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Drug charges
Here is the text of the press release from city police:
The Saratoga Springs Police Department has announced the arrest of nine current and former Skidmore College students on a variety of drug charges. The arrests follow an 18 month investigation into drug activity in the downtown area, and identified sources of supply in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
A press release from the department states the following individuals have been arrested in connection with this case over the past several months:
Esu McFadden (20) Skidmore College. Mr. McFadden was charged with three counts each of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree.
Nathaniel Prinzi (21) Skidmore College. Mr. Prinzi was charged with two counts each of Criminal Sale and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree.
Julian Rodier (22) 21 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. One count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree.
Samuel Miner (21) 18 Lafayette Street, Saratoga Springs. One count each of Criminal Sale and criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Sub-stance in the 7th degree.
Henry Hester (32) San Diego California. Two counts each of Criminal Sale and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree. Mr. Hester was extradited from California where he had moved to prior to the conclusion of the investigation. He is the only individual arrested locally in this case who had not been enrolled at some point at Skidmore College.
Peter Lesser (19) Skidmore College. One count each of Criminal Sale of Marijuana in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the 2nd Degree.
Jonah Haviland-Markowitz (21) 35 Second Street, Saratoga Springs. Two counts of Criminal Sale of Marijuana in the 4th Degree.
Matthew Heckman (21) 174 grand Ave, Saratoga Springs. Two counts of Criminal Sale of Marijuana in the 4th Degree.
Richard Brautigam (22) 21 Phila Street. One count of Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the 4th Degree.
During the investigation, police in Saratoga Springs, Massachusetts and New Hampshire seized over one ounce of cocaine, over twenty pounds of marijuana, approximately $50,000 in cash and a small amount of LSD. The majority of the marijuana was intercepted and seized out of state prior to reaching the streets of Saratoga Springs. Additional information on the arrests and seizures occurring out of state are not available, as the Saratoga Springs Police Department is not authorized to speak further on those investigations.
The Saratogian is following the story and will have more details soon.
posted by The Saratogian City Desk at
5:38 PM
2 Comments:
Despite the fact that there were just 9 Skidmore students allegedly dealing drugs on campus does not mean that there are't thousands of Skidmore students who are doing the right thing, not using or selling drugs and working hard on academics, extra curricular activities and volunteerism. We as a community benefit tremendously from the presence of Skidmore, it's students and the culturally enriching opportunities it provides. Thankfully, the arrests did not occur just prior to commencement ceremonies, as they could have been when you look at the dates of sale and possession, to detract from the significance of the day for the students who did not break the law. I think the District Attorney and the police were measured in their handling of these arrests regarding this issue and should be complimented. While the deterrence affect may have been diminished for those who may not have been caught, my hope is that the dispositions of the cases will in fact send a strong message regarding the sale of illegal and controlled substances which are dangerous, addictive and should carry with them serious consequences.
This article is unprofessional at best. Its date includes no year, and it is attributed to no one. What kind of reporting leaves no author and date. there is not a reputable journalism establish that would leave such an outdated and unprofessional article up on the web. It is an embarrassment to the Saratogian.
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