POLICE
Joseph B. Flower, age 36, Glenville, was charged June 12 with robbery in the third degree. Flower is accused of being involved in the March 4, 2017 robbery of an Adirondack Trust Bank, located at 162 Northline Road.
William J. Hoffay, age 43, Averill Park, was charged June 12 with burglary in the third-degree; criminal mischief in the second-degree; grand larceny third-degree - all three charges are felonies. It is alleged that Hoffay forced entry into a Smashburger restaurant located at 46 Marion Avenue last April, causing significant damage to the premises and stealing a safe with over $3500 in cash.
Aristeo Romero Hernandez, age 30, Saugerties, was charged June 9 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle second/three or more suspensions - misdemeanor; unsafe lane change.
Michael P. Andrews, age 30, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 9 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor; following motor vehicle too closely; criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th - misdemeanor.
Frank Barone, age 69, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 9 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor.
Devin J. Bowen, age 20, Ballston Spa, was charged June 9 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor/ 2 counts.
Austin J. Melick, age 21, Nassau, was charged June 8 with registration plates; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; failure to stop at stop sign; failure to signal a turn; unreasonable speed.
Joe L. Still, age 27, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 8 with robbery in the second degree/cause physical injury – felony; obstruction of breathing/blood-apply pressure- misdemeanor; burglary first degree/causes physical injury – felony; assault in the third degree/intent physical injury – misdemeanor; criminal mischief fourth degree/prevent assistance- misdemeanor.
I-Cheng Peng, age 28, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 8 with driving while intoxicated - misdemeanor; failure to signal a turn.
Brandy L. Farber, age 33, Clifton Park, was charged June 8 with speeding - posted zone; driving while intoxicated - a misdemeanor.
Steven A. Maronic, age 67, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 7 with operating unregistered motor vehicle on highway; no/expired inspection certificate; safety belts; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; harassment second degree - physical contact; resisting arrest - misdemeanor.
Nicholas C. Goodrum, age 28, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 7 with criminal possession of stolen property fourth- felony.
Michael W. Tamburrino, age 39, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 7 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; failure to stop red traffic signal light; leaving the scene of an auto accident (injury)- misdemeanor.
Nicholas C. Goodrum, age 28, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 6 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance outside original container; trespass.
Roberto M. Ciavarella, age 41, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 6 with criminal trespass in the second degree- misdemeanor.
Dale B. Reeder, age 48, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 5 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor; obstruction of breathing or blood circulation- misdemeanor.
William C. Cooper, age 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 5 with petit larceny- misdemeanor.
Madeline A. Meisner, age 21, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 5 with petit larceny- misdemeanor.
Sean F. Shadrick, age 41, Troy, was charged June 4 with coercion second degree/cause physical injury – misdemeanor; criminal contempt second degree/disobedience- misdemeanor; aggravated harassment in the second degree- misdemeanor; tampering with a witness in the third degree- felony.
Stephen J. Budesa, age 60, Albany, was charged June 4 with petit larceny- misdemeanor.
Donald F. Finn, age 79, Ballston Spa, was charged June 4 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor; no/expired insurance.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in the Town of Ballston
BALLSTON — A 54-year-old Ballston Spa man was killed after an early morning crash on June 17. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, James P. Van Ness was operating a 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle, which was involved in a collision with a 2005 Jeep Liberty - operated by 18-year-old Delaney Brooks, also of Ballston Spa. The crash occurred on State Route 67 just east of Curtis Lumber in the Town of Ballston. Van Ness was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, the preliminary investigation indicates Van Ness was operating his motorcycle westbound on State Route 67 when he crossed into the eastbound lane and collided head on with Brooks’ vehicle. There was no evidence of impairment by Brooks, who was treated at the scene for minor injury. The collision remains under investigation.
