Saratoga County Court

Courtney H. Worrock, 27, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 364 days incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Renee Delles, 21, of Troy, was sentenced to time served/ 5 years probation, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, charged October 2023 in Waterford. 

Marquin A. Blake, 31, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 3 years incarceration/ 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Michael Pelletier, of Moreau, was convicted after a three-week long jury trial of criminal sexual act in the first-degree, sexual abuse in the first-degree, assault in the second-degree and assault in the third-degree, and endangering the welfare of a child, according to Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. The physical and sexual assault stems from an incident June 24, 2023 on Selfridge Road in the town of Moreau. Pelletier “violently assaulted a 32-year-old female, physically and sexually, inside his home with children present,” according to the statement. Pelletier faces up to 25 years in state prison on the criminal sexual act conviction and designation as a sex offender. Sentencing Dec. 4.  

James A. Topper, 28, of Galway, was sentenced to 364 days incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs, in addition to a second sentence of identical length after pleading to felony DWI charged November 2023 in Malta. Sentences to run concurrently. 

David M. Messmore, 56, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted burglary in the third-degree, a felony, charged June 2023 in Wilton. 

Ronald Nellis, 37, of Moreau, was  sentenced to 5 years incarceration/ 15 years post-release supervision, after pleading to sexual abuse in the first-degree, a felony, charged summer 2023 in Moreau. 

Ryan M. Danaher, 34, of Saratoga, was sentenced to 10 years incarceration/ 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to two felony counts assault and one misdemeanor count menacing, charged in November and December 2023 in Schuylerville.  

Michael S. West, Jr., 38, of Greenfield, was sentenced to 364 days incarceration, after pleading to possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Adam Pipino, 29, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the fifth-degree, charged July 2024 in Mechanicville. 

Michael S. Suprenant, 36, of Ballston, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged January 2024 in Halfmoon. 

NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the takedown of a major cocaine trafficking operation in the Capital Region responsible for selling large quantities of powder and crack cocaine, as well as fentanyl and heroin. 

An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General charged 21 individuals with 222 crimes for their roles in the operation, which sourced the narcotics from New York City and sold them in Rensselaer, Albany, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. The investigation led to the recovery of more than 4.5 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of approximately $450,000.

The multi-agency investigation brought together the resources of state and local law enforcement agencies led by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF), including the New York State Police, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and the Saratoga Springs Police Department. 

The year-long investigation included covert surveillance and hundreds of hours of wiretaps over ten separate target phones, aimed at rooting out narcotics traffickers operating throughout the Capital Region and elsewhere in New York state. 

“These individuals operated a wide network of buyers and distributors who moved deadly narcotics across our state and sold them in vast quantities. Thanks to the hard work and collaboration of our partners in this investigation, we took nearly half a million dollars’ worth of drugs off the streets and are putting this operation out of business. I will continue to take down drug trafficking rings that threaten New Yorkers’ safety.” said Attorney General James in a statement.

The investigation centered on the activities of Heather Thompson, of Troy, who allegedly purchased cocaine by the kilo to distribute to her network of dealers throughout Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. The investigation revealed Thompson primarily conducted business in Saratoga County, making sales at a local pub and bowling alley, police said, and revealed that the defendants used codewords to communicate about the narcotics they were buying and selling, referring to crack cocaine as “hard” or “done,” powder cocaine as “soft” or “undone,” and heroin as “dog food.”

Thompson’s primary clients included Alexander Bayne, who is suspected of selling powder and crack cocaine out of his home in South Glens Falls, and later out of his home in Hudson Falls. Others also sold powder and crack cocaine at public locations like gas stations and restaurants in the Glens Falls and South Glens Falls areas, according to authorities. 

 “This case is a fantastic example of law enforcement agencies working together to root out criminals in our communities,” said Saratoga County Undersheriff Jeff Brown in a statement. “I’m proud of the work of our Narcotics Unit and the Criminal Investigation Unit members and the other law enforcement professionals to bring these individuals to justice. Working with Attorney General James and our local, state, and federal partners, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office will continue to invest in combatting illegal narcotics trafficking in Saratoga County.”

The indictment, which was unsealed Oct. 1 in Saratoga County Court, contains 222 counts, charging the defendants with crimes related to their involvement in the narcotics trafficking operation, including various counts of Criminal Sale and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (class A, B, C, D felonies) as well as Conspiracy in the Second Degree (class B felony). 

