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Two Charged In Teen's Alcohol-Related Death

Sam Heroux
New York State Police

New York State Police have charged two suspects in the 2017 alcohol-related death of a Saratoga County teenager after a night of drinking. Troopers say 19-year-old Liam McGlinchey was highly intoxicated when he was left by his companions in front of his Clifton Park home the night of August 24th, 2017.

Police say McGlinchy had a blood alcohol level of .40 percent, five times the legal limit for driving while intoxicated.

Samuel Heroux, 21, of Cohoes, and a 19-year-old whose name is not being released because of his age at the time of the crime, have been charged with criminally negligent homicide.

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.