 | Sting Operation results in 17 passing and 2 failing and therefore 2 arrests
Release Date: May 21, 2013
TIPS training helps prevent underage drinking
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 | Showing May 21: Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Mini Event for a viewing of the film: Rape or Regret? A Jury's Dilemma
Release Date: May 20, 2013
Please join us Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 for a free viewing of Rape or Regret: A Jury’s Dilemma, an educational video produced by Ballston Area Community Allies, a community mobilization project by Saratoga’s own Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Ctr
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 | Man who believed he could "time travel" sentenced to state prison on Vehicular Assault conviction from head on crash seriously injuring one
Release Date: May 16, 2013
Combination of LSD and alcohol caused crash
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 | Jason Rich convicted of Scheming to Defraud and Failing to Pay Prevailing Wage and pays restitution of $350,000 to laborers for work done at public works projects and buildings
Release Date: May 14, 2013
NYS Department of Labor and Saratoga County DA work jointly
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 | No plea bargain for Lance Leonard: pleads to highest charge possible, Coercion in First Degree, a Class "D" Felony, for threats against young woman in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Release Date: May 13, 2013
District Attorney Murphy praises work of SSPD and Skidmore Campus Safety
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 | Mock Driving While Intoxicated vehicle accident extrication exercise at the Waterford Halfmoon High School for 11th and 12th grade students
Release Date: May 9, 2013
A great way for students to see what happens during a DWI crash
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 | Virginia J. DeCapria sentenced to up to 9 years in state prison for stealing $500,000 from Charlton Fire District No. 1 and for not paying taxes to New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and ordered to pay restitution.
Release Date: May 6, 2013
DeCapria shows no remorse in the courtroom
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 | Man pleads guilty to Vehicular Assault First from head on crash seriously injuring one
Release Date: May 3, 2013
Woman broke back and making a slow recovery still in pain and looking like lots of therapy ahead
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 | Man driving 140mph (with speedometer photo) sentenced to state prison for Vehicular Assault for driving drunk and causing own passenger to be ejected in I-87 Northway crash
Release Date: May 2, 2013
Video from interior of car is chilling says DA Murphy
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 | Jury returns verdict of guilty after 4 days of deliberations in Saratoga County Court on Daniel P. Taylor who stabbed man in Northern Lights dance club parking lot in Clifton Park, NY.
Release Date: May 1, 2013
Assistant DA Kaelin pleased with conviction
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 | SHINE A LIGHT Recognizing the great work done in our community to support safe families and shining a light on issues of domestic violence.
Release Date: April 30, 2013
A Blog by Maggie Fronk: the executive director of Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County.
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 | Leadership lessons from the playground: Bullying Awareness March to be held May 3 in Ballston Spa
Release Date: April 30, 2013
A Blog by Maggie Fronk: the executive director of Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County
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 | Thousands of New York cell phone users will begin to receive AMBER Alerts without knowing their phone has the feature
Release Date: April 25, 2013
To learn more about the New York State AMBER Alert program, visit www.troopers.ny.govor www.amber.ny.gov. To sign up for NY Alert , visit www.nyalert.gov.
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 | Help for Gambling Addiction is available
Release Date: April 24, 2013
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 | DA Murphy invites all to participate in Crime Victims' Rights' Week and especially the Annual Candlelight Vigil on Sunday April 21 at the NE Presbyterian Congregational Church in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Release Date: April 15, 2013
4:00 pm Vigil will be only event in Saratoga County.
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 | DA Murphy praises work of now former Judge Michael Zurlo and appreciates his service as Town Justice
Release Date: April 12, 2013
Stillwater Justice resigns
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 | DA Murphy praises Sheriff Bowen's work
Release Date: April 10, 2013
Will miss him as a friend, colleague and law enforcement partner.
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 | Paul Moss sex offender loses appeal to have offender level decreased.
Release Date: April 5, 2013
Making public aware is important
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| Terrence Rudes pleads guilty to Vehicular Assault from head on crash seriously injuring one
Release Date: March 14, 2013
Man impaired by LSD and alcohol.
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| DeCapria admits stealing $500,000 and will get up to 9 years in prison.
Release Date: March 11, 2013
Anticipate Charlton Fire District speaking at sentencing
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 | Michael J. Torturo sentenced to 9 years in prison for residential burglaries in Saratoga Springs, Halfmoon and Greenfield.
Release Date: March 8, 2013
No one home at the time of the burglaries
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 | Anton Hawkins pleads guilty to Vehicular Assault for driving drunk and causing own passenger to be ejected in I-87 Northway crash
Release Date: March 7, 2013
Likely to receive 3 years in prison at sentencing
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 | Traci L. Briskin indicted by Grand Jury for Manslaughter for alleged drunk driving, running stop sign and killing man in second vehicle in the Town of Charlton.
Release Date: March 7, 2013
Defendant faces up to 15 years on charges
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 | Convicted horse abuser Ann Arnold in jail and could be held up to 1 year if she refuses to remove remaining 3 horses from "premises".
Release Date: February 26, 2013
Must continue on probation and required to get mental health evaluation and treatment if doctors order.
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 | Aaron Emerson, Level II Sex Offender indicted for Unlawful Surveillance and Criminal Sex Act 1st
Release Date: February 26, 2013
Will be arraigned in Saratoga County Court
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 | Judy Viger arrested for "adult female entertainers" at party with children
Release Date: February 19, 2013
Woman has party for child while other kids present without their parents knowing what was in store.
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 | If you suspect horse abuse, please call the New York State Police or Sheriff''s Department
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Greenfield Town Law does not require a shelter for horses
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 | A tale of two cases: Staulters and Drue
Release Date: February 5, 2013
The Ballston Journal's Editorial
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 | Joey M. Paul to be arraigned Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2:30 pm
Release Date: January 31, 2013
Murder 2nd indicted defendant will appear in court
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 | Staulters gets up to 6 years prison for Vehicular Manslaughter in death of 14 year old girl
Release Date: January 30, 2013
DA and family urge NYS Legislature to enhance penalties for Vehicular Manslaughter and Vehicular Assault crimes.
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 | Bank robber Nigel Guy gets 10 years in prison plus 5 years post release supervision -Neighboring Ballston Spa Middle School in lockdown during robbery as Guy flees though school parking lot ultimatly apprehended by Sheriff.
Release Date: January 15, 2013
All money returned to bank and no civillians injured in Sheriff's Department investigation which ends in immediate arrest.
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 | No charges to be brought in death of Maplewood Manor resident Carlton Decker
Release Date: January 14, 2013
Resident may have known code to open door to unit to leave
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| 59 Count indictment opened against Dennis Drue charges Aggravated Vehicular Homicide
Release Date: January 10, 2013
Defendant faces 8 to 25 years in prison
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| DA Jim Murphy and NYSP BCI Captain Steve James to hold press conference today on Drue Invvestigation
Release Date: January 7, 2013
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| Saratoga County DA issues a statement on the investigation into the death of Carlton Decker, former resident of Maplewood Manor.
Release Date: December 24, 2012
Investigation continues over the Christmas holiday and through the week
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 | Judge sentences Santiago to 8 years in prison plus 10 years post release supervision and registration on the NYS Sex Offender Registry
Release Date: December 20, 2012
Two girls very brave in coming forward and now can begin life with renewed confidence
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 | Major drug dealer goes to prison for selling and conspiring to sell concaine
Release Date: December 20, 2012
Many other implicated in conspiracy
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| Virginia DeCapria gets new indictment, this time for failing to pay taxes on money she allegedly stole
Release Date: December 18, 2012
Risk of flight even higher as sentencing range goes up by 34 years
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 | Grand Jury indicts Joshua P. McWain for Murder and Tampering with Evidence
Release Date: December 12, 2012
Hand up today to Judge Scarano. Arraignment to be scheudled.
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 | Loeser sentenced to 20 1/2 years in prison plus 20 years post release supervision
Release Date: December 10, 2012
Victims present in courtroom, two speak, justice served.
