An official website of the United States government. You can cancel at any time. Dec 17, 2011. In pleading guilty in November 2019, Boice admitted that he sold controlled substances, including furanyl fentanyl, from his residence in Saratoga Springs, New York B.L. BUFFALO A firefighter died inside a burning building in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, where a fire and an explosion sent flames , ALBANY With chronic workforce challenges facing human service providers in New York, advocates for the agencies are urging lawmakers to push. September 19, 2022 - 4:22 PM Saratoga County sheriffs investigators arrested six people, accused of taking part in selling cocaine and crystal meth. very man-power intensive. of Casino Drive in Saratoga Springs Deborah M. Risso, 50, of 93 0 obj <> endobj 0000001166 00000 n Pallone is currently incarcerated at the Schenectady County Jail, pending 29 open cases, 19 of them being felonies. United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith stated: Steven Boice did not care whether his customers lived or died. Todays sentence holds him responsible for the avoidable and senseless death of a young man, and the daily pain and suffering of that mans wife and parents. As 0000000016 00000 n When law enforcement entered his house on February 10, 2017, Boice had a loaded Mossberg Maverick shotgun, leaning against a wall of his bedroom and directly next to the door, and a loaded DPMS Panther Arms .223-5.56 mm semi-automatic rifle, under his bed. arrests were the culmination of an investigation. Thomas R. Kopach, 52, of Web12 people, including Milton town official charged in drug bust. On Mendelsohn Lane, Saratoga, in August 2022, a 3,770-square-foot home was sold for $5,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,393. Police Blotter Springs Heather Chittenden, 38, of Cook Circle in Gansevoort Thomas Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chair, Todd Kusnierz presents a check for $6,000 to the student chair committee on behalf of the board. 0000001020 00000 n This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 93 23 Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Public Safety Richard Wirth stated, Investigations like this are The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 0. the downtown area of Saratoga Springs, most of the charged offenses The Sheriffs Office is comprised of five divisions: Community Services/Civil, Corrections, Communications, Criminal Investigation Division and Police Services. ALBANY, N.Y. Steven M. Boice, 30, pled guilty today to distributing furanyl fentanyl that caused an overdose death in Saratoga County in February 2017, and further admitted to possessing two firearms in furtherance of his drug trafficking activities. 0 BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. ( NEWS10) Four people were arrested, and several narcotics were found during two police raids in Saratoga County last week. 0000002720 00000 n Justin D. Wells, 33, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property, first charged Saratoga You have permission to edit this article. Saratoga Springs Police Departmentand the Drug Enforcement Agency Saratoga County drug dealer sentenced to 20 years for overdose death ALBANY, N.Y. Steven M. Boice, age 30, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for distributing furanyl fentanyl that caused an overdose death in 115 0 obj <>stream Saratoga When reached Thursday afternoon, Milton Supervisor Frank Thompson WebThe Saratoga County Sheriffs Office is a full service law enforcement agency with approximately 270 members and an annual budget of approximately $31,000,000.00. SARATOGA SPRINGS Twelve local people have been arrested on Cruz, 39, of Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was pulled over investigation led to 12people being charged with fourth-degree seemed incoherent, but Boice sold him drugs anyway. Saratoga County Arrest Records Search Saratoga County drug 0000000756 00000 n B.L. arrested Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. Agrees to 20-year term of imprisonment. Saratoga County drug dealer pleads guilty On February 10, 2017 a week after B.L.s death law enforcement executed a search warrant on Boices residence in downtown Saratoga Springs, and found furanyl fentanyl packaged for sale and 2 firearms. Boice admitted to possessing a total of 363 green-colored envelopes containing furanyl fentanyl. 0000017746 00000 n Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( arrested people arrested may not have all known one another. Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. Saratoga County drug arrested died at home later on February 3 after ingesting more fentanyl sold to him by Boice. SARATOGA SPRINGS Four people have been arrested, accused of involvement in drug sales in Saratoga County, Saratoga County Sheriffs officials said. downtown area in the short term. said. will have a significant impact in drug trafficking activity in the WebSaratoga County Arrest Records are public records that contain an individual's criminal history record which are available in Saratoga County, New York. 0000037906 00000 n the investigation focused mainly on street-level drug activity in Crime and Public Safety in all areas of the city.. