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UPDATE: AMBER ALERT – Object of Amber Alert reportedly found dead
LAKE GEORGE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – Television station WNYT in Albany is reporting that 9-year old Melina Galanis Frattolin, the object of an Amber Alert issued this morning, has been found dead. The station cites sources confirming that she was found deceased. No other details on where she was found or the circumstances surrounding her death have been released. As 3:45PM Sunday, there was no notice of either the abduction or the discovery of the victim on posted on either the Warren County Sheriff Office website or their Facebook page. No information regarding the suspect or suspects have been released. The New York State Police, at the request of the Warren County Sherriff Office, issued an Amber Alert for a 9-year-old girl who is believed to have been abducted Saturday night in Lake George. Part of the Amber Alert states that the child was taken 'under circumstances that lead police to believe that they are in imminent danger of serious bodily harm and/or death.' That statement is part of conditions that is needed in order for an Amber Alert to be issued. The missing is Melina Galanis Frattolin, 9-years old, she is reported to be 5 foot tall and weight about 100 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Frattolin was last seen wearing a blue and white striped shirt, shorts and white Adidas sneakers. Melina is of Indian heritage. She was last seen in a white van, which was traveling south on I-87, the Northway, around 9:40PM Saturday evening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
19-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
US Attorney for NY John Sarcone chased by knife-wielding illegal Salvadoran migrant who threatened to slit his throat: prosecutors
A US Attorney for New York was allegedly chased by a knife-wielding illegal immigrant with a lengthy criminal record who threatened to slit his throat on the streets of Albany Tuesday night, prosecutors said. John Sarcone, the Trump-appointed US Attorney for the Northern District of New York, was allegedly chased and threatened outside the Hilton Hotel in Albany by Saul Morales-Garcia — an illegal migrant from El Salvador who was previously deported, WNYT reported, citing Albany County prosecutors. 3 US Attorney for the Northern District John Sarcone was threatened by a knife-wielding illegal migrant in Albany on Tuesday. Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Advertisement Morales-Garcia, 40, allegedly aggressively advanced toward Sarcone with his weapon in hand — gesturing that he would slit the attorney's throat as he lunged at him before chasing the US attorney down the street outside the hotel just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, that report stated citing local police. Sarcone was uninjured, and nearby Albany County sheriff's deputies picked up Morales-Garcia just moments after the alleged attack, according to local cops. The alleged attempted slasher was previously convicted of a felony in El Salvador and has been deported from the United States at least once in the past, WNYT reported, citing investigators. Advertisement 3 The knife allegedly used in Tuesday night's incident. Albany County Sheriff's Office Albany County prosecutors said the incident appeared to be a 'random' street encounter. Morales-Garcia is currently in the country illegally and has a criminal record in at least three other states outside of New York, prosecutors said. It is not known when Morales-Garcia entered the US or where he allegedly crossed into the country. Advertisement 3 Saul Morales-Garcia, 40, was charged with attempted second-degree murder accused after allegedly threatening to slit the throat of US Attorney John Sarcone. Albany County Sheriff's Office He is charged with attempted second-degree murder and is being held without bail, the Albany Times Union reported. 'It's important that everybody understands that we take these things seriously — whether you're the US Attorney for the Northern District or your name's John Smith and you live on Morton Avenue,' Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon said after the court hearings, the outlet reported. Advertisement US Attorney Sarcone was appointed to the Northern District of New York in March by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The Pace University graduate is a native New Yorker, growing up in a 'humble, blue-collar background' in Croton-on-Hudson, Sarcone said in a statement at the time. The Northern District of New York declined to provide a comment to The Post. The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
High school basketball coach fired, cited for harassment after pulling player's hair
High school basketball coach fired, cited for harassment after pulling player's hair A high school basketball coach from a small upstate New York town made national headlines this week after he was caught on camera pulling a teenage player's hair. Jim Zullo, 81, came out of retirement in 2023 after a prolific career that landed him a spot in the state hall of fame to coach the Northville High School girls' basketball team. The incident occurred on Friday at the girls' basketball Class D state championship. The Northville Falcons lost 43-48 to the La Fargeville Red Knights, upsetting senior Hailey Monroe, who was seen crying on the National Federation of State High School Association's livestream of the game. Upon seeing her emotional state while the teams waited for medal presentation, Zullo responded by grabbing Monroe's ponytail and yanking it before seemingly scolding her. Another player can be seen in the video intervening, putting herself between Zullo and Monroe. The second player, who Albany-area news outlet WNYT identified as Zullo's niece Ahmya Tompkins, and the coach can then be seen exchanging words. Here's what we know about the now-viral video. Who is Jim Zullo? Jim Zullo began coaching more than four decades ago, having been inducted into the state Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He spent 26 years at Shenendehowa, winning the state title in 1987. Zullo has been part of New York High School basketball for more than four decades, retiring in 1999 only to come back to coach in 2023, when he began coaching the Northville High School girls' basketball team. He amassed more than 500 wins in his career, leading the Falcons to the state championship game two years in a row after coming out of retirement. See video of the incident Northville High School girls' basketball coach Jim Zullo pulled player Hailey Monroe's hair after their loss in the New York Class D state championship game. The school district released a statement that the coach was promptly fired and would never coach in the district again.… — Just Women's Sports (@justwsports) March 24, 2025 Zullo apologizes, says he regrets behavior On Sunday, Zullo issued a public apology to WNYT. He also told News10 that the player had uttered an expletive toward him when he told her to shake opponents' hands after the game "I deeply regret my behavior following the loss to La Fargeville Friday night in the Class D state championship game. I want to offer my sincerest apologies to Hailey and her family, our team, the good folks at Northville Central Schools and our community. As a coach, under no circumstance is it acceptable to put my hands on a player, and I am truly sorry," Zullo's statement reads. "I wish I could have those moments back. I am grateful for the opportunity to have coached girls basketball at Northville the past two years, especially last season, which was a difficult time for our family. I am super proud of every one of these young women and what they accomplished. I know each of them will go on to do great things and I wish them well." Zullo fired, cited for harassment Zullo was fired after the video began gaining wider attention. The Northville school district posted a statement on Sunday, saying it was "aware of, and deeply disturbed by," Zullo's behavior. "We hold our coaches to the highest standards of professionalism, sportsmanship, and respect for our student-athletes, and this behavior is completely unacceptable," the statement continued. "The District is committed to ensuring that this type of behavior has no place within our programs, and we will continue to uphold the values of respect and integrity that our athletes, families and community expect and deserve. This individual will no longer be coaching for the Northville Central School District." Hudson Valley Community College, where Friday's game was played, is investigating the incident along with local law enforcement, according to a Facebook post made by the college's public safety department on Saturday. Another statement posted Monday said a complaint for second-degree harassment had been filed on Sunday and Zullo was issued a court appearance ticket. The charge is a misdemeanor. New York State Public High School Sports Athletic Association releases statement The New York State Public High School Sports Athletic Association also issued a statement Monday. 'The NYSPHSAA commends the swift action taken in response to this incident, including the immediate termination of the coach involved," executive director Dr. Robert Zayas said. "At NYSPHSAA, we uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship, respect, and the well-being of our student-athletes. It is unfortunate that this incident has diverted attention from what should be the primary focus — the incredible achievements and dedication of the student-athletes throughout the season. Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence deserve to be celebrated as the true representation of high school athletics.'
