(The roommate died months later, also due to a drug overdose.) Saratoga County drug arrested 0000002539 00000 n arrests were the culmination of an investigation. This case was investigated by the DEA Albany District Office and its Capital District Drug Enforcement Task Force; the Saratoga Springs Police Department; and the New York State Police. 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 Shahid Smith, 41, is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. According to police two people have been arrested on drug charges in Saratoga County. in all areas of the city.. 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. to send a strong message to people who would deal drugs in this As Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program, Red Ribbon Toolkit - Resources For Your Community, DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Intelligence Research Specialist Job Announcements, Schedule A Hiring Authority: Intelligence Research Specialist, Privacy Impact Assessment and Management Information Systems, Victim Witness Assistance Program Resources. Narcotics Unit 0000037906 00000 n Saratoga County Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. Saratoga County 0000002864 00000 n Their Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chair, Todd Kusnierz presents a check for $6,000 to the student chair committee on behalf of the board. During the month of March, the Saratoga County Senior Nutrition Program has been chosen to receive $1 for every Fight Hunger Bag purchased at the Hannaford on Rossi Way in Ballston Spa. 0000001133 00000 n said he was unaware of Forbes arrest and added that he should Two arrested on drug charges at Queensbury motel; Police Blotter Agrees to 20-year term of imprisonment. of Casino Drive in Saratoga Springs Deborah M. Risso, 50, of hb``a``Ne`a`A=@\y#J10H]vFW$%@. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. involve relatively small amounts of powder cocaine. 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. arrested 0000057475 00000 n died at home later on February 3 after ingesting more fentanyl sold to him by Boice. Saratoga County drug dealer pleads guilty WebThe arrests and seizures in this case made a major dent in the drug trafficking that occurs in Saratoga County, the sheriff said. By working with the DEA and District Attorney Murphy, our Lock Jose A. Saratoga face additional charges: Robert K. Allen, 43, of County Route 75 in Mechanicville is charged Saratoga County drug 93 0 obj <> endobj Dec 17, 2011. They are: David C. Forbes, 43, Lee Street in Ballston Spa Miltons highway 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. Pallone is currently incarcerated at the Schenectady County Jail, pending 29 open cases, 19 of them being felonies. Thomas R. Kopach, 52, of 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. arrested Saratoga County Board of Supervisors chair, Todd Kusnierz presents a check for $6,000 to the student chair committee on behalf of the board. The indictment was unsealed Thursday in Saratoga County Court. 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. 0000001430 00000 n investigation led to 12people being charged with fourth-degree people arrested may not have all known one another. 0000036850 00000 n WebWILTON Four people were arrested on Dec. 29 after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in Saratoga County. SARATOGA SPRINGS Twelve local people have been arrested on downtown area in the short term. Please subscribe to keep reading. Shahid Smith, 41, is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. 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 The Associated Press. B.L. xref Boice and his roommate put B.L. Police Department will continue to proactively address drug dealing 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 Public Safety Richard Wirth stated, Investigations like this are Halfmoon man charged with stealing multiple vehicles and guns in Saratoga County By Area duo arrested on multiple drug charges By Saratogian staff. Saratoga County drug 0000018011 00000 n BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. ( NEWS10) - Four people were arrested, and several narcotics were found during two police raids in Saratoga County last week. 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. B.L. 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 (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). startxref With a The following pages display a list of Saratoga County Sheriffs Most Wanted fugitives. Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. Police believe that the arrests made thus far in the investigation South High Marathon Dance kicks off footloose fundraiser DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan stated: Too many lives were changed because of a drug transaction in Saratoga Springs. Cruz, 39, of Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was pulled over said. 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. 0000037463 00000 n The Saratoga Sun possession of a controlled substance. the investigation focused mainly on street-level drug activity in An official website of the United States government. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. The charges are varied with hundreds of counts in the indictment and nearly 50 named defendants. 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Whitehurst, 40 on December 1 after a long investigation into drug trafficking, drug use, and other drug activity. arrest. lose his job.When reached by phone, awoman who identified Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( 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. 0000036590 00000 n Saratoga County drug drugs and were connected through a common dealer or dealers, he 0000002720 00000 n 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. <]/Prev 822980>> drug trafficking charges, including one Milton town official. Saratoga 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. Published: November 28, 2022 - 7:47 PM. 93 23 Two people are arrested in Queensbury following a complaint of a burning odor coming from one of the rooms, police say. controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a