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Week of January 23 – January 29, 2026

 Blotter Report

Jan. 14- Jan. 21 

January 14, 2026. 2:32 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Corinth resident in the Village of South Glens Falls on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 14, 2026. 3:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 15, 2026. 3:09 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense, aggravated DWI BAC of .18 or higher- first offense, equipment violation: substandard lights, motor vehicle license violation: no license, and drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle on the highway. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Circular Street and Lake Avenue. 

January 15, 2026. 6:46 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating a motor vehicle without inspection certification, motor vehicle violation: registration suspended and license plate violation: improper plates. Arrest occurred on Ballston Ave. 

January 15, 2026. 11:07 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of general local law violation. Arrest occurred on Broadway. 

January 15, 2026. 11:43 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: 1/8 oz of meth- intent to sell, 4th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: meth and 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance- intent to sell. Arrest occurred on Vanderbilt Avenue. 

January 15, 2026. 12:08 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense, felony aggravated DWI: with a child-passenger less than 16- first offense and misdemeanor acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 15, 2026. 1:28 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of trespassing. Arrest occurred on Greenridge Place. 

January 15, 2026. 1:28 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Porter Corners resident on charges of 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle violation: registration suspended and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Congress Street. 

January 15, 2026. 1:35 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of trespassing. Arrest occurred on Greenridge Place. 

January 15, 2026. 5:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. 

January 15, 2026. 5:20 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of aggravated 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle violation, registration suspended, operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Caroline Street. 

January 15, 2026. 6:15 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Stillwater resident in the Town of Stillwater on charges of misdemeanor criminal mischief: intent to damage property. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 15, 2026. 6:52 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of petit larceny. Arrest occurred on South Broadway. 

January 15, 2026. 9:55 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Greenfield Center individual in the Town of Moreau on charges of DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 15, 2026. 10:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an individual in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. Incident occurred March 1, 2025, in the Town of Wilton.

January 15, 2026. 10:58 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident on charges of 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and motor vehicle violation: registration suspended. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Ludlow Street and Union Avenue. 

January 16, 2026. 12:21 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Granville resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or more, drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle on a highway, operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate and failure to obey a traffic control device. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Circular Street and Union Avenue.

January 16, 2026. 1:40 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 16, 2026. 6:34 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Schenectady resident on charges of 2nd degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia: package and 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: cocaine. Arrest occurred on Tait Lane. 

January 16, 2026. 8:57 a.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor aggravated 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 17, 2026. 2:18 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a resident of Clifton Park on charges of lease/rent/loan vehicle without interlock to person with restriction, moving from lane unsafely, aggravated 2nd degree unlicensed operation: committing offense with alcohol/ drugs and DWI: 2 previous convictions within 10 years. Arrest occurred at intersection of Route 9 and Driscoll Road. 

January 17, 2026. 2:21-38 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a resident of Woodbridge, CT on charges of 2 counts of third-degree criminal mischief: damage to another person’s property over $250 in value, 2nd degree harassment: physical contact and attempted criminal mischief: intent to damage property. 

January 17, 2026. 4:47 a.m.- New York State Police arrested two Mechanicville residents in the Town of Malta on charges of felony aggravated family offense- more than one offense within the last five years and felony 1st degree criminal contempt: violating order of protection- physical contact. Central arraignment. 

January 17, 2026. 9:50 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor motor vehicle violation: registration suspended. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 17, 2026. 5:55 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 17, 2026. 8:02-8:06 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Gansevoort residents in the Town of Wilton. The first was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny and the second was charged with misdemeanor 2nd degree obstruction of governmental administration- prevent official function. Appearance tickets issued. 

January 17, 2026. 9:26 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and misdemeanor aggravated DWI- BAC of .18 or higher. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 17, 2026. 10:26 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a juvenile from Tonawanda, NY and a juvenile from Syracuse, NY in the Town of Wilton. The Syracuse juvenile was charged with felony 4th degree criminal possession of stolen property: motor vehicle- not motorcycle, misdemeanor 3rd degreeunlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, misdemeanor unauthorized use of a motor vehicle: without owner consent, 2nd degree reckless endangerment, 6th degree conspiracy, and 5th degree criminal possession of stolen property. 

The Tonawanda juvenile was charged with felony 4th degree criminal possession of stolen property: motor vehicle- not motorcycle, misdemeanor unauthorized use of a motor vehicle: without owner consent 6th degree conspiracy, and 5th degree criminal possession of stolen property. 

Family court appearance tickets issued. 

