Saratoga County Court

Tina M. Kravetz, 38, of Milton, was sentenc3ed to 20 months incarceration, after pleading to aggravated family offense, a felony, charged July 2024 in Milton. 

Allen Wine, 42, of Greenfield Center, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to falsifying business records in the first-degree, charged August 2023 in Clifton Park.  

Jon D. Mueller, 28, of Stillwater, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged August 2024 in Malta. 

Michael L. Gilliard, 56, of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced to 2 years incarceration/ 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, charged February 2023 in Saratoga Springs.  

Jacob L. Merchant, 25. Of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 364 days incarceration, after pleading to failure to verify as a sex offender, charged June 2024 in Malta. 

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Royal D. Hamilton, 43, of Corinth, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged October 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Melanie L. Chaney, 51, of Castleton, was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged Augusts 2024 in Moreau. 

Matthew T. Washburn, 35, of Hudson Falls, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony aggravated family offense, and misdemeanor criminal contempt, charged 2023 in the town of Saratoga and the city of Saratoga Springs. 

Angela N. Bullard, 43, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced to 2 years’ incarceration/2 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged November 2023 in Clifton Park. 

Richard M. Bartis, 37, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 120 days incarceration/5 years’ probation, after pleading to criminal contempt, charged Augusts 2024 in Halfmoon. 

Carl F. Blasi, 30, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to time served 5 years’ probation, after pleading to criminal contempt, charged August 2024 in Halfmoon. 

Tushaheem M. Banks, 30, of Albany, was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to aggravated family offense, charged February 2024 in Mechanicville. 

Stanley M. Palmer, 33, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1-1/2 years’ incarceration/10 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to sexual abuse in the first-degree, charged July 2023 in Milton. 

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Frank C. Evans, Jr., 37, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration after pleading to felony DWI charged May 2024 in Saratoga Springs, and 2 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to attempted disseminating indecent materials to minors charged January 2024 in Malta. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Lindsey S. Robenstein, 30, of Greenfield, was sentenced to 364 days incarceration, after pleading to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first-degree, charged August 2024 in Milton. 

Duane A. Stangle, 31, of Corinth, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration, after pleading to attempted disseminating indecent materials to minors charged January 2023 in Corinth.  

Thomas A. Rivera, 51, of Naugatuck, Connecticut, was sentenced to 14 years incarceration/ 5 years post-release supervision after pleading to first-degree burglary, and 1-3 years incarceration after pleading to criminal contempt, charged February 2024 in Wilton. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Quintin J. McLean, 27, of Gansevoort, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years incarceration after pleading to robbery – charged June 2023 in Moreau, and 1-3 years incarceration after pleading to grand larceny – charged February 2023 in Wilton. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Henry J. Desnoyers, 53, of Troy, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to aggravated family offense, charged May 2024 in Malta. 

Augustus Stevens, Jr., 37, of Argyle, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, charged August 2023 in Moreau.     

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Michael J. Demartino Jr., 42, of Stillwater, was sentenced to 365 days incarceration, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, a felony, charged March 2024 in Clifton Park.  

Glenn A. Davis, 24, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, and criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged April 2024 in Halfmoon. 

Clint J. Clark, 51, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 10 months incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged December 2023 in Waterford. 

Luke P. Margison, 46, of Clifton Park, was sentenced to 10 years incarceration/ 15 years post-release supervision after pleading to criminal sexual act in the first-degree; 10 years incarceration/ 15 years post-release supervision after pleading to attempted rape in the first-degree; 7 years incarceration/ 15 years post-release supervision after pleading to sexual abuse in the first-degree, and 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to possession of sexual performance by a child. Sentences to run concurrently. Charged Jan. 1, 2020 in Clifton Park.  

Matthew J. Murry, 41, of Gansevoort, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to felony vehicular assault, charged August 2024 in Wilton. 

Jerome Graham, 62, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1-1/2 years incarceration / 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, charged March 2024 in Ballston Spa. 

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Elizabeth A. Ladd, 43, of Wilton, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged May 2024 in Ballston. 

Frank S. McFarren, 42, of Granville, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

BALLSTON SPA — Following reports received of local drone activity, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced it is actively investigating the incidents in coordination with state and federal partners. 

“At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that the drone sightings pose an ongoing threat,” according to the statement, released Dec. 13. 

In November, witnesses began reporting they were seeing drones in the sky above New Jersey. Those reports have increased to include witnesses in several neighboring states.     

Local Republican state Sen. James Tedisco issued a statement on Dec. 14 urging “government leaders at the federal, state and local levels need to take this situation seriously.  It’s inexplicable to me how the FAA and Defense Department can credibly say on the one hand they don’t know the origin of the drones, some of which are flying above or near restricted airspace, and on the other hand claim they’re not a threat. That’s just laughable,” Tedisco said. 

“If the government truly doesn’t know what these drones are, their purpose, or where they are from, then they need to shoot one down and find out,” said Tedisco, echoing the words President-elect Donald Trump posted a day earlier. 

Local residents are encouraged to report drone sightings in Saratoga County via email, including the date, time, location, and any pictures or videos, to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office at sheriff@saratogacountyny.gov

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Elizabeth N. Burns, 29. Of Grover, N.Y., was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a weapon, a felony, charged April 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Scott F. Parillo, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs April 2024.

Michael Pelletier, 26, of Hudson Falls, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 22 years incarceration/ 20 years post-release supervision, after a three-week jury trial in Saratoga County. The multiple charges stem from a physical and sexual assault in the town of Moreau in June 2024, according to a statement from Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. 