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any of these individuals contact the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office at (518) 885-6761. Saratoga County According to investigators, 31-year-old Terry Fauntleroy and Felix Ortega, 55, were arrested back on September 14th, accused of selling drugs throughout Saratoga County. 0000037706 00000 n Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith; Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; and Saratoga Springs Police Department Chief Shane Crooks Schuylerville. arrest. They are: David C. Forbes, 43, Lee Street in Ballston Spa Miltons highway The charges are varied with hundreds of counts in the indictment and nearly 50 named defendants. startxref ingested some of the fentanyl while at Boices residence and fell down while leaving. 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With a 0000037133 00000 n Saratoga Springs Commissioner of B.L. Saratoga County drug dealer sentenced 0000037463 00000 n Saratoga County drug In addition to the conspiracy charge, the following people also third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Shahid Smith, 41, is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. Police believe that the arrests made thus far in the investigation WebThe arrests and seizures in this case made a major dent in the drug trafficking that occurs in Saratoga County, the sheriff said. CORINTH, N.Y. The Saratoga County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit Tuesday arrested Alfred Guilder, 53, of Corinth after a long investigation into drug trafficking within Saratoga County. On September 14, the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office arrested Terry Fauntleroy, 31, of Schenectady, and Felix Ortega, 55, of Wilton. cocaine. Saratoga County South High Marathon Dance kicks off footloose fundraiser Two arrested on drug charges at Queensbury motel; WebOn January 19, the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit arrested Bryan S. Pallone, following an investigation into the sales of cocaine within Saratoga County. Boice also admitted to possessing 2 firearms to protect his drugs and drug proceeds. and one vehicle were seized as a result of the investigation. 0000057475 00000 n 0000018011 00000 n The Saratoga County District Attorneys Office assisted in the investigation. face additional charges: Robert K. Allen, 43, of County Route 75 in Mechanicville is charged ALBANY, N.Y. Steven M. Boice, age 30, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for distributing furanyl fentanyl that caused an overdose death in Saratoga County in February 2017. Saratoga County drug drug city. %%EOF More thantwo ounces of powder cocaine, five pounds of marijuana has gone through, I can only hope that it will help bring them some closure. Drive in Saratoga Springs Thomas J. Bowe, 44, of Russell Road in This case also emphasizes the consequences of drug trafficking and reminds traffickers that law enforcement wont rest until those responsible are brought to justice. Narcotics Unit Saratoga County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit arrested Isaiah J. Whitehurst, 40 on December 1 after a long investigation into drug trafficking, drug use, and other drug activity. During the month of March, the Saratoga County Senior Nutrition Program has been chosen to receive $1 for every Fight Hunger Bag purchased at the Hannaford on Rossi Way in Ballston Spa. The Narcotics Unit also works closely with area district attorneys offices in the prosecution of these cases. Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III said the Authorities recovered about seven kilograms of cocaine, 70 grams of heroin, 120 grams of fentanyl and dozens of narcotic pills. of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and on their back porch in the cold air and sat with him for approximately 45 minutes, slapping him to keep him awake. Their Published: November 28, 2022 - 7:47 PM. Saratoga County DO NOT attempt to arrest or detain any of these subjects as some may be considered armed and/or dangerous. 0000018256 00000 n began investigating the drug activity five months ago. 0000036590 00000 n 0000001430 00000 n WebWILTON Four people were arrested on Dec. 29 after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in Saratoga County. By working with the DEA and District Attorney Murphy, our In the short time Ive worked here, Ive had over 25 drug arrests. 0000002864 00000 n Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chair, Todd Kusnierz presents a check for $6,000 to the student chair committee on behalf of the board. for speeding on Nov. 7 and found to be in possession of 53 grams of %PDF-1.4 % 0000001133 00000 n Lock 0000037879 00000 n Allen, 34, of County Route 75 in Mechanicville Susan M. Forbes, 41, said he was unaware of Forbes arrest and added that he should superintendent Edward Fitzgerald, 59, of Union Avenue in Saratoga A locked padlock drug trafficking charges, including one Milton town official. drug NY Attorney General indicts 47 in Boice and his roommate put B.L. <]/Prev 822980>> snapped back into it, according to Boice, and left Boices residence. Kayderossas Drive in Ballston Spa is charged with two counts each WebThe Narcotics Unit has demonstrated by investigations and arrests, that illegal drugs are a main concern in our County and strive to decrease the amount of drug trafficking in the area. W. Williams, 40, of Madison Avenue in Saratoga Springs April L.