Crazy Attacks Continue in Saratoga County, This Time a Fly Swatter

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The attacker is facing felony charges.

On Sunday, a Mechanicville man was arrested for going after another man with a machete, then Monday night, the Saratoga County Sheriff's were called to Fellows Road in the town of Halfmoon for a disturbance that turned out to involve a fly swatter.  

Police say 35 year old Jennifer Garland was arrested after she allegedly attacked someone with a racket style electric fly swatter, causing injuries to their arm. The victim was taken to Samaritan Hospital to be treated. 

Garland is facing a number of charges, including felony assault and criminal contempt. Apparently she violated an order of protection as well. She was taken to Saratoga County Jail. 

 

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