Saratoga Springs Lawmaker Facing DWI After Late-Night Arrest

Sources say that an attorney and newly elected Saratoga Springs county supervisor was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated over the weekend.

Saratoga County Supervisor Arrested

According to WNYT reporter Mark Mulholland, sources say county supervisor Sarah Burger was charged late Saturday in Saratoga by New York State Park Police after a breathalyzer test indicated she had a .13 BAC.

It is unclear where the arrest occurred, but she was arrested by Spa Park Police, who monitor those roadways closely and ensure everyone obeys traffic laws.

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A .13 BAC signifies significant intoxication, well above the .08 legal driving limit in most places, causing severe impairment in motor skills, judgment, balance, and speech. Sources say this level means you're legally drunk and dangerously impaired to drive, even if you feel as though you're functioning well.

Elected in November

Burger was elected in November after campaigning on a platform that included advocating for earlier bar closing times across Saratoga County. She also previously served briefly as a city attorney in Saratoga Springs.

In addition to her role in local government, Burger has built her legal career in private practice. According to her website, she founded Burger Law Group PLLC in 2018 and represents clients in labor and employment matters, including unpaid wage claims, discrimination, and workplace harassment.

According to her website bio, she also advises several small businesses, particularly in the hospitality and equine industries.

This is a developing story. Updates are expected once official records become available.