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.

Saratoga Springs Police

Shawn Davis, 30, of Beacon, was charged Oct. 12 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Michael Belcher, 24, of Middle Grove, was charged Oct. 11 with obstruction governmental administration, circumvent interlock, two counts aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and several vehicle related violations. 

Ricardo Gauna, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 11 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and several vehicle related violations. 

Jose Vasquez Martinez, 27, was charged Oct. 11 with assault.

Shawn Carr, 36, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 11 with aggravated unlicensed operation, and vehicle registration violation. 

William Bonacci, 67, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 11 with criminal trespass. 

Steven Shedd, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 10 with criminal trespass and harassment. 

Casey Francis, 41, of Selkirk, was charged Oct. 10 with petit larceny. 

Daniel McKay, 40, of Amsterdam, was charged Oct. 10 with theft of services.

Sherman Chambers, 49, of Albany, was charged Oct. 10 with grand larceny, and criminal mischief.   

Thomas C. Bayer, 58, of Ghent, was charged Oct. 6 with criminal sale, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Both charges are felonies. Bayer was arraigned in City Court and released without bail with a court appearance date of Dec. 14. 

Saratoga County Court

Timothy J. Feldman, 22, pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, in connection with his July 2023 arrest for possessing a loaded “ghost gun” in Saratoga Springs, according to a statement released by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office. A Caroline Street bouncer located the firearm on Feldman’s person as he attempted to enter the bar. Sentencing is Jan. 8, 2024 when a sentence of 2 to 6 years is anticipated to be made.  

Jose A. Colon, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 16 to 10 years in state prison and 2-1/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to robbery in the second-degree in connection with a May 2023 incident on Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said, in a statement. Colon had admitted in court that he had punched a man and forcibly stole the man’s wallet. The victim was treated at Saratoga Hospital for a concussion and lacerations to the face.  

Eric J. McIntosh, 33, pleaded Oct. 16 to felony robbery, charged June 2021 in Wilton. Sentencing Dec. 18. 

Tyler J. Nash, 27, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Oct. 16 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property, charged in Waterford March 2023. Nash was additionally sentenced to 1 year after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property in Wilton. The sentences will run concurrently. 

Kevin D. Johnson, 38, of Cohoes, pleaded Oct. 16 to sexual abuse in the first-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 4, 2024.  

Steven Longden, 42, of Ravena, pleaded Oct. 18 to felony DWI, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 8. 

Kyle W. Chambers, 36, of Schenectady, was sentenced Oct. 18 to 1-1/2–3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged July 2022 in Halfmoon. 

Douglas J. Murray, 29, of Waterford, was sentenced Oct. 16 to 1 – 3 years’ incarceration after pleading to felony DWI regarding a May 2023 charge, to run consecutively with 1 – 3 year sentence felony charge in August 2023.     

NY State Police

On Oct. 15, at about 11:42 p.m., State Police of Wilton stopped a vehicle on Washington Street in Saratoga Springs, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as Dylan M. Reed, 27, of Broadalbin. Reed was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and is returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on Nov. 15.  

On Oct. 17, at about 2:24 a.m., State Police of Saratoga stopped a vehicle on Circular Street in Saratoga Springs, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as Christopher M. Limoli, 38, of Malta.  Limoli was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He was transported to SP Saratoga for processing, where he recorded a 0.22% BAC, and is returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on Nov. 15. 

Saratoga Springs Police

SARATOGA SPRINGS —
A 34-year-old Vermont man is facing multiple drug charges in connection with the police seizure of psilocybin mushrooms and cannabis at a west side city apartment in June.   

Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on June 25, Saratoga Springs Police were dispatched to Elm Street for a report of an audible alarm coming from a residence. Officers Camarro and McDonough arrived at the scene, heard a fire alarm activation and notified the Saratoga Springs Fire Department. 

When checking the residence, members of the fire department and the officers discovered large quantities of psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana in plain view, police said. Following the execution of a search warrant on the residence, 589 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 170 pounds of cannabis and 75 pounds of concentrated cannabis were seized. 

