POLICE

Yisel Martinez, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 29 with disorderly conduct/ violent behavior. 

Ruth Byrne, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 29 with first degree burglary/use of threaten the use of a dangerous instrument, a felony, second degree assault /intent to cause physical injury, a felony, and fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor. 

Colby Guilder, 19, of Corinth, was charged May 30 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. 

Terrance Rudes, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 25 with misdemeanor petit larceny, and misdemeanor criminal trespass. 

James Altamirano, 39, of Ballston Spa, was charged May 25 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. 

Nathan Shreve, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 26 with two counts misdemeanor assault, unlawful imprisonment, criminal obstruction of breathing, felony assault, and felony grand larceny. 

Louis Guerra, 45, of The Bronx, was charged May 26 in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt in the first-degree, a felony. 

Michael June, 36, of Schenectady, was charged May 28 in Saratoga Springs with felony DWI, felony aggravated DWI, circumventing interlock, obstructing a governmental official, having no motor vehicle license, and second degree harassment. 

Antonio Lind, 26, of Mechanicville, was charged May 28 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and speed not prudent or reasonable. 

New York State Police issued more than 8,900 tickets during a special traffic enforcement period during Memorial Day Weekend. During the campaign, which started on Friday, May 22 and ran through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, State Police increased patrols and conducted sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify and arrest impaired drivers. The initiative was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC). During this enforcement period, State Troopers arrested 203 people for DWI, and investigated 457 crashes, which injured 11 people. State Police responded to two fatal crashes during the weekend. As part of the enforcement, Troopers also targeted drivers speeding and aggressive drivers across the State and issued a total of 8,907 tickets for a variety of vehicle and traffic violations.

COURT

Joseph W. Welch, age 38, of Schroon Lake, was charged May 27 in Saratoga Springs with one misdemeanor count and one felony count assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. Police said at about 7 p.m. May 27 they were called to Railroad Place for a fight-in-progress involving two men, and that a subsequent investigation allegedly showed that Welch, who was one of the two men, was the aggressor. The victim was a 35-year-old man who sustained minor injuries. Welch was additionally found to have an open warrant with the Saratoga Springs Police Department that stemmed from an incident that took place March 4 on West Harrison Street where it is alleged Welch assaulted a 40-year-old male victim by cutting the victim’s face with a knife. The victim, due to the nature of the injury, was transported to Albany Medical Center for emergency treatment. The injury, while significant, was not life threatening. Welch was arraigned on May 28 and sent to jail without bail.

State Police in Saratoga arrested 29-year-old Kyle C. Hitchcock of Malta, on May 26. Hitchcock was charged with the misdemeanors: criminal mischief in the fourth-degree/ prevent emergency call; criminal mischief in the fourth-degree/ intent to damage property, and petit larceny, as well as the violation of harassment in the second-degree. Troopers responded to a residence in Ballston Lake regarding a domestic dispute. After speaking with the parties involved, it was determined that Hitchcock had struck the victim and taken their car keys when they tried to leave. He is also accused of breaking the victim’s cellphone when they attempted to contact police. Hitchcock was taken into custody and transported to SP Saratoga for processing. He was arraigned in Malta Town Court and released on his own recognizance. He is due back in court on July 15. 

Vincent E. Curtis, 20, of Milton, was charged May 26 with one count criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree and one count criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, both felonies. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Curtis is suspected of selling cocaine within Saratoga County. He was released and is scheduled to appear before the town of Milton Justice Court at a later date.

John Jara, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 21 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. 

Joseph LoPresti, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 22 with felony burglary, and the misdemeanors: criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of marijuana, aggregate weight more than two ounces. 

Andrew Sanderson, 46, of Far Rockaway, was charged May 23 in Saratoga Springs with criminal obstruction of breathing, criminal mischief, and felony aggravated offense.

Augustus Balsamo, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 23 with petit larceny, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. 

William McMahon, 25, of Nassau, was charged May 22 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Elvin Ulloa, 33, of Brooklyn, and Christopher Jacquez, 26, of  NY, were each charged with one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Tony J. Prichard, 41, of Hudson Falls, was charged May 14 on the suspicion of burglary at a storage facility in Wilton. that allegedly occurred on May 2. He was arraigned by the County Central Arraignment Court and released on his own recognizances.  The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected, according to the sheriff’s office. 

Jason Rector, 39, Antonio Quesada, 55, both of Saratoga Springs, and Scott Pehl, 54, of Malta, were each cited May 19 for trespassing.

Frank Corradi, 29, of Schenectady, was charged May 19 in Saratoga Springs with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, after being involved in a property damage accident. 

Trevin Schwenk, 32, of Hudson Falls, was charged May 19 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Anthony Deschaine, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 20 with criminal mischief of another person’s property with an amount greater than $250 – a felony. 

Douglas Koebrich, 37, of Ballston Spa, was charged May 21 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, and unreasonable speed. 