Those charged in today’s indictment include: Alexander Bayne, South Glens Falls/Hudson Falls, NY – 35 years old; Conrad Bayne, South Glens Falls, NY – 59 years old; Zachary Bessette, North Creek, NY – 33 years old; Kevin Cooper, Glens Falls, NY – 38 years old; Trevor Harris, South Glens Falls, NY – 35 years old; Ronnie Luna, Glens Falls, NY – 42 years old; Lindsey Mattison, West Rupert, VT – 34 years old; Ryan Megna, Glens Falls, NY – 42 years old; Jermaine Moreno, Brooklyn, NY – 48 years old; Jack Moulton, South Glens Falls, NY – 35 years old; Cassidy O’Connell, Glens Falls, NY – 30 years old; Wesley Reed, Jr., Troy, NY – 59 years old; Wesley Reed, III, Troy, NY – 38 years old; Christine Sondermeyer, Glens Falls, NY – 53 years old; Melissa Stearns, Hudson Falls, NY – 38 years old; Lonsdale Stuffle, Glens Falls, NY – 30 years old; Mackenzie Sumner, Glens Falls, NY – 37 years old; Heather Thompson, Troy, NY – 38 years old; Jackson Tucker, Troy, NY – 43 years old; Christopher Wern, Glens Falls, NY – 41 years old; Walter Winchell, Glens Falls, NY – 49 years old. 

In addition to the partners in the investigation, Attorney General James would like to thank Saratoga County District Attorney Karen A. Heggen and Town of Wilton Supervisor John Lant for their assistance in the investigation and prosecution. The case is being prosecuted by OCTF Assistant Deputy Attorney General and Senior Counsel Michael Sharpe.

County Court 

Jayden K. Buckmaster, 20, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to rape in the first-degree. Arresting agency: Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Sentencing Nov. 7. 

James J. Forgett, 54, of Ballston Lake, was charged with rape in the first-degree, charged Summer 2018 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Oct. 24. 

Corey W. O’Neill, 27, of Clifton Park, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged June 2024 in Mechanicville. Sentencing Oct. 24. 

James D. Trudeau, 62, of Cohoes, pleaded to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first-degree, a felony, charged January 2024 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Nov. 7. 

Luke P. Margison, 46, of Clifton Park, pleaded to criminal sexual act in the first-degree, attempted rape in the first-degree, sexual abuse in the first-degree, and possession of sexual performance by a child, charged January 2020 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Oct. 21. 

Daryl R. Belanger, 54, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged July 2024 in Milton. Sentencing Oct. 21. 

Kevin J. Kelly, homeless Saratoga Springs, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged April 2024 in Ballston Spa. Sentencing Oct. 21.

Casey M. Francis, 41, of Troy, pleaded to attempted burglary in the third-degree, charged September 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Oct. 9. 

John A. Donaldson, 69, of Lackawanna, N.Y., was sentenced to 4 years incarceration/ 10 years post-release supervision, after pleading to sexual abuse in the first-degree, charged in Milton. 

Jordan Jones, 33, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged June 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Terrance Crawford, 39, of Moreau, was sentenced to 6 years incarceration/ 15 years post-release supervision, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Nicholas E. Harwood, 36, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 7 years incarceration/ 2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged January 2024 in Corinth. 

On September 22, 2024, State Police of Clifton Park with the assistance of the Albany FBI Joint Terrorism Task force arrested a 15-year-old from Clifton Park, NY, for Making a Terroristic Threat, Criminal Impersonation in the second degree, and Making a Threat of Mass Harm.

NY State Police 

On Sept. 21, Troopers received information that a threat of mass harm was made via a social media outlet directed towards Queensbury High School in Queensbury.  The investigation determined that a 15-year-old who resides in Clifton Park, allegedly accessed the social media account of another without their permission and published the threat. The suspect did not attend Queensbury High School.

The 15-year-old was arrested at his home and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing.  They were issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Saratoga County Family Court and released to their guardian, police said. 

County Court 

Kevin Decelle, 35, of Malta, was sentenced to 2 years incarceration, after pleading to strangulation in the second-degree, charged November 2023 in Halfmoon. 

Aaron Godlewski, 32, of Altamont, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony grand larceny in the second-degree, charged August 2022 in Saratoga Springs. 

Anthony P. Allen, 47, of Albany, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to burglary in the second-degree, charged September 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Jeffrey R. Bishop, 33, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged May 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Sept. 27. 

Luke A. Fletcher, 42, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to two felony counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child, charged May 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Oct. 1. 

Alia M. Sullivan, 39, of Hadley, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged July 2023. 

Thomas R. McCall, 35, of Rensselaer, was sentenced to 5 years incarceration/ 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged March 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Shawn Flores, 45, of Milton, was sentenced to 364 days incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged February 2024. 

