County Court 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

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

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

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

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

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

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

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

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

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

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

County Court

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

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

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

Saratoga County Court

Rick C. Sweet, 36, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years’ incarceration, and 1 year conditional discharged, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree felony, and menacing in the third-degree misdemeanor, respectively, charged January 2024 in Ballston Spa.  

Nicholas E. Harwood, 36, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged April 2024 in Corinth. Sentencing Sept. 12.

Leon Carney, 20, of Lake George, was sentenced to time served to be followed by 5 years’ probation, after pleading to disseminating indecent material to minors in the first-degree, charged in 2023 in Saratoga.

Hasan A. Stubbs, 27, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree.

Donald Travis, 59, of Lake George, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

Ryan M. Jewett, 32, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 29 years’ incarceration followed by 20 years post-release supervision in connection with his April 19, 2024 plea to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, and Rape in the second-degree. The conviction stems from an investigation by the Mechanicville Police Department that revealed Jewett had contact with a child victim from the age of 9, according to a statement released by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. Jewett is currently also charged with patronizing a prostitute, and possession of a sexual performance by a child in Albany County Court, the district attorney said.  

William Kelone, 20, of Scotia, was sentenced to two terms of 2 to 6 years’ incarceration – to run concurrently – after pleading to two charges of burglary in the third-degree, one in Ballston and one in Moreau.

Louis Reyes, 28, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged May 2023 in Waterford.

Kristen A. Yerry, 26, of Halfmoon, pleaded to attempted burglary in the third-degree, charged July 4, 2024. Sentencing Sept. 23.

Courtney H. Worrock, 27, of Schenectady, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 25.

Jesus Antonio Menendez-Flores, 27, of Albany, pleaded to robbery in the first-degree, charged November 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Sept. 6.

Michael J. Kulls, 42, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony DWI, charged January 2024 in Milton. Sentencing Sept. 23.

Xavier O. Williams, 21, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, charged October 2023 in Halfmoon.

Christopher J. Hance, 35, homeless, Saratoga Springs, pleaded to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a felony, charged March 1, 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 24.

Kevin S. Cuva, 51, homeless, Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, a felony, charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs.

NY State Police

State Police of Wilton stopped a vehicle on Saratoga Road in Wilton, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as Joel J. Shattuck, 47, of Queensbury. Also located in the vehicle was a child under the age of 16. Shattuck was charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a Child (Leandra’s Law) and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The child was turned over to a family member, and Shattuck was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where he recorded a 0.17% BAC. He was issued tickets returnable to the Wilton Town Court and released to a sober third party.

State Police of Clifton Park were dispatched to the area of Longkill Road in Clifton Park, for the reports of a possibly impaired driver. A vehicle matching the caller’s description was located in the parking lot of the location. The driver was nearby and identified as Meaghan M. Kohls, 45, of Ballston Lake. Kohls was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing, where she recorded a 0.29% BAC. Further investigation discovered Kohls has had a previous DWI conviction in the last ten years. She was issued tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on Aug. 28, and released to a sober third party.  

Saratoga County Court 

Rick C. Sweet, 36, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, and 1 year conditional discharged, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree felony, and menacing in the third-degree misdemeanor, respectively, charged January 2024 in Ballston Spa.   

Nicholas E. Harwood, 36, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged April 2024 in Corinth. Sentencing Sept. 12. 

Leon Carney, 20, of Lake George, was sentenced to time served to be followed by 5 years probation, after pleading to disseminating indecent material to minors in the first-degree, charged in 2023 in Saratoga. 

Hasan A. Stubbs, 27, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree. 

Donald Travis, 59, of Lake George, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

Ryan M. Jewett, 32, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 29 years incarceration followed by 20 years post-release supervision in connection with his April 19, 2024 plea to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, and Rape in the second-degree. The conviction stems from an investigation by the Mechanicville Police Department that revealed Jewett had contact with a child victim from the age of 9, according to a statement released by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. Jewett is currently also charged with patronizing a prostitute, and possession of a sexual performance by a child in Albany County Court, the district attorney said.   

William Kelone, 20, of Scotia, was sentenced to two terms of 2 to 6 years incarceration – to run concurrently – after pleading to two charges of burglary in the third-degree, one in Ballston and one in Moreau.  

Louis Reyes, 28, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged May 2023 in Waterford.  

Kristen A. Yerry, 26, of Halfmoon, pleaded to attempted burglary in the third-degree, charged July 4, 2024. Sentencing Sept. 23. 

Courtney H. Worrock, 27, of Schenectady, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 25. 

Jesus Antonio Menendez-Flores, 27, of Albany, pleaded to robbery in the first-degree, charged November 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Sept. 6. 

