SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- The man accused of attacking a Saratoga Springs police officer in September has pleaded guilty.
Seth Dawson, 19, admitted he slashed the throat of Officer Adam Baker on Sept. 5.
Investigators said Dawson had wandered nearly a mile away from the Four Winds Hospital when Officer Baker tried to take him into custody. That's when police said Dawson took out a razor from his pocket and slashed Baker across the neck.
Dawson pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He will be sentenced on March 12. The DA's office will ask the judge to sentence him to 10 to 17 years, as well as three years of post release supervision.
Officer Baker is fully recovered and has returned to his full duties with the Saratoga Springs Police Department.