Saratoga Springs 

On Jan. 9, members of the Patrol Division responded to a residence in Saratoga Springs for a report of a fraud scam that involved a telephone call to an elderly resident that involved a request for money. The male caller claimed that her son was in an accident and needed money for bail after being arrested. The caller claimed to be an attorney and that someone would come to the home to retrieve the money for the bail bond. After completing the initial transaction and obtaining money, the caller continued to ask for additional money in order to drop further legal proceedings and compensate the victim of the accident. After the initial fraud, the victim’s family called the police and patrol officers responded. 

The investigation continued with a second request for money being arranged. At a predetermined time, an individual arrived at the residence to collect the money for the fraud and was taken into custody. 

Zebiullah Neyazy, 44, of Cohoes, Neyazy was charged with attempted grand larceny in the third-degree, a felony, released without bail and scheduled to appear in city court Jan. 25. 

The Saratoga Springs Police Department advises the public that no police officer, court officer, or legitimate attorney, will make arrangements to pick up cash or other forms of payment, like credit cards or gift cards, to resolve legal matters. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

Resulting from an investigation into a sexual assault complaint in the town of Milton on Nov. 17, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office arrested Curtis J. Bennifield, 21, of Milton. Bennifield was charged with Rape in the Third Degree, a class E Felony on Jan. 3. He is accused of having sexual intercourse with a female victim known to him without her consent. He was arraigned and released after posting bail. Bennifield is scheduled to appear again in the Milton Town Court on a later date.

Resulting from a sexual assault complaint on Dec. 20, 2023 in the town of Providence, Christopher P. Poirier, 60, of Providence was arrested and charged with Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree (class D felony).  Mr. Poirier is accused of subjecting another person to sexual contact by means of forcible compulsion. He was arraigned and released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an active domestic incident at 4:15 a.m. Jan. 8 in the village of Stillwater. Investigation into the matter resulted in the arrest of Michael T. Garrick, 41, of Stillwater. He was charged with Strangulation in the 2nd Degree (class D felony). Mr. Garrick is alleged to have impeded the normal breathing or blood circulation of a female known to him by applying pressure to her throat or neck causing her to lose consciousness. He was arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

On Jan. 5, members of the Sheriff’s Office’s narcotics unit and the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), with assistance from the Sheriff’s Office’s special operations team, arrested the following persons following an investigation into the possession and sales of firearms and narcotics within Saratoga County: 

Christopher E. Terry, age 19, of Halfmoon,

Six counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree (class B felonies) 

One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd degree (Class A2 felony) 

One count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm (class E felony) 

One count of Criminal Possession of a Disguised Gun (class D felony) 

One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (class D felony)

Mikhail A. Green, age 21, of Albany,

Three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree (class B felonies) 

One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd degree (Class A2 felony) 

One count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm (class E felony) 

One count of Criminal Possession of a Disguised Gun (class D felony) 

One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (class D felony)

Mr. Terry and Mr. Green are accused of possessing large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and hallucinogens with the intent to sell them within Saratoga County. They were also charged with being in possession of an illegal “ghost gun” as well as an extended 30-round magazine. Both were arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond pending further action in the matters.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

Jorge F. Torres, 44, was charged with assault in the second-degree and aggravated criminal contempt, both felonies, after an incident at the X-Tra Mart at 2954 U.S. Route 9 in the town of Malta where Torres is accused of causing physical injury to a person by spraying him to the facial area with bear spray. Torres is also accused of violating an order of protection issued on behalf of the injured party in doing so. 

Stanley M. Palmer, 62, of Milton, was charged with sexual abuse in the first-degree. He is accused of sexual contact with a female victim who was known to him when she was under the age of 13. 

Saratoga County Court

Michael A. McCleary, 36, of Milton, was sentenced to two 1-year-terms of incarceration, after pleading to two felony counts of failure to register as a sex offender, charged October and December 2022 in Malta. 

David E. Linen, 44, of Waterford, was sentenced to 4 years’ incarceration/3 years post-release supervision, after pleading to strangulation in the second-degree, a felony, charged August 2022.  

William C. Ferrara, 35, of Niskayuna, pleaded to assault in the second-degree, charged January 2023 in Ballston Spa. Sentencing Feb. 21. 