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| Another DWI crash and serious injury on the Northway, only in Southbound lane just north of Twin Bridges in Town of Halfmoon
Release Date: December 7, 2012
Crash scene within 1 mile of Shen crash
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| Statement by DA James Murphy and NYSP Steven James regarding investigation into the death of Chris Stewart and Deanna Rivers, and serious physical injury sustained by Bailey Wind and Matthey Hardy and conduct by Dennis Drue.
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Update on Drue Investigation by NYSP and DA
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| Staulters admits to driving drunk and killing 14 year old girl
Release Date: December 5, 2012
Defendant will go to state prison when sentenced
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 | Home health aide Michele Rose sentenced to three to nine years for stealing life savings from elderly widow.
Release Date: December 4, 2012
Victim satisfied with prison sentence for theft
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 | House burglar to receive 9 years at time of sentencing
Release Date: December 3, 2012
Man pawned jewelry and electronics for cash
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| Statement by DA and NYSP regarding investigation into the death of Chris Stewart and Deanna Rivers, and serious physical injury sustained by Bailey Wind and Matthey Hardy and conduct by Dennis Drue
Release Date: December 3, 2012
Also briefing Superintendent Oliver Robinson as part of process
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 | Former corrections officer Frank Soriano sentenced to 5 years in prison and 3 years post-release supervision after jury verdict of guilty
Release Date: November 29, 2012
Judge had remanded Soriano after intimidating a witness
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| Saratoga Springs Police Officer Charged with crime of assault
Release Date: November 20, 2012
Braim suspended while charges are pending
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| Ann Arnold in jail pending outcome of probation violation alleging she has horses on the premises
Release Date: November 20, 2012
DA's Office advises judge new horses on premises cause for concern
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| Convicted Bank Robber to receive up to 10 years in jail plus 5 years of parole
Release Date: November 13, 2012
Nigel Guy pleaded to violent felony while nearby school goes into lockdown during crime
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| Robert Allen admits to felony cocaine sale and conspiracy and will recieve 6 years in prison
Release Date: November 7, 2012
Final case in Saratoga Springs Police Department Investigation pleads
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 | Man gets 5 years for Vehicular Assault and also admits to second felony for trying to run police off road
Release Date: November 5, 2012
Bidinost goes to prison for committing new crime while out on sentencing
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| Saratoga DA and Sheriff meet to view crime scene of homicide in Greenfield
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Joshua McWain charged with killing mother
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 | Assistant DA Lyn Murphy receives award from Domestic Violence Services of Saratoga County
Release Date: October 30, 2012
Victims services organization appreciates help of prosecutor
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 | Timothy Kaye gets 8 years in prison for his part in kidnapping assist plus registry as a sex offender
Release Date: October 29, 2012
More culpable defendant to receive more than 20 years.
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 | “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” aka Turn the State Purple 2012
Release Date: October 17, 2012
DA's Office goes purple!
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 | Dickinson sent to prison for making a Terroristic Threat
Release Date: October 15, 2012
DA treats all threats seriously when it involves school children
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 | Moreau judge orders mental health evaluation for student who allegedly made
Release Date: October 11, 2012
DA asks for barring order from school and use of electronic devices while case is pending
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| Rose pleaded to stealing life savings from blind elderly widow
Release Date: October 9, 2012
Victims family fully satisfied
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| Forrest Taylor, 16, accused of Making a Terroristic Threat in South Glens Falls
Release Date: October 5, 2012
Saratoga County Sheriff's Department charges
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| Jury convicts former Saratoga Springs man Michael Santiago of felony sexual contact with 6 and 7 year old girls
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Jury convicts in less than two hours
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| Eric Loeser pleads guilty to sexually abusing young boys and will receive more than 20 years in prison plus 20 years post release supervision plus sex offender registration
Release Date: October 3, 2012
Sent to jail after pleading today
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 | October will be Bullying Awareness Month: Local schools, law enforcement officials, organizations working to break the cycle of cruelty
Release Date: September 30, 2012
DAWorks with local schools to stop cyberbullying
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| Jury convicts former corrections officer Frank Soriano of violent felony assault today in Saratoga County Court for road rage incident resulting in victim being stabbed 3 times with knife.
Release Date: September 26, 2012
Sentencing is November 29th, 2012
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 | GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES REGULATIONS TO PROTECT NEW YORKERS FROM DANGEROUS DRIVERS
Release Date: September 25, 2012
Anticipated that 20,000 New Yorkers will lose their licenses
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 | Grant Family offers $100,000 reward for information regarding son's disappearance leading to conviction
Release Date: September 5, 2012
DA continues to offer immunity to anyone with information
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 | Attempted murderer gets 16 years in Saratoga County Court
Release Date: August 31, 2012
Man whose wife stabs him 12 times relieved
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 | Saratoga Springs woman pleads to 6th DWI
Release Date: August 29, 2012
Still had valid license-DMV statute must chagne
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 | DA Murphy believes a permanent revocation of a license should be actually permanently revoked
Release Date: August 27, 2012
Current law says a permanent revocation is only for a few years at best
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 | Jail for 35 mile chase across 2 counties by chopper and car of DWI driver leads to crash and capture
Release Date: August 16, 2012
No ignition interlock device on board after crashing into troop car
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 | Mould gets 10 years state prison for Att Kidnapping
Release Date: August 16, 2012
DA and victim pleased with sentence
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 | Brian Vecchio sentenced to State Prison in Saratoga County Court, Ballston Spa, on Criminally Negligent Homicide conviction from crash which killed Ballston Spa High School girl
Release Date: August 3, 2012
Youthful Offender denied for Vecchio
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 | Brian Vecchio to be sentenced Friday, August 3, 2012 at 9:15 am in Saratoga County Court, Ballston Spa, on Criminally Negligent Homicide from crash which killed Ballston Spa High School girl
Release Date: August 2, 2012
YO to be determined by court
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 | Bail reduction motion denied by Judge Scarano
Release Date: July 11, 2012
DeCapria wants to reduce bail to pay for her matrimonial attorney
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| Salce guilty of Attempted Murder 2nd after two week jury trial
Release Date: July 6, 2012
Justice brought to man who is abused by wife and stabbed by her more than 12 times
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 | Thompson pleads to Vehicular Assault and goes to prison
Release Date: July 2, 2012
long term injuries still affect victim of head on drunken driving crash
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| Mould convicted of Att Kidnapping after jury verdict
Release Date: June 21, 2012
Man faces lengthy prison term
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 | Daily Gazette Editorial regarding Albany Police officer fired as a result of conduct
Release Date: June 19, 2012
DA Murphy agrees with editorial and town judge who sentenced
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 | DMV prevents teens from underage drinking at Drake concert and seizes 35 fake IDs
Release Date: June 18, 2012
Kids still likely to face significant long term problems from those who purchased their real identity from ID Mill in Beijing
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 | DA Murphy, Prince Lorenzo Borghese, Assemblyman Jim Tedisco at Animal Advocacy Day to strengthen NY's animal abuse laws.
Release Date: June 13, 2012
100s of animal advocates turn out for special day in legislative office building
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| Ex Albany Police Officer Robert Schunk II Receives maximum sentence of 1 year in jail after jury verdict in Halfmoon Town Court
Release Date: June 12, 2012
DA urges jail for former cop based on abuse of position and intent to harrass victim.
