Deputy Injured in Assault at Hospital

A Saratoga County Sheriff’s Deputy was injured during an incident at Saratoga Hospital. 

The incident occurred on the morning of June 15. According to the Saratoga County Sherrif’s office, Jeffrey W. Fifield of Fort Ann is alleged to have kicked a deputy and threw a metal walker at them. No one else was injured in the assault. 

The deputy was evaluated and treated for their injuries at a local urgent care. The Sherrif’s Office withheld the name of the deputy and their exact injuries out of respect for their privacy. 

In a press release, Undersheriff Jeffrey R. Brown condemned the attack on the deputy. 

“This is yet another example of the dangers our men and women face every day,” noted Brown. “We will not tolerate assaults on our deputies and will use every tool available under the law to hold those who do so responsible. We wish our member a speedy and full recovery.”

Fifield was charged with 2nd degree assault and 4th degree possession of a weapon as a result of the incident. At the time, he was in custody on charges of 2nd degree burglary and petit larceny. Fifield was also arrested by New York State police in Sept. 2024 for possession of stolen property in Hudson Falls after he was allegedly found in possession of an ATV that had been reported stolen among other stolen property.