Woman Wanted After Missing Saratoga Springs Court Appearance

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 4:41 AM

Saratoga Springs police say Patricia Mitchell is wanted on a bench warrant after missing court in July. The appearance concerned unmet sentencing conditions tied to a plea deal involving 2024 DWI and other offenses. Mitchell last lived in Valatie. Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact police.

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