Saratoga County Court 

Adam Pipino, 29, of Mechanicville, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.  Sentencing Oct. 3. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

The Sheriff’s Office arrested Nicholas J. Murtlow (age 35) Galway, on an arrest warrant issued by the Providence Town Court charging him with criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, aggravated family offense, criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felonies), and criminal mischief in the 4th degree (class A misdemeanor). Murtlow is accused of violating an order of protection by failing to stay away from the protected person on July 26, 2024, and of committing a specified offense under the statute having previously been convicted of a specified offense within the preceding 5 years. The criminal contempt charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction within the preceding 5 years as well. He is also accused of damaging property belonging to another person in an amount exceeding $250 and of intentionally attempting to prevent a person from calling 911 by disabling their communication sending equipment. Murtlow was arraigned in the Charlton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office arrested Sandra M. McGeough (age 51) Clifton Park on an arrest warrant issued by the Clifton Park Town Court charging her with criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felony) and harassment in the 2nd degree (violation). McGeough is accused of violating an order of protection by threatening the protected person in an incident that reportedly occurred on August 6, 2024. She was arraigned in the Clifton Park Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.

James E. Lewis, Jr. (age 18) Schenectady, was arrested on an arrest warrant issued out of the Milton Town Court charging him with burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony) from an incident that reportedly occurred on July 23, 2024. Lewis is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within a building on Emigh Road in the town of Milton with the intent to commit a crime therein. He was released on an appearance ticket at the direction of the Honorable John Cromie of the Milton Town Court pending further proceedings in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance in the Sunoco gas station on Plank Road in the town of Clifton Park. Prior to deputies arriving on scene, the male reportedly left the establishment in a motor vehicle. Deputies quickly located the vehicle and attempted to stop it resulting in a vehicle pursuit that culminated in the arrest of Philip R. Reiter (age 38) Clifton Park. Reiter was charged with DWI (class D felony), aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree (class E felony), using a vehicle without a mandatory ignition interlock device, criminal contempt in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanors), aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree (unclassified misdemeanor), failure to obey a police officer, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to use headlights with windshield wipers (infractions): NY Mr. Reiter is accused of operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition. The charge was upgraded to a class D felony due to 2 previous convictions within the preceding 10 years. He is also accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a revoked driver’s license and of failing to have a mandatory ignition interlock device. He was arraigned in the Clifton Park Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.

County Court 

Edward M. Carroll, 26, of Clifton Park, pleaded to felony DWI, charged March 2024. Sentencing Oct. 3. 

Christopher Barnes, 44, of Wilton, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged March 2024 in Wilton. 

Ronald Nellis, 37, of Moreau, pleaded to sexual abuse in the first-degree, charged summer 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing Oct. 2. 

Earl T. Walsh, 31, of Greenwich, pleaded to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first-degree, a felony, charged April 2024 in Stillwater. Sentencing Oct. 29. 

Branden Bakerian, 41, of Whitehall, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged November 2023 in Wilton. 

Jeanelle F. Eberts, 50, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to DWAI, charged October 2023 in Saratoga Springs.  

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

Edward J. Fish, Jr. 42, of Schuylerville, and Colleen M. Stewart, 38, of Malta, were each charged with for burglary in the 2nd degree (class C felony) and petit larceny (class A misdemeanor). Both are charged with entering and remaining unlawfully within a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime therein. Fish was also charged with criminal contempt in the 2nd degree and resisting arrest (class A misdemeanors) for allegedly violating an order of protection by being in Ms. Stewart’s presence and for fleeing from police after being advised he was under arrest. Fish and Stewart were arraigned in the Saratoga Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matters.

Resulting from a warrant check for a separate person on Centerline Road in the town of Providence Jason O. Allen (age 44) and Courtney E. Gilboy (age 27) – both of Greenfield,  were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felony), criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 4th degree (class C felony), criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 5th degree (class D felony), criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanors). They are accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug with the intent to sell it, of knowingly and unlawfully possessing 500 mg or more of cocaine, and of knowingly possessing a scale used to weigh controlled substances with the intent to use it for unlawfully dispensing a controlled substance. Both were arraigned in the Milton Town Court. Mr. Allen was remanded to the Saratoga County Jail and Ms. Gilboy was released to pretrial services pending further action in the matters.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to an active burglary call at Lamplighter Acres in the town of Moreau. As a result of the investigation Steven M. Fitzgerald (age 42), of Lake Luzerne, and Melanie L. Chaney (age 51), of Castleton on Hudson, were each charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies), and criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanor). Each is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug with intent to sell it, of knowingly and unlawfully possessing cocaine in an aggregate weight of ½ ounce or more, and of knowingly possessing a scale used to weigh controlled substances with the intent to use it for unlawfully dispensing a controlled substance. Ms. Chaney was also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree (class A misdemeanor). Both were arraigned in the Moreau Town Court and released on their own recognizances pending further action in the matters.  

