Thursday, 25 October 2018 12:04

October 26th – November 1st, 2018

COURT

Brandon M. Iacovissi, age 28, of Clifton Park, pleaded Oct. 23 to vehicular assault in the first-degree, in connection with an incident that took place in Clifton Park, in April. Iacovissi drove across a center dividing line on Route 146 and hit a minivan head-on, causing serious injuries to four people, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. Sentencing scheduled Dec. 18. 

Joey M. Castro, age 25, of Saratoga Springs, was convicted Oct. 22 of the following: first degree assault, criminal use of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of reckless endangerment – all felonies, and failure to register an assault rifle. The charges are in connection with a shooting incident Oct. 8, 2017 in Moreau, during which Castro caused serious injury to a neighbor, Michael Desnoyers, after shooting Desnoyers in the back with an AR-15 style assault rifle, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. Desnoyers was left paralyzed from the waist down as a result of the defendant’s actions.   

Alexander M. Rand, age 33, of Hudson Falls, was sentenced Oct. 24 to five years of probation, after pleading to aggravated DWI in Saratoga Springs. 

Clifford C. Colvin, Jr., age 58, of Galway, was sentenced Oct. 24 to one year in jail, after pleading to aggravated DWI in Saratoga Springs. 

Joseph P. Russell, age 25, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Oct. 24 to felony DWI and fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon, also a felony. Sentencing scheduled Jan. 9. 

Daniel P. O’Connor, age 35, of Glens Falls, pleaded Oct. 17 to felony DWI, in Wilton. Sentencing scheduled Dec. 12. 

David Bowman, age 63, of Malta, was sentenced Oct. 18 to five years of probation, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree. 

David E. Lamar, age 47, of Malta, was sentenced Oct. 18 to 1-3/4 years in state prison, after pleading to vehicular assault in the first-degree. 

POLICE

Steven W. Harris, age 48, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 20 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property – a misdemeanor. 

Susan E. Steenburgh, age 33, Saratoga Springs, and James S. Sluti, age 34, Glenville, were each charged with one count criminal contempt first degree- felony; aggravated family offense- felony. 

Latasha R. Patterson, age 39, Schenectady, was charged Oct. 20 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Christine M. Richards, age 52, Corinth, was charged Oct. 20 with consumption of alcoholic beverages; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; failure to stop at stop sign; unsafe lane change. 

Albert R. Lecuyer, age 72, Corinth, was charged Oct. 19 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; refuse pre-screen test; consumption of alcoholic beverages. 

Joseph P. Koren, age 23, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 19 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor; speeding - posted zone; fail to keep right.

Roarke C. Shea, age 33, Lake George, was charged Oct. 18 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th - misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana; operation of vehicle without safety seats and belts; criminal impersonation 2nd degree/ impersonating another - misdemeanor; criminal contempt 2nd degree/ disobedience - misdemeanor/ 2 counts. 

Chase M. Baker, age 20, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 18 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor/ 2 counts; criminal possession of marijuana fifth degree- misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana; equipment (obstructed view front/rear by object). 

Monica Lewis, age 71, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 18 with criminal mischief fourth degree/prevent assistance- misdemeanor. 

Tyler A. Coon, age 25, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 18 with criminal possession of a forged instrument second- felony; criminal possession stolen property fifth degree- misdemeanor; petit larceny- misdemeanor. 

Najee G. Sturdivant, age 25, Troy, was charged Oct. 18 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree - misdemeanor; unsafe lane change. 

Cassandra L. Moore, age 33, Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 18 with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor; no/expired inspection certificate. 

Leonard Tortorice, age 40, Porters Corners, was charged Oct. 17 with failed to stop at stop sign; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; refuse pre-screen test. 

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