Breaking: Saratoga BLM Co-Founder Arrested on Charges in Schenectady!
Lexis Figuereo, a prominent co-founder of Saratoga’s Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, was arrested in Schenectady on charges of menacing and weapons possession.
The incident reportedly involved Figuereo allegedly pointing a rifle at another individual during an altercation.
According to police reports, the confrontation took place in an apartment where a semi-automatic rifle was involved, though no injuries were reported.
Figuereo, a vocal leader in local BLM protests, is known for his activism in Saratoga Springs.
He has been arrested in the past due to his involvement in protests against police brutality, and his supporters have often claimed he faces undue targeting by local authorities.
Following his latest arrest, Figuereo appeared in Schenectady City Court, where the case is ongoing.
The incident adds to a series of legal challenges Figuereo has faced in recent years, drawing attention to his role in the movement and ongoing tensions with law enforcement.