COURT
Barkim H. Tomer, 23, of Schenectady, pleaded Feb. 21 to criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, regarding an incident in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled May 2.
Christopher R. Miranda, 18, of Hudson Falls, pleaded guilty Feb. 21 to manslaughter in the second-degree, and vehicular assault in the first-degree, regarding an incident that occurred in the town of Moreau. Authorities said Miranda was driving while in an intoxicated condition at a speed of 104 miles-per-hour on Bluebird Road on Aug. 31, 2017 when he recklessly caused the death of a 16-year-old passenger. A 14-year-old who was also a passenger in the car was seriously injured in the crash. Miranda “intentionally oversteered the vehicle” so that it would drift across the road, subsequently lost control of the vehicle and ultimately crashed off the roadway, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office. Sentencing scheduled April 18.
POLICE
Kathleen M. Callanan, age 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 20 with felony grand larceny and petit larceny - a misdemeanor. Brad N Callanan, age 35, Mechanicville, was charged with four felony counts each of: forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument, and four misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of stolen property. Kathleen Callahan and Brad Callahan are mother, and son, according to the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Kathleen Callanan is suspected of stealing a purse from a car parked in the shopping plaza on Ballston Avenue. It is alleged Brad Callanan came into possession of some of the stolen purse items, including the checkbook, and issued four fraudulent checks at locations in Saratoga Springs over a two-day period. Kathleen Callanan was sent to county jail in lieu of $1,000 cash, or $2,500 bond. Brad Callanan was sent to county jail on no bail.
Shane M. Germain, age 27, of Wilton, was charged Feb. 21 as a fugitive from justice. It is alleged Germain fled to Saratoga County from North Carolina to avoid prosecution in Beaufort County, North Carolina where an active warrant listed charges against him of first degree child rape and indecent liberties with a child. Germain was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail.
Melanie O. Munoz, age 22, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation, fail to signal, equipment (obstructed view front/rear by object), operate motor vehicle by unlicensed driver.
Desmond M. Bonner, age 38, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 15 with criminal contempt.
Brad A. Hoffman, age 20, Amsterdam, was charged Feb. 15 with speeding, aggravated unlicensed operation, no/expired inspection certificate, no/expired insurance.
Joseph P. Maki, age 48, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 14 with aggravated unlicensed operation/under influence- felony, equipment (rear license plate light), felony DWI as a second offense.
Tracy L. Osornohassan, age 47, Wilton, was charged Feb. 14 with failure to signal a turn, refusing a pre-screen test, misdemeanor DWI.
Gabrielle M. Batista, age 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 14 with fail to keep right, misdemeanor DWI, and aggravated driving while intoxicated.
Emily A. Crosby, age 34, Danby, Vermont, was charged Feb. 13 with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument - a misdemeanor.
Casie B. Lailer, age 33, Gansevoort, was charged Feb. 13 with petit larceny- misdemeanor, and felony grand larceny.
Emily S. Morrison, age 31, Ballston Spa, was charged Feb. 13 with speeding, aggravated unlicensed operation third degree, misdemeanor DWI, operating unregistered motor vehicle on highway.
Alan T. Teraoka, age 28, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 12 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated driving while intoxicated, speeding. two counts failure to stop at stop sign, and failure to signal a turn.
Joseph J. Valigorsky, age 45, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 11 with misdemeanor DWI, no/expired inspection certificate, aggravated unlicensed/under influence operation of a motor vehicle - felony, unlawful possession of marijuana.
Michael J. Harmon, age 66, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 10 with menacing, criminal possession of a weapon.
Christopher R. Getman, age 26, Round Lake, was charged Feb. 10 with misdemeanor DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana, unsafe lane change, no/expired inspection certificate, improper lane use.
Note: On Jan. 26, the Saratoga Springs Police Department released the arrest information regarding Patrick D. Rocco, age 57, of Saratoga Springs. Offense listed: animal at large cruelty and abandonment- 2 counts. This was sent in error, as Rocco was not cited and/or arrested on the day in question.