Following a personal injury motor vehicle crash on Pettis Road in the town of Wilton, Matthew J. Murry, Jr., (age 40) of Wilton was charged with vehicular assault in the 1st degree (class D felony), 2 counts of aggravated DWI (class E felonies), operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08% or greater (unclassified misdemeanor), 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child (class A misdemeanors), moving from lane unsafely, and operating a motor vehicle without an inspection (infractions). The Sheriff’s Office alleges a 2014 Dodge pickup truck operated by Murry on Pettis Road swerved to avoid a deer, left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and overturned. Two passengers, aged 10 and 7, were treated at Albany Medical Center. Murry was arraigned in the Wilton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

Adam C. Batto, 32, of Mechanicville, was charged with 2 counts each of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies). Batto is accused of selling and possessing methamphetamine of an aggregate weight of 1/8 ounce or more. He was arraigned in the Stillwater Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

Timothy P. Guile, 72, of Round Lake, was charged with criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felony) and harassment in the 2nd degree (violation). Guile is accused of violating an order of protection by threatening the protected party. He was arraigned in the Malta Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

William K. Wilson, 56, of Ballston Spa, burglary in the 2nd degree (class C felony), criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felonies), criminal contempt in the 2nd degree, and petit larceny (class A misdemeanors). Wilson is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime therein and of violating an order of protection. He is also charged with damaging a cellular phone in an amount exceeding $250 and with subsequently stealing the phone. He was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call requesting a check of a residence on Baker Drive in the town of Northumberland for a missing 12-year-old female. Investigation into the matter resulted in the arrest of Matthew E. Vargues (age 32) Gansevoort, who was charged with predatory sex assault against a child (class A-II felony).  Vargues is accused of committing the crime of rape in the 1st degree at a time when the victim was less than 13 years old. He was arraigned in the Northumberland Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations.

Ashley L. Millington (age 31) of Milton, was charged with attempted arson in the 2nd degree and arson in the 3rd degree (class C felonies). Millington is accused of intentionally attempting to damage a building by starting a fire at a time when another person who was not a participant in the crime was present. That person was able to flee the residence after which Millington allegedly did cause damage to the home by starting a fire. She was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter. The victim was evaluated on scene by EMS and was reportedly uninjured.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call of a sexual assault that reportedly occurred on Spier Falls Road in the town of Greenfield. Investigation of the complaint led to the arrest of David R. Bodenstab (age 64) Corinth. He was charged with criminal sexual act in the 1st degree (class B felony) and sexual abuse in the 1st degree (class D felony). Mr. Bodenstab is accused of engaging in oral sexual conduct with another person by forcible compulsion and of subjecting another person to sexual contact by forcible compulsion. He was arraigned in the Greenfield Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

The Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle operating without tail on Main Street in the village of Corinth. As a result of the investigation into the stop, Christie E. Newman, III (age 53) of Corinth was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree (class E felony), DWI (unclassified misdemeanor), no or insufficient tail lamps, drinking alcohol or using cannabis in a motor vehicle on a highway, uninspected motor vehicle, and refusal to take a breath test (infractions). He was arraigned before the Honorable Lane Schermerhorn in the Corinth Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter. 

Freddie J. Cruz Jr. (age 39) of Schenectady, was charged with burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony): Mr. Cruz is accused of unlawfully entering and remaining in a building with the intent to commit a crime therein. Honorable John Cromie in the Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further proceedings.

Richard M. Bartis (age 37) of Mechanicville, was charged with aggravated family offense, criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felonies), and criminal contempt in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanor) stemming from an incident that reportedly occurred in the Halfmoon Town Park. He was released on an appearance ticket at the direction of the Honorable Joseph V. Fodera of the Halfmoon Town Court pending further proceedings.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

Jared A. Brockbank (age 33) Clifton Park was arrested following a lengthy investigation into illegal drug possession and sales in Saratoga County. He was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies), and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 5th degree (class D felony). Brockbank is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug with the intent to sell it and of knowingly and unlawfully selling a narcotic drug. In addition, he is charged with knowingly and unlawfully possessing cocaine that weighed 500 milligrams or more. Brockbank was in the Clifton Park Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call of an inactive larceny yesterday at the McDonald’s at 201 Church Ave. in the town of Ballston. Resulting from investigation of the matter, Amy M. Schweiger (age 48) Milton was charged with grand larceny in the 4th degree (class E felony) and petit larceny (class A misdemeanor). Schweiger is accused of stealing a bag belonging to another person that contained a credit card among other items. She was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Ballston Town Court at a later date. 

