How to resolve AdBlock issue? SARATOGA SPRINGS — An early morning altercation March 6 on Caroline Street resulted in three arrests and three officers injured.
Shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday March 6, “several patrons came out of Gaffney’s Bar in an altercation,” according to a statement issued by the Saratoga Springs Police Department March 8. “The altercation went from the sidewalk to the street and the patrons refused officers requests to disperse. The patrons continued to fight in the street and officers immediately responded.
“As officers responded to the patrons fighting in the street, a large crowd gathered. Some persons in the crowd chose to video the incident. Others chose to yell, kick and shove the officers. As a result, three officers were injured (one required medical attention), and three arrests were made.”
The three people charged: a 24-year-old woman and 27-year-old woman, both of Troy, each charged with disorderly conduct, and a 27-year-old man, also of Troy, charged with assault in the second-degree, obstruction in the second-degree, and harassment.
Gaffney’s subsequently released a statement late Tuesday, via their public relations firm, Relentless Awareness, of Albany. The statement reads:
“Sadly, another PR hit job by the Saratoga Springs Police Department this afternoon. The egregious and dangerous assertion that our establishment is responsible for an altercation, or altercations, on a public street is yet another concerning statement from the police department. Gaffney’s has maintained a professional and safe atmosphere for all our patrons, has been a community partner, and supported by our leading security team and we refute the continual targeting of our establishment.”