Lee Horning, Jr., 37, of Gloversville, was sentenced to 7 years incarceration/ 10 years post-release supervision, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, charged September 2023 in Edinburg.

Edward T. Sears, 21, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, charged January 2022 in Moreau. 

Cedric D. Sanchez, 28, of Yonkers, was sentenced to 3.5 years incarceration / 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted burglary in the second-degree, charged August 2023 in Moreau. 

Justin Franz, 44, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 8 years incarceration/ 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to robbery in the second-degree, charged July 2023 in Mechanicville. 

Thomas A. Belisario, 41, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to attempted criminal sexual act in the second-degree, charged October 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Oct. 15. 

Theodore B. Pamper, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 60 days incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to aggravated DWI. 

Jesus Antonio Menendez-Flores, 27, of Albany, was sentenced to 8 years incarceration/ 3 years post-release supervision, after pleading to robbery in the first-degree, charged November 2023 in Halfmoon. 

Dakota A. Smith, 29, of Malta, pleaded to grand larceny, charged November 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Nov. 7. 

Justin A. Grabowski, 36, of Fraser, Colorado, pleaded to felony DWI, charged July 2024 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Nov. 4.  

Dale T. Sousie, 43, of Troy, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration after pleading to burglary in Malta, and 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration after pleading to grand larceny in Halfmoon. Sentences to run concurrently.  

Jeffrey T. Hampshire, 44, of Stillwater, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first-degree, a felony, charged November 2023. 

Saratoga County

Sheriff’s Office

Tyler J. Marley (age 31) of Schenectady, was charged with burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony) and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree (class A misdemeanor. Marley is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within the Home Depot with the intent to commit a crime therein. He had allegedly been previously informed that he was not authorized to be on premises. In addition, he was charged with knowingly and unlawfully possessing a controlled substance. He was arraigned on the aforementioned charges as well as a warrant for bail jumping in the 2nd degree (class E felony) in the Halfmoon Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.

CLIFTON PARK – The Sheriff’s Office investigated several threatening emails received by Shenendehowa High School West on Sept. 11. Investigation into the emails culminated in the arrest of a juvenile 14-year-old for 2 counts of making a threat of mass harm (class B misdemeanors).

Upon receiving notification of the threats, one of the Shenendehowa school resource officers immediately initiated an investigation and quickly determined that there were no credible threats. 

The juvenile was released to parental custody and referred to probation for further action. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New York State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

County Court

William A. Jordan, 59, of Salem, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to possession forged instrument in the second-degree, charged February 2023 in Clifton Park. 

Jordan R. Spraker, 22, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted burglary in the third-degree, charged October 2022 in Ballston. 

Carrie A. Kovalsky, 48, of Troy, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to burglary in the third-degree, charged October 2023 in Waterford. 

Dennis W. Millington, 58, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 6 years incarceration/ 10 years post-release supervision, after pleading to sexual abuse in the first-degree, charged in Milton. 

Mackenzie M. Sumner, 37, of Queensbury, pleaded to criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged March 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Sept. 23. 

Renee Delles, 21, of Troy, pleaded to felony burglary, charged October 2023 in Waterford. Sentencing Sept. 26. 

Ryan M. Danaher, 37, of Saratoga, pleaded to two felony counts assault, one misdemeanor count menacing, charged November-December 2023 in the village of Schuylerville. Sentencing Sept. 27. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

The Sheriff’s Office arrested Deborah M. Willson (age 46) Schuylerville on arrest warrants issued out of the Saratoga Town Court, charging her with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies), and criminal possession of a narcotic drug in the 4th degree (class C felony). Willson is accused of knowingly and unlawfully selling a narcotic drug and of possessing a narcotic drug with the intent to sell it. She is also accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug of an aggregate weight of 1/8 ounce or more. Willson was arraigned in Saratoga County Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter. She is also being held on a parole warrant alleging a violation of parole conditions.

The Sheriff’s Office arrested William R. Bott (age 34) Valley Falls, on an arrest warrant issued out of the Halfmoon Town Court charging him with tampering with physical evidence (class E felony) and obstructing governmental administration in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanor. Bott is accused of concealing 2 dogs that were about to be produced or used in an official proceeding or prospective official proceeding relative to an animal abuse complaint that reportedly occurred on May 9, 2024, on Brookwood Road in the town of Halfmoon. He was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and released to pretrial services pending further action in the matter. 

Saratoga County Court 

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

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

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

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

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

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

County Court 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

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

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

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

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

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

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

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

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

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

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

County Court

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

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

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