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a harassment call on Sherman Road in the town of Milton. Resulting from the investigation into the complaint, Tina M. Kravetz (38) Milton was charged with criminal contempt in the 1st degree and aggravated family offense (class E felonies). Kravetz is accused of violating an order of protection by contacting the protected person. The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a prior conviction within the preceding 5 years. She was also charged with committing a specified offense under the statute having been convicted of one or more specified offenses within the preceding 5 years. Kravetz was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail, bond, or partially secured bond pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a larceny complaint at the Walmart in the town of Wilton. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, Collette A. Hoag (age 35) Hoosick Falls was charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies) and petit larceny (class A misdemeanor). Hoag is accused of stealing property from the store. Subsequent to the arrest, she was allegedly found to be in possession of a narcotic drug with the intent to sell it and of being in possession of a controlled substance with an aggregate weight of ½ ounce or more. Hoag was arraigned in the Moreau Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

Resulting from a traffic stop for passing a red light at the intersection of New York State Route 146 and Fire Road in the town of Clifton Park, Michael J. Fluty (age 18) Halfmoon was charged with AUO in the 1st degree (class E felony), AUO in the 2nd degree, aggravated DWI, DWI (unclassified misdemeanors), failed to obey a traffic control device, and failure to keep right (infractions). Fluty is accused of operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition and at a time when his BAC was .18% or greater. He is also accused of having a revoked driver’s license at the time from a prior alcohol-related conviction. Fluty was released with appearance tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on a later date.

County Court

David M. Messmore, 56, of Schenectady, pleaded to felony attempted burglary, charged June 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Oct. 2. 

Jose A. Guity, 25, of Queens, N.Y., was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree charged in Milton, and 4 years incarceration to be followed by 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentences to run consecutively. 

Prince W. Cooper, 37, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 5 years incarceration followed by 2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged June 2023 in Saratoga Springs.  

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

The Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on U.S. Route 9 in the town of Halfmoon after an ALPR hit for a suspended registration. Investigation into the matter led to the arrest and charges against James D. Trudeau, 62, of Cohoes for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree (class E felony), DWI, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration (unclassified misdemeanors), and operating a motor vehicle without financial security (infraction). Trudeau is accused of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition at a time when his driver’s license was revoked. He is also accused of operating a motor vehicle without financial security (insurance). He was processed and released on appearance tickets returnable to the Halfmoon Town Court on a later date.

Leroy Prosser, III (age 52) Marcy, was arrested on a warrant for failure to notify a change of address within 10 days as a sex offender (class D felony). Prosser is accused of failing to make notification to authorities of a change of address within 10 days as required as a result of being a sex offender. He allegedly moved from his prior residence on June 9, 2023, and the charge was upgraded to a class D felony due to a previous conviction. Prosser was arraigned and sent to the custody of the state pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a trespassing call on Rowland Street in the town of Milton. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, Daryl R. Belanger (age 54) Milton was arrested and charged with criminal contempt in the 1st degree and aggravated family offense (class E felonies). Belanger is accused of violating an order of protection and of committing a specified offense under the statute having been convicted of a specified offense within the preceding 5 years. The criminal contempt charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction within the preceding 5 years as well. He was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter. The following day, the Sheriff’s Office was called back to the same location for an area check after the victim had reported hearing someone knocking on her window. Belanger was arrested again for the same offenses when he was located laying in the woods across the street from the protected party’s residence. He was arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a property damage motor vehicle crash at the intersection of NYS Route 9P and Plains Road in the town of Malta. As a result of the investigation into the collision, Edward J. Young (age 72) Mechanicville, was arrested and charged with DWI, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08% or greater (class D felonies), aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree (class E felony), operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device (class A misdemeanor), and failure to keep right (infraction).  Felony charges were upgraded due to 2 prior convictions within the preceding 10 years. Young was processed and released on appearance tickets at the direction of the Malta Town Court pending further action in the matter.

