Saratoga County Court

Ralph Hobbs, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced March 20 to 1 year in local jail, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender. 

Christopher H. Chisena, 55, of Waterford, was sentenced March 20 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged October 2023 in Waterford. 

Kevin P. Masterson, 52, of Stillwater, pleaded March 22 to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, a felony, charged Mar 2023. Sentencing May 24. 

Joseph Harold Murauskas, 45, of Corinth, was sentenced March 22 to 8 years’ incarceration, after pleading to attempted assault in the first-degree, charged March 2023 in Corinth.   

Christopher L. Crispell, 41, of Waterford, pleaded March 21 to felony grand larceny, charged July 2023 in Stillwater. Sentencing May 23. 

Vincent L. Avila, 24, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 10 years’ probation, after pleading to rape in the third-degree, charged January 2021 in Malta. 

Leona A. McLean, 32, of Albany, pleaded March 21 to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, charged February 2023 in Malta. Sentencing May 30. 

Lisa J. Davis, 44, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged April 2023.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

On March 21, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team and Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and Saratoga Springs Police Department, executed a search warrant at Quevic Drive in Saratoga Springs.

Tamaryn H. Bennett, 25, of Saratoga Springs was arrested and charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 2nd degree (class A-II felonies); 6 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies); 1 count of criminal manufacture of an undetectable firearm (class D felony); and 11 counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the 3rd degree (class D felonies). 

As a result of the investigation that led to the search warrant and the execution of the search warrant, large quantities of illicit drugs were seized including methamphetamine, fentanyl, Xanax, suboxone, and cocaine. In addition, multiple 3D printers were seized as well as 3D-printed firearm receivers for handguns and a MAC-10 machine gun, a 3D printed firearm silencer, and several high-capacity ammunition devices.

Subsequent to the search warrant at Quevic Drive, an additional search warrant was executed on a property on Shippee Road in the town of Day where an AR-15 and several high-capacity magazines were seized.

Bennett was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond pending further action in the matter.

On March 22, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a sexual assault that reportedly occurred in the town of Milton on March 19. Following an investigation, Sean M. Cherven, 38, of Milton, was charged with one count of rape in the 1st degree (class B felony). It is alleged Cherven engaged in sexual intercourse with another by means of forcible compulsion. He was arraigned at Milton Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail pending further action in the matter.

Saratoga Springs Police Department 

On March 25 at approximately 5:30 p.m., information was received by the Special Investigations Unit of the Saratoga Springs Police Department that a subject with several outstanding warrants was in the city. Officers were able to locate the suspect in a vehicle traveling on South Broadway, and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the suspect. Thomas McCall, 35, of Rensselaer, was taken into custody without incident. According to police, a Smith and Wesson .357 handgun was located during the traffic stop, Additionally, a small amount of illegal narcotics were located. 

McCall was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, a Class C Felony; Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. 

New York State Police

The New York State Police announced that it issued 5,576 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. The campaign began on Friday, March 15, and continued until Sunday, March 17. During the campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, State Police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and underage drinking and sales to minors detail. State Police also ticketed distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices. State Troopers arrested 132 people for DWI and investigated 199 crashes, which resulted in 25 people being injured and no fatalities. As part of the enforcement, Troopers also targeted speeding and aggressive drivers across the State. Total tickets issued included: Speeding – 1,788; Distracted Driving – 124, Seatbelt violations – 201; Move Over Law – 44. During last year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period, the State Police issued 9,106 tickets and arrested 196 people for DWI. Specifically in the Capital Region Troop designation, 107 total tickets were issued. 

Saratoga Springs Police Department

On March 16, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department Patrol Division observed the Woodlawn Avenue public parking garage when they observed two individuals enter the vestibule and begin to allegedly engage in the smoking of an illegal substance. After speaking with those involved, a subject identified as 43-year-old Schenectady resident Derek Labutta was detained and arrested for illegally possessing a loaded firearm and numerous narcotics violations. Labutta was arraigned in City Court and held pending a future court date. 