January 17, 2026. 11:19 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Round Lake resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 18, 2026. 3:39 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of DWI-first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 18, 2026. 5:35 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Ballston Spa residents in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny and misdemeanor 6th degree conspiracy. Appearance tickets issued. 

January 18, 2026. 11:35 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 19, 2026. 1:45 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 19, 2026.  6:17 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Halfmoon. Arrest stems from harassment incident in the Town of Malta. Charges not listed. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 19, 2026. 9:09 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 19, 2026. 9:35 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the Town of Greenfield on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and aggravated DWI BAC of .18 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 19, 2026. 11:28 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 20, 2026. 8:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs Resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a two vehicle crash on Interstate 87 with no injuries reported. 

January 20, 2026. 4:03 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident occurred in the Town of Wilton on Dec. 18, 2025. Investigation is still pending.  

Week of January 16 – January 22, 2026

Blotter Report 

January 7, 2026- January 13, 2026

January 7, 2026. 1:15 p.m.- New York State Police arrested four individuals — two residents of Champlain, one resident of Mooers Forks and one resident on West Chazy — in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree falsely reporting a crime/ catastrophe/emergency. Appearance tickets issued. 

January 7, 2026. 3:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Waterford resident in the Village of Waterford on 19 felony charges: six counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of an assault weapon, six counts of criminal possession of a firearm- unregistered assault weapon and seven counts of 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon- ammunition feeding device. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 7, 2026. 8:50 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle: 3 or more suspensions. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 8, 2026. 12:40 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Bronx resident in Suffolk County for an incident that occurred in the Town of Wilton. They were charged with felony 3rd degree grand larceny. Released on own recognizance. 

January 8, 2026. 11:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 2nd degree bail jumping. Released on own recognizance. 

January 9, 2026. 9:55 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 9, 2026. 11:33 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage to another person’s property amount over $250. Central Arraignment. 

January 11, 2026. 7:35 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Saratoga on charges of misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and attempted misdemeanor 3rd degree assault. Released on own recognizance. 

January 12, 2026. 7:48 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the Town of Malta on charges of 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation: 3 or more open suspensions, 3 or more separate dates. 

January 12, 2026. 9:29 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Village of Ballston Spa on charges of misdemeanor resisting arrest. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 12, 2026. 9:39 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal impersonation, attempted felony 2nd degree grand larceny: extort by public service and felony 1st degree identity theft- assume other’s identity to commit or attempt a felony. Released on own recognizance. Arrest stems from incident that occurred in the Town of Wilton on Jan. 2. 

January 12, 2026. 1:45 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Corona, NY resident in the Village of Harrison on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred in the Town of Wilton in August 2025. Central Arraignment. 

January 12, 2026. 2:58 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Middle Grove, NY resident in the Town of Milton on charges of felony 4th degree grand larceny: property greater than $1000. Released on bail/bond. 

January 13, 2026. 3:00 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of three counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia: scales, misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia: package, felony 4th degree criminal passion of a narcotic drug and felony 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: intent to sell narcotics. Released on own recognizance. 

January 13, 2026. 2:19 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park juvenile in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. Released to third party. Arrest stems from incident that occurred January 8 in the Town of Halfmoon. 

January 13, 2026. 2:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the Village of Victory on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with bac of .08 or more- first offense, misdemeanor aggravated DWI- BAC of .18 or higher- no priors and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle: committed under influence of drugs or alcohol. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stems from crash that occurred in the Town of Saratoga in August 2025. 

January 13, 2026. 3:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree bail jumping. Held- no bail. 

January 13, 2026. 3:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and 2nd degree criminal impersonation. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 13, 2026. 3:22 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Queensbury residents in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor imitation controlled substance- manufacture/sell- 1st violation and misdemeanor 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The other was arrested on charges of two counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance tickets issued. 

January 13, 2026. 3:48 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Watervliet resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of 2 counts of misdemeanor reckless driving and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle when license or registration suspended under article 7. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stems from crash that occurred in March 2024 in the Town of Halfmoon. 

January 13, 2026. 4:39 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 4th degree criminal possession of stolen property, value exceeds $1000 and misdemeanor unlawful possession of certain ammunition feeding devices: not in home/ first offense. Arrest stems from incident that occurred in November 2025. 

Week of January 9 – January 15, 2026

Blotter Report

Dec. 31, 2025- Jan. 6, 2026

Dec. 31, 2025. 7:42 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Queensbury resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor false personation. The case was originally reported in the Town of Moreau on June 5, 2025. Held without bail. 

