08/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/09/2024 14:35
Date of Arrest: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Incident Location: 399 Broadway
Township: Fort Edward
Case #: 2024-011901
INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED: Jason B. LaRoe Age: 53 Address: Fort Edward, New York
INCIDENT SUMMARY: According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Jason B. LaRoe, age 53, of Fort Edward, New York for Promoting Prison Contraband in the First Degree, class D Felony. The arrest was made after an investigation determined that LaRoe, who is currently incarcerated in the Washington County Correctional Facility on unrelated criminal charges, was found to be in possession of dangerous contraband while in the Correctional Facility.
LaRoe was arraigned in Central Arraignment Proceedings and held pending future court appearances.
Charges Filed: Promoting Prison Contraband in the First Degree (1 counts)
Officer (s) Handling: Investigator M. Ashton