Pubdate: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 Source: Times Union (Albany, NY) Copyright: 2007 Capital Newspapers Division of The Hearst Corporation Contact: http://www.timesunion.com/forms/emaileditor.asp Website: http://www.timesunion.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/452 Note: MAP archives articles exactly as published, except that our editors may redact the names and addresses of accused persons who have not been convicted of a crime, if those named are not otherwise public figures or officials. POLICE ARREST THREE ON DRUG CHARGES SARATOGA SPRINGS -- A Schenectady County probation officer, [redacted] were arrested on drug charges over the weekend, according to police. The three were arrested about 3 a.m. Saturday near Putnam Street and Lena Lane after a brief foot chase by police. County probation officer Stephen A. Farina III, 30, of 1242 Viewmont Drive, Niskayuna, was charged with felony possession of cocaine as well as misdemeanor resisting arrest and unlawful possession of marijuana. Farina, who had worked for the county for less than a year, was terminated from his position Wednesday morning, said County Attorney Chris Gardner. Farina was briefly held at the Saratoga County Jail before posting bail, which had been set at $25,000 cash or $50,000 bond. He is scheduled to return to court Sept. 18. [redacted], was charged with misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance. On Thursday, [redacted] "I am disappointed that one of our heretofore valued professionals is involved in a situation like this in another city," said Superintendent Jim Schultz, "Particularly when we have an expectation of zero tolerance regarding illegal substances on our campus." [redacted], was charged with criminal possession of marijuana, according to police. He is due back in court Aug. 21. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin