Weekly Safety Report: Theft, Fire Displacement, Drunk Driving, Fraud Allegations, and Devastating Fire in Saratoga County, New York

This week in Saratoga County, New York, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of residents. These incidents include the theft of a plow, a fire that displaced a family and claimed a pet's life, a drunk driving incident, ongoing accusations of financial fraud involving the Saratoga Springs Fire Chief, and another devastating fire that resulted in a family losing everything just days before Christmas.

Oh , Brother : Saratoga County Duo Nabbed For Stealing Plow , Police Say

Daily Voice12-28-2023

Nicholas Scoville of Stillwater stole a plow and stored it at his brother's property. The theft was reported by a Stillwater resident, leading to the arrest of both Nicholas and Lee Scoville. During the arrest, Lee Scoville injured a trooper.

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• Oh , Brother : Saratoga County Duo Nabbed For Stealing Plow , Police Say

Fire displaces family in Saratoga County , claims pet 's life

WRGB12-26-2023

A fire broke out in the Evergreen Court mobile home park in South Glens Falls, destroying a family's home and killing one of their cats. The family of four escaped with only the clothes on their backs, and their autistic son was left with only his underwear. The teenager is now staying with a neighbor.

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• Fire displaces family in Saratoga County , claims pet 's life

Halfmoon man allegedly drove drunk , fell asleep at the wheel

WNYT12-23-2023

Nicholas A. Rodriguez of Halfmoon was arrested for driving while intoxicated after police found him asleep at the wheel of his running vehicle on Route 9 in Clifton Park. Rodriguez recorded a blood alcohol concentration of 0.19%.

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Calls for the investigation of Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Dolan continue

wamc.org12-27-2023

Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Joseph Dolan is facing ongoing accusations of financial fraud. Commissioner of Public Safety Jim Montagnino alleges that Dolan defrauded the city by using a city vehicle for personal purposes and attending state trainings while on paid leave. Montagnino has requested further audits into Dolan's actions.

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• Calls for the investigation of Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Dolan continue

South Glens Falls family loses everything in fire

WNYT12-24-2023

A South Glens Falls family lost everything in a fire just days before Christmas. While the two adults and two children managed to escape, their cat was killed. Neighbors witnessed the flames and helped the family evacuate.

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• South Glens Falls family loses everything in fire

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