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Thursday, 11 October 2018 11:49

October 12th – October 18th, 2018

COURT

Kenneth O. Pimentel-Martinez, 29, of Schenectady, pleaded Oct. 5 to attempted robbery in the second-degree, a felony, in Ballston. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 30. 

Joseph P. Landry IV, 32, of Greenwich, pleaded Oct. 5 to felony DWI in Saratoga. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 30. 

Joseph E. Claudio, 49, of Malta, was sentenced Oct. 4 to 2.5 to 5 years in state prison, after pleading to felony burglary. 

Robert T. Oborn, 49. of Ballston Spa, pleaded Oct. 4 to felony DWI in Malta. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 20. 

Robert B. Mosher, 42, of Wilton, was sentenced Oct. 1 to six years in state prison, after pleading to sexual abuse in the first-degree, a felony, in connection with incidents in Wilton that occurred Feb. 1, 2017 – April 29, 2017. 

Zachary B. Fanning, 28, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Oct. 1 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI in Saratoga Springs. 

Stephen A. Allen, 31, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Oct. 1 to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first-degree, a felony, and DWAI – a misdemeanor. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 26. 

Stephen M. Allen, Jr., 31, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Oct. 1 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 28. 

POLICE 

Ryan R. Mckenzie, age 41, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 5 with unreasonable speed; unsafe lane change; improper left turn; unlawfully driving on or across sidewalk; refuse pre-screen test; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor.

Joshua C. French, age 34, Gansevoort, was charged Oct. 5 with obstructing governmental administration second- misdemeanor. 

Garrett C. Feragola, age 26, Clifton Park, was charged Oct. 5 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; reckless driving- misdemeanor; obstructing governmental administration second- misdemeanor; unlawful fleeing police officer in motor vehicle 3rd- misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor; unreasonable speed; operate motor vehicle by unlicensed driver; failed to stop at stop sign- 5 counts. 

Jonathan M. Licata, age 46, Lake Luzerne, was charged Oct. 5 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor. 

Raymond E. Conniff, age 25, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 4 with criminal mischief in the third degree- felony; making a punishable false written statement- misdemeanor. 

Kristen M. Abrams, age 36, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 3 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; unsafe lane change.

Joseph J. Deschenes, age 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 3 with falsely reporting an incident in the second degree- felony. 

Cooper J. Barr, age 21, Cambridge, was charged Oct. 3 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor; fail to signal - turn, change lanes, parked. 

Brian S. McEnteggart, age 25, Mechanicville, was charged Oct. 2 with grand larceny 4th degree/exceeds $1,000 - felony. 

Carmine Villano, age 61, Schuylerville, was charged Oct. 2 with criminal possession stolen property fifth degree- misdemeanor; criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor. 

Jeffrey B. Hamblin, age 28, Glens Falls, was charged Oct. 2 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd/three or more suspensions - misdemeanor; failure to stop at red traffic signal light; operation of motor vehicle by unlicensed driver. 

Timothy Phelan, age 56, Saratoga Springs was charged Oct. 2 with menacing in the second degree - misdemeanor; aggravated family offense- felony; criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree- felony, in connection with an alleged domestic incident. 

Gregory B. Parker, age 32, Queensbury, was charged Oct. 2 with forcible touching - misdemeanor.

Amy N. Fogarty, age 37, Mechanicville, was charged Oct. 2 with petit larceny - a misdemeanor. 

Joshua J. Shippey, 32, Greenfield Center, was charged Oct. 2 with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor; vehicle entering stop or yield intersection. 

Scott M. Dolan, age 45, Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 2 with speeding - posted zone; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Charles T Camarro, age 49, Greenfield Center, was charged Sept. 29 with fail to signal - turn, change lanes, parked; fail to signal - turn, change lanes, parked; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor.

Published in Police Blotter
Thursday, 04 October 2018 11:31

October 5th – October 11th, 2018

COURT

Damion E. Harris, 38, of Hudson Falls, was sentenced Sept. 27 to five days in jail and four years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Wilton. 

Veronica V. Barkevich, 37, of Broadalbin, pleaded Sept. 27 to felony grand larceny and to felony falsifying business records in Ballston. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 29. 

Erbelth Centeno, 26, of Schenectady, pleaded Sept. 27 to attempted robbery in the second-degree in Ballston. Sentencing scheduled Oct. 16. 