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 | Jim Tedisco Reader's View: Why Animal Advocacy Day matters
Release Date: June 4, 2012
DA Murphy to join Tedisco at Animal Advocacy Day in Albany
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 | Fake Texas ID arrest from Zac Brown concert
Release Date: June 4, 2012
DA Murphy says internet ID can bring identity theft problems for purchaser
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 | Justin Moran resigns from Saratoga Springs Fire Department and pleads guilty to possession of drugs
Release Date: June 4, 2012
Public Safety and safety of children primary issues in plea
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 | DA Murphy, SPAC Executive Director Marcia White, NYS Parks Commissioner Rose Harvery and NYSPP Chief O'Donnell meet to reiterate
Release Date: June 1, 2012
Policy has successfully reduced crime and increased family enjoyment of park
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| DA reaffirms immunity offer for information regarding death of Alexander Grant
Release Date: May 31, 2012
Saratoga Springs Police, DA, Skidmore College and Grant Family make appeal
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| Vecchio pleads to Criminally Negligent Homicide for death of 17 year old Ballston Spa High School girl
Release Date: May 31, 2012
DA says defendant will receive maximum sentence of up to 4 years in prison
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 | Judge Scarano sentences Seeber to 14 and 1/2 years plus 2 and 1/2 years of post release supervision
Release Date: May 29, 2012
DA asks for 17 but says interests of justice are serverd
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| Yancy Cook convicted of Felony DWI on ATV with 7 year old son on board
Release Date: May 23, 2012
Defendant faces state prison as a sentence
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 | Man arrested for attempting to kidnap, rape woman on Saratoga Springs street Tuesday morning
Release Date: May 22, 2012
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 | George Clark receives maximum sentence for raping girl less than 15
Release Date: May 15, 2012
DA pleased that young girl can now put the pieces of her life back together
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 | The symposium will raise awareness about the crime of sexual assault and the devastating
Release Date: May 14, 2012
DA Murphy to speak
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| Menegan gets DWI conviction in Saratoga County Court
Release Date: May 8, 2012
New York State Police arrest results in finding by judge of guilty
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 | Persons interested in adopting a horse, email the DA and Upstate SPCA will contact them
Release Date: May 7, 2012
Uncertain whether judge will bar horses from property or ownership
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 | 'Broken Hearts" campaign brings message of prevention and anti drinking and driving to area billboard
Release Date: May 2, 2012
Cindy Dort's labor of love changes lives and has dramatic impact
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 | Greenfield horse owner Ann Arnold convicted on all counts in town court
Release Date: May 1, 2012
DA will ask she no longer be permitted to own horses
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| Seeber admits to Manslaughter 1st in death of step great grandmother from crime in 2000
Release Date: May 1, 2012
DA will ask judge for 17 years in prison.
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 | New York's Highest Court Affirms Felony Conviction of Wurld Media Officer Richard Saxton after 4 years of appeals
Release Date: April 17, 2012
Justice delayed is not justice denied: Wurld media victims pleased with outcome, not daunted by wait.
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 | Nearly 1 in 5 teens in Saratoga Co get high from Prescription Drugs: What's the easiest place for kids to get them? The medicine cabinets of friends and family.
Release Date: April 10, 2012
Rx Take Back Day: April 28th 10am -2pm no questions asked
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| Robert E. Schunk II removed from Albany PD
Release Date: April 9, 2012
Police officers relieved he has been stricken from rolls.
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| Fake ID fallout knows no bounds
Release Date: April 6, 2012
Daily Gazette Editorial: April 6, 2012
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 | Charles Dewey Walling sentenced to 6 months jail and probation plus restitution
Release Date: April 3, 2012
Father Paul of St. Clement's speaks at sentencing.
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 | SSPD arrest teenagers in Fake ID case
Release Date: April 3, 2012
Just the beginning of issues for teens as they try to unravel their personal information being sent to China
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 | Saratoga man admits to "Shattering" victim's face in fight over girl
Release Date: March 31, 2012
Reconstructive surgery and metal plates may reshape man's face
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| Grand Jury indicts Brent Dickinson for Making A Terroristic Threat
Release Date: March 29, 2012
Case moves to Saratoga County Court
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 | Appellate Division affirms Saxton verdict of guilty of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree
Release Date: March 29, 2012
Court remands for defendant's surrender
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 | Waterford Police make arrests for underage drinking in woods
Release Date: March 23, 2012
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 | Sean Rice of Ballston Spa pleads to sexually assaulting 11 year old boy and will receive 17 years in prison plus parole
Release Date: March 23, 2012
Child spared from having to testify at trial
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 | DA Murphy applauds expansion of DNA databank for all crimes
Release Date: March 19, 2012
Governor signs important criminal justice legislation today
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| DA Murphy praises work of jury who convicts Serrano-Gonzalez of Rape 1
Release Date: March 16, 2012
ADA Michele Schettino satisfied with result and says justice is served
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| Waterford Water Treatment Plant employees plead guilty
Release Date: March 12, 2012
DA seeks restitution in full of $39,000
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| Albany cop Robert Schunk convicted in Saratoga County
Release Date: March 9, 2012
Domestic Violence crime will prevent Schunk from carrying firearm in future on or off duty
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| Judge issues bar order keeping Dickinson away from Skidmore, anticipates same for YMCA and public library
Release Date: March 6, 2012
Fitness to Proceed exam in the works for next court appearance
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| DA schedules "Making a Terroristic Threat" case for Saratoga County Grand Jury
Release Date: March 5, 2012
No one in danger thanks to quick work of police and secret service
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 | DA's obtain agreement from church to respect clergy abuse victims and notify law enforcement immediately
Release Date: March 5, 2012
14 DAs work together to protect victim's rights
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 | Former Washington County Public Defender facing up to 1 year in jail as sentence after admitting to forging judge's signature on court documents
Release Date: March 3, 2012
Patrick Barber pleaded guilty in Washington County Court to Felony as DA Murphy is special prosecutor
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| A Saratoga man was arrested for making a "Terroristic Threat" against the President and elementary school age children
Release Date: March 3, 2012
DA, Secret Service and Saratoga Springs Police solve crime
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| Defendant allegedly travelling at 98 mph just prior to impact which caused death of Ballston Spa High School girl
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Charges elevated to Manslaughter 2nd
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 | Brian Vecchio indicted for Manslaughter of Ballston Spa High School girl
Release Date: February 27, 2012
Grand Jury raises charges to felonies
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| Flooring Contractor Arrested for Stealing Wages from Workers
Release Date: February 21, 2012
False Payrolls Submitted by Contractor to Government Agencies
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| Gov.Cuomo proposes an all crimes DNA bill. DA Murphy supports legislation.
Release Date: January 24, 2012
DNA can protect, exoneratae and convict.
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 | NYC DA Cyrus Vance urges an all crimes DNA bill. DA Murphy supports such legislation.
Release Date: January 24, 2012
An all crimes DNA bill would protect New Yorkers, exonerate those wrongly charged, and help convict the guilty.
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 | Community Wide Dialogue: "A Dialogue on Race, Racism, and Becoming an Inclusive Community". Facing Racism head on.
Release Date: January 16, 2012
Saratoga County residents, Saratoga City Schools, Skidmore College, Saratoga Chamber, Saratoga County Convention and Tourism Bureau, Downtown Business Association, Saratoga Hospital and others join together for a community meeting
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| Charles "Dewey" Walling admits to felony theft from St. Clement's Horse Show to go to jail and pay restitution
Release Date: January 3, 2012
St. Clement's Church officials satisfied with disposition
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 | Murphy remembers red Raleigh bike as best Christmas present ever.
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Memories make the best presents
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 | Deputy Secretary Liz Glazer announces NYS Domestic Incident Report statewide respository in Saratoga County with DA Murphy and partners in law enforcement.
Release Date: December 14, 2011
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 | Sgt John Catone Promoted to Lieutenant
Release Date: December 12, 2011
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| Paving contractor sentenced to prison in Saratoga County Court
Release Date: November 7, 2011
DA says man who stole money from consumers will be punished and held responsible
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| Malta Ponzi-schemer to go to prison
Release Date: November 4, 2011
White collar crime on the rise while violent crime down
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 | Shine the light on domestic violence by recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Release Date: October 29, 2011
Join us by wearing purple on Wednesday October 19th!
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 | Dr. Nazir charged with Sex Abuse misdemeanors
Release Date: October 25, 2011
Waterford Police Dept. Press Advisory
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 | Home Visit Program a succes in Saratoga Springs thanks to Saratoga Police and Domestic Violence Rape Crisis of Saratoga County
Release Date: October 19, 2011
Nearly 280 victims visited in 9 months shows marked improvement in DV stats for Saratoga Springs
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 | 1st Assistant District Attorney Karen A. Heggen recognized by Ballston Spa Alumni for achievements
Release Date: October 13, 2011
Ms. Karen Heggen, class of 1981, was honored for her distinguished career in law and government and for her dedication and service to the community.