Anna E. Carberry, 50, of Mechanicville, pleaded to two felony DWI charges – charged April 2023 in Malta, and September 2023 in Waterford, respectively. Sentencing Feb. 21. 

Keith R. Kulsha, 37, of Schenectady, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged December 2022 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Feb. 21. 

Jessica L. Jordan, 33, of Amsterdam, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/5 years’ probation after pleading to aggravated DWI with a child, charged January 2023 in Halfmoon. 

Donald J. Koenig, III, 53, of Round Lake, pleaded to felony criminal mischief, charged July 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Feb. 22. 

Michael P. Casseus, 34, of Troy, was sentenced to 2.5 years’ incarceration/2 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, charged April 2023 in Wilton. 

Lisa J. Davis, 44, of Halfmoon, pleaded to felony criminal contempt, charged April 2023. Sentencing March 21. 

Michelle P. Donovan, 38, of South Glens Falls, pleaded to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged May 2023 in Corinth. Sentencing Feb. 22. 

Robert Stocklas, Jr., 33, of Mechanicville, pleaded to felony criminal contempt, charged January 2023. Sentencing Feb. 22. 

Kenneth Quinn, 29, of New Windsor, was sentenced to two 1-year terms of incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged July 2023 in Mechanicville, and December 2023 in Halfmoon.  

Saratoga Springs Police

Jacob Hayner, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with burglary, and petit larceny. 

Raymond Carr, 63, of Staten Island, was charged with act in manner injure child. 

Andres Castro, 35, of Ossining, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and following too closely. 

Raiquan Ward, 28, of Troy, was charged with criminal mischief.  

NY State Police

Patric S. Scavotto, 30, of Schenectady, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations in Clifton Park. He was transported to SP Clifton Park for processing, where he recorded a 0.22% BAC.  Scavotto was issued a ticket returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on Jan.  31, and released to a sober third party.  

Nicholas A. Rodriguez, 34, of Halfmoon, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing, where he recorded a 0.19% BAC.  Rodriguez was issued tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on Jan.  4, and released to a sober third party.

Saratoga Springs Police

Chelsey Costanza, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 11 with falsely reporting a fire or explosion, and resisting arrest.

Albert Woods, 51, of Schenectady, was charged Dec. 11 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal trespass. 

Jamal Adams, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 10 with assault in the third-degree, and criminal trespass, and on Dec. 9 with petit larceny, and criminal trespass. 

Jim Vega, 42, of Grand Prairie, Texas, was charged Dec. 10 with DWI, unsafe turn, and failure to keep to the right. 

Isiah Cooper, 36, of Schenectady, was charged Dec. 10 with criminal mischief, and acting in manner to injure child.

Cowaner Sykes, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 7 with welfare fraud, and offering a false instrument for filing in the first-degree. 

George Baczkowski, 48, of Galway, was charged Dec. 6 with criminal tampering, and criminal mischief.

Zachary Michaels, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 5 with criminal mischief, criminal contempt, obstruct governmental administration, and harassment. 

Tyquan Simon, 31, of Troy, was charged Dec. 4 with petit larceny. 

Susan Home, 54, of Wilton, was charged Dec. 3 with petit larceny. 

George Chillis, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 2 with criminal mischief, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon. 

Patrick Caprood, 29, of Northumberland, was charged Dec. 1 with criminal mischief. 

Saratoga County Court

Cassandra R. Barden, 38, pleaded Dec. 6 to attempted assault in the second-degree, charged July 2023 in Milton. Sentencing Feb. 7. 

David C. Fuller, 60, of Gansevoort, was sentenced Dec. 5 to 5 years probation after pleading to felony criminal possession of a weapon, charged March 2023 in Moreau. 

Bruce B. Bidwell, 52, of Buffalo, pleaded Dec. 4 to felony grand larceny, charged June 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing Feb. 5. 

Jean J. Munguia, 34, of Greenfield Center, was sentenced Dec. 4 to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony robbery, charged May 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Gabrielle Montanye, 63, of Stillwater, pleaded Dec. 4 to felony attempted identity theft, charged June 2023 in Ballston Spa. Sentencing Feb. 8. 

