Troy Man Arrested in Saratoga County AC Unit Theft
The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office has arrested Donald J. Gendron III, a 40-year-old man from Troy, in connection with the theft of several air conditioning units from a business in Halfmoon, Saratoga County. Gendron is facing charges of grand larceny,…

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 27, 2026 —
Donald J. Gendron III, a 40-year-old resident of Troy, has been arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest is in connection with the alleged theft of multiple air conditioning units from a business located in Halfmoon, Saratoga County.
Gendron faces several charges related to the incident, including grand larceny, criminal mischief, and conspiracy. According to authorities, the property allegedly stolen by Gendron is valued at over $3,000. The incident also resulted in alleged property damage estimated to be in excess of $1,500.
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation and subsequent arrest. Details regarding the exact timeline of the theft or the date of the arrest were not provided in the summary. The specific business targeted in Halfmoon was also not identified in the provided information.
The charges reflect the alleged severity of the crime. Grand larceny typically involves the unlawful taking of property valued above a certain threshold, while criminal mischief relates to intentional damage to property. Conspiracy charges can be brought when individuals are accused of planning or agreeing to commit a crime.
As of the information available, the contractor’s name and the specific makes and models of the air conditioning units involved were not disclosed. Further details about the investigation’s progression or upcoming court proceedings were also not made public.
Story summarized from the original created by Josh Koumjian on wnyt.com, see more information here.
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