COURT
Lawrence T. Williams, 33, of Accord, pleaded July 18 to attempted sexual abuse, a felony, in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing Sept. 26.
Earl J. Pittman, 39, of Schenectady, pleaded July 18 to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Nov. 1.
Jeremy J. Defibaugh, 26, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced July 22 to 4 years state prison, after pleading to two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Tyvon M. Webb, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced July 22 to 2.5 years state prison, after pleading to criminal sale of a controlled substance.
John C. Rakstis, 42, of Ballston Spa, pleaded July 19 felony DWI. Sentencing Sept. 19.
Fred F. Albright III, 37, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded July 16 to felony DWI. Sentencing Oct. 11.
Francis X. Walling, 55, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to possessing a sexual performance by a child.
Paul R. Ashdown, Jr., 41, of Mechanicville, was sentenced July 12 to 1.5 to 3 years state prison, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of stolen property, in Malta.
Erik A. Pagan, 45, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded July 12 to criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon, and attempted assault. All charges are felonies. Sentencing Sept. 27.
POLICE
Shane Wilbur, 25, of Wilton, was charged July 13 with criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth-degree, a misdemeanor, and possession of a forged instrument in the second-degree, a felony.
Matthew S. Lawrence, 22, of Corinth, was charged July 14 with criminal mischief misdemeanor, and reckless endangerment felony. Lawrence is suspected of firing a rifle recklessly and striking a residence in Corinth, causing damage.
Adelord M. Irish, 36, of Schuylerville, was charged July 15 with aggravated driving while intoxicated, as well as boating while intoxicated. Irish is accused of operating both a motor vehicle and a vessel while intoxicated.
Michael Donato, 35, of Albany, was charged July 12 with misdemeanor DWI, operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate, and following too closely.
Sarah Flexon, 21, of Albany, was charged July 13 with misdemeanor DWI, and two driving violations.
Keith Owen, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 13 with criminal contempt, resisting arrest, aggravated family offense, and assault with intent to cause injury to officer.
On July 13-14, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office marine patrol unit along with marine patrols from the New York State Park Police and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police participated in a boater safety initiative on Saratoga Lake. The purpose of the initiative was to promote safe boating, target impaired boaters and target aggressive and reckless operation of vessels. As a result of the initiative, a total of 23 navigation citations were issued for a variety of safety, speed and equipment violations. One person was also cited for misdemeanor reckless operation of a vessel.
Gabrielle Sullivan, 22, of Ballston Lake, was charged July 14 with disorderly conduct and assault with intent to cause injury to officer, related to an incident that occurred on Caroline Street.
Robert Faith, 34, of Greenfield Center, was charged July 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding.
Jeffrey Bishop, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, operating an unregistered vehicle, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marijuana.