NY State Police

On Dec. 4, State Police of Granville arrested Christian A. Nichols, 23, of Putnam, NY. Nichols was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the fourth-degree and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (Agriculture & Markets Law). On Nov. 24, Troopers received a complaint that a cat was missing, and the owner believed it had been intentionally injured. The investigation determined Nichols, who is known to the victim, reportedly fatally injured the animal, according to State Police. The cat was located deceased with an apparent gunshot wound and other injuries in the area near its home. A long gun and illegally possessed expandable Billy Club was located in Nichols’s home and seized as part of the investigation. Nichols was arrested in Glens Falls, and transported to SP Granville for processing. He was arraigned at the Granville Town Court and released on his own recognizance.  

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

Two Maryland residents – Russell C. Hedger, 57, of Salisbury, and Dominique J. Barnes, 27, of Princess Anne, were arrested following a surveillance detail in the town of Wilton. They are accused of possessing drug paraphernalia and a large quantity of crack cocaine with intent to sell within Saratoga County. Each was charged with two felony counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and one count of Criminally using Drug Paraphernalia. The latter is a felony charge related to Hedger, a misdemeanor charge related to Barnes. Hedger, who had an active felony warrant for drug sales from a previous incident, was sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash/ $50,000 bond/ $100,000 partially secured. Barnes was released on her own recognizance, pending further action.

On Dec. 11, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Godfrey A. Waldron, 44, Saratoga Springs, with one count of felony assault. It is alleged that on Dec. 4, while Mr. Waldron was incarcerated in the Saratoga County Correctional Facility, he assaulted a corrections officer causing physical injury to the officer’s face. The officer was treated on scene by the nursing staff before being transported to Malta Med Emergent Care for further medical treatment. 

Saratoga Police

Ryan Barton, 30, of Mechanicville, was charged Dec. 1 with criminal obstruction of breathing, and menacing. 

Daniel Bonesteel, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 30 with obstruct governmental administration, and disorderly conduct. 

Duana Savage, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 30 with assault. 

Anthony Allen, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 30 with criminal possession, and criminal sale, of a controlled substance.

Miaya Hazel, 18, of Ballston, was charged Nov. 30 with petit larceny, criminal tampering, and burglary. 

Jamel Daniels, 23, of Glenville, was charged Nov. 29 with criminal tampering.

Stephen Parker, 44, of Milton, was charged Nov. 28 with petit larceny. 

Ciera Bratis, 31, of Anthol, N.Y., was charged Nov. 26 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, circumvent interlock, and inadequate lights violation. 

Phillip Shambo, 22, of Lake George, was charged Nov. 26 with DWI, and driving wrong direction on one-way street. 

Alyssa Carota, 23, of Moreau, was charged Nov. 26 with DWI, refusal to take breath test, with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, and license restriction violation. 

Matthew Washburn, 34, of Hudson Falls, was charged Nov. 25 with criminal contempt, and aggravated family offense. 

Alexandra Rychik, 25, of Ballston Spa, was charged Nov. 25 with DWI, driving the wrong way on a one-way street, and operating an unregistered vehicle.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office announced Dec. 1 that three arrests were made in connection with a Nov. 17 stabbing that occurred in the Village of Schuylerville. Ryan M. Danaher, suspected of having caused serious physical injury by stabbing a person in the neck with a knife, was arrested in the Town of Queensbury, following the issue of an Arrest Warrant. Danaher, 36, was charged with Assault in the First-Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third- Degree, both felonies. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail. Ruthann E. Danaher, 53, was charged pursuant to a traffic stop in the Town of Malta for her involvement in allegedly assisting Ryan Danaher to evade arrest. She was charged with Hindering Prosecution in the Second- Degree, a felony. Kevin T. Relyea, 57, was also charged pursuant to the traffic stop involving Ruthann Danaher in the Town of Malta. While Deputies were taking Ruthann into custody, Relyea is alleged to have recklessly driven his vehicle at the Deputies on scene, according to the sheriff’s office. Relyea was charged with felony Reckless Endangerment, and Resisting Arrest – a misdemeanor.

Saratoga County Court

Brandon W. Brunell, 29, of Greenfield Center, was sentenced Dec. 1 to 3-1/2 years in state prison/ 2-1/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a weapon, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Anthony W. Beddow, 35, of Ballston Lake, pleaded Nov. 30 to attempted criminal possession of stolen property, a felony, charged October 2023 in Malta. Sentencing Feb. 1. 