Two days later, Labutta was pronounced dead at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility. The Sheriff’s Office reported it was investigating the death of an incarcerated person that was reported at 7:12 p.m. on March 18. Labutta had been found alone in his cell and lifesaving measures were unsuccessful, according to the county Sheriff’s Office. The investigation is ongoing, and the New York State Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation exercised its jurisdiction due to the death of a person in a jail. 

Man Charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident, Saratoga Hospital Evacuated After Bomb Threat: A 31-year-old man was charged with falsely reporting an incident, a felony, in connection with an alleged bomb threat at Saratoga Hospital on March 21. 

At approximately 8 a.m. on March 21, the Saratoga Springs Police Department was contacted by Saratoga Hospital Staff regarding statements made by someone treated and released by the hospital allegedly claiming to be in possession of bomb while in the Emergency Department. Saratoga Hospital began to evacuate the Emergency Department and Patrol Division members responded to the hospital and located the person suspected of making the threat, according to police. 

After a sweep by an explosive detection canine team, it was determined that the suspect did not possess a bomb.

The suspect, Jonathan Gardner, of Schenectady, was arrested and taken to the police department for processing and charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the second-degree. Gardner was processed and arraigned in City Court and held pending a future court appearance and $500 cash bail, $2,500 partial bond, or $5,000 bond.

Saratoga County Court

Tiffany M. Salak, 35, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded March 15 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a felony, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 17. 

Ryan T. Matatall, 39, of Gansevoort, pleaded March 15 to driving while ability impaired by drugs, a felony, charged October 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing May 17. 

Michael A. Rouse, 25, of Troy, pleaded March 18 to criminal possession of a firearm, a felony, charged April 2023 in Waterford. Sentencing May 28. 

Matthew J. Gifford, 30, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded March 18 to felony DWI, charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 20. 

William A. Perry, 44, of Mechanicville, was sentenced March 20 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged June 2022 in Saratoga Springs. 

Lauren J. Demetreus, 29, of Malta, pleaded March 21 to felony DWI, charged October 2023. Sentencing May 30.  

John V. Mattison, 58, of Queensbury, was sentenced to 5 days’ incarceration and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged November 2023. 

Saratoga County Court 

Kathleen M. Callanan, 62, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1 year in local jail, after pleading to felony grand larceny. 

Cassandra R. Barden, 38, homeless, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration after pleading to felony attempted assault, charged in Milton. 

Ashley Vetrano, 35, of Glens Falls, pleaded to felony robbery, charged in Moreau. Sentencing May 23. 

Gabrielle Montanye, 63, of Stillwater, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony attempted identity theft, charged in Ballston Spa. 

Daniel J. Koenig, III, 53, of Round Lake, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal mischief, charged in Wilton in 2023.   

Dominic Bradfute, 25, of South Glens Falls, pleaded to unlawful surveillance in the second-degree, charged June 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing April 25. 

Steven T. Stangle, 41, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to felony DWI, charged in Clifton Park in 2023. 

Eugene R. Lavelle, 35, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 8 months incarceration, after pleading to failure to register or verify as a sex offender. 

Andrew J. Kenyon, 41, of Galway, was sentenced to 2.5 years incarceration and 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Bradin M. Marble, 33, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced to 2.5 to 5 years in state prison, after pleading to felony burglary, charged in Corinth in 2023. 

Michelle P. Donovan, 38, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced to 2 years incarceration and 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged in Corinth in 2023. 

Robert F. Stevenson, 41, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced to 1-1/2 years incarceration and 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, charged in Moreau in 2023. 

Robert Stocklas, Jr., was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged in Mechanicville in 2023. 

Alicia L. Marcotte, 35, of Hadley, pleaded to DWAI, charged in Corinth in 2023. Sentencing May 15. 

Zachary Michaels, 29, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged December 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 15. 

John J. Dominy, 53, of Albany, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged June 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing May 8. 

Justin L. Mayer, 41, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged July 2023 in the town of Saratoga. 

Danielle N. Pereira, 34, of Newburgh, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged 2022 in Clifton Park. 

Noah Hughes, 34, of Schenectady, pleaded to attempted criminal possession of stolen property in the third-degree, charged February 2023 in Malta. Sentencing May 2. 