Dec. 31, 2025. 3:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a 102-year-old resident of Gansevoort in the City of Saratoga Springs on four misdemeanor charges: 2nd degree reckless endangerment, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense, DWI- first offense and aggravated DWI- BAC of .18% or higher. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 31, 2025. 4:15 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a resident of Saratoga Springs in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 31, 2025. 7:48 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 31, 2025. 9:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Johnsonville man in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of attempted misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec 31, 2025. 10:38 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cape Coral Florida resident in the Town of Malta on charges of DWI- first offense. Released to third party. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 12:13 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher. The arrest stemmed from a single vehicle accident on Reservoir RD. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 12:46 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Greenfield center resident on charges of 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, cocaine 500 milligrams. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 12:57 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 2:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident on charges of misdemeanor 4th degree criminal mischief- disabling equipment to prevent emergency call to first responders. Released on own recognizance. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 3:32 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Rensselaer resident on charges of disorderly conduct: fight/violence. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 9:33 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon with intent to use and menacing a police officer. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 6:56 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls resident in the Village of South Glens Falls on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny and two counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 9:04 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 2nd degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia and 4th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: stimulants. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 9:41 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 2:36 a.m.- Saratoga Police department arrested an Avalon, NJ resident on charges of operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with unsafe tires and moving from lane unsafely. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 3:09 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage to another person’s property above $250, felony 1st degree criminal contempt: violating an order of protection- damage property over $250 and misdemeanor acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Held, no bail. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 8:48 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 11:09 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Saratoga Springs resident with making a terroristic threat. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 2:52 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 3rd degree grand larceny value exceeds $3000 and felony 4th degree criminal possession of stolen property- possession of stolen credit card. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 3:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hampton resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of 2nd degree misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 4:09 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 12:21 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Greenfield on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 2:35 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Released to 3rd party. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 3:21 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor motor vehicle violation: registration suspended. Released on own recognizance. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 7:15 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated harassment, communicating threats by phone, mail or computer. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 8:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Village of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 10:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Stillwater on charges of misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher and felony DWI: previous conviction in last ten years. Released to third party. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 11:46 a.m. and 10:42 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Albany residents in a single incident that occurred in the Town of Northumberland. The first individual was charged with misdemeanor 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury, felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage to another person’s property greater than $250, misdemeanor criminal mischief, felony 2nd degree robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief: disabling equipment to prevent calls to first responders. The second individual was charged with misdemeanor false personation and misdemeanor criminal mischief: disabling equipment to prevent calls to first responders. The first individual was released on own recognizance and the second was issued an appearance ticket. 

Jan. 4, 2026. 1:54 and 4:36 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Schenectady resident for DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and moving unsafely from a lane. Later they were arrested for 2nd degree harassment: physical contact. 

Jan 4, 2026. 10:21 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of 3rd degree misdemeanor unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 4, 2026. 1:09 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 4, 2026. 10:37 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Latham resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 5, 2026. 1:36 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Burlington, VT resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 1st degree operation of a motor vehicle impaired by drugs and misdemeanor 7th degree possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued. 

Week of January 2 – January 8, 2026            

Blotter report

 for Dec. 23- Dec. 29, 2025 

Dec. 23, 2025. 8:12 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor motor vehicle violation: registration suspended. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 23, 2025. 10:41 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Clifton Park during a drug/alcohol incident. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 23, 2025. 3:09 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 23, 2025. 6:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. The arrest occurred after a two-vehicle crash on Route 146. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 23, 2025. 11:07 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 24, 2025. 1:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a resident of Jamaica N.Y. in the Town of Wilton on charges of felony 2nd degree bail jumping. Central arraignment. 

Dec. 24, 2025. 11:14 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the City of Glens Falls on charges of DWI- first offense and aggravated DWI: blood alcohol content of .18 or higher- no priors. Released to third party. 

Dec. 25, 2025. 12:00- 8:00 a.m.- Police received multiple reports of a large man in a red suit running along roof tops, jumping down chimneys and shouting “Ho, Ho, Ho. Merry Christmas!” Matter has been reported to North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) for further monitoring. 

Dec. 25, 2025. 10:12 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 25, 2025. 7:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cohoes woman in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 26, 2025. 6:14 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 26, 2025. 11:01 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of felony 2nd degree assault: intent to cause injury with a weapon and felony 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon: previous conviction. Central Arraignment. 

Dec. 27, 2025. 8:20 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Lake George on charges of misdemeanor third degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

Dec. 27, 2025. 9:24 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree possession of a controlled substance. Turned over to another agency. 

