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Schenectady man accused of assaulting off-duty New York State Trooper

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – A Schenectady man is accused of assaulting an off-duty New York State Trooper in Saratoga Springs early Saturday morning.

Saratoga Springs Police responded to the area of 47 Phila Street at 3:30 a.m. for a possible fight in progress.

Investigation determined that 27-year-old Kevin Press, of Schenectady, allegedly was being verbally abusive and disorderly to other people in the area.  Press is then accused of assaulting an off-duty New York State Trooper when the trooper advised him to discontinue his behavior.

Press was arrested for Assault 2nd, a Class D Felony, and Resisting Arrest, a Class A Misdemeanor. He was arraigned and taken to Saratoga County Jail where his bail was set at $5,000 cash or $10,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in City Court at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

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