Thursday, 13 December 2018 13:05

December 14 – December 20, 2018

COURT

Timothy A. Martin, 40, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Dec. 6 to 2 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to felony burglary. 

John R. Bellon, 25, of Porter Corners, pleaded Dec. 6 to criminal possession, and criminal sale of a controlled substance, in Malta. Sentencing scheduled Jan. 30. 

Scott F. Luciano, 32, of Galway, and Shane A. Nadolny, 41, of Ballston Spa, each pleaded Dec. 5 to robbery in the first-degree, admitting that they forcibly stole money from a man in Saratoga Springs on July 9, 2018. Sentencing is scheduled Jan. 30, 2019. 

Isaiah M. Robinson, 23, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Dec. 4 to felony burglary. Sentencing scheduled Jan. 29. 

Aaron Brinkley, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Dec. 6 to two years in jail, after being convicted in a jury trial of aggravated animal cruelty, in connection with an incident that occurred in Saratoga Springs in 2017. 

POLICE

Ivan M. Erchak, age 44, of Saratoga Springs was charged Dec. 6 with felony burglary, six misdemeanor counts petit larceny, two misdemeanor counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal impersonation, criminal possession stolen property - three counts, unauthorized use of a vehicle and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. It is alleged Erchak was involved in numerous theft offenses on the west side of the city in October. 

Bailey M. Turney, age 22, Ballston Spa, was charged Dec. 5 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor; following motor vehicle too closely; operating motor vehicle with suspended registration. 

Connor J. Pressley, age 19, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 5 with criminal possession of marijuana third degree- felony. 

Joseph J. Sesselman, age 31, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 4 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor; criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages property misdemeanor; criminal mischief fourth degree/prevent assistance- misdemeanor. 

Angela M. Grimaldi, age 49, South Glens Falls, was charged Dec. 4 with petit larceny- misdemeanor. 

James M. Caron Williams, age 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 4 with refuse pre-screen test; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; passed a red traffic signal light. 

Sheila Ahearn, age 54, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 4 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; failed to signal a turn.

George J. Carter Thompson, age 40, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 4 with criminal obstruction of breathing/blood circulation- misdemeanor; assault in the third degree/recklessly- misdemeanor; criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages property- misdemeanor; menacing third- misdemeanor. 

Christopher J. Sprague, age 39, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 2 with disorderly conduct; criminal tampering in the third degree- misdemeanor; harassment second degree - physical contact- 2 counts. 

Vanessa E. Valenzuela, age 38, Clifton Park, was charged Dec. 2 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor; one-way street. 

Cynthia A. Riley, age 63, Schenectady, was charged Dec. 2 with following motor vehicle too closely; aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor. 

Kamdyn J. Bishop, age 25, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 1 with petit larceny- misdemeanor; criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor/ 3 counts; unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Amy N. Fogarty, age 37, Mechanicville, was charged Nov. 30 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. third degree- misdemeanor; following motor vehicle too closely. 

Tiana I. Robinson, age 18, Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 30 with criminal possession of marijuana fifth degree- misdemeanor. 

Katie E. Barton, age 36, Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 30 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle first degree- felony; failed to keep right; failed to signal a turn.

Cassandra R. Barden, age 33, Lake George, was charged Nov. 30 with assault in the second degree/prevent nurse- 2 counts/felony.

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