Dec. 27, 2025. 10:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Dec. 27, 2025. 2:10 p.m. and Dec. 28, 2025. 9:05 a.m.- New York State Police arrested two people on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny and 6th degree misdemeanor conspiracy. The arrests stem from an incident that occurred Dec. 23, 2025, in the Town of Malta. The first arrest was of a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta. The second arrest was of a Ballston Lake resident and occurred in the Town of Clifton Park. Appearance tickets were issued. 

Dec. 28, 2025. 1:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of 2nd degree felony bail jumping.

Dec. 28, 2025. 5:54 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Corinth resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 29, 2025. 7:09 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 29, 2025. 1:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Wynantskill resident in the Town of Wilton for misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The arrest stemmed from a single car accident on Interstate 87. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 29, 2025. 6:03 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the City of Mechanicville on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 29, 2025. 6:22 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa man in the Town of Malta on charges of felony 2nd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury with a weapon. 

Week of December 19 – December 25 , 2025       

Blotter Report 

Dec. 11, 2025. 12:46 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Clifton Park on three misdemeanors — DWI- first offense, operation of a motor vehicle with blood alcohol content of .08 of 1% or higher- first offense and aggravated DWI blood alcohol content .18 of 1% or higher- no priors. Appearance ticket issued

Dec. 11, 2025. 8:56 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of making graffiti and 2nd degree criminal mischief.

Dec. 11, 2025. 9:11 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on Broadway on charges of criminal contempt- violation within the last five years and aggravated family offense, more than one offense within the last five years. 

Dec. 11, 2025. 11:30 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested an individual on charges of 4th degree grand larceny, property value greater than $1000 and 4th degree grand larceny, credit card. 

Dec. 11, 2025. 3:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony possession of stolen property, fourth: property exceeds $1000 and misdemeanor unlawful possession of certain ammunition feeding device: not in home/ first offense. Released on own recognizance. 

Dec. 11, 2025. 3:04 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Waterford resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny and felony 3rd degree burglary. The original incident occurred July 15 in the Town of Clifton Park. Held, no bail. 

Dec. 11, 2025. 4:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the Town of Halfmoon on three misdemeanors — 4th degree assault with intent to cause physical harm, resisting arrest and acting in a manner to injure a child. 

Dec. 12, 2025. 1:51 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 12, 2025. 7:59 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs – first offense and 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both misdemeanors. Released to third party. 

Dec. 12, 2025. 10:46 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Malta resident in the town of Malta on charges of DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with blood alcohol content of .08 of 1% or more- first offense, both misdemeanors. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 13, 2025. 12:22 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Gansevoort resident on Caroline Street on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. 

Dec. 13, 2025. 1:29 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Hudson Falls resident on Marion Avenue for 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and other violations. 

Dec. 13, 2025. 2:23 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 13, 2025. 4:54 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Gansevoort resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with .01 of 1% or more blood alcohol content- first offense, aggravated DWI BAC of .18 of 1% or more- no priors and a traffic violation. 

Dec. 13, 2025. 9:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Waterford resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 of 1% or higher and DWI- first offense, both misdemeanors. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 13, 2025. 11:14 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 of 1% or higher and DWI- first offense, both misdemeanors. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 14, 2025. 1:16 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested an Albany resident on Caroline Street on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. 

Dec. 14, 2025. 2:22 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Mechanicville resident on William Street on charges of driving while impaired by the consumption of alcohol and several moving and equipment violations.

Dec. 14, 2025. 2:42 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Glenville resident at the intersection of E West Road and Route 9 on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with .08 of 1% or more alcohol in blood and a traffic violation. 

Dec. 14, 2025. 2:50 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward resident in the Village of South Glens Falls on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 14, 2025. 10:05 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hudson Falls resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 14. 2025. 7:37 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Fonda resident on Caroline Street on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury.

Dec. 14, 2025. 7:40 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Corinth resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance- 500 milligrams of cocaine. Turned over to other agency. 

Dec. 14, 2025. 10:53 a.m.- New York State Police arrested two Rutland, Vermont residents on charges of felony 4th degree grand larceny- property greater than $1000. Booked into central arraignment. 

Dec. 15, 2025. 2:20 a.m.- Saratoga Springs police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on South Broadway on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with .08 of 1% alcohol in blood and several motor vehicle violations. 

Dec. 15, 2025. 9:09 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park for charges of driving with registration suspended. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 15, 2025. 9:25 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Ballston. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred on Dec. 1 in the Town of Malta. 