The tenant of the Elm Street residence, 34-year-old Daniel P. Mooney of Vermont was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (Hallucinogen) in the second-degree, Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the first-degree, and Criminal Possession of Cannabis (Concentrated) in the first-degree. All three charges are felonies. Police said Mooney turned himself in, was charged, and released. No other information was immediately available. 

Jannifer Carollo, 23, of Troy, was charged Oct. 16 with stalking.

Gregory Sokol, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 16 with DWI, aggravated DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and several vehicle-related violations. 

Timothy Smith, 62, of Schenectady, was charged Oct. 16 with criminal mischief and harassment. 

Ashanti Burch, 43, of Albany, was charged Oct. 12 with petit larceny. 

Joseph Castro-Serrano, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 12 with assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, and unlawful imprisonment. 

Matthew Gallagher, 40, of Rocky Point, NY, was charged Oct. 12 with grand larceny and scheme to defraud.   

Saratoga

 County Court 

William C. Maguire, 28, of Vorheesville, was sentenced Oct. 5 to 14 years’ incarceration/15 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted rape, and attempted criminal sexual act, charged January 2023 in the town of Providence. 

Kenneth Quinn, 29, of New Windsor, N., pleaded Oct. 5 to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged July 2023 in Mechanicville. Sentencing Dec. 5.

Jessica L. Jordan, 33, of Amsterdam, pleaded Oct. 10 to aggravated DWI with a child, charged January 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Dec. 6. 

Michael A. McCleary, 36, of Milton, pleaded Oct. 11 to two felony counts of failure to register as a sex offender, charged in Malta. Sentencing Dec. 18. 

Jake B. Sweeney, 35, of Clermont, NH, was sentenced Oct. 12 to 5-1/2 years incarceration/5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a weapon, charged January 2020 in Malta. 

Seth A. Labarbera, 23, of Ballston Lake, pleaded Oct. 12 to felony attempted criminal possession of a weapon, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 4, 2024.  

Saratoga County

 Sheriff’s Office

Alexis L. Hagadorn-Garmley, 27, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 11 with allegedly violating section 353 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law – “overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance” – a misdemeanor.  Hagadorn-Garmley is accused of failing to provide proper sustenance to three canines over a period of time. The case originated as a “dog-at-large” complaint received by the Town of Milton A.C.O. Dave Drozinski on Sept. 26. Following the Sheriff’s Office’s investigation, the animals were found in a severe state of malnutrition. Hagadorn-Garmley was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Milton Town Court. The animals are in the custody of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter where they are receiving appropriate medical care. 

Devin M. Wyman, 30, of Hadley, was charged Oct. 12 with two felony counts of burglary, and two misdemeanor counts of petit larceny. Wyman is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully in a dwelling in Hadley on Oct. 2 with intent to commit a crime. He was also charged with the same offense from an incident in the village of Corinth that occurred in September, according to police. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department

Michael Arnold, 64, of Schuylerville, was charged Oct. 6 with eight misdemeanor counts and one felony count Criminal Contempt. Arnold is suspected of sending multiple messages – in violation of an order of protection – to a protected party, from a fictitious Facebook account between May 30 and July 16. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or $300,000 partially secured bond.

Saratoga County Court 

Jamal Young, 32, of Albany, was sentenced Sept. 29 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged November 2021 in Mechanicville. 

Jesus A. Perez, 23, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 10 years’ probation, after pleading to rape in the third-degree, charged March 2022 in Saratoga. 

Brandon W. Brunell, 29, of Greenfield Center, pleaded to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Dec. 1. 

Juan J. Munguia, 34, of Greenfield Center, pleaded Oct. 2 to felony robbery, charged May 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Dec. 4. 

David C. Fuller, 59, of Gansevoort, pleaded Oct. 3 to criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, charged March 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing Dec. 5. 

Dushawn R. Griffith, 32, of Mechanicville, pleaded Oct. 6 to felony aggravated family offense. Sentencing Feb. 2, 2024.   