New York State Police

On March 13, State Police of Wilton arrested Sandra A. Villafane, 53, of Saratoga Springs, for Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the first-degree and Harassment in the second-degree.

On March 13, Chantal A. St. Claire, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was also arrested for Falsifying Business Records in the first-degree, Falsifying Business Records in the second-degree, and Making a Punishable False Written Statement.

On March 2, Troopers responded to a Capital District Department of Developmental Services Offices (DDSO) care facility located on Alpine Meadows Road in the Town of Greenfield, for an abuse allegation. It was alleged that an employee of the facility, identified as Villafane, was witnessed striking and causing injury to a non-verbal resident of the facility who is diagnosed with multiple developmental disabilities. Notification was made to the New York State Justice Center, and the facility administration was fully cooperative with the investigation. During the investigation, it was discovered that records were entered by St. Claire into Capital District DDSO business logs showing that the victim had sustained the alleged injury earlier in the day and not as a result of Villafane’s reported abuse. Further investigation revealed that Villafane and St. Claire were communicating regarding the allegations and St. Claire’s actions to falsify business records to conceal evidence of abuse. Villafane was arrested and processed at SP Wilton.  St. Claire was arrested in Saratoga Springs, and transported to SP Wilton for processing. 

Saratoga County Court

Saratoga County District attorney Karen Heggen announced 49-year-old Anthony Gargano of Gansevoort pleaded guilty in Milton Town Court on March 5 to a violation of the state Agricultural and Markets Law, a misdemeanor, in connection with a Jan. 4 incident. An investigation by the county Sheriff’s Office revealed that Gargano abandoned a cat, named Kane, after regular business hours outside the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, Heggen said, and that on Shelter cameras, Gargano is seen leaving the cat without shelter and driving away. That night, the temperature dropped to approximately 20 degrees Fahrenheit. To date, Kane the cat has not been located. 

Gargano was sentenced to pay $755 in fines and fees and to provide a DNA sample for inclusion in the state DNA Databank. Gargano was sentenced to a conditional discharge which requires the defendant to, among other things, not own, harbor, or have custody of any animal for a period of 50 years.      

Twenty-three year old Schoharie man Timothy J. Felman was sentenced in Saratoga County Court to 2-to-6 years in a state correctional facility in connection with his July 2023 arrest for possessing a loaded “ghost gun” in downtown Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen announced. 

A Caroline Street bouncer located a firearm on the defendant’s person as he attempted to enter a local bar during the early morning hours of July 23, 2023. The bouncer immediately flagged down nearby members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department who quickly approached the defendant, took possession of the firearm, and led the defendant away from the crowded street. 

Upon closer inspection, police determined that the firearm did not possess a valid serial number and was therefore an untraceable, illegal “ghost gun.” The defendant, a former Schoharie County Corrections Officer, later admitted that he had purchased the firearm components online and built it himself, Heggen said.     

George Chillis, 34, homeless, pleaded to felony aggravated criminal contempt, charged December 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 6.  

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

Following an investigation into the sales of heroin and fentanyl throughout Saratoga County, Thomas J. Darrah, 36, of South Glens Falls, and Abigail M. Murphy, 31, of Greenwich, were each charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal sale of a controlled substance – class B felonies. Darrah was additionally charged with felony criminal nuisance. 

Peter J. Rupp, 44, of Troy, was charged with aggravated criminal contempt, and criminal contempt – both felonies, and unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image – a misdemeanor, following a complaint of harassment involving dissemination or publication of intimate images in the town of Milton.  

Joshua M. Bell, 38, of Watervliet, was charged with felony grand larceny, and falsifying business records in the first-degree. He is alleged to have stolen money and falsified business records while working as the manager at New Country Toyota of Clifton Park Collision Center from August 2022 to August 2023.