Victor Maffetone, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 16 with misdemeanor assault. 

Randy Brouillete, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 17 with felony criminal possession of a weapon, criminal obstruction of breathing, and unlawful imprisonment – both misdemeanors, and two felony counts assault with a weapon. 

John Lavada, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 17 with two misdemeanor counts petit larceny, and two felony counts burglary. 

Abby Zacharias, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was cited May 12 with criminal mischief – a misdemeanor.

Steven McCarthy, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 14 with unlawful imprisonment – a misdemeanor. 

Emily Baxter, 33, of Slingerlands, was charged May 4 in Saratoga Springs with grand larceny in the third-degree. 

Daijon Griffin, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 5 with unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Antonio Quesada. 55, of Saratoga Springs, was cited May 5 for trespassing. 

Matthew Stephens, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was cited May 5 with unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Daniel Catone, 20, of Ballston Spa, was charged May 5 in Saratoga Springs with felony criminal contempt/ violating order of protection, and criminal obstruction of breathing – a misdemeanor. 

Grant Smith III, 51, of Menands, was charged May 6 in Saratoga Springs with felony criminal mischief, and misdemeanor petit larceny. 

James Hamel, 61, of Gansevoort, was charged May 6 in Saratoga Springs with felony burglary and criminal mischief – a misdemeanor. 

Jason McMahon, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was cited May 7 for trespassing.

Lonnie Harrington, 57, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 7 with menacing in the second-degree, and criminal possession of a weapon – both misdemeanors. 

Jamie Wilson, 37, of Greenwich, was cited April 30 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, after being involved in a property damage accident on Division Street and Broadway. 

Joseph Murray, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 1 with resisting arrest, and trespassing. 

Victor Maffetone, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 2 with resisting arrest, petit larceny, and unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Jason Rector, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 27 with felony grand larceny and arrested on a warrant. 

Michael Scoville, 24 of Saratoga Springs, and Brian Wood, 39, of Ballston, were each charged April 30 with one count misdemeanor petit larceny. 

Darrick D. Conners, age 46, Saratoga Springs, was charged April 27 with assault first degree: intent to cause serious injury with a weapon – felony; assault second degree: intent to cause physical injury with weapon/instrument- felony, and trespass. According to police, at about 12:30 am on Saturday, April 25, , officers were called to the Market 32 on Ballston Avenue for a stabbing victim who was seeking assistance. The victim, a 44-year-old male, had suffered stab wounds to his neck and upper chest. The Saratoga Springs Fire Department responded, administered treatment at the scene, and transported the victim to Albany Medical Center. Conners was identified at the alleged offender and was soon located. Conners was charged and sent to the Saratoga County Jail on $20,000 cash bail upon arraignment. The victim was admitted to Albany Med and was last known to be in stable condition. Investigation shows this was a verbal argument between the men which escalated.

Cited for trespassing in Saratoga Springs this week:
Brian Wood, 39, of Ballston Spa, Jason Rector, 39, of Saratoga Springs, Kevin Kelly, 39, Saratoga Springs, Victor Maffetone, 33, Saratoga Springs, Shawn Johnson, 37, Saratoga Springs, Emeline Weir, 33,  Saratoga Springs. 

Andrew Rocco, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 24 with criminal mischief, and assault in the third-degree, criminal obstruction of breathing, and aggravated family offense, a felony. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

SARATOGA COUNTY —The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office has recently received several complaints wherein the victims report being telephonically contacted by members of this agency directing them to acquire “bond vouchers” in various amounts under threat of arrest. 

The public should know that the Sheriff’s Office will never call anyone and direct them to provide money orders, pre-paid credit cards, vouchers, or similar.  Anyone receiving a call of this nature is asked to report it immediately to the Sheriff’s Office. The cases are currently under investigation. 

POLICE

Yesenia Luna, 32, oof Amsterdam, was charged April 16 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

Izaqueu Souza de Andrade, 38, of Granville, was charged April 19 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, passing a red light, and having no motor vehicle license.  

Albert Ramsey, 59, of Schuylerville, was cited April 16 in Saratoga Springs for petit larceny, a misdemeanor. 

Dylan K. Vella, 26, of Corinth, was charged with two felony counts assault in the first-degree, and two felony counts attempted assault in the first degree as the result of  county Sheriff’s Department  investigation into a motor vehicle crash which occurred on April 7 in the village of Corinth. Vella is accused of intentionally striking three motorcycles with his Ford Escape SUV while on Main Street. Initially, the three motorcycle drivers and one passenger were injured, two severely. On April 16, one of the motorcycle operators, 53-year-old Paul Hollenbeck of Corinth, died as a result of the injuries he suffered. Vella has since been additionally charged with one count of murder in the second-degree. As of April 22, one motorcyclist is still hospitalized. Vella was sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail. 

