Police: Man extorted over $50K from Washington County resident

A Schuylerville man is accused of extorting more than $50,000 from a Washington County resident.

State Police said Jeremy W. Allen, 36, demanded money from the victim for more than five years.

Allen was arrested at his home on Feb. 27 and charged with second-degree grand larceny. He was sent to Washington County Jail to await arraignment.