“Witness testimony and the physical evidence proved that the defendant violently assaulted a 31-year-old female, physically and sexually inside his home, with children present,” Heggen said. In addition to the incarceration sentence, Pelletier will be required to register as a sex offender and is ordered to have no contact with the victim for 30 years.    

Nicholas J. Lamboy, 54, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced to 120 days incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to menacing in the second-degree, and menacing a police officer – a felony, charged March 2024 in Clifton Park.  

Carly L. Johnson, 41, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged January 2024 in Clifton Park. 

John F. Fink, 41, of Troy, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the second-degree, and aggravated family offense – a felony, charged June 2024 in Mechanicville. 

Djontay D. Bennifield, 25, of Greenfield, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to aggravated family offense, a felony, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Michael D. Belcher, 25, of Middle Grove, was sentenced to 2-1/3 to 7 years incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the third-degree, and 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged in early 2024, and late 2023, respectively. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Konrad D. Odhiambo, 30, of Troy, was sentenced to 120 days/ 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged December 2023 in Saratoga Springs.   

John A. Rathbun, 27, was sentenced to 3-1/2 years incarceration/ 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony burglary, charged May 2024 in Halfmoon. 

Siatar K. Creech, 38, of Northumberland, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years incarceration after pleading to use of a child in a sexual performance, and 3-1/2 years incarceration/ 10 years post-release supervision after pleading to rape in the third-degree, charged June and July 2022 in the town of Moreau. Sentences to run consecutively. 

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Erik J. McIntosh, 34, was sentenced to 14 years incarceration in a state facility, to be followed by 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to robbery in the first-degree, charged June 2021 in the town of Wilton. 

Michael T. May, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration in a state facility after pleading to promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child – charged in Moreau in December 2022, and 4 years incarceration in a state facility after pleading to rape in the third-degree, charged January 2021 in Malta. Sentences to run consecutively, to be followed by 10 years post-release supervision. 

Corey M. Russell, 37, of Queensbury, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 3 years incarceration in a state facility after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged August 2024 in Moreau.  

Saratoga Springs Police

A 39-year-old Saratoga Springs man is facing multiple drug-related charges following a narcotics arrest. 

The Saratoga Springs Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, supported by the Patrol Division, executed a search warrant at a residence on East Harrison Street in Saratoga Springs on Nov. 26. Police said the search followed an extensive investigation triggered by numerous complaints from local residents regarding ongoing suspicious activity, including heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic at all hours of the day and night. 

The search led to the arrest of 39-year-old Michael Rosebrook. It is alleged that Rosebrook was found in possession of Fentanyl and crack cocaine at the time of his arrest. Rosebrook was held pending arraignment in City Court, where the District Attorney’s Office is seeking $75,000 cash bail, $150,000 in partial bond, or $750,000 in full bond. 

The arrest follows an earlier incident on June 6, 2024, when Rosebrook was arrested and charged by the Saratoga Springs Police Department. He is currently awaiting final disposition of that case. 

Charges: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance on or near School Grounds (2 counts)- a Class B Felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree (3 counts)- a Class B felony Tampering with Physical Evidence, a Class E Felony Criminal Nuisance 1st Degree, a Class E Felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree- a Class A Misdemeanor. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

The Sheriff’s Office investigated a domestic incident complaint on Charlton Road in the town of Charlton on Nov. 26. As a result of the investigation, Heather R. Cianfarani, 42, of Charlton was charged with criminal possession of a firearm (class E felony). Cianfarani is accused of possessing a pistol without having a license to do so. She was arraigned before the Honorable Sean Piasecki in the Charlton Town Court and released on her own recognizance pending further proceedings. WRGB reported Cianfarani is a teacher at Wood Road Elementary in Ballston Spa.  

County Court 

Jamel D. Gray, 30, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 364 days incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged June 2024 in Saratoga Springs, and 2 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged February 2024 in Ballston Spa. Sentences to run concurrently. 

George S. Tinoco, 49, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, charged January 2024 in Malta. 

Betsey M. Jablonski, 40, of Amsterdam, was sentenced to 364 days incarceration after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged October 2023 in Clifton Park. 

Alfred J. Hall, 42, of Gansevoort, was sentenced to 1-1/2 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged November 2022 in Moreau. 

Daniel H. Gudar, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 5 years probation after pleading to felony criminal mischief, charged December 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Justin A. Grabowski, 36, of Fraser, Colorado, was sentenced to 30 days incarceration/ 5 years probation after pleading to felony DWI, charged July 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Eugene F. Wachtel, 57, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged June 2023 in Clifton Park. 

Luke A. Fletcher, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 2 to 6 years incarceration for 2 counts possessing a sexual performance by a child, charged May 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

James J. Forgett, 54, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced to 5 years incarceration/ 20 years post-release supervision, after pleading to rape in the first-degree, charged summer 2018 in Clifton Park.

James D. Trudeau, 62, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to misdemeanor DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first-degree, charged June 2024 in Halfmoon.  

Tyrone T. Carter, 38, of Troy, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, charged October 2023 in Waterford. 

Jayden K. Buckmaster, 20, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 15 to 20 years incarceration for rape in the first-degree, and 2-1/3 to 7 years incarceration for promoting a sexual performance by a child, charged October 2022 in Greenfield. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Logan M. Andreadakis, 26, of Queensbury, was sentenced to 10 years of probation, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, charged April 2020 in Greenfield. 

Edward J. Young, 73, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged July 2024 in Malta. 

Michael S. Andrews, 28, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 5 years incarceration/ 2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged May 2024 in Ballston.