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Deputies injured in Ramming Incident

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in News.

A Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was struck by James McMahon after he fled from officers attempting to pull him over ( Courtesy of Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office)

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office has arrested man who they allege rammed into them while they attempted to pull him over. 

James McMahon, 42, of Milton, has been charged with felony 2nd degree criminal mischief, 2nd degree assault, and  1st degree reckless endangerment. He was also charged with 3 misdemeanor charges. The incident occurred on Feb. 19, 2026. 

According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to pull McMahon on Route 9 in the Town of Corinth when he fled. He then struck the back of the of a Sheriff’s patrol car with his 2024 Dodge Ram, damaging the patrol car and forcing it off the road. 

McMahon continued to evade officers and eventually pulled over on Spier Falls Road in Moreau. McMahon then exited his and ran at law enforcement while attempting to punch them. This resulted in two deputies receiving facial lacerations, which were treated on scene by Moreau EMS. 

McMahon was arraigned in Corinth Town Court and released on bond. 

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