WILTON — Stephen Vilsaint, age 52, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service was held January 31 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
GANSEVOORT — Kevin F. Brough, 67, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. A service was held on January 28 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Richard Comfort died on February 2. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends gathered to remember him prior to the service. A graveside service will be held in the spring at West Milton Cemetery. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON LAKE — Debra A. Kaelin, 68, passed away 2/5/2023. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10 at St. Peter’s church followed by burial: St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial donations to Saratoga Center for the Family, Dress for Success, or Shelters of Saratoga. www.burkefuneralhome.com
ONEONTA — David W. Loeffler, 76, died January 30, 2023 in Cooperstown, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Spring. Interment will take place in the Spring. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
Saratoga Police
Ryan Folts, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 15 with DWI, and aggravated DWI.
Antonia Dean, 30, of Hudson Falls, was charged Jan. 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Cody Design, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charrged Jan. 15 with resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.
Julie Stewart, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 13 with petit larceny.
Robert Loya, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation, no motor vehicle license, and traffic device violation.
Tyler Bennett, 26, of Wilton, was charged Jan. 13 with DWI, and failure to keep right.
Daniel Canty, 55, of Middle Grove, was charged Jan. 12 with felony DWI.
Jean Santiago Rodriguez, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 12 with two counts of assault in the third-degree.
Chad Lang, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 11 with criminal trespass.
Jasay Boone, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 11 with criminal contempt, and aggravated family offense.
Korey West, 24, of Greenfield Center, was charged Jan. 10 with grand larceny in the fourth-degree.
Saratoga County CourtSarah A. Vedder, 29, of Glens Falls, was sentenced Jan. 11 to 5 months’ incarceration and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, first charged November 2021 in Clifton Park.
Shamere H. Thomas, 31, of Troy, was sentenced Jan. 11 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, first charged June 2022 in Clifton Park.
Terrance King, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Jan. 11 to 1-1/3 to 4 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony attempted strangulation, first charged August 2022.
Cynthia A. Loszynski, 39, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Jan. 11 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, first charged July 2022.
Bianca A. Barnes, 24, of Schuylerville, was sentenced Jan. 12 to 1-1/3 to 4 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal mischief, first charged August 2022 in Saratoga Springs.
Janel S. Constantine, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Jan. 12 to 5 years’ incarceration and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, first charged February 2022 in Wilton.
Jamie L. Heidt, 46, of Halfmoon, was sentenced Jan. 12 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, first charged April 2022.
Donnell P. Windley, Jr., pleaded Jan. 23 to felony attempted criminal possession of a weapon, first charged October 2022 in Wilton. Sentencing April 20.
Charles D. McLellan, 54, of Malta, was sentenced Jan. 12 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, first charged Jan. 12.
William Bounds, 37, of Milton, pleaded Jan. 12 to failure to register or verify as a sex offender, a felony. Sentencing March 8.
Trever M. Murphy, 42, of Norfolk, Virginia, pleaded Jan. 13 to felony grand larceny, first charged October 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing March 17.
Jeffrey T. Hampshire, 42, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Jan. 13 to 7 months’ incarceration, after pleading to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first-degree, first charged June 2022 in Malta.
NYS Police
On January 17, State Police of Saratoga, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), charged Nahissah J. Tatsey, 21, of Saratoga Springs, with criminal possession of cannabis in the second-degree, after troopers responded to assist NYSDEC with a traffic stop on I-87 in Malta, for multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The investigation discovered over six pounds of illegally possessed cannabis in the vehicle, according to authorities.
Priscilla M. Lancaster, 26, of Moreau, was charged Jan. 12 with Agriculture and Markets Laws, Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance, and Abandonment of Animals. Washington County Animal Control reported to the scene and took custody of the animal – discovered emaciated dog and tethered within the vehicle with no food or water available. State Police said the investigation determined Lancaster owned the vehicle and was responsible for the dog who had been living in the vehicle.
On Jan. 8, State Police Wilton charged Amy N. Bradway, 38, of Corinth, Lucas J. Gardiner, 41, of Corinth, and Shannon M. Gordon, 44, of Moreau, with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia.
On Jan. 16, State Police charged Brian D. Ausfeldt, 35, of Halfmoon, with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. It is alleged Ausfeldt illegally possessed psilocybin-containing mushrooms and prescription drugs.
WILTON — Four Section 2 gymnastics teams competed to raise money and awareness for domestic violence on Friday, as the Saratoga Springs varsity gymnastics team hosted the 17th annual Purple Passion Meet.
The four competing teams were: Saratoga Springs, Bethlehem, Shaker, and Guilderland. Athletes from all four teams wore purple gear, helping raise awareness and funding for Wellspring of Saratoga.
See below for top finishers from each event of Friday’s meet:
All-Around: Ayla Skinner (33.1)
Vault: Erika Sudigala (8.7)
Floor: Ellie Ott (9.15)
Balance Beam: Alyssa Kearns (9.05)
Uneven Bars: Ellie Ott (8.65)
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs varsity wrestling team honored its seniors on Thursday, rounding out the night with a strong 35-28 victory over Shenendehowa.
