-tailed Deer Management Plan for Saratoga National Historical Park. 

NPS will host this public meeting at the Stillwater Town Hall, located at 881 N. Hudson Ave. in Stillwater, NY, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. The open house will provide an opportunity to learn about deer-related impacts on the park, to discuss this information with the NPS team, and to provide written comments. Because this is an open house, there will be no formal presentation or recording, and attendees are welcome to arrive at any time between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. EDT. 

To learn more about the proposed plan and how to attend the meeting, visit the project website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=135881 or scan the QR code.

Saratoga National Historical Park is in the early stages of developing an Adaptive White-tailed Deer Management Plan. As part of the planning process, the NPS is currently gathering information regarding impacts on park resources and visitor experiences in Saratoga National Historical Park related to white-tailed deer. 

Written comments will be accepted beginning June 17, 2026, at the project website mentioned above, via email (Leslie_morlock@nps.gov) or by mail at: Superintendent, Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Route 32, Stillwater, NY 12170. All comments must be received or post marked by 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 23, 2026. 

Commenters should be aware that their entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While commentors may ask that their personal identifying information be withheld from public view, NPS cannot guarantee this.

A Delmar woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly threw a piggy bank at another person in Greenfield. 

Ashley Close, 32, of Delmar, was arrested and charged with felony 2nd degree assault, felony 1st degree criminal contempt, misdemeanor 2nd degree menacing, misdemeanor 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of misdemeanor 4th degree criminal mischief. 

The arrest occurred after the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a domestic incident on Anna Crest Drive in the early hours of May 31. Close is alleged to have thrown a ceramic piggy bank at the victim which struck them in the head, causing pain and swelling, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. 

In throwing the ceramic pig, Close violated an order of protection. She is also alleged to have swung a croquet hammer at the victim, damaging a lamp and necklace owned by the victim. 

Close was arraigned in Greenfield Town Court and released on her own recognizance, pending further proceedings. 

Saratoga County District Attorney Brett R. Eby announced that John Campanella, who brought more than six ounces of cocaine into the City of Saratoga Springs over the course of an extensive narcotics investigation, was sentenced on May 28, 2026, in Saratoga County Court before the Honorable James R. Davis to a total of eight and one-half years in state prison, followed by two years of post-release supervision.

Campanella previously pleaded guilty on March 10, 2026, to two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, each count stemming from his possession of more than one-half ounce of cocaine.

The charges arose from a long-term investigation conducted by the Saratoga Springs Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit. Saratoga Springs Police Department investigators executed a search warrant at Campanella’s residence and recovered more than a quarter pound of cocaine, thousands of dollars in cash, and multiple cellular phones secured in a safe. 

Investigators continued their efforts and executed a second search warrant at Campanella’s residence. During that search, law enforcement recovered more than one-half ounce of cocaine, multiple scales used in the weighing and distribution of narcotics, and nearly one thousand dollars in cash.

Campanella has a prior felony conviction for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree from 2008, as well as multiple convictions for Driving While Intoxicated.

“This sentence sends a clear message that Saratoga County will aggressively investigate and prosecute narcotics traffickers who poison our communities for profit,” said District Attorney Brett R. Eby. “The successful prosecution of this repeat offender is another significant achievement for our newly established Special Investigations and Narcotics Bureau. Through close partnerships with local law enforcement and dedicated prosecutors, we are identifying, targeting, and removing drug dealers from our neighborhoods. We remain committed to protecting public safety and holding accountable those who bring dangerous narcotics into Saratoga County.”

District Attorney Eby commended the Saratoga Springs Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit for its diligent investigative work and commitment to combating illegal drug trafficking within the City of Saratoga Springs.

The case was prosecuted by Chief Alexander J. Brennan and Assistant District Attorney Tyler Patterson. The investigation was supported by Special Investigations and Narcotics Bureau Chief Meghan Horton and District Attorney Investigator Joseph Iwaniec.