Weekly Safety Report: Kidnapping, Shootout, and Bank Fraud Raise Concerns in Saratoga Springs

This week in Saratoga Springs, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents include the kidnapping of a 9-year-old girl from a campground, a shootout in downtown Saratoga Springs involving three individuals, and a case of bank fraud using fake identities. These incidents have caused alarm among residents and have prompted a need for increased vigilance and awareness of personal safety.

` Pure torture ' : Family of 9-year-old girl kidnapped from NY campground and held captive for days speaks out

New York Post12-22-2023

A 9-year-old girl was abducted from Moreau Lake State Park while riding her bike during a family camping trip. The child was missing for several days, causing distress and fear for her family. The ordeal came to an end after approximately 48 hours, and the child is now attempting to resume her normal life.

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Utica man gets no jail time in Saratoga Springs shootout

WNYT12-19-2023

A shootout occurred on Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs involving three men from Utica and another individual. Video surveillance captured the incident, which escalated with both parties firing guns. One of the men involved, Alex Colon, pleaded guilty and received a one-year conditional charge, avoiding jail time.

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Man pleads guilty to $ 58k bank fraud across Capital Region using fake IDs

WRGB12-20-2023

A 58-year-old man from the Bronx, Antonio Vargas, pled guilty to committing bank fraud at multiple Capital Region banks. Vargas used counterfeit U.S. passports and driver's licenses with his photograph but the names and personal information of real customers. He withdrew $58,000 from these customers' accounts at various banks.

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