Saratoga County Court

Nicholas F. Bonfante, 44, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 9 years incarceration and 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony criminal sale of a controlled substance, charged in 2022. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

The Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Team, Saratoga Springs Police Department, and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, conducted a search warrant at the Roosevelt Motel in the town of Malta. The warrant was the culmination of a lengthy investigation into narcotics and illegal firearms sales within Saratoga County. 

As a result of the search warrant and investigation: 

Jason D. Brundige (age 50) of Saratoga Springs was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies), criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree (class C felony), criminal possession of a weapon in the 3rd degree (class D felony), and criminal possession of a firearm (class E felony); 

Keella M. Weaver (age 39) of Malta was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies). 

Both were arraigned in the Malta Town Court. Brundige was sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail and Weaver was released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter.  

Resulting from a traffic stop for allegedly failing to use designated lane and moving from lane unsafely in the town of Clifton Park, Teresa L. Jackson (age 45) of Malta was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 4th degree (class C felony), DWAI – drugs, AUO in the 1st degree (class E felonies), failed to use designated lane, moved from lane unsafely, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle (infractions). She is also charged with operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver’s license, and of possessing a narcotic drug of an aggregate weight of 1/8 ounce or more. Jackson was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a trespassing call on Oak Street in the village of Corinth. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, Anthony J. Rodriguez (age 26) of Corinth was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 5th degree (class D felony), criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, and obstructing governmental administration in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanors). Rodriguez is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a controlled substance with the intent to sell it. He is also charged with intentionally attempting to prevent a deputy from performing an official function. He was arraigned in the Corinth Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

Resulting from an incident on Centerline Road in the town of Providence, Ethan J. Chase (age 34) Homeless, was charged with burglary in the 2nd degree (class C felony), criminal contempt in the 1st degree, and criminal mischief in the 3rd degree (class E felonies). Chase is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully in a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime therein. He is also charged with damaging property belonging to another person in an amount exceeding $250 and of violating an order of protection. Chase was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call on Main Street in the village of Corinth. Investigation into the matter resulted in the arrest of William J. Arnold, 25, of Corinth, charged with criminal mischief in the 3rd degree (class E felony). Arnold is accused of intentionally damaging a television and a PlayStation belonging to another person in an amount exceeding $250. He was arraigned in the Corinth Town Court and released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter.

Philip J. McCulloch, 36, of Halfmoon, and Tashawna S.D. Daniel, 38, of Cohoes, were each charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the 4th degree (class E felony), in connection with a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of the city of Troy. McCulloch was additionally charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 3rd degree. Both persons were released on appearance tickets returnable to the Halfmoon Town Court on a later date.

Aaron B. Mondore, 48, was charged with criminal mischief in the 3rd degree (class E felony) and criminal mischief in the 4th degree (class A misdemeanor). Mondore is accused of intentionally damaging property belonging to another person in an amount exceeding $250 and of intentionally preventing that person from communicating a request for emergency assistance by physically taking their cellular telephone from them and throwing it into a pool. He was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Wilton Town Court on a later date.

Joshua D. Temple, 32, of Cohoes, was charged with bail jumping in the 2nd degree (class E felony). Temple is accused of failing to appear in court as directed for original charges of grand larceny in the 4th degree and a previous bail jumping in the 2nd degree charge from the same matter. He sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail pending further action in the matter in the Halfmoon Town Court.

Tyler J. Marley, 31, of Schenectady, was arrested on an arrest warrant for burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony).  Marley is accused of stealing from the Home Depot in the town of Halfmoon on March 20, 2024, after having previously been noticed that he was forbidden to be in the store. He was released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter.

Jacqueline Shafer, 47, of Schenectady, was arrested on a warrant for grand larceny in the 2nd degree (class C felony) and forgery in the 2nd degree (class D felony). Shafer is accused of stealing money in excess of $50,000 while employed at an apartment complex in the town of Malta between August 2021 and April 2022. She is also charged with falsely making, completing or altering a written instrument with the intent to defraud, deceive or injure another. She was released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter.

Kenneth J. Rossen, 61, of Malta, was charged with possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree (class D felony), operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked registration, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree (unclassified misdemeanors), improper plates, and improper or no signal (infractions). Rossen is accused of having a forged temporary license plate on his vehicle, of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, and of operating a motor vehicle while his license to do so was suspended three or more times on three separate dates for failure to answer a summons, appear, or pay a fine. He was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on a later date.