NY State Police

State Police arrested Nicholas J. Lamboy, 54, of Clifton Park, for Menacing a Police Officer, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the fourth degree, Menacing in the second-degree, Resisting Arrest, and Harassment in the second-degree. On March 3, at about 10:19 p.m., Troopers received a complaint. The victim reported while at a home in Clifton Park, Lamboy allegedly threatened them with a knife and held them against their will. The victim eventually left the home unharmed and immediately drove to SP Clifton Park to report the incident. Upon receiving the complaint, Troopers and Investigators responded to the home to interview Lamboy.  Lamboy was uncooperative with the investigation and refused to exit. During that time, Lamboy armed himself with a rifle and began walking towards Troopers. Eventually, Lamboy put the firearm down and was taken into custody, at which time he resisted arrest. The firearm involved was seized and found to contain an illegal high-capacity magazine.  

Lamboy was arraigned at the Clifton Park Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash, a $20,000 bond, or a $100,000 partially secured bond. 

Saratoga Springs Police Department

Margaret Cardamone, 66, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with DWI, and aggravated DWI. 

Carrieann Harter, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass in the second-degree. 

Amir Pomykal, 21, of Schenectady, was charged with criminal mischief in the second-degree. 

Timoth Sims, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass in the second-degree.  

Joshua Usher, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated family offense, criminal contempt, and criminal mischief in the third-degree.

Daniel Ramirez De Jesus, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault in the third-degree. 

Anija Jacotin, 23, of Albany, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, and two driving-related violations. 

Jonathan Emery, 32, no address listed, was charged with assault, criminal possession of a narcotic drug, and two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

George Coleman, 36, of Milton, was charged with grand larceny, and criminal mischief.  

Jeremy Zepf, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with obstruct governmental administration, and criminal mischief.  

Kevin Cuva, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal contempt, criminal trespass, and aggravated family offense. 

Isabell Seguin, 25, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was charged with DWI, and possession of a controlled substance. 

Joshawna Nomina, 21, of Troy, was charged with DWI.

Bobby Spearman, 57, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal contempt, and aggravated family offense. 

Netasha Carleton, 30, of Ballston Spa, was charged with assault.

Terrance Crawford, 38, of Hudson Falls, was charged with the felonies rape in the second-degree and criminal sex act in the second-degree, following an investigation initiated by a family member of the victim – whom is a minor, police said.  Crawford is a Level 2 Registered Sex Offender, with a previous conviction for rape in the third-degree, according to police.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

On Feb. 23, the Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on I-87 in the city of Saratoga Springs for an unsafe lane change. When the deputy approached the vehicle, the vehicle fled northbound on I-87, exiting at Exit 14, and continued westbound on NYS Route 9P when it abruptly stopped in the middle of traffic. The driver allegedly fled on foot into the area of Yaddo Gardens. 

Jose A. Guity, 25, of Queens, was subsequently taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit and charged with reckless endangerment in the first-degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, resisting arrest, unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, moving from lane unsafely, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

Guity is accused of traveling westbound on Route 9P in the eastbound lane while reaching a speed of approximately 75 mph in a 30-mph zone, in traffic. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Saratoga Springs Police Department.

Saratoga County Court

Tristan J. Mason, 21, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony burglary, charged January 2023. 

Keith R. Kulsha, 37, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged December 2022. 

William C. Ferrara, 34, of Niskayuna, was sentenced to 4-1/2 years’ incarceration and 3 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to felony assault, charged January 2023 in Ballston Spa. 

Dean J. Atwell, 35, of Middle Grove, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged January 2024 in Galway. Sentencing April 24. 

Betsy M. Jablonski, 40, of Amsterdam, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged October 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing April 24.  

NY State Police

State Police of Clifton Park, while on patrol, witnessed a two-car crash on I-87 in Wilton. One of the drivers was identified as John A. Spiegel Jr., 32, of Wappingers Falls.  Spiegel was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The driver and passenger of the second vehicle were transported to Saratoga Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.  Spiegel was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where he refused to provide a sample to determine the alcohol content of his blood, according to police. Further investigations discovered Spiegel has had multiple DWI convictions in the last 10 years, police said. He was arraigned at the Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without Bail.

State Police of Wilton charged Rosemary E. Gorman, 62, of Ballston Spa with Driving While Intoxicated, Resisting Arrest, and Obstructing Governmental Administration in the second-degree. Gorman was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where she recorded a 0.20% BAC, police said. 