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 | Builders need state regulation to protect unwary consumers
Release Date: October 6, 2011
DA calls for state standardization and licensing.
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 | How can you avoid being the victim of a bookkeeping fraud and theft
Release Date: October 5, 2011
Sometimes employers too trusting, but there are some precautions you can take
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| White collar crime rises due to economy as violent crime plummets. Our streets are safer but precautions can protect our bank accounts.
Release Date: October 2, 2011
Increase in embezzlements from businesses due to lack of checks and balances result in buisness ownners calling for increased audits.
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 | DA Murphy serves on honorary committee for former School #4 now vibrant office building after 100 years
Release Date: September 25, 2011
Murphy joins Charles Wait, Bill Dake and Judge LaBelle among alumni who attend school
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| DA Murphy offers immunity for those with information into the death of Alexander Grant
Release Date: September 21, 2011
Second toxicology report shows no drugs in system
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 | Murphy and DiNapoli hold joint press conference and release details of arrest and investigation into Charlton Fire District theft of more then $300K
Release Date: September 14, 2011
Comptroller's audit reveals lack of checks and balances within fire district administration
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 | Murphy and DiNapoli to hold joint press conference on Charlton Fire District Audit
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Thursday press conference will reveal details of larceny
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 | Jockey Kent Desormeaux pleads to disorderly conduct and must take defensive driving course-- victim satisfied.
Release Date: September 8, 2011
Jockey suspended from racing by steward until inquiry completed
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 | DA Murphy appointed to Board of Directors of NYS Supreme Court Law Library for Saratoga County by Chief Administrative Judge Ann Pfau
Release Date: August 30, 2011
DA believes in open and accessible library for all citizens
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 | Gee receives 5 years for burglary that injured teen girl
Release Date: August 30, 2011
Prison for robbery in Moreau
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| Jury convicts man after two days of deliberation for violent sex offense in Wilton
Release Date: July 26, 2011
Also guilty of criminal contempt for violating court order
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 | SPAC rolls out zero tolerance alcohol policy for L'll Wayne Concert which reduces related violent crime and results in fewer arrests
Release Date: July 22, 2011
DA, SPAC, NYS Parks, NYS Park Police, NYS Police, Sheriff's Dept, Saratoga Police Department and others work collaboratively to stop underage drinking, teen violence and sexual assault
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| DWI arrest raises issue
Release Date: July 18, 2011
DA: Loopholes a problem in enforcing laws
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 | DA Murphy partners with State Parks, SPAC and law enforcement to prevent underage drinking and rolls out year two of zero tolerance policy for alcohol in state park, parking lot and SPAC venue
Release Date: July 15, 2011
There is a direct correlation between underage drinking and teen violence. Since alcohol consumption has decreased, so has sexual assualt and other forms of violence
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 | Man gets 1 year in jail for killing terrier
Release Date: July 5, 2011
DA draws connection between domestic violence and animal abuse
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 | Former Elk's Lodge #161 Treasurer goes to jail to serve 6 months and make $100,000 in restitution for embezzlement from charitable organization
Release Date: June 8, 2011
Leadership of Lodge satisfied with outcome and looking forward to serving community and preparing for Flag Day Parade this Satirday at Noon in Saratoga Springs.
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| Area burglary spree ends in capture and lengthy prison time
Release Date: June 4, 2011
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 | Man sentenced to 5 years in state prison for strangulation under new statute for January attack in Saratoga Springs
Release Date: June 3, 2011
New strangulation statute now widely in use helps police, prosecutors and victims.
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 | Pastor LaPierre admits to embezzling $400,000 from Hudson Valleny Community Credit Union to go for up to 9 years in prison
Release Date: May 16, 2011
Bank employee fully bonded and insurance company will pay full restitution to bank
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 | Merino-Lopez, a violent sexual felon recieves lengthy jail sentence as victim asks, lifetime registration as sex offender and permanent deportation as victim requests
Release Date: May 10, 2011
Justice served, while Immigration Customs Enforcement continues its investigation
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| Man who kills Yorkshire Terrier will get 1 year in jail for killing pup
Release Date: May 9, 2011
DA Murphy serious about animal cruelty cases
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| DA Murphy pleased Saratoga County continues as one of lowest violent crime counties in state
Release Date: April 24, 2011
Violent crime on downward trend
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 | DA Murphy promotes Saratoga County Drug Treatment Court
Release Date: April 17, 2011
Treatment Court changes lives
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 | Contractor who defrauds elderly gets up to 8 years in prison
Release Date: April 15, 2011
DA Murphy says prison will act as a deterent stopping others from preying on seniors
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 | Man sentenced to state prison for knifepoint robbery committed in Hadley
Release Date: April 12, 2011
DA Murphy ask Judge Scarano for state prison time for dangerous felon
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 | Crime victims honored at Saratoga County candlelight vigil
Release Date: April 11, 2011
Victim Melissa Diggins recounts her story of abduction and survival
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| Mihalek gets jail and ordered to pay Elks $100,000
Release Date: March 30, 2011
Elks Club leadership pleased with dispositoin and satisified with work of district attorney's office work
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 | 2011 Candlelight Vigil Date: 4/10/2011 4:00 PM
Release Date: March 27, 2011
Location Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church Address 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
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 | DA Murphy asks you to participate in the Office of Victims' Services and Red Cross Blood Drive
Release Date: March 18, 2011
Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but can make a big difference in the lives of others. The donation process from the time you arrive until the time you leave takes about an hour and 15 minutes. The donation itself is only about 8-10 minutes
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 | Alcoholism Series: Drinking and driving in Saratoga County
Release Date: March 14, 2011
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 | DA Murphy and OPDV Director Amy Barasch urge the use of inmate phone calls to victims in criminal cases
Release Date: March 9, 2011
Inmates own phone call to victim is used as basis to show he violated order of protection or threatened victim.
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 | DA Murphy supports video recording of defendants statements to law enforcement
Release Date: February 15, 2011
Public will see clear picture of defendant's confessions
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 | Senator Schumer and DA Murphy call for tighter Canadian border security
Release Date: February 11, 2011
Drugs coming in from Canada a growing problem
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 | Michael J. Morrissey pleads guilty in gambling probe
Release Date: February 9, 2011
Plea ends long term gambling investigation by NYSP
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 | January is stalking awareness month
Release Date: January 30, 2011
What should you know?
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 | Hampshire guilty of evidence tampering in hit and run by removing windshield containing DNA, blood and biological evidence
Release Date: January 25, 2011
Prosecutors Davis and Buckley convince jury that Hampshire guilty
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 | Saratoga County Victim Impact Panels will send a message of deterrence and will also support the speakers by providing a meal and gas expense
Release Date: January 18, 2011
DA Murphy says thank you to those victims who speak and wishes he could do more.
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 | DA Murphy appoints Paul Pelagalli as an Assistant District Attorney
Release Date: January 15, 2011
prior experience in county attorney and representing criminal defendants gives Pelagalli unique perspective
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 | Mental illness in the criminal justice system
Release Date: January 15, 2011
DA Murphy hopes for Mental Health Courts to bridge the gap between mental health and criminal justice
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| Attorney gets maximum sentence in prison and must pay $2.37 million in restitution
Release Date: January 14, 2011
Victims will be fully reimbursed by NYS Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection
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| Saratoga County proposes charging drunken drivers a fee for taking part in mandatory victims impact panel
Release Date: January 11, 2011
Fee will help pay for panel's expenses
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 | DA Murphy welcomes new County Administrator Spencer P. Hellwig and bids farewell to David Wickerham
Release Date: January 1, 2011
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors honors retiring leader, welcomes his successor
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 | DA Murphy appreciates all DA Morgenthau has done for NY and for the State DA's Association
Release Date: December 16, 2010
Morgenthau leaves legacy and his former assistant district attorneys work in every area of government and private sector
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 | Ex-wife sentenced in knife attack
Release Date: December 2, 2010
Husband satisfied with 9 year sentence but still asks "Why would you want me dead?"
