Suspect charged with text messaging harassment
Warrensburg Court Report
April 18 - Judge Mindy Fisk presiding
Senate approves bill criminalizing fake pot, bogus meth
Synthetic marijuana, which prompts delusions, violent behavior, suicide attempts, convulsions and various health problems, has been a spiraling problem with area youth. But April 30, the state Senate passed a bill criminalizing the use, distribution or possession of the substance, along with so-called 'bath salts' which mimic methamphetamine. Now it's up to the stae Assembly to join the movement towards curbing the use of the substances.
Synthetic marijuana ban endorsed, now set for public vote
Warren County is moving faster than New York State in criminalizing the use and possession of synthetic marijuana substances, and other municipalities are now seeking the advice of county officials in pursuing a similar ban.
Child fingerprinting offered
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office will host an “Operation Safe Child” fingerprinting event Sunday, April 15 at its headquarters in Queensbury.
Ban on synthetic marijuana launched by Warren County leaders
Brutal, violent crimes have been linked to ingestion of synthetic marijuana and herbal incense, which is sold legally across most all of New York State and the U.S. Recently informed that it can prompt savage and near-psychotic behavior — and prompt hallucinations and suicide — Warren County leaders have taken action to ban the use, sale, possession or distribution of the substances.
Local ban on ‘posh’ urged
Herbal incense linked to psychotic & criminal behavior
Smoking herbal incense or "posh" has been linked to criminal and psychotic behavior, and a Lake George community activist is pressing for her town board to make use or sale of the substance illegal.
Warrensburg woman accused of assaulting man
Scratching a male acquaintance, according police, led to a Misdemeanor Assault charge for a Warrensburg woman.
Warrensburg Town Court
Jan. 25 — Judge Mindy Fisk presiding
Mother faces felony charge of DWI/child in vehicle
Warrensburg Town Court report
New Warrensburg Town Judge deals with a full docket in his second court session ever.
Authorities say armed man tries to slug police, flees scene
Police: 72-year-old woman steals cookies, children's book
Warrensburg Judge Mindy Fisk presided Jan. 11 over a full court session, which included several felony cases — one in which authorities said a woman struck a man intentionally with her car, another in which a gun-wilding man was accused of trying to punch a police officer and fleeing rather than getting arrested for Disorderly Conduct. In another case, a man pled Guilty to Endangering the Welfare of a Child for touching her private parts.
Local Elvis impersonator accused of $50,000+ in welfare fraud
Elvis impersonator Joe Ramsey has thrilled crowds from Memphis to Montreal with his vocals and stage presence that bear an uncanny resemblance to 'The King." Now, he's facing felony welfare charges for collecting $50,000 or so more in welfare benefits than he was eligible for, based on an allegation he didn't accurately report his income as an Elvis tribute artist.
Police: phone threat prompts arrest
Dec. 14: Judge Mindy Fisk presiding
Plea deal pending for Warren County commissioner
A plea deal has been reached that offers Warren County Social Services Commissioner Sheila Weaver dismissal of felony and misdemeanor charges against her and $59,000 in unearned pay -- in exchange for her resignation Jan. 18 and promising not to sue the county.
Town Court Report
Dec. 7 — Judge Richard Nissen presiding
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