Week of January 16 – January 22, 2026

Blotter Report 

January 7, 2026- January 13, 2026

January 7, 2026. 1:15 p.m.- New York State Police arrested four individuals — two residents of Champlain, one resident of Mooers Forks and one resident on West Chazy — in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree falsely reporting a crime/ catastrophe/emergency. Appearance tickets issued. 

January 7, 2026. 3:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Waterford resident in the Village of Waterford on 19 felony charges: six counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of an assault weapon, six counts of criminal possession of a firearm- unregistered assault weapon and seven counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon- ammunition feeding device. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 7, 2026. 8:50 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle: 3 or more suspensions. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 8, 2026. 12:40 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Bronx resident in Suffolk County for an incident that occurred in the Town of Wilton. They were charged with felony 3rd degree grand larceny. Released on own recognizance. 

January 8, 2026. 11:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 2nd degree bail jumping. Released on own recognizance. 

January 9, 2026. 9:55 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 9, 2026. 11:33 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage to another person’s property amount over $250. Central Arraignment. 

January 11, 2026. 7:35 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Saratoga on charges of misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and attempted misdemeanor 3rd degree assault. Released on own recognizance. 

January 12, 2026. 7:48 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the Town of Malta on charges of 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation: 3 or more open suspensions, 3 or more separate dates. 

January 12, 2026. 9:29 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Village of Ballston Spa on charges of misdemeanor resisting arrest. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 12, 2026. 9:39 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal impersonation, attempted felony 2nd degree grand larceny: extort by public service and felony 1st degree identity theft- assume other’s identity to commit or attempt a felony. Released on own recognizance. Arrest stems from incident that occurred in the Town of Wilton on Jan. 2. 

January 12, 2026. 1:45 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Corona, NY resident in the Village of Harrison on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred in the Town of Wilton in August 2025. Central Arraignment. 

January 12, 2026. 2:58 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Middle Grove, NY resident in the Town of Milton on charges of felony 4th degree grand larceny: property greater than $1000. Released on bail/bond. 

January 13, 2026. 3:00 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of three counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia: scales, misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia: package, felony 4th degree criminal passion of a narcotic drug and felony 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: intent to sell narcotics. Released on own recognizance. 

January 13, 2026. 2:19 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park juvenile in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Released to third party. Arrest stems from incident that occurred January 8 in the Town of Halfmoon. 

January 13, 2026. 2:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the Village of Victory on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with bac of .08 or more- first offense, misdemeanor aggravated DWI- BAC of .18 or higher- no priors and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle: committed under influence of drugs or alcohol. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stems from crash that occurred in the Town of Saratoga in August 2025. 

January 13, 2026. 3:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree bail jumping. Held- no bail. 

January 13, 2026. 3:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 2nd degree criminal impersonation. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 13, 2026. 3:22 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Queensbury residents in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor imitation controlled substance- manufacture/sell- 1st violation and misdemeanor 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The other was arrested on charges of two counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance tickets issued. 

January 13, 2026. 3:48 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Watervliet resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of 2 counts of misdemeanor reckless driving and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle when license or registration suspended under article 7. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stems from crash that occurred in March 2024 in the Town of Halfmoon. 

January 13, 2026. 4:39 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 4th degree criminal possession of stolen property, value exceeds $1000 and misdemeanor unlawful possession of certain ammunition feeding devices: not in home/ first offense. Arrest stems from incident that occurred in November 2025.