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 | Ballston Sp Police Department crack 50+ burglary case along with Sheriff and State Police
Release Date: November 6, 2010
All three police agencies work together to collaborate on arrest and evidence collection and bring good cases to DA
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 | Distirct Attorney Jim Murphy sad to see Assistant DA Jen Jensen Bergan leave office but pleased she will continue to serve the People of the State of New York on the bench as the Family Court Judge
Release Date: November 3, 2010
While the DA can not take sides in political contests, Murphy says now that race is over, Jensen will make an excellent Family Court Judge
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 | DA Murphy and New York State Police send investigators to Virginia to hunt for remains of David Bacon, homicide victim from 1969 hoping to recover body to return to capital district for proper burial
Release Date: October 27, 2010
Defendant Nelson Costello met with police and reviewed aerial photographs to attempt to locate body burial location
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 | DA Murphyhas used Buster’s Law in other cases “of severe and significant abuse. Studies show that when someone is willing to batter, torture, harm an animal, it’s not unusual for them to take the next step and harm a human.
Release Date: October 25, 2010
Chester Williamson was 16 when he killed Buster, an 18-month-old tabby cat, by dousing the animal with kerosene and lighting it on fire in Schenectady in 1997. Williamson received three years probation and court-ordered psychiatric counseling, a puni
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 | October is domestic violence awareness month
Release Date: October 19, 2010
Shine a purple light, the color of power to overcome domestic violence and support victims
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 | Cell phones collected during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Release Date: October 16, 2010
Murphy says cell phones are a life line for women of domestic violence
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 | Saratoga County District Attorney's Office recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month by shining purple lights on DA building and wearing purple during October
Release Date: October 15, 2010
Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence web site gathers information from across the state on how individuals and offices are recognizing this month
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 | Post Star Editor Ken Tingley on reducing the incidence of underage drinking: "This fight is worth it".
Release Date: October 10, 2010
Post Star Editor comments on forum on underage drinking held by Saratoga Partnership for Prevention and the Prevention Council, The Shenendahowah Community Coaltion and the Mechanicville Coalition
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| DA Murphy reminds readers to remember October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Release Date: September 29, 2010
Domestic Violence Rape Crisis of Saratoga County joins with Murphy to "Go Purple" over domestic violence
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 | Victim of domestic violence satisfied with plea to Assault 1st and sentence of 9 years in prison plus 5 years post release supervision and permanent order of protection
Release Date: September 29, 2010
Assistant DA Debra A. Kaelin praised for work on domestic violence case
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 | DA Murphy says Bowker to go to prison for forcible rape
Release Date: September 27, 2010
Removing rapist from the community protects our streets and neighborhoods.
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 | DA Murphy, Prevention Council and Saratoga Springs Police Department join with DEA for National Take-Back Prescription Medication Day
Release Date: September 25, 2010
Prescription drugs are just behind marijuana in sales nationwide
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 | DA: More charges likely in Elks Lodge theft probe
Release Date: September 25, 2010
DA will wait for forensic report and NYSP investigation to be concluded before decision is made relative to additional charges
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 | Man who punches Saratoga Springs Police horse gets 30 days in jail
Release Date: August 25, 2010
Animal rights activits applaud conviction and jail sentence
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 | Bigger DNA crime databse urged: let's prevent crime before it happens
Release Date: August 20, 2010
DA Murphy says all those convicted should submit DNA sample
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 | Stalker jailed after rearrest
Release Date: August 9, 2010
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| DA Murphy argues against dismissal in the interests of justice as unfair and not appropriate as sailor will have no record of ever having drove drunk in future
Release Date: August 8, 2010
prosecutors will be blind to Saratoga County incident in next case since records are now sealed
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| Field of Dreams comes together to prevent underage gambling at Spa racecourse: NYRA, OASAS, Saratoga DA, NYS Racing and Wagering, Prevention Council, and NY Council and Problem Gambling
Release Date: July 16, 2010
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 | Saratogian endorses DA Murphy's handling of kidnapping case
Release Date: July 11, 2010
victim satisifed defendant goes to prison for 25 years and will be deported
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 | Kidnapper gets 25 years in prison
Release Date: July 7, 2010
Justice is served says victim
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 | Jockey Norberto Arroyo sentenced to state prison for drugs
Release Date: July 6, 2010
arrested in Florida and failure to show in Saratoga for sentencing results in 18 month sentence
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| Man sentenced to 15 years in attempted murder of mother
Release Date: June 17, 2010
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| Driver in DWI crash going to prison
Release Date: June 8, 2010
Motorcyclist still undergoing therapy for injury to brain
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 | DA Murphy joins NYS Commissioner and law enforcement to prevent underage drinking at SPAC concerts and State Park
Release Date: June 3, 2010
Education and prevention focus, but if that doesn't work, then prosecution is the alternative
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 | DA Murphy praises ADA Heggen and police as Kidnapper is convicted of abducting woman he threatens with gun, rape and death.
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Thanks to the Saratoga Springs Police Department, Sheriff Jim Bowen, the New York State Police jury does the right thing and serves the interests of justice
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 | 11th Annual Crimes Victims Vigil remembers crime victims and the need to treat them with fairness, dignity and respect.
Release Date: April 26, 2010
Child Advocacy Center Ed Belles and MADD rep Lisa Bensinger receive Public Service Awards
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 | Thanks to witnesses coming forward and choosing to get involved, Carroll's Manslaughter plea comes more quickly to those seeking justice
Release Date: April 23, 2010
Police and prosecutors work together to deliver justice to Rossely family
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| Ture case results in son who tried to kill mother going to prison for 15 years.
Release Date: April 22, 2010
Victim/parent in terrible situation as mother of defendant and victim of crime
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 | Leanrda Rosado (pictured), killed in DWI crash causes NYS to enact Leandra's Law. Michael Dillard pleads to felony DWI, admits to 3 kids in his stolen vehicle he meets through MySpace contact. while driving drunk
Release Date: April 20, 2010
First Leanda's Law conviction in Saratoga County and pleads to charge
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| April 25, 2010 Candlelight Vigil to rededicate ourselves to crime victim's rights and give them fairness, dignity and respect they deserve
Release Date: April 20, 2010
Crime Victim's Right's Week ends this year with candlelight vigil in Saratoga County
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 | DA Murphy praises work of Saratoga Springs Police for thorough investigation leading to Travis Carroll's plea to Mansalughter and maximum sentence
Release Date: April 18, 2010
Grand Jury to convene to hear related cases
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 | DA Murphy joins with Lyalls to distribute second deck of playing cards depicting missing persons and victims of unsolved homicides
Release Date: April 11, 2010
Poster to be distributed at courthouses and prisons
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 | DA Murphy, NYS Chair of Fight Crime Invest in Kids, presents Brooklyn DA with Champion for Children Award
Release Date: April 3, 2010
Fight Crime Invest in Kids’ 2010 Champion for Children, Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes
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 | Sex offender jailed for Web contact. Girl empowered to come forward and warn peers about dangers of social networking at "Safe Spring" sponsored by Prevention Council
Release Date: March 31, 2010
Girl admits being careless on Internet after becoming
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 | Dave Matthews Band assault leads to prison for two teens who violently injured concert goer over harrassing girl
Release Date: March 27, 2010
ADA Richard E. Wendling will obtain prison sentence for conduct and praises New York State Park Police for their investigation
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 | DA Murphy appoints Karen A. Heggen as First Assistant District Attorney for Saratoga County
Release Date: March 23, 2010
17 year trial prosecutor takes on leadership role in office
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 | Harder gets jail and resigns from felony plea
Release Date: March 11, 2010
ADA Jennifer Buckley handles case of former deputy and obtains convictions for each victim
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| DA Murphy delivers what Jackson family asked for in Manslaughter plea: prison and state prison
Release Date: February 4, 2010
Jackson family spokesperson says "we want Stutzenstein to plead to manslaughter and go to prison, no matter how much or how little".