COURT

Tyler S. Moon, 34, of South Glens Falls was charged April 6 with criminal possession of stolen property, a felony, tampering with physical evidence, a felony, and the misdemeanors: criminal possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and use of a vehicle without an interlock device. The incident occurred after State Police in Saratoga attempted to stop Moon on the I-87 northbound off ramp, after the car that he was operating was reported stolen. The victim of the theft had reported that an unknown person had stolen his 2009 Saturn from the parking lot of the Stewart’s Shop on Route 9 in Ballston Spa. Moon allegedly stopped on the exit ramp and fled on foot. He was taken into custody a short time later and was also allegedly found to be in possession of multiple dosage units of Suboxone, some of which he attempted to consume in order to conceal the evidence, according to authorities. Moon was issued an appearance ticket for Saratoga City Court on May 21.

Joshua A. Pullar, 20, of Corinth, was charged April 7 with menacing in the second-degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth-degree, both misdemeanors. The incident occurred after State Police in Wilton located Pullar pumping gas at the Mobil gas station on Ballard Road after receiving a complaint that he had pointed what appeared to be a handgun at another vehicle. Further investigation revealed Pullar was allegedly in possession of a pistol-like BB gun, which was located in his vehicle by patrols. Pullar is accused of pointing the BB gun at another vehicle he was having a dispute with, while traveling on the Northway in the Town of Malta. He was issued an appearance ticket for Malta Town Court on May 21.

Juan A. Vasquez, 46, of South Glens Falls, was charged April 11 with second degree murder, and tampering with physical evidence.  Vasquez was charged in the stabbing death of 30-year-old Kenny J. Shipski Jr., also of South Glens Falls, whose body was located in a room at the Clear View Motel, according to police. Preliminary investigation determined the victim was stabbed multiple times. Vasquez was arraigned in Moreau Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail.

Todd A. Buchas, age 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 13 with three felonies and one misdemeanor in connection with an investigation that involved a female victim under the age of 13. Police said they were called to a house in Saratoga Springs om April 9 in reference to a sex offense complaint. The suspect in the incident, Todd Buchas, had left the scene prior to officers arriving. State Police subsequently located Buchas outside the city a short time later and took him into custody. The victim was known to Buchas, police said. Buchas was charged with one misdemeanor – acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17, and three felonies: predatory sex assault against child, rape in the first-degree degree, and sexual abuse in the first-degree. He was arraigned and sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail.

POLICE

Joshua Usher, 27, of Clifton Park, was charged April 6 with criminal contempt in the second-degree, a misdemeanor. 

David Burke, 51, of Galway, was charged April 7 in Saratoga Springs with unauthorized use of a vehicle in the third-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Darrick Conners, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 5 with misdemeanor petit larceny. 

Tammy Clark, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 12 with criminal contempt, a misdemeanor. 

Larry Stalbum, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 12 with criminal mischief, criminal obstruction of breathing, and assault in the third- degree. All charges are misdemeanors. 

POLICE

Anthony Deschaine, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 3 with criminal possession of a weapon, robbery, and aggravated family offense – all felonies; menacing, and two counts of criminal mischief – misdemeanors. 

Anthony Annese, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 4 with unlawful imprisonment, a misdemeanor. 

Joseph Cavallo, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 30 with criminal contempt, a misdemeanor. 

Valerie Bennett, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 30 with obstruct governmental administration,a misdemeanor. 

Angela Natalie, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 30 with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. 

Cody Ogden, 25, of Fort Edward, was charged April 2 in Saratoga Springs with felony grand larceny, and the misdemeanors: petit larceny, and falsely reporting an offense. 

Kellie Baker, 31, of Ballston Lake, was charged April 3 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated misdemeanor DWI, and failing to use designated lane. 

Shawn M. VanVeghten, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 25 by State Police in Wilton with grand larceny felony, and issuing a bad check, a misdemeanor. VanVeghten is accused of issuing a $6,900 business check to pay expenses, knowing that there were insufficient funds in the account to cover the check. He was issued an appearance ticket for May 12. 

POLICE

Michael Lewis, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 29 with criminal mischief, trespassing, and arson on the fourth-degree. The latter charge is a felony.

Nathan Suprenant, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 29 with trespassing in the third-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Troy Morace, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 29 with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. 

Steven Harris, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 28 with public lewdness in the first-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Kevin Kelly, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was cited March 28 with trespassing, and five days earlier with criminal mischief in the third-degree, a felony. 

Adam Hill, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 24 with aggravated family offense – a felony, acting in a manner to injure a child – a misdemeanor, and criminal obstruction of breathing – a misdemeanor. 

Tamaryn Bennett, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 24 with harassment in the second-degree, assault in the third-degree – both misdemeanors, and criminal possession of a weapon – a felony. 

Robert Button, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 26 with assault in the third-degree, unlawful imprisonment in the second-degree, Criminal obstruction of breathing, and criminal mischief – all are misdemeanors. 

Erica Babson, 24, of Fort Edward, was charged March 26 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief in the third-degree – a felony, and assault in the third-degree, a misdemeanor.