Fulton County Area News

01/12/2026

FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF: MULTIPLE ARRESTS

Joshua W. Preston, a 41 year old male, was charged in the Town of Johnstown Court with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor; and was arrested on a warrant out of the City of Johnstown

Alfred G. Lamont Jr., a 48 year old male, was charged in the Town of Johnstown Court with Resisting Arrest, a Class A Misdemeanor; Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd, a Class A Misdemeanor; Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 2nd Degree, an Unclassified Misdemeanor; Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 2nd Degree, an Unclassified Misdemeanor; Harassment 2nd Degree, a Violation; and was arrested on a warrant out of the City of Johnstown

Matthew M. Goodrich, a 42 year old male, was arrested on a warrant out of Fulton County Family Court

Melissa A. Palmateer, a 52 year old female, was charged in the Town of Johnstown Court with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Registration Suspended, an Unclassified Misdemeanor

Donald W. Mochrie Jr., a 54 year old male, was charged in the Town of Stratford Court with Assault 3rd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor; and Menacing 2nd Degree, a Class B Misdemeanor

Joleen A. Coty, a 40 year old female, was charged in the Town of Johnstown Court with Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor

Kalif S. McMikle, a 35 year old male, was charged in the Town of Johnstown Court with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense, an Unclassified Misdemeanor

Kevin M. Weaver, a 46 year old male, was charged in the Town of Johnstown Court with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree, an Unclassified Misdemeanor

Donovan J. Milhouse, a 29 year old male, was charged in the Town of Johnstown Court with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, a Class B Felony; Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree Intent to Sell, a Class B Felony; Tampering With Physical Evidence, a Class E Felony; Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor; and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor

Nicole M. Goodemote, a 39 year old female, was charged in the Town of Johnstown Court with Tampering with Physical Evidence, a Class E Felony; and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor

Brandon J. Spencer, a 28 year old male, was arrested on a warrant out of Fulton County Family Court

Aljabbar B. Crenshaw, a 45 year old male, was charged in the Town of Johnstown with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree, an Unclassified Misdemeanor

The preceding arrests were made between 12/22/2025 through 12/28/2025.

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office handled 127 incidents during this time frame.
Included were 2 Animal Complaints, 1 Disorderly Conduct, 2 Domestic Violence Complaints, 2 Larcenies, 13 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 15 Traffic Stops and 8 Welfare Checks.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

01/12/2026

GLOVERSVILLE POLICE: 292 CALLS LAST WEEK, MULTIPLE ARRESTS

The Gloversville Police Department made the following arrests from January 5th, 2026, through January 11th, 2026.

- Koren J. Hohenforst, a 42-year-old female from Gloversville, Trespass, Disorderly Conduct.

- Nicholas W. Fetrow, a 47-year-old male from Gloversville, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

- Steven D. Starson, a 67-year-old male from Gloversville, Bench Warrant (X2).

- Jacob A. Billa-Hall, a 24-year-old male from Gloversville, Bench Warrant.

- Loretta J. Gianpoalo, a 59-year-old female from Gloversville, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

- Hunter E. Kilmartin, a 31-year-old male from Gloversville, Bench Warrant.

- Desiree Roman-Gil, a 31-year-old female from Gloversville, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Assault in the Third Degree.

- Mackenzie R. Taylor, a 28-year-old female from Gloversville, Assault in the Third Degree.

There were a total of 292 calls for service in the past week. 19 of these were Domestic Violence complaints. 14 were Disorderly Conduct complaints. There were no reported Overdoses.

While there is probable cause for the issuance of these arrests, all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

01/10/2026

RIP Sgt. Bob Walsh

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is sad to announce the passing of Retired Sergeant Robert "Bob" Walsh- Walshy as he was known. Bob was born in NYC, entered the US Navy and served our Country. After his discharge he worked with his brother as a deep sea salvage diver.

He joined a childhood friend and came up to visit Fulton County. He fell in love with the beauty of the Foothills of the Adirondacks and decided to make North Bush his home.