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 | DA Murphy applauds Waterford Police Department for its procedures in monitoring and handling sex offenders
Release Date: February 1, 2010
Association of Chiefs of Police deems Waterford Police certified in its sex offender management program
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 | DA requests Fuschino to be sentenced to maximum for stalking 86 year old woman
Release Date: January 25, 2010
Victim joins DA in request
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 | DA Murphy and Congressman Scott Murphy work together for justice
Release Date: January 20, 2010
Social Security Administration will be able to assist prosecutors in the future
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 | DA Murphy praises cops from many agencies and states for working together to crack 40 year old homicide
Release Date: January 16, 2010
Murphy praises Al Poremba for prosecution of case
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 | 40 year old cold case results in 17 year sentence with no body, no forensics, no crime scene, but defendant acknowledges guilt
Release Date: January 15, 2010
40 years later family can finally put loved one to rest
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 | DA Murphy prepares county for DWI ignition interlock devices which require driver to blow "no alcohol" breath sample to start vehicle.
Release Date: January 14, 2010
New law decrecased DWI repeaters by 60% in New Mexico when new law went into effect. Hopefully same will happen in NY State
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| Murphy requests judge sentence stalker to jail
Release Date: January 12, 2010
Fuschino has prior felony convictions and had been to prison for prior crimes
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 | DA Murphy educates parents, teachers and students about the dangers of sexting
Release Date: January 10, 2010
kids are just one click away
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| Victim remains safe because of domestic violence prosecution
Release Date: December 26, 2009
Abuser will receive 9 and 1/2 years in state prison
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| Deptuy Harder indicted by grand jury on 11 counts
Release Date: December 18, 2009
suspended without pay pending prosecution
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| DA Murphy speaks at area schools to deliver internet safety message and dangers of "sexting" (sex +texting)
Release Date: December 16, 2009
Ballston Spa School District responds positively to message and kids learn internet safety
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 | District Attorney Murphy mourns passing of Assistant Public Defender and local attorney Mark Major
Release Date: December 9, 2009
Staff at DA's office keeps Major and family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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 | DA Murphy sorry to see Prevention Council Executive Director Judy Ekman retire
Release Date: December 6, 2009
Ekman an icon in her field
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 | DA Murphy looks forward to working with new Chief Chris Cole who is elevated after Edward Moore retires with 34 years at the Department
Release Date: December 5, 2009
Prosecutor and Saratoga Springs Police Department work closely to ensure public safety and safe streets
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 | DA Murphy makes sure mentally ill patients do not end up in state prisons, but psychiatric hospitals where treatment and counseling will be obtained
Release Date: December 3, 2009
Prisons reserved for defendants who are found criminally responsible for their conduct
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 | With passing of Leandra's Law, businesses get ready for increased ignition interlock device sales
Release Date: November 29, 2009
DA Murphy pushes for enhanced penalty of ignition interlock
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| DA Murphy has ability to lessen felony charge if appropriate
Release Date: November 26, 2009
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| New York Times Editorial highlights work of legislature, governor and DAs for toughening DWI laws in New York State
Release Date: November 23, 2009
DA Murphy pleased new laws will decrease incidence of DWI
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| DA Murphy praises DCJS Commissioner Denise O'Donnell and OPDV Executive Director Amy Barasch for their forethought in planning to put domestic incident reports on line and accessible to police and prosecution
Release Date: November 18, 2009
Police will know history before going in to batterers home: can search by address, victim or suspect name
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| DA Murphy: Fighting to Keep Our Families Safe
Release Date: November 15, 2009
Governor and Legislature close loophole in state law to keep violent felony offenders in prison for their full term
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 | DA Murphy praises work of Assistant prosecutor Debra Kaelin's handling of Club 388 knife wielder case. Defendant will receive prison for inflicting 8 stab wounds on victim who loses spleen and ruptures lung and diaphragm.
Release Date: October 30, 2009
Saratoga is not a place where stabbings occur and prison sends a message of deterrence
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 | DA Murphy works with NYSP in attempting to identify human remains in woods in Northern Saratoga County. Police cull missing person case files for potential matches while lab tests for DNA profile
Release Date: October 28, 2009
Recent discovery draws attention of families with missing persons
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| DA Murphy praises Assistant District Attorney Al Poremba for his tireless dedication to the pursuit of justice, but due to age of case, body may never be recovered. David Bacon's killer now faces up to 17 years in prison for 40 year old homicide.
Release Date: October 27, 2009
DA Murphy says Costello admits he killed David Bacon but due to hurricane, body may have been washed out to sea
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 | 40 year old Waterford homicide solved as Nelson Costello pleads guilty
Release Date: October 24, 2009
DA Murphy says family waited 40 years for answers to what happened to David Bacon
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 | Mass emails show community awarenes and how quickly information can be spread in the age of technology
Release Date: October 20, 2009
Suspicious black truck turns out to be harmless, but neighborhoods always keep a watchful eye
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 | DA Murphy recognizes October as domestic violence awareness month
Release Date: October 18, 2009
Shine a light on domestic violence by lighting up in purple
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 | October is domestic violence awareness month
Release Date: October 4, 2009
Domestic violence affects the abused as well as family of abused. Saratoga County Domestic Violence Rape Crisis Services can help
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 | Nitchman sentenced to 20 years for sexual contact with 3 young boys
Release Date: October 1, 2009
DA pleased with Judge Scarano's sentence
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 | 10 years for bank robber who points gun at trooper after high-speed chase
Release Date: September 30, 2009
DA Murphy says plea to highest charge when victim is a police officer
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 | DA Murphy to appear on DATELINE NBC rebroadcast of "Man behind the mask".
Release Date: August 30, 2009
Regan gets lengthy prison sentence and case causes legislature to change statute of limitations
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| DA Murphy: those who drink, drive and kill should be held responsible
Release Date: August 25, 2009
DA calls for tougher sentences on drunk drivers
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 | Sam and Linda Palazzole, John Walsh of America's Most Wanted, Mayor Scott and Julie Johnson, Chief Ed Moore and DA Jim Murphy raise awareness and funds for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Release Date: August 11, 2009
Group helps to prevent child abductions and sexual exploitation.
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 | DA Murphy stresses importance of education, prevention and learning from mistakes rather than saddling younger teens with criminal records that could limit their success for their entire life
Release Date: August 3, 2009
DA works with communities, PTA, parents, schools, alcholism services, treatment providers, police and judges to get kids on the right track
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| Prosecution then deportation
Release Date: August 2, 2009
DA Murphy insists that justice requires proseuction of undocumented resident first, then deportation as interests of justice require
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| Corinth man arrested in Saratoga for kidnapping and robbery
Release Date: July 27, 2009
DA Murphy lauds police for collaborative work
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| DA Murphy will seek 16-20 years for Nichtman who forced boys to have oral sex
Release Date: July 26, 2009
Defendant pleads to highest possible charges: ADA Jennifer Buckley obtains plea just prior to hearing
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 | Wurld Media CEO Kerber goes to prison
Release Date: July 10, 2009
DA says corporate greed will not be tolerated
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| Bank robber admits pointing gun at trooper after high-speed chase
Release Date: July 7, 2009
DA Murphy insists on separate felony convictions in two counties
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| DA Murphy urges hotels and motels not to rent rooms to underage individuals who use rooms as a party base and be mindful of underage drinking
Release Date: June 30, 2009
Cahmber of Commerce, Prevention Council assist in effort
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 | DA Murphy joins with Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Prevention Council and area hotels and motels to help prevent underage drinking
Release Date: June 28, 2009
Business owners pleased to cooperate and work hard to prevent renting rooms to those less than 21 years of age
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| DA concerned about underage drinking at SPAC parking lot and in New York State Park
Release Date: June 26, 2009
Summit meeting of law enforcement agencies including New York State Police, Park Police, Sheriff's Department, Saratoga Springs Police Department and others, to discuss park rules and regulations regarding underage drinking
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 | DA dismisses charges against ballplayer on Sheriff's recommendation and independent review
Release Date: June 24, 2009
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| DA Murphy helps spearhead new DNA matching policy
Release Date: June 19, 2009
Partial match DNA helps law enforcement solve crimes more quickly, while it also exonerates the innocent
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| DA Murphy partners with Judy Ekman, Prevention Council, Purdy's, Hanaford Stores and law enforcement to prevent underage drinking in Saratoga County
Release Date: June 17, 2009
Celebrate the "Unstung Heroes" of our County
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| New DWI statistics misleading the public
Release Date: June 10, 2009
DA Murphy and Linda Campion of the Kathleen A. Campion Foundation report problem to Saratoga County Traffic Safety Board
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| Change in DWI statistics is criticized by DA Murphy and Linda Campion
Release Date: June 10, 2009
Change in definition by NHTSA misses 4,000 deaths related to alcohol crashes
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| DA Murphy urges expansion of DNA databank
Release Date: June 7, 2009
Wants an all crimes DNA statute and DNA at arrest
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| 420 event served as catalyst for improving protocol
Release Date: May 11, 2009
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| Sexting
Release Date: May 1, 2009
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 | Candlight Vigil at Presbyterian Church on April 26, 2009 to begin Crime Victims Rights Week
Release Date: April 21, 2009
25th Anniversary of Crime Victims Act
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 | DA Murphy To Chair Prevention Council Event Hosted by Saratoga Offers Aid and Relief (SOAR) May 7 at Lillians Restaurant
Release Date: March 31, 2009
Jan Klassovity, Loretta Baumann, Ann Auriemmo, Jan Berls and Marlana Barscz, founding members of SOAR plan Cinco de Mayo event on May 7 to raise money for crime prevention programs and education.