Herbert L. Marlow, 76, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Nov. 30 to 1 year local incarceration, and 10 years probation on each charge, after pleading to two charges of possessing a sexual performance by a child. 

William R. Burden, 31, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 60 days incarceration and 5 years probation, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, charged August 2022 in Ballston. 

Austin J. Parent, 28, of Schuylerville, pleaded Nov. 30 to failure to register as a sex offender, charged August 2023 in Malta. Sentencing Feb. 1. 

NY State Police

On Nov. 30, at about 12:09 a.m., State Police of Wilton responded to the reports of an unconscious driver in a running vehicle stopped in the roadway on Ballard Road in Wilton. The vehicle was located, and the driver was identified as Patrick L. Clifford.  Clifford was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where he recorded a 0.20% BAC.  Clifford was issued tickets returnable to the Wilton Town Court on Jan. 2, 2024, and released.  

Saratoga County Court

David T. Henderson, 47, of Fort Edward, was sentenced on Nov. 28 to 8 years’ incarceration and 3 years’ post-release supervision, following his conviction of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree. Henderson was arrested in connection with drug-dealing activities that took place March 2023 in Halfmoon, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said, in a statement. A search warrant executed on Henderson’s vehicle revealed nearly one-half kilo cocaine and numerous fentanyl pills in his possession. Henderson had at least five prior felony drug convictions, Heggen added. 

Bowie T. Bouchard, 36, was sentenced Nov. 27 to one year incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged March 2023 in Clifton Park. 

Tristan J. Mason, 20, of Halfmoon, pleaded Nov. 27 to felony burglary, charged January 2023 in Halfmoon. 

Jeffrey W. Fish, 38, of Queensbury, pleaded Nov. 28 to felony criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, charged August 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing Feb. 6. 

Stashu I. Roberts, 27, of Gloversville, pleaded Nov. 28 to felony burglary in the third-degree, charged Aug. 25 in Wilton, and felony grand larceny in the fourth-degree charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Feb. 6. 

Brittany J. Kennedy, 31, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 6 months’ incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Waterford. 

Michael T. May, 27, pleaded Nov. 28 to rape in the third-degree, charged January 2021 in Malta, and promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child, charged December 2022 in Moreau. Sentencing Feb. 6. 

Daniel E. Hammon, 37, of Troy, pleaded Nov. 29 to attempted burglary in the third-degree, a felony. Charged July 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Jan. 17. 

Ross M. Armer, 42, of Schuylerville, was sentenced Nov. 29 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged February 2023 in Wilton. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

A 15-year-old Shenendehowa High School student was arrested Nov. 27 and charged with misdemeanor criminal possession of a weapon, after being allegedly found in possession of a bb pistol, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office. The arrest was the result of an investigation after the Sheriff’s Office’s school resource officer (SRO) was alerted to a student at East who was reportedly in possession of a pistol. The 15-year-old was released to the custody of a parent pending further action in the matter. County Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo commended the quick reaction of both the school and SRO. “I am happy that we were able to get to the bottom of this without anyone getting hurt,” Zurlo said in a statement.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the town of Ballston on Nov. 22, regarding a hidden camera that had been installed in the bedroom of a female without her knowledge or permission. As a result of the investigation of the incident, Ojay O. Smith, 29, of Burnt Hills, was arrested and charged with felony Unlawful Surveillance in the second-degree. Smith was arraigned in the Malta Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter. An order of protection was also issued to the victim, who is known to Smith. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending.

Saratoga

Springs Police

David Varnum, 30, of Corinth, was charged Nov. 24 with motor vehicle registration suspended violation, and operating motor vehicle without insurance. 

Anthony Allen, 46, of Albany, was charged Nov. 23 with robbery in the third-degree. 

Katherine Evanico, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 23 with DWI, and failure to obey traffic control device. 

Anthony Treffiletti, 70, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 21 with criminal trespass in the third-degree. 

John Jarvis, 60, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 21 with burglary in the third-degree, grand larceny in the fourth-degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass. 

Zachary Michaels, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 20 with criminal tampering, criminal mischief, and acting in manner injure child less than 17. 

Saratoga County Court

Brian D. Horn, 49, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted possession of a forged instrument in the second-degree, charged February 2023 in Wilton. 