Saratoga County Court

Craig N. Ross, Jr., the 46-year-old Ballston Spa man who abducted a child last fall in Moreau pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court to felony kidnapping and felony predatory sexual assault against a child. The incident involves a child under the age of 13 who went missing Sept. 30 while on a bike ride in Moreau Lake State Park. An AMBER alert regarding the disappearance of the child was subsequently issued. The Oct. 2 arrest of Ross followed the discovery of a ransom note left in the family mailbox of the abducted child’s home, according to authorities. Fingerprints on the letter were entered into the New York State database and a match was made involving a DWI in 1999 in Saratoga Springs. The subsequent investigation led authorities to a camper where the child was located safe and in good health by state police, and Ross taken into custody, authorities said. Ross is expected to be sentenced in April. The prosecution has recommended Ross be sentenced to an aggregate term of 47-years-to-life for his actions.

Michael J. Scensny, 34, of Waterford, pleaded to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, charged June 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing April 19. 

Stashu I. Roberts, 27, of Gloversville, was sentenced to 3-1/2 to 7 years in state prison after pleading to felony burglary – charged in Wilton, and 1-1/2 to 3 years in state prison after pleading to felony grand larceny – charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentences to run concurrently.  

Michael G. Wescott, 48, of Stillwater, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in state prison after pleading to attempted burglary in the third-degree, charged June 2023 in Wilton. 

Anthony P. DeLaurie, Jr., 47, of Mechanicville, pleaded to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged April 2023 in Malta. Sentencing April 17. 

Caylee M. Ringer, 27, of Salem, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to promoting prison contraband in the first-degree. 

Faheem Johnson, 37, of Troy, pleaded to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Waterford. Sentencing April 18. 

Jonathan E. Joyal, 31, of Ballston, pleaded to felony DWI, charged June 2023. Sentencing April 18. 

Steven J. Longden, 43, of Ravena. Was sentenced to 5 days incarceration and 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

John T. Patterson, 39, of Galway, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration after pleading to felony aggravated family offense, and 1-1/2 years incarceration and 1 year post release supervision after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance – both charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Jeffrey W. Fish, 39, of Queensbury, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property, charged August 2023 in Moreau. 

Rafael Brito, 28, of Clifton Park, pleaded to failure to register or verify a s a sex offender. Sentencing April 18. 

William A. Jordan, 58, of Salem, pleaded to possession forged instrument in the second-degree, charged February 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing June 27. 

Brad C. Cittadino, 39, of Stillwater, pleaded to criminal sale of a controlled substance. Sentencing April 11. 

Dylan Benaquista, 37, homeless, pleaded to felony burglary, charged June 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing April 16. 

Denis Salinas Alvarez, 29, of Mechanicville, pleaded to felony DWI. Sentencing April 18. 

Saratoga Springs Police Department

Christopher Noffer, 52, of Terrel, North Carolina, was charged with assault. 

Daniel Gudar, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. 

Alexis Riffelbach, 26, of Middle Grove, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and moving from lane unsafely. 

Lawrence Finneran, 71, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass, criminal tampering, and criminal mischief. 

Charles Pace, 36, of Queensbury, was charged with tampering with physical evidence, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of a narcotic drug. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

In January, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of an alleged violation of an Order of Protection. After patrols conducted their investigation, Michael J. Arnold, 65, of Schuylerville, was charged with Criminal Contempt in the second-degree, and Stalking in the fourth-degree. Both charges are misdemeanors. It is alleged that on Jan. 12, Arnold knowingly and unlawfully waited for and followed a protected party, in violation of an order of protection issued by the Town of Saratoga Court. An arrest warrant was obtained, and Arnold was taken into custody on Feb. 1. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail. 

Saratoga County Court

Jawan D. Myers, 23, of Albany, pleaded to criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, charged April 2023 in Waterford. Sentencing March 22.

Messiah M. Bryan, 28, of Gloversville, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to failure to register or verify as a sex offender, charged in Mechanicville. 

Abigail L. Dawes, 31, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to aggravated DWI with child, charged in Clifton Park. 

Shayne M. Richardson, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 3 years’ incarceration/3 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged in Saratoga Springs. 

