Weekly Safety Report: Drunk Driving and Arson Incidents Raise Concerns in Montgomery County, New York

This week in Montgomery County, New York, two incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. In the first incident, a woman from Amsterdam was sentenced to six months in jail for driving drunk with a baby in her car. She led police on a chase across multiple counties before being apprehended. The second incident involved a Fultonville man who admitted to intentionally setting his own house on fire. Fortunately, his family was unharmed, but they lost everything in the fire. These incidents highlight the importance of responsible behavior and the potential dangers of reckless actions.

Amsterdam woman gets six months in jail for driving drunk with baby in car

WNYT12-19-2023

Jessica L. Jordan, a 33-year-old woman from Amsterdam, was sentenced to six months in jail for driving while intoxicated. In January, she led police on a multi-county chase after hitting a patrol car in Clifton Park. The chase ended in Troy, where she was apprehended. Jordan pleaded guilty to a felony count of driving while intoxicated.

Related reports:

• Amsterdam woman gets six months in jail for driving drunk with baby in car

Fultonville man admits to setting his house on fire

WNYT12-20-2023

Michael Bell, a 37-year-old man from Fultonville, pleaded guilty to arson for intentionally setting his own home on fire. He started the fire and then left to pick up his children from school. Firefighters responded to the scene, and although Bell's wife and children were unharmed, a pet died in the fire. The family lost all their belongings, and they had no prior knowledge of Bell's actions.

Related reports:

• Fultonville man admits to setting his house on fire

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