He became a Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy. Then became a Sergeant, a position in which he served for years.

He trained dozens of deputies as a night Sergeant. Everyone who worked with him, including members from other agencies, have a Walshy story.

Bob had been in failing health for a few years but was always loyal to the Sheriff's Office. Last summer he attended our annual BBQ and Picnic and he was happy to spend time with many of the good ole crew.

Sergeant Walsh Thank you for your service and Rest in Peace.

01/09/2026

01/07/2026

OPEN IN AMSTERDAM, NY
Are you in the market for a Shed, Barn, Garage or Cabin?

WE HAVE THE LARGEST INVENTORY IN THE AREA!

~ It's not too late to get your winter storage!

~ We deliver year round!

~ Our lot is plowed with pathways to every building!

Come down and take a look at our location at 108 Wallins Corners Road Amsterdam.

All of our buildings have up to date pricing on them and are open! We currently have over 40 buildings in stock!

- Every Building is discounted!
- We can custom order to fit all your needs!
- We offer GUARANTEED RENT TO OWN-No Credit Check!
- We offer 90 Days Same as Cash!
- We offer Free Delivery & Setup!
- There are Warranties on All New Buildings!

Call or Text me at (518) 921-1643 - Kaylia

01/07/2026

Ice safety tips ....we will have more

GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Ice fishing season is underway across the Capital Region — and with more people heading out on the ice, local officials are sharing a few reminders to he…

01/07/2026

SHERIFF: FULTON COUNTY MAN FACES S*X CRIME ARREST

Date: January 6th, 2026

Arrestee: Victor R. Trippodo

Address: 794 Co Hwy 107, Johnstown, NY 12095

Charges:

One (1) Count: NYS PL § 130.52 01, Forcible Touching – Touch Sexual/Intimate Parts of Another Person

Class “A” Misdemeanor

One (1) Count: NYS PL § 260.10 01, Act in a Manner Injure Child Less Than 17.

Class “A” Misdemeanor

Sheriff Richard C. Giardino and the members of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office report the following information for immediate release:

On Tuesday, December 30th at approximately 11:27 AM, 46 year old Victor R. Trippodo, was arrested by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit following an investigation into a Forcible Touching / Endangering the Welfare of a Child complaint that occurred in the Town of Perth from May of 2024 to June of 2024.

It is alleged that during the above time frame, Trippodo forcibly touched a juvenile victim. Trippodo was charge with one count of Forcible Touching, a class A Misdemeanor, and one count of Act in a Manner Injure a Child Less than 17.

Trippodo was processed on the above stated charges, arraigned in CAP Court, and was remanded to the custody of the Fulton County Correctional Facility.

Continuation:

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the New York State Police and the Johnstown Police Department for their assistance in the investigation and arrest of this individual.

While there was probable cause for this arrest all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the court of law.

01/07/2026

The close call was recorded from a camera mounted on a NYS DOT snowplow in Franklin County in northern NY. Watch for amber flashing highway safety lights.

01/07/2026

Hazardous travel conditions were confirmed Wednesday morning as a result of mixed precipitation. Allow additional time to reach destinations. Several school and other delays were reported by 5:15 am.

01/06/2026

Montgomery County Sheriff Jeffery T. Smith issued an update following an incident this morning involving a tractor trailer on the New York State Thruway. Footage from the scene remains published on our page.

01/06/2026

Tuesdays are family-skate nights. Admission just $6 per person every Tuesday. Roller skate and roller blade rentals starting at $3. High Rollers Skating has been a fixture of the Fulton County community since 1983!

01/06/2026

A tractor trailer carrying compressed natural gas was on fire Tuesday morning on the New York State Thruway near mile marker 209 in Montgomery County. Anyone in a 1-mile radius was initially ordered to evacuate.

wnyt.com/top-stories/tractor-trailer-fire-on-ny-state-thruway-prompts-evacuation-order/