Dec. 15, 2025. 3:57 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward man in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 16, 2025. 7:45 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hadley resident in the Town of Wilton on misdemeanor driving with a suspended license. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 16, 2025. 5:10 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 1st degree unlawful dealing with a child: alcohol. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 16, 2025. 10:17 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Corinth resident in the Town of Corinth on charges of 2nd degree misdemeanor reckless endangerment, 2nd degree menacing with a weapon and felony 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon- previous conviction. Held, no bail. 

Week of December 12 – December 18 , 2025

Blotter Report

Below are arrests reported by the New York State Police and Saratoga Springs Police Department from Dec. 3- Dec. 10.

Dec. 3, 2025, 1:26 a.m. – New York State Police arrested a Centereach man in the Town of Wilton on four misdemeanors — DWI- first offense, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle- 3rd degree, operation of motor vehicle with .08 of 1% or more in blood- first offense and aggravated DWI. Issued appearance ticket. 

Dec. 3, 2025, 3:44 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake woman in the Town of Clifton Park on two misdemeanors — petit larceny and 6th degree conspiracy. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 3, 2025, 10:08 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs man on Ballston Avenue on four violations — 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unsafe backing of a vehicle, operating an unregistered vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate. 

Dec. 3, 2025, 9:36 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs man on Broadway for 3rd degree criminal trespass: property fenced in or enclosed. 

Dec. 3, 2025, 10:57 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort woman in the City of Saratoga Springs on two misdemeanors — DWI- 1st offense and criminal possession of a controlled substance- 7th degree. 

Dec. 3, 2025, 11:19 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs man at the intersection of Ballston Avenue and Hamilton Street for two violations — failure to stop at a stop sign and DWI: previous conviction within last 10 years. 

Dec. 4, 2025, 10:02-04 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a man on Circular Street on charges of criminal possession of stolen property. The same man was later arrested at the police station at 5 Lake Avenue on charges of 4th degree grand larceny, property greater than $1000. 

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:42 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa woman in the City of Saratoga Springs for DWI. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 5, 2025, 4:02 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Watervliet woman on charges of DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with .08 of 1% alcohol or more in blood- 1st Offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 5, 2025, 9:10 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Mechanicville man on Jefferson Street on charges of petit larceny. 

Dec. 5, 2025, 10:53 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Porter Corners man in the Town of Day for misdemeanor unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after a two-car vehicle crash on North Shore Road. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 5, 2025, 11:27 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hadly man in Queensbury on charges of felony 4th degree grand larceny stemming from an incident in the Town of Corinth. Held no bail. 

Dec. 6, 2025, 3:02 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Waterford man in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of DWI- first offense and operation of a motor vehicle .08 of 1% blood alcohol. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 6, 2025, 7:19 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hudson Falls man in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 6, 2025, 8:50 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Buffalo man in the town of Halfmoon for misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle- 3 open suspensions. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 6, 2025, 9:03 a.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany man in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance Ticket issued.

Dec. 6, 2025, 10:15 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort man in the Town of Wilton on two felonies and misdemeanor — 2nd degree strangulation, 2nd degree assault and acting in a manner to injure a child. Held no bail. 

Dec. 6, 2025, 11:14 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa woman in the Town of Malta on charges of DWI first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 6, 2025, 11:27 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville man in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor menacing, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and felony criminal possession of a weapon. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 7, 2025, 12:57 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs man at the intersection of Ballston Avenue and Avenue of The Pines on charges of 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and equipment violation, sub-standard lights. 

Dec. 7, 2025, 3:45 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Gansevoort man at the intersection of Excelsior Avenue and Loughberry Road South on four charges — Driving while intoxicated- first offense, failure to stop at a stop sign, operating a motor vehicle with .08 of 1% blood alcohol, aggravated DWI .18 of 1% blood alcohol- no priors. 

Dec. 7, 2025, 5:36 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa man at the intersection of High Rock Avenue and Lake Avenue on charges of DWI- 1st offence and stop/stand/parking highway violation. 

Dec. 7, 2025, 7:55 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Burnt Hills man in the Town of Glennville, stemming from an incident in the Town of Ballston on charges of felony criminal possession of a weapon, misdemeanor menacing and misdemeanor criminal possession of a weapon. 

Dec. 8, 2025, 7:24 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs minor in the Town of Wilton on charges of 3rd degree menacing. Family court appearance ticket issued. 

December 18 – December 24, 2021

COURT

Travis R. Austin, 36, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Dec. 10 to criminal contempt in the first-degree. Sentencing scheduled March 9. 