Jonah T. Figueras, 28, of Wilton, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to vehicular assault in the first-degree, charged May 2022 in Wilton. 

Christopher R. Nichols, 32, of Wilton, was sentenced Nov. 22 to time served, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, charged February 2023. 

Raki A. Johnson, 15, of Schenectady, pleaded Nov. 22 to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged August 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Feb. 7. 

Daniel Nelson, 36, of Mechanicville, was charged Nov. 19 with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating without inspection certificate. 

Paul Desalvatore, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 18 with criminal mischief. 

Alice Durning, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 17 with criminal mischief. 

Madison Clairmont, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 17 with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Cheri Brandt, 46, was charged Nov. 17 with petit larceny. 

Fernando Pacheco, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 17 with DWI, and failure to keep right. 

Jay Ditoro, 30, of Milton, was charged Nov. 17 with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating without insurance, registration suspended. 

Samuel Fowler, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 15 with assault, aggravated harassment, exposure of a person, and falsely reporting an incident. 

Stephen Parker, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 14 with resisting arrest, petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property. 

Nikalas Vanderburgh, 31, of Corinth, was charged Nov. 14 with assault.

Christin Fowler, 42, of Schenectady, was charged Nov. 13 with aggravated harassment.

Darrick Conners, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 12 with criminal trespass. 

Brian McLucas, 38, of Greenwich, was charged Nov. 12 with assault. 

Daniel Wolfe, 32, of Rensselaer, was charged Nov. 11 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Giuseppe Stanco, 46, of Locust Valley, was charged Nov. 10 with assault. 

Kelly Lion, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 10 with assault. 

Stephen Shuler, 48, of Troy, was charged Nov. 10 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

John Brownell, 74, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 9 with menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon. 

Casey Sherman, 42, of Rochester, was charged Nov. 9 with criminal tampering, and criminal trespass. 

Manuel Velazquez, 55, of Cohoes, was charged Nov. 8 with grand larceny. 

John Jarvis, 60, was charged Nov. 8 with petit larceny, and burglary. 

Jessica Henderson, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 8 with criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of a narcotic drug.

Courtney Grant, 27, of Ballston Spa, was charged Nov. 8 with assault. 

William MacSweeney, 49, of Purdys, NY, was charged Nov. 8 with DWI, refusal to take a breath test, unsafe turn, and operating unregistered vehicle.  

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

Andrew L. May, 77, of Halfmoon, was charged Nov. 26 with two felony counts of assault in the second-degree. May is accused of causing serious physical injury to another person known to him by striking her to the facial area with a metal cup and to the head with a metal spoon. The victim was transported by EMS to Samaritan Hospital for evaluation and treatment. May was in the Malta Town Court and was released on his own recognizance, pending further action in the matter.

NY State Police

On Nov. 17, at about 9:18 p.m., State Police of Clifton Park stopped a vehicle on State Route 9 in Clifton Park, NY, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver, Adrianne Y. Maros, 59, of Schenectady, was subsequently charged Nov. 17 with Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. She was transported to SP Clifton Park for processing, where she recorded a 0.22% BAC.  Maros was issued tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court and released. 

Saratoga County Court

Craig N. Ross, Jr., 46, of Ballston Spa, was arraigned on a nine-count indictment Nov. 17. The indictment charges Ross with felony kidnapping in the first-degree, felony assault in the second-degree, two felony counts of sexual abuse in the first-degree, four felony counts predatory sexual assault against a child, and endangering the welfare, of a child, a misdemeanor. Through his attorney, Ross entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment. Ross was sent to jail without bail and is scheduled to return to court Dec. 21.  The charges are in connection with incidents alleged to have taken place in the towns of Moreau and Milton Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, following the disappearance of a 9-year-old girl 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. 

 Zachary W. Currier, 28, of Milton, pleaded Nov. 9 to felony criminal contempt, charged Aug. 14-25, 2023 in Milton, Greenfield, and Saratoga Springs, and felony aggravated family offense, charged in September.  Sentencing Jan. 5, 2024. 

Molly E. Wroblewski, 46, of Ballston Lake, pleaded Nov. 15 to felony DWI, charged June 2023 in Stillwater. Sentencing Jan. 8. 

