Thursday, 22 August 2019 15:12

August 23 – August 29, 2019

COURT 

Robert Loya, Jr., 31, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 12 to 2.5 to 5 years in state prison, after pleading to felony forgery. 

Travis J. Varney, 31, of South Glens Falls, pleaded Aug. 12 to aggravated DWI, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled Oct. 7. 

Patricia A. Washco, 63, of Albany, was sentenced Aug. 14 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs. 

Nathan J. Suprenant, 32, homeless, Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 14 to one year in jail  after pleading to felony assault. 

Joe L. Still, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 15 to one year in jail, after pleading to two felony counts of criminal contempt in the first-degree, and two misdemeanor counts of tampering. 

William Allen, 25, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Aug. 15 to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, and assault – both felonies, in Greenfield. Sentencing Oct. 17. 

Joel M. Burgess, 39, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Aug. 16 to five years of probation, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, in Milton. 

Matthew R. Tucker, 30, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Aug. 16 to time served, after pleading to failure to register or verify as a sex offender. 

Collin A. Morency, 20, of Greenwich, pleaded Aug. 16 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing Oct. 17. 

William B. Shafer, 32, of Ballston Lake, pleaded Aug. 16 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, in the town of Wilton. Sentencing Oct. 10. 

POLICE

On Aug. 15, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office concluded a lengthy investigation into alleged illicit activities occurring at the Oriental Spa at 357 Milton Ave. in the village of Ballston Spa. As a result of the investigation, several people including three Chinese nationals were arrested. 

Xiu Fen Feng, 56, and Lawrence B. Boutillette, 71, were each charged with the felonies promoting prostitution in the third-degree, and unauthorized practice of a profession. Limei Ning, 43, was charged with the unauthorized practice of a profession – a felony, and prostitution – a misdemeanor. Kanjwei Liu, 48, was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession. They are alleged to have operated a business that allowed and promoted prostitution.  The business was licensed as a massage parlor however did not employ any licensed massage therapists. 

Paul Ferrara, 40, of Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 9 in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt and harassment.

Chris Siemonidis, 51, of Latham, was charged Aug. 10 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating an unregistered vehicle, and failure to use designated lane. 

Danielle Montville, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 10 with disorderly conduct, criminal tampering, resisting arrest and second-degree assault. 

James Saleh, 21, of Troy, was charged Aug. 10 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Kimberly Sargent, 34, of Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 11 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and making an improper turn. 

Aamar Cotton, 34, of Latham, was charged Aug. 11 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating without stop lamps, operating without an inspection certificate. 

Stacia Sheehan, 49, of Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 11 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and driving a motor vehicle across a sidewalk. 

Kevin Sullivan, 29, of Menands, was charged Aug. 12 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, driving the wrong way on a one-
way street, and license restriction violation. 

Terry Chatman, 62, of Lexington, Kentucky, was charged Aug. 12 in Saratoga Springs with operating a motor vehicle while impaired with drugs, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

Arturo Fragoso, 51, of Elmont.  was charged Aug. 12 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and refusal to take breath test. 

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