John B. Fleeman, 26, of Fort Edward, was arrested on a warrant issued from Saratoga Town Court for criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felony). Fleeman is accused of violating an order of protection by following the protected party and engaging in a verbal argument with them. The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction for criminal contempt in the 2nd degree within the preceding 5 years. He was arraigned in the Galway Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

A 20-year-old Watervliet man was charged with first degree manslaughter after allegedly “striking another person with a large wrench and causing that person’s death,” according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said they received a call of a fight in progress on Sparrow Drive in the town of Malta and the Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest of Cyrus J. Tetreault, 20, of Watervliet. 

The victim was identified as 53-year-old Malta resident Brian M. Miller. 

“It is truly tragic that this situation resulted in a loss of life,” county Sheriff Michael Zurlo said in a statement. “I am grateful for the professional response of the men and women of my agency and for the quick identification and arrest of the person responsible.” 

The Sheriff’s Office arrested Jacques S. Boisvert, 45, and Jacques A. Boisvert, IV, 20, of Malta on arrest warrants for criminal possession of stolen property in the 3rd degree (class D felony). The charges stem from an allegation that they possessed a stolen trailer that had a value in excess of $3,000. The original call was received by the Sheriff’s Office on April 23, 2024, and occurred on Hubbs Road in the town of Malta. The elder Boisvert was released to pretrial services while the younger was released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call on Sacandaga Road in the town of Galway. As a result of the investigation into the matter, Gerrod M. Jones, 40, of Galway, was charged with strangulation in the 2nd degree (class D felony). Jones is accused of placing another person in a chokehold resulting in loss of consciousness. He was arraigned in the Galway Town Court and released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an inactive larceny at the Northway Golf Center on Crescent Road in the town of Halfmoon. Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest of Clayton J. Callan (age 37) Malta, charged with falsifying business records in the 1st degree and grand larceny in the 4th degree (class E felonies). Callan is accused of stealing from the store in an amount exceeding $1,000. Additionally, he is charged with falsifying the store’s business records with the intent to defraud and to commit another crime. He was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call of an inactive burglary at Fuller’s Corner Store in the town of Edinburg. Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest of Kerrilyn S. Polite, 41, of Northville, charged with burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony). Polite is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime therein. She was arraigned in the Edinburg Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter. 

Andrew J. Holleran and Luke F. Holleran, both of Clifton Park, were each charged with Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, a class D felony. It is alleged both acted in concert with one another and damaged property that did not belong to them, in an amount exceeding $1,500. Both are scheduled to appear in the Clifton Park Town Court at a later date. 

Saratoga County Court

Justin Franz, 39, of Cohoes, pleaded to robbery in the second-degree, charged July 2023 in Mechanicville. Sentencing Aug. 2. 

Alia M. Sullivan, 39, of Hadley, pleaded to felony DWI, charged July 2023. Sentencing Junly 29. 

Lovell T. Roper, 31, of Manhattan, was sentenced to 2-1/2 years incarceration/ 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged September 2020 in Moreau. 

Raymond K. Sedlak, 67, of Waterford, pleaded to DWI, and Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, charged Jan. 1, 2024. Sentencing Aug. 1. 

Leona McLean, 32, of Albany, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, charged February 2023 in Malta. 

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Matthew J. Gifford, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 5 days incarceration and 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Kevin P. Masterson, 52, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 6-1/2 years incarceration / 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged May 2023. 

Shawn Flores, 45, of Milton, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged February 2024. Sentencing July 30. 

Nicholas F. Bonfante, 44, of Halfmoon, pleaded to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the second-degree, a felony, charged March 2022. Sentencing July 10. 

Sherman J. Chambers, 50, of Albany, was sentenced to 3 to 6 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal mischief in the second-degree, a felony. During the early morning hours of Aug. 20, 2023, Chambers entered the parking lot of Saratoga Honda “and proceeded to forcibly remove the tires from a parked vehicle as well as steal a variety of personal items from several other vehicles,” according to statement released by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen on May 28. Chambers pleaded guilty and was sentenced as a second felony offender to 3 to 6 years incarceration, as well as being ordered to pay full restitution to Saratoga Honda, Heggen added.   

Janelle F. Eberts, 60, of Schuylerville, pleaded to felony DWAI, charged October 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing July 31. 