Michael D. Hepp, 35, of Troy, pleaded Nov. 13 to felony robbery, charged January 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Jan. 22. 

Emily Burke, 33, of Greenfield, pleaded Nov. 9 to felony criminal contempt, charged June 2023. Sentencing Jan. 9. 

William S. Davis, 42, of Fultonville, NY, was sentenced Nov. 9 to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender, charged April 2023 in Malta. 

Anthony J. Hawkins, 31, of Albany, pleaded Nov. 9 to felony DWI, and misdemeanor reckless endangerment, charged June 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Jan. 9. 

Juan E. Esqueda, 46, of Glens Falls, was sentenced Nov. 9 to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged May 2020 in Moreau. 

Thurman Jones, III, 38, of Green Island, pleaded Nov. 16 to felony DWI, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 18. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department

The Sheriff’s Office issued a statement on Nov. 19 reporting that deputies responded to a stabbing call on Myers Lane in Schuylerville at 5:31 p.m. on Nov. 17.  “Investigation into the incident revealed that a verbal argument between two people known to one another resulted in one of them being stabbed to his neck by the other,” according to the statement. “There is no danger to the public and the investigation is ongoing currently.” The victim, who was not named, was transported by EMS to Albany Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of serious injury. 

NY State Police

On Nov. 12, at about 9:25 p.m., State Police of Saratoga responded to the intersection of Galway Road and Middleline Road in Milton, for reports of a two-car crash. One of the drivers was identified as Matthew G. Peck, 45, of Saratoga Springs.  Peck was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He was transported to SP Clifton Park for processing, where he recorded a 0.13% BAC. According to police, further investigation discovered Peck has had a previous DWI conviction in the last 10 years. He was issued tickets returnable to the Milton Town Court on Nov. 28, and released to a sober third party. No one was injured during the crash.

Saratoga County Court

Richard T. Irelan, 45, of Johnstown, pleaded Nov. 9 to vehicular manslaughter in the second-degree. Sentencing Jan. 16. The charges stem from an incident in Wilton last July, when Irelan is suspected of operating a motorcycle erratically before rear-ending a pickup truck on the I-87 Exit 15 southbound ramp. According to the county District Attorney’s Office, the impact of the crash resulted in the ejection of the passenger on the motorcycle, Amanda Sullivan. Sullivan succumbed to the injuries suffered at Saratoga Hospital. A subsequent blood test revealed a blood alcohol concentration of .09% and the presence of cannabis in Irelan’s system, according to the DA’s office. 

Jeremy J. Scoville, 52, was sentenced Nov. 8 to 5 years’ incarceration and 3 years’ post-release supervision after pleading to strangulation in the second-degree, and 1-1/3 to 4 years’ on a felony charge of criminal contempt, charged December 2022 and March 2023 in Stillwater. Sentences to run concurrently.   

NY State Police

On November 8, 2023, at about 5:05 p.m., Troopers responded to Boscov’s parking lot on Clifton Country Road in Clifton Park for a report of a fight in progress. 

Subsequently, State Police of Clifton Park arrested Lanette Stearns, 44 – charged with robbery in the second-degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, petit larceny, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, and criminal impersonation in the second-degree. Kolawole Fashuyi, 32, was arrested and charged with assault in the third-degree. 

Police said the investigation indicated Stearns reportedly exited the store without paying for multiple items and was confronted by the store’s loss prevention officer who attempted to retrieve the reportedly stolen items from Stearns, at which time she bit and struck them with a stolen item.  

Fashuyi, who is known to Stearns, then interfered and reportedly hit the store employee multiple times with his fists, police said. 

The pair fled the location together and were taken into custody a short distance away. Stearns is accused of provided false identifying information during the investigation and was found to possess a glass smoking device containing drug residue when taken into custody. EMS evaluated the store employee due to injuries suffered during the incident. 

Fashuyi was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court and released. Stearns was arraigned at the Clifton Park Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash, $10,000 bond, or a $50,000 partially secured bond.

