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SARATOGA SPRINGS — William James Todd, aged 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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MILTON — Matthew W. Thomas peacefully passed away on March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Services are private. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
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MALTA — Irma Rosario Gonzalez passed away on March 29 at Saratoga Hospital. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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PORTER CORNERS — Jennifer E. Ladd passed away March 29. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on April 5 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. Condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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FORT EDWARD — Timothy Lawrence, age 54, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 in the comfort of his home. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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WILTON — Ruth Sarah (Kaufinger) Seeber passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024. Services will be held on April 12, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. in G.B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. Schuylerville, NY. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
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Saratoga County Court
Ralph Hobbs, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced March 20 to 1 year in local jail, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender.
Christopher H. Chisena, 55, of Waterford, was sentenced March 20 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged October 2023 in Waterford.
Kevin P. Masterson, 52, of Stillwater, pleaded March 22 to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, a felony, charged Mar 2023. Sentencing May 24.
Joseph Harold Murauskas, 45, of Corinth, was sentenced March 22 to 8 years’ incarceration, after pleading to attempted assault in the first-degree, charged March 2023 in Corinth.
Christopher L. Crispell, 41, of Waterford, pleaded March 21 to felony grand larceny, charged July 2023 in Stillwater. Sentencing May 23.
Vincent L. Avila, 24, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 10 years’ probation, after pleading to rape in the third-degree, charged January 2021 in Malta.
Leona A. McLean, 32, of Albany, pleaded March 21 to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, charged February 2023 in Malta. Sentencing May 30.
Lisa J. Davis, 44, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged April 2023.
Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office
On March 21, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team and Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and Saratoga Springs Police Department, executed a search warrant at Quevic Drive in Saratoga Springs.
Tamaryn H. Bennett, 25, of Saratoga Springs was arrested and charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 2nd degree (class A-II felonies); 6 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies); 1 count of criminal manufacture of an undetectable firearm (class D felony); and 11 counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the 3rd degree (class D felonies).
As a result of the investigation that led to the search warrant and the execution of the search warrant, large quantities of illicit drugs were seized including methamphetamine, fentanyl, Xanax, suboxone, and cocaine. In addition, multiple 3D printers were seized as well as 3D-printed firearm receivers for handguns and a MAC-10 machine gun, a 3D printed firearm silencer, and several high-capacity ammunition devices.
Subsequent to the search warrant at Quevic Drive, an additional search warrant was executed on a property on Shippee Road in the town of Day where an AR-15 and several high-capacity magazines were seized.
Bennett was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond pending further action in the matter.
On March 22, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a sexual assault that reportedly occurred in the town of Milton on March 19. Following an investigation, Sean M. Cherven, 38, of Milton, was charged with one count of rape in the 1st degree (class B felony). It is alleged Cherven engaged in sexual intercourse with another by means of forcible compulsion. He was arraigned at Milton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail pending further action in the matter.
Saratoga Springs Police Department
On March 25 at approximately 5:30 p.m., information was received by the Special Investigations Unit of the Saratoga Springs Police Department that a subject with several outstanding warrants was in the city. Officers were able to locate the suspect in a vehicle traveling on South Broadway, and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the suspect. Thomas McCall, 35, of Rensselaer, was taken into custody without incident. According to police, a Smith and Wesson .357 handgun was located during the traffic stop, Additionally, a small amount of illegal narcotics were located.
McCall was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, a Class C Felony; Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County officials are seeking businesses to take part in its “Saratoga County Career Expo.”
Businesses of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to register for this large-scale hiring event, where they will be able to recruit and connect with multiple candidates with various backgrounds, skill sets, and experience levels.
Registration is free and open now through April 10; businesses can register on the County’s website. The event will take place April 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Sponsored by Saratoga County Workforce Development and Saratoga County Economic Development Corporation, the event is tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various industries. Whether you’re a burgeoning startup, a mid-sized enterprise, or an established corporation, this event offers a dynamic environment to engage with skilled professionals and forge meaningful connections.
Businesses attending will be able to enhance their recruitment efforts through: Networking Opportunities, Brand Visibility and Community Engagement.
For more information and to register, visit www.saratogacountyny.gov/career-expo or contact Saratoga County Workforce Development at 518-884-4170.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County History Center is hosting Trivia Night from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at historic Anne’s Washington Inn, 111 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
The event, to support the programs of The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, will include an Italian style buffet dinner provided by Mama Mia’s Restaurant, dessert, and coffee. A cash bar for beer and wine will be available to guests age 21 and over. Doors open at 5:30, and dinner will begin at 6.
Local Trivia Night host Casey Blum, “That NY Trivia Guy,” will open the friendly competition beginning at 7 p.m. Trivia categories will include questions on local history as well as the standard trivia topics.
The cost for the evening is $40 per person. Registration for the event can be made at: https:/brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/69015-history-center-trivia-night
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WILTON — On Mondays April 8 and April 22 at 10:30 a.m., Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks. These walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s Environmental Educators and will take place on the NYS DEC’s Fox Parcel on April 8 and Old Gick Farm on April 22.
These walks give participants an opportunity to get out on the trails with like-minded people and observe the beauty of nature in the spring. They are geared towards gentle exercise and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trail. Nature on the Move happens every other week, year-round.
Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