The Blue Streaks have 13 seniors: Isaac Coffin, Jack Dacey, Alex Julian, Damian Maura, Shawn Mergen, Andrew Monroe, Gordon Murray, Lorenzo Paleschi, Dylan Przedwiecki, Connor Saltzgaver, Victor Santabar, Cam Smith, and Vito Spadafora.
See below for results from the Blue Streaks’ victory over the Plainsmen:
Saratoga Springs 35, Shenendehowa 28
102: Isaac Jaynes (Shen) def. Kyle Edwards by pin at 1:58
110: Chase Matter (Saratoga) def. Joe Donatelli by pin at 1:52
118: Greg Green (Shen) def. Luke Stoutenburg by 11-2 maj. decision
126: Brandon Deuel (Shen) def. Danny Dacey by 5-1 decision
132: Vincent Grembocki (Shen) def. Taylor Beaury by 3-1 decision
138: David Emsminger (Shen) def. Trey Edwards by pin at 1:36
145: Davin Leavey (Shen) def. Hayden Passaretti by pin at 1:12
152: Gordon Murray (Saratoga) def. Anthony Harbour by 17-12 decision
160: Gianni Delgado (Saratoga) def. Max Woolums by 17-4 maj. decision
172: Vito Spadafora (Saratoga) def. Anthony Kennedy by 10-1 maj. decision
189: Lorenzo Paleschi (Saratoga) def. Dante Maiello by pin at 5:07
215: Patrick McKinley (Saratoga) def. Erik O’Toole by pin at 1:34
285: Jack Dacey (Saratoga) def. Colin Thompson by pin at 6:54
SYRACUSE — The Ballston Spa varsity wrestling team competed at the NYSPHSAA Dual Meet State Championships in Syracuse over the weekend, defeating East Islip in the opening round before falling to Hilton in the third round.
The Scotties clinched a spot in the Dual Meet Championships by capturing the Section 2 Dual Meet crown on Jan. 17, defeating Saratoga Springs and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake.
Connor Gregory, Darrien Insogna, Ralph Keeney, and Cameron Hinchcliff combined to win all of their individual matches for Ballston Spa. The Scotties will next compete at the Section 2 Class B Tournament on Feb. 7 at Burnt Hills.
See below for results from the Dual Meet Championships:
1st Round: Ballston Spa 35, East Islip 32
(102) Quinton Warlikowski (B-Spa) def. Rocco DeStefano by pin at 4:00
(110) Ralph Keeney (B-Spa) def. Anthony Liedtke by pin at 3:04
(118) Tristan Hinchcliff (B-Spa) def. Dylan Aristodes by 11-3 maj. decision
(126) Cameron Hinchcliff (B-Spa) def. Matthew Walsh by 15-4 maj. decision
(132) Logan Alfalla (East Islip) def. Tyler Perkins by 15-0 decision
(138) Justin Shayew (East Islip) def. William O’Connor by pin at 0:58
(145) Christopher Trahey (East Islip) def. James Capasso by 18-3 decision
(152) Anthony Avitabile (East Islip) def. Brian Reffitt by pin at 1:24
(160) Connor Gregory (B-Spa) def. Stephen Coleman by pin at 5:02
(172) Jacob Perkins (B-Spa) def. Nicholas Groneman by 5-4 decision
(189) James Sturek (East Islip) def. Brennan Livingston by 11-3 maj. decision
(215) Darrien Insogna (B-Spa) def. DeAndre Perez by pin at 2:16
(289) Sebastian Regis (East Islip) win by forfeit
3rd Round: Hilton 36, Ballston Spa 34
(102) Jon Testa (Hilton) def. Quinton Warlikowski by pin at 3:08
(110) Gavin Whipple (B-Spa) def. Lukas Yeager by pin at 1:11
(118) Ralph Keeney (B-Spa) def. Aiden Keable by pin at 1:12
(126) Tyler Simons (Hilton) def. Tristan Hinchcliff by 8-1 decision
(132) Cameron Hinchcliff (B-Spa) def. James Hargather by pin at 3:31
(138) William O’Connor (B-Spa) def. Alex Chirdo by pin at 3:12
(145) Philip Testa (Hilton) def. James Capasso by 15-2 maj. decision
(152) Landon Lazarek (Hilton) def. Brian Reffitt by pin at 1:49
(160) Max Meagher (Hilton) def. Anthony Prastio by pin at 2:56
(172) Connor Gregory (B-Spa) def. Troy Davis by pin at 4:41
(189) Nate Kasper (Hilton) def. Brennan Livingston by 15-0 decision
(215) Elijah Diakomihalis (Hilton) def. Benjamin Livingston by pin at 0:25
(289) Darrien Insogna (B-Spa) def. Chris Fronczak by 13-4
maj. Decision