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Sheriff’s Office 

The Sheriff’s Office arrested James L. Shaw, III, 34, of Mechanicville on a warrant issued by the Halfmoon Town Court for criminal mischief in the 3rd degree (class E felony) and criminal trespass in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanor). The original incident allegedly occurred on June 22, 2020, on Hudson River Road in the town of Halfmoon:, Shaw is accused of intentionally damaging a kitchen door belonging to another person in an amount exceeding $250 and of entering or remaining unlawfully in a dwelling. He was released pending an appearance in the Halfmoon Town Court on a later date.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an unresponsive male in a vehicle stopped in the lane of travel in the area of Legends Way in the town of Clifton Park. Investigation into the matter led to the arrest of Benjamin T. VanDusen, 31, of Clifton Park, charged with DWI (class E felony), failure to keep right, and parking on the highway (infractions). VanDusen is accused of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition. The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction within the preceding 10 years. He was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office conducted a vehicle stop for speeding on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. As a result of the stop and further investigation, Alexa C. Dalberto, 35, of Stillwater, was charged with DWI (class E felony), and speeding (infraction). The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction within the preceding 10 years. She was released on an appearance ticket pending further action in the matter.

New York State

Police

State Police of SP Saratoga, with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, arrested Jordan D. Pregent, 24, of Saratoga Springs, for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “E” felony. Pregent is accused of knowingly possessing digital media of a performance of sexual conduct by a child less than 16 years of age.  Pregent’s arrest followed an investigation stemming from a cyber tip received through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Pregent was arrested and processed at SP Saratoga.

Saratoga County Court

Kaitlyn Walker, 23, of Corinth, pleaded to assault in the second-degree, charged November-December 2023. Sentencing May 14, 2025. 

Zachary Michaels, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged December 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Catherine A. Christopher, 47, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 90 days incarceration at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility (time served), to be followed by 5 years of probation, after pleading to assault in the second-degree, charged in January in Malta. 

Denis Salinas Alvarez, 29, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 5 days incarceration and 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged August 2023. 

Jonathan E. Joyal, 31, of Ballston, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged June 2023. 

Anthony P. Delaurie, Jr., was sentenced to 4-1/2 years incarceration and 5 years probation, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second-degree, charged April 2023 in Malta. 

Dylan Benaquista, 28, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 364 days incarceration, after pleading to felony burglary, charged June 2023. 

Tiffany M. Salak, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 2 years incarceration and 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, charged July 2023. 

Royal D. Hamilton, 43, of Corinth, pleaded to felony DWI, charged August 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Aug. 29. 

Kevin Decelle, 34, of Malta, pleaded to felony strangulation and felony burglary, charged November 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Aug. 2. 

Christopher Barnes, 44, of Wilton, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged March 2024. Sentencing July 26. 

Lee Horning, Jr., 37, of Gloversville, pleaded to rape in the second-degree, charged September 2023 in Edinburg. Sentencing July 30. 

Janelle Peer-Mohan, 37, of Milton, was sentenced to 5 years probation after pleading to criminal possession of property in the fourth-degree, charged January 2023. 

Jeffrey T. Hampshire, 43, of Stillwater, pleaded to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first-degree, a felony, charged November 2023. Sentencing Sept. 9. 

John A. Speigel, Jr., 33, of Wappingers Falls, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged February 2024 in Wilton. 

Ryan T. Matatall, 40, of Gansevoort, was sentenced to 5 years probation after pleading to felony DWAI, charged October 2023 in Clifton Park. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a property damage motor vehicle crash on Plant Road in the town of Halfmoon. Investigation into the collision resulted in the arrest of Michael P. Martiniano, 44, of Clifton Park. He was charged with DWI, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08% or greater (class E felonies), AUO in the 3rd degree (unclassified misdemeanor), and failure to yield right of way (infraction).  The charges were upgraded to class E felonies due to a prior DWI conviction. It is alleged that his license was suspended at the time of the crash and that he failed to yield right of way while making a left turn. He was processed and released on appearance tickets returnable to the Halfmoon Town Court on a later date.

The Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyquan T. Simon, 31, of Troy on a warrant for criminal mischief in the 3rd degree (class E felony) from the Charlton Town Court. Simon is accused of intentionally causing damage to a Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle in an amount exceeding $250 by kicking and punching the rear passenger window and the divider while he was in custody for a separate matter on April 10, 2024. He was arraigned in the Charlton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail where he was being held on separate charges pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office received a damage/vandalism complaint on Parkis Mills Road in the town of Galway. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, Jerry M. Pepper, 51, of Amsterdam, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief in the 3rd degree (class E felony). Pepper is accused of intentionally damaging a door belonging to another person in an amount exceeding $250. He was processed and released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Galway Town Court on a later date.