Saratoga Springs Police

An arrest has been made regarding a suspected assault of two staff members at Saratoga Hospital earlier this month. Saratoga Springs Police announced Oct. 1, 60-year-old Hudson Falls man Scott W. Williams was taken into custody after the execution of an Arrest Warrant and charged with multiple felony counts of assault in the second-degree in connection with an incident that occurred at Saratoga Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 1. The victims in the assault – hospital staff performing their duties – suffered stab wounds, received treatment and have since been released from medical care, police said. Williams was arraigned in Saratoga Springs City Court and sent to the custody of the Saratoga County Sheriffs’ Office in lieu of $75,000 cash bail, $150,000 partially secured bond, or $750,000 secured bond.

Tricia Dahnke, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with one count each criminal sale, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Neil Lescault, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with criminal trespass. 

Hunter Chicaway, 20, of Cohoes, was charged Oct. 1 with DWI, and driving the wrong direction on a one-way. 

Cody Farr, 22, of Stillwater, was charged Oct. 1 with DWI, failure to stop at a stop sign, and refusal to take breath test.  

Charles Senecal, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 30 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and suspended license. 

Jacob Stores, 22, of Halfmoon, was charged Sept. 30 with DWI, resisting arrest, assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, harassment, obstruct governmental administration, and several driving related violations. 

Wendi Williams, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 30 with DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and driving related violations.

Stashu Roberts, 27, of Gloversville, was charged Sept. 28 with grand larceny, identity theft, forgery, and criminal possession of stolen property. 

Jordan Jones, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 28 with criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Kevin Cavanagh, 57, was charged Sept. 26 with aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt. 

Thomas Dinardi, 35, of Halfmoon, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal contempt. 

Shah Chaudhry, 30, of Rensselaer, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal mischief. 

William Bonacci, 67, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal trespass. 

Sarah Green, 24, of Saratoga, was charged Sept. 24 with criminal mischief. 

Jennica Nash, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 22 with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Aaron Pahal, 21, was charged Sept. 22 with DWI, aggravated DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

James Ricci, 31, of Victory Mills, was charged Sept. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and registration suspended. 

Victoria Hayden, 52, of Queensbury, was charged Sept. 20 with petit larceny. 

Matthew Ragotskie, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 20 with resisting arrest. 

Saratoga County Court

Michael D. Rosebrook, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Sept. 26 to 1 year of local incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Ross M. Armer, 42, of Schuylerville, pleaded Sept. 27 to felony DWI, charged February 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Nov. 29. 

Christopher R. Nichols, 31, of Wilton, pleaded Sept. 27 to felony burglary, charged February 2023 in Wilton. 

Brittany J. Kennedy, 31, of Mechanicville, pleaded Sept. 26 to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Waterford. Sentencing Nov. 28.  

Charles M. Starke, 56, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Sept. 25 to 1-1/3 to 4 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged May 2023 in Malta. 

Joseph P. Howard, 48, of Albany, pleaded Sept. 25 to felony DWI, charged February 2023. Sentencing Nov. 27. 

Logan J. Corkins, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 4 years’ incarceration and 15 years post release supervision, after pleading to attempted rape in the first-degree, in connection with a timeline that lists several dates from 2019 to April 2022 in the city of Saratoga Springs and the town of Milton.  

Ashley R. Schober, 35, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Bowie T. Bouchard, 36, homeless, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged March 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Nov. 27. 

Vito T. Lombard, Jr., 32, of Albany, pleaded Sept. 25 to felony attempted burglary, charged 2022 in Waterford. Sentencing Nov. 27.  

Thomas M. Resue, 65, of Ballston Lake, pleaded to felony DWI, charged January 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Dec. 1. 

Douglas J. Murray, 29, of Waterford, pleaded to felony DWI, charged August 2023. Sentencing Oct. 18. 

John J. Nead, 65, of Malta, was sentenced Sept. 20 to 6 months incarceration and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to endangering the welfare of a child, charged in 2023 in Malta. 

Theresa E. Merchant, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Sept. 28 to 60 days community service and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged September 2022 in Saratoga Springs. 

Joseph Colaccino, 19, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Sept. 28 to 2 years state prison, after pleading to felony assault, charged September 2022. 