Christopher G. Fisher, 51, of Johnsonville, pleaded to felony DWI, charged May 2023 in Saratoga. Sentencing April 2.

Alexis Guerra, 27, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to felony burglary, charged February 2023 in Milton. Sentencing April 2. 

Jammel A. Dillon, 33, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony robbery, and misdemeanor assault, charged in Mechanicville. Sentencing April 2. 

Cristina M. Cassidy, 20, of Albany, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged in Clifton Park. Sentencing April 3. 

Daniel E. Hammon, 37, of Troy, was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years’ incarceration after pleading to felony attempted burglary, charged in Halfmoon. 

Ralph Hobbs, 40, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to failure to register or verify as a sex offender, charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing March 20. 

Thomas C. Bayer, 39, of Ghent, was sentenced to 4 years’ incarceration/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony criminal sale of a controlled substance, charged in Saratoga Springs.

Daniel P. McKay, II, of Amsterdam, pleaded to felony grand larceny, and felony robbery. Sentencing April 3. 

Todd A. Axton, 61, of Ballston, pleaded to felony aggravated criminal contempt, charged in Ballston. Sentencing April 10. 

Justin Keenan, 39, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged in the town of Saratoga December 2022-January 2023. 

Austin J. Parent, 28, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 1 year of local incarceration, after pleading to failure to register or verify as a sex offender, charged August 2023 in Malta. 

Matthew T. McGraw, 43, of Clifton Park, pleaded to unlawful surveillance in the second-degree, a felony, charged various dates 2023 in the towns of Moreau, Clifton Park, and Halfmoon. Sentencing April 11. 

Anthony W. Beddow, 35, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of stolen property in the third-degree, a felony, charged October 2023 in Malta. 

Anthony J. Hawkins, 31, of Albany, was sentenced to 1 year of local incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, and 3 years’ consecutive conditional discharge after pleading to reckless endangerment, charged June 2023 in Clifton Park.   

Margo A. Mead, 35, of West Sand Lake, pleaded to criminal possession of stolen property in the first-degree, charged September 2023 in Malta. Sentencing April 4. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

On Jan. 24, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a motor vehicle crash involving a Saratoga County Department of Public Works (DPW) plow truck on Galway Road at the intersection with Middle Line Road, in the town of Milton. Investigation led to the arrest of Nicole A. Deyo, 41, of Amsterdam. Deyo was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, and failure to stop at a stop sign.  After an alleged collision with a vehicle, and a DPW plow truck, Deyo is suspected of attempting to flee the scene in her vehicle, causing it to roll over, according to the county sheriff’s office. There were no injuries reported.

On Jan. 25, the Sheriff’s Office received a trespass complaint at 331 Rowland St. in the town of Milton. Investigation into the incident resulted in the arrest of William R. Apholz, 41, of Milton, who was charged with criminal contempt in the first-degree. Apholz is accused of violating an order of protection by being in the presence of the person for whom the order was issued. The charge was a felony due to a previous conviction. He was also found to have an unrelated warrant for failure to appear on original charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia – both misdemeanors, in the town of Wilton. He was sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action.

Saratoga Springs Police Department

In the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 21, at approximately 3:24 a.m., city police Sgt. Andrew Streim followed a vehicle he observed without headlights or illuminated taillights and conducted a traffic stop at Hamilton Street. The driver allegedly fled on foot while two passengers remained in the car, police said. 

During interviews with the passengers, a handgun was allegedly located in the jacket of one of the passengers and one was suspected to be in possession of a large amount of crack cocaine. The crack cocaine was weighed at 3.20 ounces, police said, and a second handgun was found in the center console of the car. 

Following a search, the driver – identified as Marquin Blake, 31, of Schenectady, was located in the area of Whitney Place. The charges are as follows: 

Marquin Blake – Two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, and single counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, and two additional vehicle/equipment-related charges. Blake was held without bail. 

Harold Miller, 32, of Albany – Two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree. $50,000 cash bail/$100,000 bond/ $500,000 partially secured bond. 

