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Author: Saratoga TODAY

June 3 – June 9, 2023

Saratoga Springs Police Department

Drew McCarthy, 39, of Halfmoon, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Angel Marrero, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal possession of a weapon, assault, criminal tampering, and menacing. 

Somaria Edwards, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, and vehicle equipment violation.  

Ricky Reyome, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief.  

Marcus Jackson, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, and vehicle equipment violation. 

Trashaun Mosley, 42, of Kingston, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation.

Devan Hildebrandt, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with petit larceny, assault, criminal possession of stolen property, criminal obstruction of breathing, and grand larceny. 

Talique Grant-Lynch, 21, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny, and criminal mischief. 

Kevin Kelly, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 18 with criminal trespass. 

Rian O’Callaghan, 22, of Ballston Spa, was charged with criminal contempt. 

Gloria Rhodes, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault. 

Daniel Gudar, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with exposure of a person. 

Shawn Soderberg, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal impersonation, and disorderly conduct. 

Saratoga County Court

Dennis M. Phillips, 32, of Cobleskill, pleaded to felony DWI, charged April 2022 in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing July 24. 

Crim S. Trerise, 57, of Middle Grove, was sentenced to 4-10 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony sexual abuse, charged June-August 2017 in Greenfield.

Jonathan E. Trow, 41, homeless/Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 9 years’ incarceration and 5 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to felony burglary, charged October 2022 in Saratoga Springs.

James M. Brush, 47, of Malta, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing July 27. 

Patricia M. Pullar, 47, of Clifton Park, pleaded to vehicular assault in the second-degree, a felony, first charged in Wilton. Sentencing Sept. 15.  

Brendan J. Ryder, 29, of Cohoes, pleaded May 30 to making a terroristic threat, a felony, charged March 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Aug. 1. 

New York State Police

On May 27, State Police of Saratoga charged Stephen D. Sewall, 54, of Milton with aggravated driving while intoxicated and multiple other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Troopers received the report of a hit-and-run crash on Northline Road in Milton, located the vehicle that fled on East West Road in Saratoga, and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Sewall. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Sewall was arrested for DWI and transported to SP Saratoga for processing, where he recorded a 0.31% BAC, which is more than three times the legal limit.

Saratoga Springs Police Department

Angeliz Laboy, 19, of Troy, was charged with assault, resisting arrest, and obstruct governmental administration.   

Jaden Patterson, 21, of Watervliet, was charged with reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief. 

Brian Horn, 48, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny. 

Courtney Worrock, 25, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny, and grand larceny. 

Jacob Green, 22, of Gansevoort, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to use designated lane, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. 

Cassandra Barden, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with petit larceny. 

Pamela Mele, 46, of Galway, was charged with harassment. 

Saratoga County Court

Kevin D. Johnson, 37, of Cohoes, was arraigned May 25 on the following charges, assigned April 30 in Saratoga Springs: two felony counts rape, two felony counts criminal sexual abuse, one felony count sexual abuse, and one felony count assault.  

Luis S. Vazquez, 52, of Schenectady, pleaded to felony DWAI, charged December 2022 in Clifton Park. Sentencing July 20. 

Rakell L. Dutcher, 38, of Albany, was sentenced May 25 to 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged July 2022 in Saratoga Springs. 

Jonathan A. Edwards, 25, of Salem, was sentenced May 25 to 1 year of incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property, charged October 2022 in Moreau. 

Joshua M. McDonald, 26, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 1-3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI. 

Donald W. Clark 36, of Saratoga County, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged April 2022 in Wilton. Sentencing July 27. 

Making Smart Choices and Driving Safe Message Presented in Ballston Spa

Photo provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.

BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa High School seniors were presented with a safe driving message during the days before the Senior Prom on June 3, encouraging them to avoid accidents caused by distracted or impaired driving.

A simulated crash demonstration took place on May 25 in front of the school in the bus loop at 9:45 a.m. Several students, as well as various emergency responders, participated in the event. 

The event was coordinated by the BSHS Administrators and Deputy Pedro Garcia, the school resource officer, with assistance from Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo and area emergency responders. 

“This is a great program to teach kids about everyday safety involving distracted or drunk driving, but especially around the prom when these things become more prevalent,” read a statement on the Ballston Spa Fire Department’s Facebook page. “Thank you for your support and we hope this conversation continues at home, as we hope this drill never becomes a reality for any of us.”

The BSFD thanked Mangino Chevrolet Buick GMC for donating cars used in the demonstration. They also offered thanks to the Community Emergency Corps, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Ballston Lake Emergency Squad, Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Armer Funeral Home, and the BSCSD administration.

Mrs. Inez Bethea Tillman 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mrs. Inez Bethea Tillman passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. At Inez’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. There will be a memorial service at a later date. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Richard ‘Ric’ Jesmain, Jr. 

BALLSTON SPA — Richard ‘Ric’ Jesmain, Jr. was called home at the age of 53 after a long battle with cancer. Calling hours 12-1 p.m., Saturday, 6/10/23 at St. Clement’s Church followed by Mass, then burial at St. Peter’s cemetery. A GoFundMe has been setup to help with expenses:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/ric-jesmain?utm_campaign 

Judith Ann Lanzone

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Judith Ann Lanzone passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Wesley Health Care Center. She was 82. Calling hours were held Friday June 2, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home. A funeral home service followed. www.burkefuneralhome.com

Robert Earl Burke

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Robert Earl Burke, 85, passed 6/2/2023. Mass: 10 a.m., Friday, 6/9/2023 at St. Clement’s followed by burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Celebration of life following 1-5 p.m. at the ITAM, 247 Grand Ave. Saratoga Springs. Memorial donations to Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak St. Saratoga Springs. www.burkefuneralhome.com 

Penelope “Penny” Miller

ALBANY — Penelope “Penny” Miller, 83, of Saratoga Springs passed away on June 5, 2023 at Albany Med. Burial will be at G. B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Dennis Wilson Spilman 

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Dennis Wilson Spilman has joined his loved ones in Heaven. A service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 11 at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Calling hours will be from 2 – 4 p.m. prior to the service at the church. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Michael E. Hudak, Jr.

WILTON — Michael E. Hudak, Jr., died June 1. A funeral service was held June 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care; calling hours were held prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

SS Preservation Foundation Kicks Off 2023 Summer Sunday Stroll Season This Weekend

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has announced that this year’s strolls start on Sunday, June 11. 

Historic walking tours will be offered every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. through Labor Day in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tours highlight the Gut neighborhood, mail-order houses on the east side, architecture of the Saratoga Spa State Park, the diverse history of the historic West Side, mansions of North Broadway, and more. 

 The first of 13 tours of historic Saratoga Springs kicks off with “Down In The Valley: Exploring The Gut” on Sunday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. Alexandra Morgan will explore the area behind Broadway known as “The Gut,” which was home to many working class and Jewish families who provided important contributions to the community. This tour meets at the northwest corner of Putnam and Spring streets at the Hathorn Spring. 

Upcoming this month: 

-Sunday, June 18 – Historic Madison & Fifth Avenues. Deborah Studwell will lead a tour of residential streets which are lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses near the Saratoga Race Course. Meet at: NE corner of Nelson and Fifth avenues.

-Sunday, June 25 – Historic Congress Park. Join Charlie Kuenzel for an entertaining and educational stroll through historic Congress Park. Meet at: Outside of the Canfield Casino

Tours will be limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance.  The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

 Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.