Cymry J. Brooks, 39, of Rochester, was sentenced Sept. 28 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to aggravated family offense, charged March 2023. 

NY State Police

On Sept. 27, State Police of Queensbury arrested Tony J. Prichard, 35, of Ballston Spa. Prichard was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, grand larceny in the fourth-degree, four counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second-degree and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. On Sept. 27, at about 9:46 p.m., Troopers responded to the Walmart in Queensbury for the report of a larceny in progress. The reported suspect, later identified as Prichard, fled in a vehicle with merchandise valued at over $1,000 prior to law enforcements’ arrival, according to police. Troopers located the vehicle and stopped it on Aviation Road in Queensbury, with the assistance of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Prichard was taken into custody, and the stolen property was recovered. Further investigation discovered multiple controlled substances, including felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia in the alleged suspect’s vehicle. 

On Sept. 24, at about 2:51 a.m. State Police of Saratoga stopped a vehicle on Geyser Road in Saratoga Springs, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as James B. Nash, 23, of Ballston Spa.  Nash was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and was issued tickets returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on Oct. 20, and released to a sober third party.

On Sept. 24, at about 11:44 p.m., State Police of Saratoga stopped a vehicle on Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs, for multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The driver was identified as Meagan E. Mcguire, 39, of Ballston.  Mcguire was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and was issued tickets returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on Oct. 10, and released to a sober third party.  

Saratoga Springs Police

Michael Roohan, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 19 with obstruct governmental administration, and on Sept. 18 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Brett Fox, 34, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 18 with criminal obstruction of breathing. 

Courtney Pigliavento, 38, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 18 with petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property. 

Salvatore Panetta, 54, of Whitehall, was charged Sept. 18 with petit larceny. 

Armistead Mead, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 18 with operating motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and moved from lane unsafely. 

Ivan Belov, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 17 with criminal mischief, and acting in manner injure child. 

Anthony Kelly, 66, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 17 with assault and criminal possession of a weapon. 

Stephanie Pacheco, 24, of Schenectady, was charged Sept. 17 with DWI, resisting arrest, and failure to obey traffic control device. 

Zachary Petit, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 16 with DWI, operating motor vehicle without inspection certificate, and making an illegal signal. 

Tracy Fox, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 16 with petit larceny. 

Korey West, 25, of Greenfield, was charged Sept. 16 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation, operating motor vehicle without inspection certificate, and making an illegal signal.  

Erik Salazar, 27, of Watervliet, was charged Sept. 16 with DWI, and moved from lane unsafely.

Candace Slaven, 41, of Malta, was charged Sept. 15 with DWI.

Taylor Ruddy, 21, was charged with criminal impersonation. 

John Jarvis, 60, was charged Sept. 13 with petit larceny. 

Beth Miller, 62, of Greenfield, was charged Sept. 13 with petit larceny. 

Ann Matrazzo, 62, of Lynn, Massachusetts, was charged Sept. 12 with petit larceny. 

Daniel McKay, 40, of Amsterdam, was charged Sept. 12 with robbery in the first-degree. 

Joseph Castro-Serrano, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 11 with criminal mischief, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon. 

Shane Hemphill, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 11 with assault, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon. 

Michael McDonald, 37, of Amsterdam, was charged Sept. 10 with criminal mischief. 

Yasmine Moore, 27, of Watervliet, was charged Sept. 10 with criminal mischief, and criminal tampering. 

Saratoga County Court

Henry Desnoyers, 52, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Sept. 21 to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged May 2023 in Malta. 

Casey Mohan, 36, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Sept. 21 to 3-1/2 years incarceration/5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony burglary, charged January 2023 in Providence, and 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to felony grand larceny in Greenfield charged February 2023.  Sentences to run concurrently.  

Herbert L. Marlow, 76, of Clifton Park, pleaded to two felony counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child. Sentencing Nov. 30. 

Cole D. Vincent, 54, of Troy, was sentenced Sept. 18 to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged June 2023 in Clifton Park. 

David E. Linen, 44, of Waterford, pleaded Sept. 18 to felony strangulation. Sentencing Dec. 18. 