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 | Skidmore College Student Appointed by DA to head Truancy Post
Release Date: March 20, 2009
Focus on School Truancy and Getting Kids Back in School Remedy for Juvenile Deliquency. Program Works Across County School Districts
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| Murphy holds city employee Joy Karam responsible for theft of public funds and praises Saratoga Springs Police for their work
Release Date: March 11, 2009
Joy Karam pays back nearly $45,000 in cash and pleads to felony
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 | Racecourse dorm rapist sentenced to 15 years in prison
Release Date: March 10, 2009
Murphy says Saratoga Race Course is a safe place and rapist will be in prison for lengthy sentence. Victim satisfied with verdict
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 | Skidmore hosts DA 's Lecture on Rape Awareness
Release Date: February 13, 2009
Jane Doe No More and founder Donna Palmoba part of Skidmore panel to shorten the time between the crime and the healing
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 | Skidmore and DA host Symposium on Rape
Release Date: February 6, 2009
Jane Doe No More founder Donna Palomba and Dr. Henry Lee join DA Murphy and DVS-RC Director Maggie Fronk on panel to discuss rape and victims' services
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| No Alcohol Sales To Minors: All Businesses Pass Undercover Sting Operation By New York State Police
Release Date: February 2, 2009
DA Murphy Praises New York State Police in Conducting Underage Sting Operations and Business That Pass
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| "Sexting" An Issue For Teens with Cell Phones: Pictures sent over wireless cell can be both a crime and have devastating consquences for young victims
Release Date: February 2, 2009
DA Warns that poor judment may have lasting ramifications
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| Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 7:00 PM Skidmore Symposium: RAPE: BREAKING THE STIGMAS. Crime Victim Donna Palomba speaks out about shortening the time from crime to conviction and tells a survivor's story.
Release Date: January 28, 2009
Jane Doe No More Founder Donna Palomba, Dr. Henry Lee, DA Jim Murphy and Chief Ed Moore to be on panel discussion to address rape and its effects.
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| Crime Victims Unit Gets High Marks from State, Press and Victims
Release Date: January 21, 2009
Highest percentage of victims served in Saratoga County
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 | DA Murphy Asks Governor to Restore Funding for Successful Drug Treatment Court and Road to Recovery
Release Date: January 11, 2009
For-Profit Dealers Should Go To Jail
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 | DA Murphy will miss Judge Mills: both took office 20 years ago
Release Date: December 18, 2008
Mills took the bench when Murphy became ADA
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 | DA to shoplifters: Beware
Release Date: December 5, 2008
Murphy notes increase in shoplifting prosecutions due to economy and season.
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 | DA Urges parents to keep a lid on prescription meds
Release Date: December 3, 2008
Kids often find controlled substances in parents medicine cabinet
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 | Governor Patterson re-appoints Murphy to Forensic Science Commission
Release Date: December 3, 2008
Patterson lauds DA for his efforts in maintaining highest standards for New York Forensic Crime labs and for work on Commission with DCJS Commissioner O'Donnell, DA Fitzpatrick, Superintendent of NYSP Corbett and Innocence Commission Barry Scheck
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 | DA Murphy and Youth Court's Lisa Chamberlain train student judiciaries from 8 School Districts to enhance criminal justice system in Saratoga County
Release Date: November 19, 2008
DA works with Prevention Council on diversion, education and restorative justice programs for Saratoga County school districts
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 | Saxton Guilty of Felony Fraud. Prosecutors will seek State Prison. Victims pleased with outcome.
Release Date: November 13, 2008
Murphy grateful for work of Richard Wendling and Debra Kaelin
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 | DA Murphy and David Torres' Truancy Prevention Plan Working. Torres and Murphy pleased with increase in school attendance rates. Kids back in School and learning as program is working
Release Date: November 7, 2008
197 students return to school as school districts work with DA Office
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 | DA Murphy mourns the passing of Bar Leader and Friend Lorraine Power Tharp
Release Date: October 30, 2008
Partner at Whiteman Osterman had tremendous impact on Saratoga Community and State
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 | DA Murphy collects cell phones for victims of violence
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Joins with Stillwater Police, Roy McDonald, and DV service providers to keep victims in touch with law enforcement
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 | Sexual Abuser gets Prison
Release Date: October 24, 2008
DA Murphy closes case on child molestation
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 | DA Murphy works with prevention community for felony Child Endangerment
Release Date: October 12, 2008
Parents who give kids alcohol who injure or kill should get felony charge
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| Justice for young man at YMCA
Release Date: September 19, 2008
Murphy will ask for jail and sex offender registry
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 | Treasurer of fire company sentenced to jail
Release Date: September 16, 2008
theft of money results in jail, probation and restitution
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| Wiley Guilty of Sex Act with Minor
Release Date: August 15, 2008
Will go to Prison and on Sex Registry for Life
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 | Daycare Provider Jailed in Infant's Scalding
Release Date: August 13, 2008
Tot has permanent scars after skin grafts
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 | DA Murphy works with Center for Missing Children
Release Date: August 11, 2008
Collaboration with DCJS, Saratoga Police and Sam and Linda Palazzole
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 | Conrad Pleads Guilty to Abuse
Release Date: July 19, 2008
Victims part of resolution and are pleased
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 | Suprenant gets 10 years for robbing Saratoga National Bank
Release Date: July 17, 2008
Swift justice thanks to bank officials and police
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| DA Murphy Holds Couple Responsible for Fire District Theft
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Felony conviction will lead to jail and total restitution
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 | DA Murphy warns about misuse of cell phones
Release Date: June 19, 2008
girl sends naked picture of self to others can be criminal conduct to possess or transmit
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| Lyall's and Murphy Partner on Playing Card Program
Release Date: June 14, 2008
Inmates use playing cards to help solve cold cases
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 | Child Abuser pleads to harming baby
Release Date: June 11, 2008
Murphy will ask judge for prison
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| DA Murphy promotes cell phone picture safety
Release Date: June 5, 2008
Schools, cops deal with obscene phone photos
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| Murphy asks for 10 years in prison plus 5 years parole for bank robber
Release Date: May 27, 2008
2 bank robberies in Saratoga County net similar results
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| Murphy hold man responsible for Animal Cruelty
Release Date: May 14, 2008
dog abuser sent to jail for 60 days
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 | Cop Slasher gets Maximum sentence
Release Date: May 13, 2008
Murphy credits police professionalism as reason for saving Baker's life
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| Murphy supports DNA all crimes bill
Release Date: May 5, 2008
Will exonerate as well as hold criminals responsible
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| State DAs Urge expansion of DNA databank
Release Date: May 4, 2008
Murphy wants to hold offenders accountable; free innocent
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| Murphy asks parents to help prevent underage drinking
Release Date: May 3, 2008
Community Town Hall meeting focuses on kids drinking and its dangers
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| Coomunity collaboration to end underage drinking
Release Date: May 3, 2008
Murphy joins with others for Town Hall meeting
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| Murphy urges parents to talk to their kids about not drinking
Release Date: May 1, 2008
Send a clear message
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| DA Murphy honors victims during right's week
Release Date: April 14, 2008
Candlelight Vigil in Saratoga Springs
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| Crime Victims' Right's Week April 13th
Release Date: April 9, 2008
Candlelight Vigil in Saratoga Springs
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| Driver in hit-and-run gets up to 6 years in prison
Release Date: April 8, 2008
Paul Kollias held responsible for death of Karen Eldred
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| Operation Hotel Check Out
Release Date: April 4, 2008
An initiative to combat underage drinking
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| Stalker gets up to 16 years
Release Date: March 27, 2008
William J. Clark convicted after jury trial and gets maximum sentence
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| Man who hides camera in women's bathroom sentenced
Release Date: March 27, 2008
Shane Rosseter of Milton gets 6 and 1/2 years
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| Skidmore Alumnus sentenced to prison for making a Terroristic Threat
Release Date: March 24, 2008
Gaudrault gets 4 year prison term and 3 years parole
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| Sex Offender found to be dangerous
Release Date: March 20, 2008
First Case in Saratoga County for Civil Confinement.