Michael J. Kulls, 42, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony DWI, charged January 2024 in Milton. Sentencing Sept. 23. 

Xavier O. Williams, 21, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, charged October 2023 in Halfmoon. 

Christopher J. Hance, 35, homeless, Saratoga Springs, pleaded to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a felony, charged March 1, 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 24. 

Kevin S. Cuva, 51, homeless, Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, a felony, charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs.  

NY State Police 

State Police of Wilton stopped a vehicle on Saratoga Road in Wilton, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation.  The driver was identified as Joel J. Shattuck, 47, of Queensbury.  Also located in the vehicle was a child under the age of 16.  Shattuck was charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a Child (Leandra’s Law) and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.  The child was turned over to a family member, and Shattuck was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where he recorded a 0.17% BAC.  He was issued tickets returnable to the Wilton Town Court and released to a sober third party.

State Police of Clifton Park were dispatched to the area of Longkill Road in Clifton Park, for the reports of a possibly impaired driver. A vehicle matching the caller’s description was located in the parking lot of the location. The driver was nearby and identified as Meaghan M. Kohls, 45, of Ballston Lake.  Kohls was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing, where she recorded a 0.29% BAC.  Further investigation discovered Kohls has had a previous DWI conviction in the last ten years.  She was issued tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on Aug. 28, and released to a sober third party.   

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

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

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

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

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

Saratoga County Court

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

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

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

As a result of the search warrant and investigation: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

The Sheriff’s Office handled a call of an assault of a corrections officer at the Saratoga County. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, John A. Rathbun, 26, homeless was charged with assault in the 2nd degree (class D felony). Rathbun is accused of punching a corrections officer to his facial area and of biting him causing physical injury. The corrections officer was treated at a local healthcare facility and released.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an unknown motor vehicle crash on New York State Route 29 in the town of Milton. Investigation into the crash led to the arrest of Kyle J. Kilburn, 35, of Milton. Kilburn was charged with DWAI – drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree (class E felonies), criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, and resisting arrest (class A misdemeanors). Kilburn was the sole person involved in the collision. He is accused of operating a motor vehicle while his ability to do so was impaired by the use of a drug and the charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction within the preceding 10 years. It is also alleged that his driver’s license was revoked at the time of the crash. Additionally, Kilburn is charged with knowingly and unlawfully possessing a controlled substance and physically resisting deputies attempting to take him into custody. 

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an inactive larceny on Hudson River Road in the town of Halfmoon. As a result of the investigation into the matter, Kristen A. Yerry (age 25) of Richford, VT. Was charged with burglary in the 2nd degree (class C felony) and grand larceny in the 4th degree (class E felony). Yerry is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime therein, and with stealing property from the residence with a value in excess of $1,000. Yerry was arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond, pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Jacob L. Merchant (age 25) of Malta with failure to report a change of address within 10 days as a sex offender (class D felony).  The charge was upgraded to a class D felony due to a previous conviction in 2023. He was arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

Saratoga County Court

James A. Topper, 28, of Galway, pleaded to felony DWI, charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs, and felony DWI charged November 2023 in Malta. Sentencing Oct. 2. 

Terrance Crawford, 39, of Moreau, pleaded to rape in the second-degree, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs.  Sentencing Sept. 10. 

Dokotah McNabb, of Glens Falls, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged October 2023 in Moreau.

Marquin A. Blake, 33, of Schenectady, pleaded to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 9. 

Jamel D. Gray, 29, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged February 2024. Sentencing Sept. 9. 

Eugene F. Wachtel, 57, of Schenectady, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged June 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Oct. 22. 

NY State Police

State Police of Wilton charged Shana M. Firenze, 39, of Saratoga Springs, with Criminal Trespass in the second-degree, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the first-degree, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.

Saratoga County Court 

Sara N. Babinski, 35, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 3 months incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWAI, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Thomas R. McCall, 35, of Rensselaer, pleaded to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, in connection with a March 2024 incident in Saratoga Springs, when city police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on South Broadway and located a Magnum .357 revolver with ammunition underneath the driver’s seat, according to a statement by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. Further investigation determined that the firearm belonged to the defendant, who also possessed heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine on his person, Heggen said. McCall is slated to be sentenced July 30.    

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots fired call at a residence on Centerline Road in the town of Providence. It is alleged that Ethan J. Chase, 34, who is reportedly homeless, forced entry into the residence of his father Earl W. Chase, III, 66,  who resides at the Centerline Road address. Ethan Chase had allegedly made threats to kill his father both prior to forcing entry to the residence and while inside the residence. There is an order of protection in effect protecting Earl Chase from Ethan Chase. Earl Chase had armed himself with a shotgun while his son was attempting to make entry to the residence. He discharged a round containing bird shot at his son inside the residence after the latter refused to leave and began approaching Earl Chase and his wife while making threats to kill them, police said. The round struck Ethan Chase to his left shoulder. Ethan Chase was taken into custody and was transported to Albany Medical Center for evaluation and treatment. 