Ivan Joy, 54, of Fort Edward, pleaded Dec. 10 to criminal contempt in the first-degree, in Moreau. Sentencing Feb. 10. 

Anthony R. Young, 49, of Albany, was sentenced Dec. 10 to 3 years of probation on a felony DWAI charge, first charged in Wilton in November 2018. 

Miles H. Latimer, 27, of Schenectady, was sentenced Dec. 8 to 8-1/2 years’ incarceration and 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony attempted burglary, two felony counts each of burglary, and grand larceny, and the misdemeanors: petit larceny, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass. First charged February 2019 in the town of Clifton Park. 

Damani A. Went, 22, of Schenectady, pleaded Dec. 8 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, in Milton. Sentencing Feb. 23. 

Thomas Tedesco, 42, of Mechanicville, pleaded Dec. 9 to felony criminal possession of a weapon. Sentencing March 10. 

Shawn R. Bultman, 41, of Northumberland, pleaded Dec. 9 to attempted assault in the first-degree, in Wilton. Sentencing Feb. 10. 

Jeffery E. Tennyson, 59, of Queensbury, pleaded Dec. 9 to felony DWI, in Moreau. Sentencing Feb. 10. 

Alfredo Lebron-Rivera, 36, of Albany, was charged Dec. 7 with two felony counts grand larceny, and unlawful fleeing of police and reckless driving. He is accused of stealing a vehicle from the Cumberland Farms in Ballston Spa and fleeing police. 

Jai’Anthony D. Holley, 20, of Lake City, Florida, pleaded Dec. 8 to criminal possession of a firearm, a felony, in Moreau. Sentencing Feb. 9. 

Guy Pierce, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Dec. 8 to 2-1/2 years’ incarceration, and 1-1/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to assault in the second-degree, first charged in Saratoga Springs in May 2019. 

Michael A. Thomas, 58, of Levittown, was sentenced Dec. 8 to 4 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Ballston. 

POLICE

Michael J. Kennedy, 33, of Amsterdam, was charged Dec. 10 with multiple felony robbery, burglary, assault, and criminal use of a firearm in connection with an alleged larceny attempt in Galway Dec. 5 that resulted in both, Kennedy and the robbery victim, receiving non-life-threatening wounds by gunfire, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.   

Danielle N. Pereira, 31, of Newburgh, was charged Dec. 2 with two felony counts grand larceny. She is accused of stealing merchandise from the Kohl’s Department in Clifton Park on two separate dates.

Justin D. Traver, 33, of Malta, was charged Dec. 15 with grand larceny. He is accused of receiving $7,900 in August 2020 to perform construction-related work, which he did not perform. 

Renee Tanner, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to yield the right-of-way.

Daniel Mooney, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with disorderly conduct/create hazardous or physically offensive condition. 

Jarod Green, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor DWI, and unsafe backing of vehicle. 

Abigail Bartlett, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and an equipment violation. 

Dustin Quirion, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and vehicle registration suspended. 

Nathan Shreve, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, aggravated family offense, and harassment. 

Shawn Smith, 28, of Scotia, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, DWAI felony, use of vehicle not equipped with interlock device, and following too closely. 

Christopher Brewer, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal contempt, and aggravated family offense – both felonies, and criminal trespass misdemeanor. 

Joshua Shippey, 35, of Greenfield Center, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

Philip Fear, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor DWI, failure to keep right, and speed not reasonable. 

Harrison Blackington, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief and criminal tampering. Both charges are misdemeanors. 

Darian Rivers, 25, of Saratoga Springs, with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a vehicle without insurance, and registration suspended. 

Ricardo Guana, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with operating motor vehicle while impaired with drugs, after being involved in a property damage accident. 

Edouard Questel, 72, of Gansevoort, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, failure to keep right, and unsafe turn. 

Patricia Hunter, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal mischief. All three charges are felonies. 

December 11 – December 17, 2021

COURT

Amanda L. Martin, 34, of Halfmoon, was sentenced Dec. 6 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to aggravated DWI with child, in Clifton Park. 

Michelle Iorio, 32, of Moreau, was sentenced Dec. 6 to 1-/12 to 2 years’ incarceration after pleading to fourth degree arson.

Victor M. Dominguez, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Dec. 6 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree. 

Andrew V. Cino, 28, of Rexford, was sentenced Dec. 6 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs. 

Justin LeBarron, 37, of Gansevoort, pleaded Dec. 6 to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, in Northumberland. 

Colby Flood, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Dec. 3 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to attempted robbery in the third-degree, first charged in May in Saratoga Springs. 

Tieberius T. Rozier, 22, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced Dec. 2 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to rape in the third-degree, in Malta. 

