They say "good fences make good neighbors". In other words, you stay on your side of the fence and I will stay on mine and we will get along just fine. Certainly this doesn't apply to each community and, hopefully, you enjoy the passing conversation and safety of being friendly with those that live on your street.

There is one Upstate New York community that experienced something that you might see in a horror film when one neighbor was allegedly swinging a pickaxe at another neighbor.

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On Saturday May 13, 2023, according to New York State Police, an incident took place at a multi-resident dwelling in Saratoga that ended with one individual arrested and several in the neighborhood scared.

New York State Troopers responded to a call regarding a physical altercation involving a pickaxe. Officers conducted an investigation and determined that the suspect allegedly approached the victim and began swinging a pickaxe multiple times in an attempt to strike the victim during a verbal dispute. The suspect took off before Troopers arrived.

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New York State Troopers arrested 65-year-old William P. Grewen of Saratoga. Grewen was charged with the following;

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree
  • Menacing in the 2nd degree
  • Harassment in the 2nd degree

On Mother's Day, Sunday May 14th, Grewen was arrested and arraigned at the Saratoga Town Court. The suspect was released and provided a return court date of June 6, 2023.

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