Wednesday, 11 July 2018 20:00

July 13th – July 19th, 2018

COURT

Dennis Jones, 64, of the town of Saratoga, pleaded to June 29 felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first-degree. The arrest and charges mark “the largest narcotics bust in recent memory,” said Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen.  The charges stemmed from a drug investigation and raid of Jones’ home on Route 32 in Saratoga by the county Sheriff’s Department. Jones was charged with the possession of 1.4 kilos of cocaine and 26 pounds of marijuana. Sentencing scheduled for Aug. 24. 

Anne E. Cummins, 39, pleaded June 29 to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled Aug. 24. 

William H. Thompson, 35, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced July 2 to five years in state prison, after pleading to strangulation in the second-degree, a felony, in connection with an incident in Ballston. 

Jeffrey D. Hulett, 26, of Ballston Spa, pleaded July 2 to criminal contempt, in connection with an incident in Malta. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 7. 

John B. Goodson, 54, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced July 2 to eight months in jail, after pleading to felony DWI in Milton. 

POLICE 

Margaret A. Tobin, age 43, Watervliet, was charged July 2 with criminal contempt second degree/disobedience- misdemeanor. 

George E. Battle, age 33, Amsterdam, was charged July 2 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a  motor vehicle 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor, operation of a  motor vehicle by unlicensed driver, unsafe backing. 

Robert M. Fosmire, age 47, Schaghticoke, was charged July 1 with criminal contempt second degree/disobedience- misdemeanor. 

Alexander M. Rand, age 33, Hudson Falls, was charged June 30 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor, aggravated driving while intoxicated- felony/ two counts, operation of a motor vehicle with a restriction.  Rand was charged at 11:31 p.m. after being involved in a property damage accident. at the time of the accident, Rand had a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old in the car with him. 

Shan M. Shaffe, age 21, Wilton, was charged June 30 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property misdemeanor, obstructing governmental administration second- misdemeanor, petit larceny- misdemeanor. 

Christopher D. O’Meara, age 47, Schuylerville, was charged June 30 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor, parking violations, refusal of pre-screen test. 

Omar T. Moore, age 31, Albany, was charged June 29 with unsafe lane change, consumption of alcoholic beverages, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vhicle 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor. 

Jordan M. Stevens, age 20, Schenectady, was charged June 29 with aggravated unlicensed operation  of a motor vehicle 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor, equipment (rear license plate light). 

Aaron M. Current, age 26, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 28 with grand larceny second degree/exceeds $50,000 - felony. 

Tyler A. Coon, age 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 28 with assault in the third degree/ intent physical injury- misdemeanor. 

Walter M. Herring, age 54, Schenectady, was charged June 27 with criminal trespass in the third degree- misdemeanor. 

Joshua M. Kaplan, age 34, Clifton Park, was charged June 27 with speeding - posted zone, driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor.

Nicole M. Rose, age 40, Milton, was charged June 27 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd/ three or more suspensions- misdemeanor, equipment (rear lights) manufactured after Jan. 1952. 

Lynette T. Cameron, age 33, Queensbury, was charged June 26 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor/ three counts, criminally using drug paraphernalia second degree- misdemeanor, unlawful possession of marijuana, failure to keep right, failure to signal a turn, possession of controlled substance outside original container- two counts. 

Emeline E. Weir, age 32, Saratoga Springs was charged June 26 with endangering the welfare of a child- misdemeanor/ three counts, false personation- misdemeanor, petit larceny- misdemeanor/ three counts.   

Julie A. Gailor, age 52, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 26 with aggravated harassment in the second degree- misdemeanor. 

Ricardo P. Gauna, age 33, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 26 with criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd degree- felony/ 2 counts, criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd- felony/ 2 counts. 

Kelly L. Mackison, age 43, Gansevoort, was charged June 26 with unsafe lane change, fail to keep right, driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor.

Deborah M. Willson, age 40, Saratoga Springs, was charged June 26 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 4th- felony, criminal possession of a weapon third degree- felony, tampering with physical evidence- felony, criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd- felony, criminally using drug paraphernalia second degree- misdemeanor, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor, poss. of cont. sub. outside original container. 

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