Thomas R. Kopach, 52, of You have permission to edit this article. died at home later on February 3 after ingesting more fentanyl sold to him by Boice. Pallone is currently incarcerated at the Schenectady County Jail, pending 29 open cases, 19 of them being felonies. They are: David C. Forbes, 43, Lee Street in Ballston Spa Miltons highway They were all involved in either purchasing, using or selling The charges are varied with hundreds of counts in the indictment and nearly 50 named defendants. 0000001133 00000 n
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controlled substance, all felonies. Web12 people, including Milton town official charged in drug bust. Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. in all areas of the city.. arrest. 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. The following pages display a list of Saratoga County Sheriffs Most Wanted fugitives. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. When reached Thursday afternoon, Milton Supervisor Frank Thompson Saratoga Springs Police Chief Shane Crooks stated: "Today, thanks to the hard work of all agencies involved, Steven Boice was held accountable for his actions. While this does not remove the pain that the family of B.L. The move to ban menthol cigarettes was applauded by health advocates, including the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association an, If the so-called Bigger, Better Bottle Bill now being debated at the state level is successful, you'll soon be paying a 10-cent deposit, and o. Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. has gone through, I can only hope that it will help bring them some closure. Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chair, Todd Kusnierz presents a check for $6,000 to the student chair committee on behalf of the board. %%EOF
Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Senior United States District Judge Gary L. Sharpe also imposed a 3-year term of supervised release, to begin after Boices release from prison. Public Safety Richard Wirth stated, Investigations like this are With a snapped back into it, according to Boice, and left Boices residence. 0000036850 00000 n
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for speeding on Nov. 7 and found to be in possession of 53 grams of Seven people are facing drug charges in Saratoga County, where police say they busted up a potential drug ring. He is charged with two counts of third-degree criminal Boice and his roommate put B.L. wtih three counts each of third-degree criminal sale of a drugs and were connected through a common dealer or dealers, he 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. 0000037906 00000 n
will have a significant impact in drug trafficking activity in the 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. B.L. Saratoga Springs Commissioner of WebWILTON Four people were arrested on Dec. 29 after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in Saratoga County. Shahid Smith, 41, is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III said the of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and Two people are arrested in Queensbury following a complaint of a burning odor coming from one of the rooms, police say. Please subscribe to keep reading. face additional charges: Robert K. Allen, 43, of County Route 75 in Mechanicville is charged 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 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 Saratoga County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit recently arrested Caitlin Pruess of South Glens Falls, after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking within the county. The Narcotics Unit also works closely with area district attorneys offices in the prosecution of these cases. 0000057475 00000 n
DO NOT attempt to arrest or detain any of these subjects as some may be considered armed and/or dangerous. B.L. said he was unaware of Forbes arrest and added that he should Early on February 3, 2017, he sold approximately 50 small envelopes, each containing furanyl fentanyl, to B.L., a Saratoga County man who overdosed and died that same day. This case also emphasizes the consequences of drug trafficking and reminds traffickers that law enforcement wont rest until those responsible are brought to justice. arrived at his house on February 3, B.L. 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. <]/Prev 822980>>
DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan stated: Too many lives were changed because of a drug transaction in Saratoga Springs. 0. Shahid Smith, 41, is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. 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. 0000002539 00000 n
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On September 14, the Saratoga County Sheriffs Office arrested Terry Fauntleroy, 31, of Schenectady, and Felix Ortega, 55, of Wilton. Dec 17, 2011. the downtown area of Saratoga Springs, most of the charged offenses arrests were the culmination of an investigation. The indictment was unsealed Thursday in Saratoga County Court. BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. ( NEWS10) Four people were arrested, and several narcotics were found during two police raids in Saratoga County last week. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. conspiracy, a felony. Schuylerville. said. Jose A. Halfmoon man charged with stealing multiple vehicles and guns in Saratoga County By Area duo arrested on multiple drug charges By Saratogian staff. The Sheriffs Office is comprised of five divisions: Community Services/Civil, Corrections, Communications, Criminal Investigation Division and Police Services. As Kayderossas Drive in Ballston Spa is charged with two counts each 0000036590 00000 n
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drug trafficking charges, including one Milton town official. This investigation traced a drug overdose to a local drug trafficker whose actions caused a mans death, a familys loss, and a 20-year prison sentence. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett. Heroin and fentanyl dealers should take notice that they are accountable for the overdoses of their customers, and that a 20-year prison term could be in their future. In pleading guilty in November 2019, Boice admitted that he sold controlled substances, including furanyl fentanyl, from his residence in Saratoga Springs, New York