On Nov. 5, at about 2:30 p.m., State Police of Saratoga received a complaint of an adult smoking Cannabis in a vehicle with children while in the parking lot of a business in Malta. Troopers patrolled the area and located the vehicle matching the caller’s description, driving on State Route 67, and stopped the vehicle. The driver was identified as Ryan P. Seifridsberger, 25, of Niskayuna. Also in the vehicle were two children under the age of 15. Seifridsberger was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs with a Child (Leandra’s Law), two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The children were turned over to a family member. Seifridsberger was transported to SP Saratoga, where he was processed and evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). A sample was collected from Seifridsberger to determine the drug content of his blood. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Malta Town Court on Nov. 23, and released to a sober third party.

On Nov. 6, at about 5:43 p.m., State Police of Wilton responded to the report of a car crashed into a parked vehicle in a parking lot on State Route 9 in Moreau. The vehicle’s driver was identified as John V. Mattison, 57, of Queensbury. Mattison was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. He was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where he recorded a 0.23% BAC. Further investigation discovered Mattison has had a previous DWI conviction in the last ten years. He was issued tickets returnable to the Moreau Town Court on Nov. 29 and released.

Saratoga County Court

Messiah M. Bryan, 28, of Gloversville, pleaded Nov. 2 to failure to register or verify as a sex offender, charged May 2023 in Mechanicville. Sentencing Jan. 4. 

Dominick Neglia, 45, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Nov. 2 to felony criminal mischief, charged August 2023 in Malta. Sentencing Jan. 4.  

Shannon M. Flavin, 36, of Mechanicville, pleaded Nov. 3 to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Stillwater. Sentencing Jan. 17. 

Angel A. Gopi, 36, of Schenectady, pleaded Nov. 1 to criminal mischief in the third-degree. Sentencing is Jan. 3, 2024. 

John F. Lincoln-Lynch, 57, of Moreau, was sentenced Oct. 31 to 1 to 3 years in a state correctional facility after pleading to leaving the scene of an incident without reporting. The sentencing is in connection with a February 2022 hit-and-run crash in South Glens Falls that resulted in the death of South Glens Falls native Paul Trombley.   

Saratoga Springs Police

James Purdy, 36, of Mechanicville, was charged Nov. 4 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to keep to the right. 

Matthew Benway, 23, of Queensbury, was charged Nov. 4 with criminal tampering, burglary, criminal mischief, and petit larceny. 

Angelina Gazzilo, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 3 with failure to pay service. 

Jordan Michael, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 3 with criminal mischief, and robbery. 

Ronald King, 63, of Milton, was charged Nov. 2 with criminal possession stolen drive, license restriction violation, and circumvent interlock. 

Ramir Clark, 32, of Albany, was charged Oct. 31 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and an equipment violation. 

Charles Pavia, 33, of Schenectady, was charged Nov. 2 with petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property. 

Daniel Gudar, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 31 with criminal mischief. 

Jacob Stores, 22, of Halfmoon, was charged with assault in the second-degree.  

Bryan Brant, 31, of Latham, was charged with possession of a forged instrument in the second-degree. 

John-Thomas Hernandez, 27, of Troy, was charged with DWI. 

Kenneth Hunter, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt.  

Kathryn Fasano, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated family offense, and aggravated criminal contempt. 

Dustin Quirion, 39, of Saratoga Springs, criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a narcotic drug, and criminal sale of a controlled substance. 

NY State Police

On Oct. 28, at about 2:17 a.m., State Police of Wilton stopped a vehicle on Ballard Road in Wilton for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as William Mansfield, 20, of Gansevoort.  Mansfield was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where he recorded a 0.19% BAC.  Mansfield was issued tickets returnable to the Wilton Town Court and released to a sober third party.

On Oct. 28, at about 10:10 p.m., State Police of Saratoga stopped a vehicle on Old Post Road in Malta, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as Francis P. Anzalone, 65, of Ballston Spa.  Anzalone was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He was transported to SP Saratoga for processing, where he recorded a 0.19% BAC.  Anzalone was issued tickets returnable to the Malta Town Court and released.  

On Oct. 29, at about midnight, State Police of Saratoga were dispatched to the report of a suspicious person outside a vehicle in the area of East High Street in Malta. Troopers patrolled the area and located a vehicle matching the caller’s description driving on East High Street. The driver was identified as Melissa A. Rogers, 49, of Malta.  Rogers was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. She was transported to SP Saratoga for processing, where she recorded a 0.19% BAC.  Rogers was issued tickets returnable to the Malta Town Court and released to a sober third party.