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| DA Requests Special Prosecutor for Mother of those of Alleged Abuse by Others
Release Date: March 9, 2008
Murphy hopes for Education and Counseling to Prevent Future Bad Choices
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| Murphy and Saratoga Police work together to keep kids safe
Release Date: March 9, 2008
Project Safe Child
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| First Partnership in State between School and DA
Release Date: March 6, 2008
Program has 100% increase in kids going to school
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| Bank Robber Gets 10 Years in Prison
Release Date: March 5, 2008
Banking Community Satisfied
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| DAs Association supports AGs ban on dangerous on line predators
Release Date: February 29, 2008
Nassau and Suffolk Co DAs and DAs Assocation president agree
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| Editorial Endorses DA's Efforts to Combat Underage Drinking
Release Date: February 22, 2008
"Unstung Hero" award nice way to recognize busniess who don't sell alcohol to minors
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| DA Murphy discusses new book about the U.S. Supreme Court
Release Date: February 6, 2008
The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
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| Peeping "Tom" arrested for spying on Russian girls
Release Date: January 30, 2008
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| DAs ask Spitzer for Witness Protection and Dollars to target high crime counties
Release Date: January 28, 2008
Spitzer's budget provides for Operation Impact and Witness Protection
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| Murphy promotes alternatives to incarceration
Release Date: January 27, 2008
Drug Courts roll across the state even without state funds
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| 30 year old Michael P. Mavroudis, longitme resident of Clifton Park, NY Pleads Guilty
Release Date: January 25, 2008
Clifton Park man pleads guilty to two counts of Rape 3rd and two counts of Sodomy in 2004
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| Guilty Plea in Skidmore Threat Case
Release Date: January 24, 2008
Murphy extradicts and asks for prison
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| DAs President Murphy seeks Drug Court Expansion
Release Date: January 23, 2008
thousands of non violent individuals across the state are diverted to treatment
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| Kevin Wright receives DA's Associations' Highest Award
Release Date: January 18, 2008
Murphy presents Hogan Award to Putnam County District Attorney
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| Mental Disease causes DiSiena to stab brother
Release Date: January 4, 2008
DA will ask for defendant to be put in secure hospital
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| Reported rape victims must be taken seriously
Release Date: August 18, 2007
Victims should not be deterred from coming forward
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| No plea bargain in homicide conviction
Release Date: August 9, 2007
Ballston Spa woman admits reckless killing
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| Young alcohol offenders to take new computer course
Release Date: August 7, 2007
Saratoga County DA partners with Alcoholedu Program
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| DA Murphy elected President of state DA's
Release Date: August 1, 2007
Murphy follows Congressman King's footsteps by election to Presidency
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| Murphy restores integrity to Harness Track
Release Date: July 6, 2007
Trainer Convicted of Horse Doping with Cobra Venom
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| Crime Drops in Saratoga County
Release Date: June 6, 2007
Violent Crime Down
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| The Price of Justice: Some Culprits keep coming back
Release Date: May 20, 2007
DA Murphy balances interests of justice
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| DA Murphy and Partnership Join to Reduce Underage Drinking
Release Date: May 16, 2007
Make year-end events great memories
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| In Regan saga, justice has been served
Release Date: April 30, 2007
Dateline NBC highlights CT and Saratoga County Cases
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| Area woman honored for work with victims
Release Date: April 29, 2007
Vicki Merola, DA Murphy and Sen. Bruno work for victims of crime
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| Dateline NBC: The Man Behind the Mask
Release Date: April 28, 2007
Show on Saratoga case airs Sunday
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| Saving Kids
Release Date: March 11, 2007
Times Union supports DA Murphy's plea for universal access to pre school programs
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| Lyalls and Center for Hope partner with DA to find missing persons
Release Date: February 6, 2007
Finding the missing may just be in the cards
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| D.A. Murphy talks about grandfather's relationship with Ford
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Former Congressman and President Friends
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| DA Murphy comments on death of Judge Michael E. Sweeney
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Local judge leaves behind rich legacy
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| Kidnapper captures Dateline NBC's attention
Release Date: December 19, 2006
Saratoga DA, athlete interview for national coverage
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| DUNKIN SENTENCED TO 3 YEARS PROBATION AND MUST CLOSE “HEAD SHOP”
Release Date: July 31, 2006
PURSUANT TO A PLEA AGREEMENT ALAN R. DUNKIN HAS BEEN ORDERED TO PERMANENTLY CLOSE HIS HEAD SHOP LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE VILLAGE OF BALLSTON SPA NAMED "COOL STUFF."
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| John F. Regan Sentenced to 12 Years for Attempted Kidnapping
Release Date: July 14, 2006
John Regan of Waterbury Connecticut sentenced to a term of 12 years in a state prison, plus five years of post release supervision after he serves the 12 year sentence.
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| John F. Regan Pleads Guilty
Release Date: May 20, 2006
Saratoga Springs High School Attempted Kidnapper pleads guilty to highest charge possible on eve of hearings.
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| DA Murphy Re-appointed to Advisory Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.
Release Date: April 17, 2006
Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno re-appoints DA Murphy to the Advisory Council to the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.
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| 2006 District Attorney's Public Service Award Announced
Release Date: April 6, 2006
The recipient of the 2006 District Attorney’s Public Service Award is being presented to former Crime Victim Advocate Vicki Merola of the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office.
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| Remember crime victims, not just the perpetrators
Release Date: April 8, 2005
Candlelight service scheduled for Sunday, April 10 at 2pm
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| Support Crime Victims by Observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Release Date: April 8, 2005
Crime in America has a devastating impact on victims.....National Crime Victims' Rights Week is a time to pay tribute to these victims.
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| DA is reaching out to crime victims
Release Date: April 6, 2005
County prosecutor sets up advocacy unit to help victims deal with the legal system
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| Gonzalez Sentenced
Release Date: March 21, 2005
Samuel Gonzalez sentenced to two to four years for his conviction of Escape in the First Degree.
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| Westcott Sentenced
Release Date: March 7, 2005
Robert A Wescott sentenced after pleading guilty to unlawful surveillance in the second degree.
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| We should not become complacent about crime
Release Date: March 6, 2005
Editorial
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| Man charged in Milton murder
Release Date: March 2, 2005
Police make arrest in Milton drug murder.
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| Police: Drug debt led to murder of Spa City man
Release Date: March 2, 2005
Arrest made for
second-degree murder
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| Hotaling Pleads Guilty
Release Date: October 1, 2004
Charles J. Hotaling pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree
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