Violent — Saratoga Springs, NY — reported 2026-07-02

SUMMARY

A 22-year-old Stewart's Shops employee stabbed an 83-year-old customer in self-defense after the victim tried to steal from the store.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-02
  • Suspect: female, age 22
  • Victim(s): 1 (83-year-old male)
  • Status: arrest/charge/investigation status: adjournment in contemplation of dismissal

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at a Stewart's Shop on Circular Street in Saratoga Springs.
  • Emily Underwood-Jones, the accused employee, used a folding knife to stab the victim.
  • The victim, Joseph Hughes, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Albany Medical Center.
  • Underwood-Jones had no prior arrest record.
  • The charges against Underwood-Jones were two counts of felony assault and a weapons possession charge.