Anthony J. Lashway, 22, of Fort Edward, was sentenced Dec. 1 to 3 years conditional discharge, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, in Wilton. 

Tori Spina, 33, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Dec. 1 to 90 days incarceration and 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. 

Christian Colon, 33, of Burnt Hills, pleaded Dec. 1 to possessing a sexual performance by a child. Sentencing scheduled for Dec. 1, 2022. 

POLICE

Cassandra C. Morsellino, 30, of Amsterdam, was charged Dec. 5 with felony assault and felony burglary. Morsello is accused of intentionally causing serious physical injury to a person known to her by stabbing the victim in the neck with a knife. It is alleged she acted in concert with a man to unlawfully enter the residence of the victim with intent to commit a larceny and in the process causing physical injury to that victim, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. The victim suffered serious injuries not expected to be life-threatening. 

Michael L. Girard, 32, of Clifton Park, was charged Dec. 2 with the felonies: predatory sexual assault, criminal sexual act in the first-degree, and aggravated sexual abuse in the second-degree; and the misdemeanors: criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, and unlawful imprisonment in the second-degree. Girard is accused of engaging in a criminal sexual act by forcible compulsion with another person known to him in the town of Clifton Park in October. He is suspected of impeding the normal breathing of the victim by applying pressure to her neck. He was previously arrested for a similar incident to a separate victim on a separate date, leading to the charge of predatory sexual assault, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Gerard was sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail. 

Kevin C. Johnson, 34, Gloversville, was charged Dec. 3 with six felonies and one misdemeanor in Saratoga Springs in connection with an alleged incident on Nov. 25 at around 3:30 a.m., at 11 Excelsior Ave., according to Saratoga Springs Police. The felonies include: two counts of rape, predatory sexual assault; aggravated sexual abuse, strangulation – obstruct breath/blood circulation, and assault, in addition to the misdemeanor charge of criminal contempt. The female victim did sustain injuries which required medical treatment, police said. 

Thomas McCall, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one count criminal use of drug paraphernalia. 

Jessica Henderson, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, speeding, and operating an unregistered vehicle. 

Christopher Post, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Joyce Butler, 66, of Gansevoort, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to keep right, and operating a vehicle without insurance and registration suspended. 

Nicholas Crupi, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor DWI, and driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street. 

Ian Price, 23, of Craryville, was charged in Saratoga Springs with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

December 4 – December 10, 2021

COURT

Georgios N. Kakavelos was sentenced Nov. 30 in Saratoga County Court to life in prison without the possibility of parole, following his conviction of murder in the first-degree by a trial jury in June, according to a statement issued by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. The trial lasted for more than six weeks with jury hearing from more than sixty witnesses and considering more than 700 items of evidence. Kakavelos had been convicted for the October 2019 murder of Allyzibeth A. Lamont in Johnstown. Lamont, 22, worked for Kakavelos at his deli shop. Lamont had challenged Kakavelos’ illegal activities of “paying employees under the table” and not complying with employment laws, First Assistant District Attorney Alan Porembo said, during the sentencing process, adding that it was because she stood up for her fellow employees that Kakavelos set into motion a plan to kill her. The jury found Kakavelos hired employee James Duffy to assist him with the murder and removal of the victim to a grave site in the town of Malta. Kakavelos was found guilty by the jury on ten counts, including: murder in the first-degree, conspiracy in the second-degree, two counts concealment of a human corpse (which takes into account the transportation, and burial of, the victim’s body), and six counts of tampering with physical evidence. 

Zachary L. Rosebrook, 22, of Waterford, was sentenced Dec. 1 to 2 years’ incarceration, and 6 years post-release supervision, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, in connection with an incident in Halfmoon originally charged in August 2020. 

Bryan M. Brust, 31, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Nov. 29 to felony burglary, in Ballston Spa. Sentencing Jan. 31. 

Jackie McGonigle, 37, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Nov. 23 to 3 years’ incarceration, and 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to second degree assault, and 1 year incarceration after pleading to second degree criminal contempt. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Thomas J. Dingmon, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Nov. 23 to 4-1/2 years’ incarceration and 1-1/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree, a felony, in Galway.

Lloyd W. Kelone, 36, of Mechanicville, pleaded Nov. 23 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Feb. 7. 

Yasuan Cureton, 26, of Albany, pleaded Nov. 23 to criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 27. 

Samuel Brown, 44, of Mechanicville, pleaded Nov. 23 to felony DWI. Sentencing Jan. 27. 

