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Author: Saratoga TODAY

February 11 – February 17, 2023

New York State Police

A three-car crash in Malta on Feb. 12 resulted in two aggravated DWI arrests, State Police said.
Anthony S. Alifano, 28, of Clifton Park, was charged with aggravated DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. 

Tameka E. Jones, 38, of Queensbury, was charged with aggravated DWI and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 

Tristan J. Mason, 20, of Halfmoon, was charged Feb. 13 with Burglary in the Third-Degree. 

Christopher P. Haskell, 39, of Ballston Spa, was charged with DWI, after his vehicle was stopped by State Police on State Route 9 in Malta for suspected violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Further investigation determined Haskell had a previous DWI conviction in the last 10 years.

Jennifer M. Manz, 40, of Wilton, was charged with DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations, after being stopped on State Route 50 in Saratoga Springs. She was transported to SP Saratoga for processing, where Manz recorded a 0.22% BAC, according to State Police.

Michael D. Sullivan, 52, of Ballston, was charged with DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.  He was transported to SP Saratoga for processing, where he recorded a 0.21% BAC, State Police said.

Saratoga Springs Police

Christian Frazier, 48, of Pottersville, was charged Feb. 13 with DWI, and Aggravated DWI.

Javier Dalmasi, 28, of Ballston Spa, was charged Feb. 12 with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Operating Motor Vehicle Impaired By Drugs, Unauthorized Use Vehicle:Without Owner Consent, Unlawful Fleeing A Police Officer In A Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Unsafe Movement Of Stopped Motor Vehicle, Unsafe Passing On Left, Moved From Lane Unsafely, Speed Violation:Speed In Zone, Passed Vehicle On Right, Speed Not Reasonable, Avoiding Traffic Device, Drive motor vehicle on/across sidewalk, Failure to stop at a stop sign, and making an unsafe turn.

Kevin Kelly, 42, of Saratoga Sorings, was charged Feb. 12 with petit larceny and trespassing.

William Gallager, 23, was charged Feb. 11. with DWI.

Anthony Capasso, 21, of Northford, Connecticut, was charged Feb. 11 with Criminal Mischief and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Thomas Deschaine, 51, of Hudson Falls, was charged Feb. 7 with Robbery-2nd Degree: Displays What Appears To Be A Firearm, and Assault 3rd Degree: With Intent To Cause Physical Injury.

Francis “Gary” Brooks

Francis “Gary” Brooks, age 73, of Queensbury, NY, passed away on February 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary was born on June 4, 1949 in Saratoga Springs, the son of the late Gilbert and Mildred (Howard) Brooks. Gary graduated from St. Peter’s Academy in 1967 in Saratoga Springs and then went on to get his Business Administration degree at Albany Business College. He then eventually furthered his education at Bryant & Stratton Business Institute in Albany in 1996. Every year, he was happy to complete the Income Taxes for countless friends & family!

Gary married Anne Kearney in 1969 and share daughter Whitney (Brooks) Rebisz. Gary is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Dave; his long-term committed relationship with Gretchen Mutaf; his sister Denise and brother-in-law Frank Largen; his dear friends Jeff & Milayne Jackson-Kingsley; and many musician friends he played with throughout his entire life.

Preceding Gary in death includes his father Gilbert, his mother Mildred (Howard) Brooks, and his brother Malcolm.

Gary will always be remembered through the music he played with numerous bands including The Shames, The Cherry Stones, Breakfast of Champions, Whisper, Merlin’s Minstrels, Emerald City, Gary Brooks Band, Bobby Kaye and ‘Them,’ Joe Mele Band, Janis Joplin Tribute Show, Joe Jackson and Armed & Dangerous Band, Wild Bill & the Rhythm Kings, Thunder Road, the Milayne Jackson Trio and his solo career.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023 with an 11 a.m. Funeral Home service at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs. Burial will follow in Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave.

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Greg Wrobel

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Greg Wrobel, 75, passed 2/11/2023 Calling hours are 4-7, Friday, 2/17/23 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass, 10 a.m., 2/18/23 at Church of St. Peter, followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Celebration of life July 2023. Memorial donations to  Camp Kesem, a 501(c)3 (donate.kesem.org/Big-Foot) Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com 

Elinor (Ellie) Johnson Riter

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elinor (Ellie) Johnson Riter, 90, died Friday morning (Feb. 10, 2023) at Saratoga Hospital. Calling hours were held 2/17/23 at St. Peter’s Church 10-11am. Mass at 11, burial to follow St. Peter’s cemetery. Memorial donations to Church of St. Peter. Celebration of life at a later date. www.burkefuneralhome.com

Roberta M. McGee

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roberta M. McGee, 80, passed peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023. Calling hours were 2/14 at Burke Funeral home. Graveside service was, 2/15 at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

Salvatore Taormina 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Salvatore Taormina died on February 5 at The Wesley Healthcare Center. At the convenience of the family a private gathering will be held this summer. If you wish to make a donation, please do at: www.thewesleycommunity.org (Embury Apartments) or The Wesley Healthcare Center, Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com

Randy L. Furman 

SKOWHEGAN, ME — Randy L. Furman, age 55, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at home. A private celebration was held Saturday, February 4, 2023. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com

Zdzislaw Szamrej 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Zdzislaw Szamrej, age 85, passed away on February 10, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital, At the request of the family there will be no services at this time. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com