Tag: Saratoga County Jail
18-Year-Old Murdered Young Man In Clifton Park, Police Say
An 18-year-old man is behind bars and accused of murdering a young man in the Capital Region.
Saratoga County resident Jaiden Ildefanso, of Clifton Park, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder on Sunday, June 1, in connection with the death of 20-year-old Simon Brault, deputies said.
Brault, who is also from Clifton Park, died at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, May 31, after being stabbed.
An investigation found that Ildefanso intentionally stabbed Brault on Beresford Road in Clifton Park, according to deputies. Investigators did not speculate on a possible motive for the a…
Pest Control Owner Hit With Drug Charges In North Greenbush While Jailed For Other Crimes: Cops
The owner of a Capital Region pest control business is facing drug charges after a raid turned up cocaine and fentanyl at his home, police said.
Christopher Regan, 40, of North Greenbush, was formally charged Tuesday, May 6, following an investigation into suspected drug activity tied to his residence, North Greenbush Police said.
Regan, the owner and operator of Regan Pest Control Services, had his home searched on Tuesday, April 22, by the Shared Services Response Team.
Investigators recovered approximately one gram of cocaine, one gram of fentanyl, and 11 grams of psilocybin mushr…
How Crappy: Inmate Vandalized Toilets At Saratoga County Jail, Police Say
A criminal defendant is accused of vandalizing multiple toilets at a Capital Region jail.
Michael Vinciguerra Jr., 32, of Burnt Hills, was re-arrested Wednesday, April 9, for alleged vandalism that occurred at the Saratoga County jail in Ballston Spa.
An investigation found that Vinciguerra, who was being held at the jail pending a criminal case, purposely damaged toilets on three different occasions in February and March, according to sheriff’s officials. The cost of repairs exceeded $1,500.
Vinciguerra was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and returned to the Saratoga County jail while …
Man Fatally Shoots Roommate With BB Gun In Saratoga Springs, Police Say
A “distressing” 911 call led to a Capital Region man in handcuffs, accused of fatally shooting his roommate with a BB gun, police said.
Saratoga Springs Police responded to a residence on Warren Street early Sunday, April 6, for a report that a man had shot his roommate with a BB gun and the victim was bleeding and having difficulty breathing, according to police.
When officers arrived, they found Michael Collins, 27, seriously injured. Despite life-saving efforts, Collins was pronounced dead at Albany Medical Center, police said.
Following an investigation, detectives arrested Collins’ ro…
New Details: Elvis Impersonator Died At Capital Region Home In 'Consensual' Encounter: Report
This story has been updated.
Tributes are pouring in after a popular Elvis and “Star Trek” impersonator was found dead at a home in the region days after going missing.
Saratoga County Sheriff’s officials said Thomas Krider, age 40, of Ticonderoga in Essex County, was found dead at a residence in Milton on Middle Line Road on Tuesday, April 9.
Krider, who performed as an Elvis tribute artist under the stage name TJ Greene, had last been seen on Friday, April 5, and was officially reported missing the following day.
An investigation determined that 69-year-old Ronald Rayher, of Milton, “r…
Inmate Assaults Corrections Officer At Capital Region Jail, Police Say
An inmate at a local jail is facing more charges after allegedly assaulting a corrections officer.
The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Saratoga County jail in Ballston Spa.
Sheriff’s officials said Jose Guity, age 25, of Queens, kicked the officer in the ribs, injuring them.
The officer was treated at an urgent care facility in Malta and was released.
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Guity was arraigned in Saratoga Springs City Court on one count of second-degree assault, a felony. He was returned to the county jail without bail.
Elderly Man Sexually Abused Child Under 13 In Capital Region, Police Say
An elderly man from the region is accused of sexually abusing a young child, authorities said.
Saratoga County resident Michael Pajak, age 77, of Halfmoon, was arrested Monday, Nov. 28, following an investigation by State Police and the Albany County Department for Children, Youth, and Families.
Police were initially contacted on Wednesday, Nov. 2, regarding an alleged incident in Halfmoon.
Investigators determined that Pajak had inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 13, according to police.
Pajak was arrested at his Halfmoon home on charges of first-degree sexual abu…
Woman Smuggled Drugs Into Capital Region Jail For Inmate Relative, Police Say
A woman from the region has gone from jail visitor to possible jail inmate after allegedly smuggling drugs into a correctional facility for a relative.
Saratoga County resident Rondene Brust, age 53, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 11, after she allegedly brought a controlled substance into the Saratoga County jail, according to sheriff’s officials.
Brust then passed the “dangerous contraband” to an inmate, 32-year-old Bryan Brust, of Ballston Spa, police said.
Authorities did not immediately clarify the relationship between the two.
A subsequent search of Brust’s cell reveale…