Jason T. Palmieri, 34, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Nov. 30 to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration after pleading to felony assault, and 1 to 3 years after pleading to felony DWI. Sentences will run consecutively. 

Nikki J. Atanasio, 46, of Troy, pleaded Nov. 30 to two felony counts criminal contempt in the first-degree, in connection with charges filed Aug. 3 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Feb. 1. 

POLICE 

Kenneth Hunter, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 17 with misdemeanor criminal possession of a weapon, and felony assault. 

Dylan Capone, 21, of Malta, was charged Nov. 18 in Saratoga Springs with four misdemeanor counts criminal contempt and one misdemeanor count stalking. 

Bryan Stickles, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 19 with one misdemeanor count and one felony count criminal contempt.

Dushawn Griffith, 40, of Gloversville, was charged Nov. 20 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and two vehicle violations. 

Brent Thibodeau, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 21 with assault, and criminal obstruction of breathing. 

Raphael Germain, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 22 with criminal trespass, resisting arrest, and obstruct governmental administration. All three charges are misdemeanors. 

November 25 – December 3, 2021

COURT 

Earl T. Walsh, 28, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI. 

Jack D. Smith, 33, of Mayfield, pleaded Nov. 19 to felony DWI, in Galway. Sentencing Jan. 21. 

Joshua E. Greco, 31, of Gloversville, pleaded Nov. 19 to felony grand larceny, in Ballston. Sentencing Jan. 21. 

Shamiek A. Shorter, 25, of Schenectady, pleaded Nov. 19 to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 24. 

Erika L. Pettit, 39, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Nov. 19 to felony DWI, in Milton. Sentencing Jan. 19. 

Travis C. Edmonds, 28, of Troy, pleaded Nov. 18 to criminal contempt in the first-degree, in Malta. Sentencing Jan. 7.

Jamie D. Faye, 40, of South Glens Falls, pleaded Nov. 18 to criminal contempt in the first-degree, in Moreau. Sentencing Dec. 22.

Joseph H. Labia, 48, of Elmont, was sentenced Nov. 18 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to aggravated family offense, in Mechanicville. 

Isaiah Germain-Boone, 21, of Schenectady, pleaded Nov. 19 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, in Wilton. Sentencing Jan. 19. 

POLICE

Michael L. Girard, 32, of Clifton Park was charged Nov. 22 with criminal sexual act in the first-degree, a felony, and the misdemeanors:  assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, and unlawful imprisonment.

Dean J. Atwell, 32, of Malta, was charged Nov. 18 with two felony counts and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Atwell was charged in the village of Corinth, and allegedly found to be in possession of approximately 1 ounce of crystal methamphetamine that was individually packaged for sale, and several Suboxone strips that were not prescribed to him, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. 

Shane Roach, 45, of Troy, was charged Nov. 10 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to keep right.

Veronica Murtagh, 40, of Greenfield Center, was charged Nov. 10 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding. 

Caleb Gruet, 28, of Johnstown, was charged Nov. 12 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, operating motor vehicle while using mobile phone, and moving from lane unsafely. 

Carly Kennedy, 20, of Argyle, was charged Nov. 14 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor DWI, driving wrong direction on a one-way street. 

Clarence Stanford, 55, of Schenectady, was cited Nov. 14 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and registration suspended.

Kristen Jenks, 34, of Ballston Spa, was cited Nov. 15 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and following too closely. 

Cherry Maxwell, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 16 with misdemeanor assault.

John Jarvis, 58, of Gansevoort, was charged Nov. 16 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor petit larceny. 

Brandy McLaughlin, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 16 with felony burglary, and criminal mischief – a misdemeanor. 

Devan Hildebrandt, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 6 with misdemeanor assault. 

Shannon Small, 40, of Utica, was charged Nov. 6 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI, and two vehicle/driving violations.

Matthew Fluty, 30, of Troy, was charged Nov. 7 in Saratoga Springs with obstruct governmental administration, resisting arrest, aggravated unlicensed operation – all misdemeanors, and six driving related violations. 

Terrance Rudes, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 7 with criminal mischief in the third-degree, a felony. 

Lynn Risch, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 7 with endangering the welfare of a child. 

Antonio Quesada, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 8 with harassment in the second-degree. 

Jonathan Raney, 43, of Selma, Alabama, was charged Nov. 8 in Saratoga Springs with felony DWI and felony aggravated DWI as second offenses, criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree – a felony, and two driving related violations. Arrested following a traffic stop on South Broadway, Raney was found to be in possession of a loaded and unregistered 9MM handgun, according to Saratoga Springs Police.