Delmar Woman Arrested for Hurling Piggy Bank at Another’s Head

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.