Mushin Butler, 29, of Schenectady – Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree intent to sell, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree. $25,000 cash bail/$50,000 bond/ $250,000 partially secured bond. 

Saratoga Springs 

Ethan Smith, 45, of Clifton Park, was charged with criminal contempt.

Justin Bates, 32, of Ballston, was charged with assault. 

Richard Caldicott, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault. 

Stephen J. Parker, 45, was charged Jan. 28 with burglary, and criminal mischief – both felonies, and petit larceny, a misdemeanor, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred at a Stewart’s Shop on Broadway and Circular Street in Saratoga Springs earlier that same day. 

Saratoga  County Court

John V. Mattison, 57, of Queensbury, pleaded to felony DWI, charged November 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing March 21. 

Sherman J. Chambers, 49, of Albany, pleaded to felony criminal mischief, charged August 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing April 18. 

Zachary W. Currier, 29, of Milton, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years’ incarceration after pleading to felony criminal contempt, and 1 to 5 years’ incarceration after pleading to felony aggravated family offense. Sentences to run concurrently. 

James R. Larkin, 59, of Wolcott, Connecticut, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged November 2021 in Clifton Park.   

Saratoga County Court

Meagan E. McGuire, 39, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony DWI, charged September 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing April 3. 

Debra I. Powers, 64, of Troy, pleaded guilty on Jan. 19 to grand larceny, and criminal tax fraud. Both charges are felonies. Powers admitted to unlawfully using a company issued credit card while employed at Cascades, Inc. in Waterford, to make purchases to benefit herself, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. The aggregate value of Powers’ purchases over a five-year period amounted to more than $548,000. Sentencing is April 19.  

Michael D. Hepp, 35, of Troy, was sentenced Jan. 22 to time served and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony robbery, charged July 2023 in Halfmoon. 

Thurman Jones, III, 38, of Green Island, was sentenced Jan. 18 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Caitlin M. Pruess, 31, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Jan. 18 to 3 years’ incarceration/2 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, charged September 2022 in Moreau. 

Molly E. Wroblewski, 46, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced Jan. 18 to 5 years’ probation and 30 hours of community service, after pleading to felony DWI, charged June 2023 in Stillwater. 

Shannon M. Flavin, 36, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Jan. 17 to 8 months incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Stillwater. 

Thomas M. Resue, 65, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced to 5 days incarceration/5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged January 2023 in Clifton Park. 

Vincent L. Avila, 24, of Schenectady, pleaded Jan. 17 to rape in the first-degree, a felony, charged January 2021 in Malta. Sentencing March 21. 

Justin L. Mayer, 41, of Schuylerville, pleaded Jan. 17 to felony grand larceny, charged July 2023 in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing March 13.  

Nicholas C. Eckhardt, 42, of Rochester, pleaded Jan. 10 to disseminating indecent materials to a minor, charged February 2023 in Galway. Sentencing April 3. 

Saratoga Springs Police

Tiffany Salak, 35, of Milton, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Elliott Ruggles, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a vehicle equipment violation. 

Keela Weaver, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Benjamin Fedd, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief. 

Christin Fowler, 42, of Schenectady, was charged with aggravated harassment. 

Carrie Ann Harter, 40, of Cohoes, was charged with criminal mischief, and petit larceny. 

Bruce Bidwell, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass. 

Angelina Gazzillo, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with menacing, harassment, obstruct governmental administration, assault, and criminal tampering. 

Duane Savage, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault, and aggravated criminal contempt. 

Matthew Trumble, 44, of Schenectady, was charged with two counts petit larceny. 

Chad Curcio, 51, of Ballston Spa, was charged with DWI. 

Jesse Mullins, 21, of Orwell, Vermont, was charged with DWI, and various driving-related violations. 

Zebiullah Neyazy, 44, of Cohoes, was charged with grand larceny. 

Michael Schrom, 40, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny. 

Jamel Daniels, 23, of Glenville, was charged with menacing and assault. 

Tasharon Carr, 33, of Watervliet, was charged with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and making an unsafe turn. 

Andre Lundstrom, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with grand larceny. 