Brian D. Horn, 49, of Schenectady, pleaded Sept. 18 to attempted possession of a forged instrument, charged February 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Nov. 20. 

Patricia M. Pillar, 47, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Sept. 15 to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony vehicular assault, charged July 4, 2002 in Wilton. 

James B. Foster, 60, of Northumberland, was sentenced Sept. 15 to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged May 2023 in Corinth. 

Saratoga County Court 

Justin P.  Rodriguez was sentenced Sept. 14 in Saratoga County Court to an aggregate maximum term of 22-1/2 years in state prison in connection with actions that caused the death of Alex Bleickhardt, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said in a statement. The incident involved a fatal crash along I-87 (the Northway) in Wilton on Sept. 15, 2022 when the 42-year-old Rodriguez approached a disabled box truck and a heavy-duty tow truck on the shoulder of the road, and making no effort to move over, slow down, or avoid a collision, rear-ended the box truck at 76 miles-per-hour, according the statement. The impact resulted in the death of Bleickhardt, the tow truck driver who was attending to the disabled box truck.  Rodriguez had a history of four prior drunk driving convictions and a permanently revoked driver’s license. Evidence presented at trial demonstrated that at the time of the crash Rodriguez’ blood-alcohol-concentration measured 0.26% – more than three times the legal limit, had cocaine and cannabis in his system, as well as being in possession, illegally, of a loaded semi-automatic pistol, Heggen said. Bleickhardt’s friends and family members attended the sentencing in Saratoga County Court, as did Bleickhardt’s canine companion, Moose, who was in the tow truck when Bleickhardt was struck and killed while attending to the disabled box truck. The sentencing included 12-1/2 to 25 years on an aggravated vehicular homicide charge and a 10-year consecutive sentence for criminal possession of a weapon.

Saratoga Springs 

Timothy Kerr, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 9 with criminal possession of stolen property. 

David Sovey, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 9 with act in manner injure child less than 17. 

Daniel Mooney, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 7 with criminal possession of cannabis – more than 10 lbs, criminal possession of a controlled substance – hallucinogen, and criminal possession of cannabis – more than 4 lbs. concentrated. 

Trevor Temple, 27, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 6 with DWI, leaving scene of a property damage accident, and moved from lane unsafely. 

Michael Kulls, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 5 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and passing a red light. 

William Bonacci, 67, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 4 with petit larceny. 

Taylor Ruddy, 21, of Greenfield, was charged Sept. 3 with petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Angelo Catalano, 30, of Delmar, was charged Sept. 2 with DWI, and two driving-related charges. 

Angel Martinez, 61, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 2 with burglary and grand larceny. 

Chad Dominie, 49, of Glens Falls, was charged Sept. 2 with criminal contempt, and aggravated family offense. 

Brandon Wilson-Barrow, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 2 with criminal mischief.    

NY State Police 

New York State Police issued 8,762 tickets and arrested 154 people for DWI during this year’s Labor Day weekend DWI enforcement period. The initiative, which targeted impaired and reckless drivers, began on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, and continued through the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept.  4, 2023. In the greater Capital Region specifically, there were 10 DWI arrests. During the campaign, which was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the New York State Police increased patrols and conducted sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. In addition to the DWI checkpoints and patrols, Troopers were also watching for distracted drivers, vehicle occupants who were not properly buckled up, and drivers that were violating the Move Over Law. As part of the enforcement, Troopers also targeted speeding and aggressive drivers across the state. Tickets that were issued during this period include: Speeding – 3,407; Distracted Driving – 203; Seatbelt violations – 383; Move Over Law – 126. Troopers used both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement (CITE) vehicles as part of this crackdown in order to more easily identify motorists who are violating the law. CITE vehicles allow the Trooper to better observe driving violations.  These vehicles blend in with everyday traffic but are unmistakable as emergency vehicles once the emergency lighting is activated. Over the 2022 Labor Day weekend, Troopers arrested 208 people for DWI and investigated 139 personal injury crashes, including three fatalities, and issued 9,748 tickets.