The Sheriff’s Office responded to Blue Spruce Lane in the town of Malta for a report of a possible order of protection violation. Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest and charges against Donovan R. Grose, 54, of Malta of criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felony). Grose is accused of violating an order of protection by failing to stay away from the protected party. He was reportedly observed outside of the protected party’s residence at the time of call. The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction for criminal contempt in the 2nd degree within the preceding 5 years. Grose was processed and released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Malta Town Court on a later date. 

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a burglary to the Stewart’s shop on Longkill Road in the town of Clifton Park. Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest and charged against Shaun A. Sheriff, 32, of Ballston Lake for burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony) and petit larceny (class A misdemeanor). Sheriff is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within a building with the intent to commit a crime therein. He is also charged with stealing cigarettes from the business. Sheriff was already incarcerated in the Saratoga County Jail on a separate burglary charge at the time of arrest. He is scheduled to appear in the Clifton Park Town Court on a later date for both cases.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an active domestic incident on Moe Road in the town of Clifton Park. Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest and charges of Rebecca A. Wheland-Kruger, 51, of Clifton Park for criminal contempt in the 1st degree and aggravated family offense (class E felonies. Wheland-Krugar is accused of violating an order of protection by being present in the residence of the protected party. The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction for criminal contempt in the 2nd degree within the preceding 5 years. She is also charged with committing a “specified offense” under the statute having been convicted of a specified offense within the preceding 5 years. Wheland-Kruger was sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond pending further action in the matter.

Saratoga  County Court

Lorenzo J. Parker, 28, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in a state correction facility and 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, charged February 2022 in Clifton Park. 

Annmarie Balzano, 54, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to felony DWI, charged June 2023 in Malta. Sentencing Sept. 19. 

Cedric D. Sanchez, 28, of Yonkers, N.Y., pleaded to attempted burglary in the second-degree, charged in Milton. Sentencing Aug. 2. 

Matthew G. Peck, 46, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony DWI, charged November 2023 in Milton. Sentencing Aug. 16. 

Lacey C. Weber, 46, of Stillwater, was sentenced to 5 days incarceration / 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, charged August 2022 in Mechanicville. 

Tyrone T. Carter, 37, of Troy, pleaded to felony burglary, charged October 2023 in Waterford. Sentencing Aug. 29. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

The Sheriff’s Office attempted to perform a traffic stop on Church Hill Road in the Town of Halfmoon. After initially stopping his vehicle, Steven L. Devlin, 42, of Chohoes, allegedly fled from patrols, resulting in a low speed vehicle pursuit. The pursuit of Devlin travelled into the Town of Waterford, the City of Troy and subsequently onto 787 in the City of Cohoes where he was stopped and taken into custody. It is alleged that during the pursuit Mr. Devlin intentionally struck a marked Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle. He was taken into custody and charged with the listed offenses: Driving while intoxicated, Failure to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle, Aggravated unlicensed operation, Circumventing an ignition interlock device. Devlin was processed and released with traffic and appearance tickets, and is scheduled to appear in Halfmoon Town Court at a later date. 

The Sheriff’s Office responded to Home Depot in the Town of Halfmoon for a report of larceny. Following an investigation, Daniel R. Jennings Jr., 33, of Halfmoon, was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny 4th (Class E Felony). It is alleged that Jennings stole merchandise from the store valued at over $1,700. He was arraigned in Halfmoon Town Court by Town Justice Federa and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail. He is scheduled to appear in Halfmoon Town Court at a later date.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to an active burglary on Schauber Road in the town of Clifton Park. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, Shaun A. Sheriff, 32, of Ballston Lake was arrested and charged with burglary in the 2nd degree (class C felony) and grand larceny in the 4th degree (class E felony). Sheriff is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime therein and of stealing credit cards belonging to the homeowner. He was 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 arrested Kaila M. Pascarella, 34, of Troy on a warrant issued by the Wilton Town Court for grand larceny in the 4th degree (class E felony) and conspiracy in the 5th degree (class A misdemeanor). Pascarella is accused of stealing property from Walmart in the town of Wilton on January 1, 2023, and of agreeing with one or more persons to engage in or cause the commission of a felony. She was released on an appearance ticket pending further action in the matter in Wilton court.

Investigation into a crash on Goode Road in Milton led to the arrest of Morgan E. McGrath, 23, Ballston Spa charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree (class E felony), DWI, and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08% or greater (unclassified misdemeanors). Additional charges included operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a revoked driver’s license.