Saratoga Springs Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old

Authorities say the alleged incident occurred in 2020 in the town of Milton.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:24pm

The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office has arrested 66-year-old Dana S. Day of Saratoga Springs on a felony charge of first-degree sexual abuse. The charges stem from a 2020 incident in the town of Milton involving a victim under the age of 13.

Why it matters

Sexual abuse crimes against minors are deeply disturbing and have long-lasting impacts on victims. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to investigate and prosecute such cases to protect vulnerable members of the community.

The details

According to authorities, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office received a complaint on February 28th regarding abuse or neglect that allegedly took place in the town of Milton in 2020. An investigation into the complaint led to the arrest of Dana S. Day on charges of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony.

  • The alleged incident occurred in 2020 in the town of Milton.
  • The complaint was filed with the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office on February 28th, 2026.
  • Day was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 1st, 2026.

The players

Dana S. Day

A 66-year-old man from Saratoga Springs, New York who was arrested on charges of first-degree sexual abuse.

Saratoga County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that received the complaint, investigated the incident, and arrested Dana S. Day.

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What’s next

The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system, with prosecutors determining whether to bring formal charges against Dana S. Day.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the importance of reporting suspected child abuse to the authorities so that investigations can be conducted and appropriate action taken to protect vulnerable members of the community.