Three Arrested After Multi-County Chase

A Saratoga Springs man and two minors have been arrested after a police chase across Saratoga and Albany Counties. 

Eugene Shaw, 21 was arrested for criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree, two counts of fourth degree criminal mischief, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, reckless endangerment of property and other traffic violations, according to New York State Police. 

The chase occurred Sept. 6. It started at 6:18 p.m. when a vehicle was reported stolen from Freeman Lane in Saratoga Springs. Within 10 minutes, the vehicle was spotted going southbound on I-87 in Malta. State Police as well as Deputies from the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop the vehicle, leading to the chase. 

The chase ended in Albany County when State Troopers elected to terminate pursuit due to public safety concerns. After the pursuit ended, the vehicle exited the interstate at exit six but didn’t make it far. Troopers said Shaw attempted to make a left turn onto Troy Schenectady Road but lost control of the vehicle and flipped over multiple times before coming to rest on the overpass. 

Shaw, along with a 12- and 15-year-old exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but were taken into custody. All three were taken to Albany Medical Center for evaluation. The two minors were arrested Sept. 8 for fourth degree criminal possession of stolen property. 

After being released from the hospital, Shaw was taken into custody and issued an appearance ticket for Sept. 25.