Christian Slater, 23, of Schenectady, was charged with burglary, and criminal mischief. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

On Jan. 22, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a stolen motor vehicle on Jan. 14 in the village of Corinth. Investigation resulted in the arrests of Chantelle C. Joubert, 32, of Corinth, and Charlie R. Dingman, 27, of Queensbury. They were each charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, grand larceny in the third-degree, and criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second-degree, and are accused of stealing a vehicle that belonged to an acquaintance. On Jan. 21, the Sheriff’s Office received an alert from an automated license plate reader (ALPR) and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Saratoga Road in the town of Moreau. Both Joubert and Dingman were located in the vehicle and allegedly in possession of several narcotic drugs. 

Saratoga Springs Police 

After a weeklong investigation of the suspected sale of illegal narcotics in Saratoga Springs, 30-year-old city resident Jennifer L. Duncan was charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Seized at the residence was methamphetamine, with a weight of more than 1.5 ounces, according to police. Duncan was arraigned in City Court and released without bail to pre-trial services. 

Michael Kulls, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal contempt. 

Duane Savage, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal contempt, and criminal trespass. 

Marcus Clark, 25, of Albany, was charged with DWI, driving without inspection sticker, driving wrong direction. 

Ralph Hobbs, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with sex offender fail to report change of address. 

Zachary Michaels, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief, criminal contempt, burglary. 

Carmen Cammuso, 40, of Mechanicville, was charged with criminal contempt. 

Evan Posniewski, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with DWI, refusal to take breath test, failure to obey traffic device. 

Christopher Cormier, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with false personation and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

N.Y. State Police

State Police arrested Delle I. Fisher, 48, of Brooklyn, on warrants for two counts of Burglary in the third-degree, Grand Larceny in the third-degree, and Petit Larceny.

In August 2023, State Police in Troop G received information that an individual was stealing from multiple Walmart stores in Saratoga and Warren County. The investigation identified the individual as Fisher.  Fisher reportedly entered the Walmart located in Wilton, on July 26, 2023, and Sept.  2, 2023, allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise. He was trespassing at the time of the crimes as he had been banned from all Walmart stores due to previous similar incidents. Further investigation discovered on Aug. 12, 2023, Fisher allegedly entered the Walmart in Queensbury, and stole more than $3,000 worth of merchandise. Fisher was taken into custody upon release from Rikers Island, where he was in custody on an unrelated matter. He was transported to SP Wilton, where he was processed on all charges.  Fisher was arraigned at the Wilton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

On Jan. 14, with the assistance of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, State Police of Saratoga arrested Arnold E. Trifaro-Aggas, 29, of Clifton Park. Trifaro-Aggas was charged with felony burglary in the third-degree, felony grand larceny in the third-degree, three counts of criminal mischief in the second-degree, and criminal trespass misdemeanor.  

On Jan. 13, 2024, the State Police of Saratoga received two separate complaints located on Bayberry Drive in Malta. The investigation determined two commercial buildings had sustained property damage due to forced entry during the morning hours. Additional damage to property in and around the buildings was also discovered. During that investigation, a stolen vehicle complaint was received from a resident located on Ellsworth Boulevard in Malta. The stolen vehicle was quickly recovered unoccupied with damage on Wood Dale Drive in Clifton Park. With the assistance of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Trifaro-Aggas was identified as the suspect suspected for all three crimes. Trifaro-Aggas was arrested and processed at SP Saratoga. He was arraigned at the Malta Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Saratoga County Court

Joseph Harold Murauskas, 45, of Corinth, pleaded Jan. 12 to felony attempted assault in the first-degree. Sentencing March 15. 

Angel A. Gopi, 37, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years in prison, after pleading to felony criminal mischief, charged 2022 and 2023 in Milton. 

Christopher H. Chisena, 55, of Waterford, pleaded Jan. 10 to felony DWI. Sentencing March 20. 

Wyatt Matthew Carpenter, 28, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Jan. 10 to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted promoting prison contraband in the first-degree. 

Korey J. West, 25, was sentenced Jan. 10 to 2 years incarceration/ 2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, a felony, charged June 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Dominick Neglia, 35, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Jan. 8 to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal mischief, charged August 2023 in Malta.