Kevin S. Cuva, 45, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Sept. 26, to aggravated family offense, a felony. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 7. 

Austin M. Fletcher, 24, of Hadley, was sentenced Sept. 26 to 2-1/3 to 7 years in state prison on the charges of felony burglary. 

Stephen Powell, Jr., 34, of Fulton, pleaded Sept. 25 to aggravated family offense, a felony, in connection with an incident in Ballston Spa. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 20. 

Philip M. Horowitz, 30, of Clifton Park, pleaded Sept. 25 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, in connection with an incident that occurred in Malta.  Sentencing scheduled Nov. 5. 

Larry E. Baldwin, Jr., 49, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Sept. 25 to two years in state prison, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony. 

Sean P. Bass, 29, of Schuylerville, pleaded Sept. 24 to aggravated criminal contempt, a felony, related to an incident that occurred in Wilton. Sentencing scheduled Jan. 8, 2019. 

Corrina L. Cayea, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Sept. 24 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to aggravated DWI. 

Nicholas B. Angelo, 29, of Amsterdam, pleaded Sept. 24 to felony robbery, in connection with an incident that occurred in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 14. 

Corey A. Saxton, 32, of Greenwich, pleaded Sept. 24 to attempted robbery in the second-degree, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 14.    

Victor A. Guilianelle, 50, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Sept. 21 to 2.5 years in state prison and 10 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted sexual abuse in the first-degree. 

Kimberly M. Nacy, 48, of Victory Mills, was sentenced Sept. 20 to 2 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted burglary, a felony. 

Kathryn A. Price, 58, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded and paid restitution Sept. 19 to grand larceny in the second-degree. Sentencing scheduled Oct. 30.   

POLICE

Michael S. Andrews, age 22, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 28 with two felony counts and two misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one count unlawful possession of marijuana. According to Saratoga Springs police, a search warrant was executed following a monthlong investigation and resulted in the securing of $8,500 cash, more than 1/2 oz. of cocaine, un-prescribed oxycodone and hydrocodone tablets, and marijuana. Andrews was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $15,000 cash, or $30,000 bond.

Windy M. Malandrino, 35, of Niskayuna, was charged Sept. 25 with second degree forgery, after an investigation into a complaint of a stolen check that was forged and deposited in the Town of Malta. 

Cristina M. Zambuto, age 28, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 28 with one-way street; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Brianna A. Erskin, age 26, Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 28 with operating motor vehicle suspended registration- misdemeanor; failure to notify DMV change of address. 

John L. Vallo, age 28, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 27 with failed to stop at stop sign; fail to signal - turn, change lanes, parked; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor

Tyleek A. Davis, age 19, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 26 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor. 

Andre J. Lundstrom, age 47, Schenectady, was charged Sept. 25 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property misdemeanor; obstructing governmental administration second- misdemeanor. 

Mark D. Hatton, age 60, Glens Falls, was charged Sept. 24 with aggravated unlicensed operation second degree- misdemeanor. 

Published in Police Blotter
Thursday, 27 September 2018 11:51

September 28th – October 4th, 2018

POLICE

Jeffrey O. Hawkins, age 64, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 23 with criminal contempt first degree- felony; menacing second degree- misdemeanor; criminal possession of a weapon third degree- felony. 

Tyler J. Deluca, age 26, Clifton Park, was charged Sept. 23 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; refuse pre-screen test; speeding - posted zone. 

Hemant Ramjit, age 24, Schenectady, was charged Sept. 23 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; unlawfully driving on or across sidewalk; reckless driving- misdemeanor; reckless endangerment in the second degree- misdemeanor/ 2 counts. 

Gregory P. Tworek, age 34, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 23 with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument- misdemeanor. 2 counts. 

Brad D. Harrington, age 31, Queensbury was charged Sept. 22 with one-way street; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Matthew S. Phillips, age 29, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 21 with public lewdness; endangering the welfare of a child- 3 counts - all charges are misdemeanors. 

Dominick M. Martin, age 31, and Brandon D. Towers, age 38, both of Saratoga Springs, were each charged Sept. 21 with burglary first degree/causes physical injury- felony; conspiracy in the fourth degree -felony; assault in the third degree/ intent physical injury- felony, in connection with a suspected assault at the Congress Street apartments, in which both men shoved their way inside the apartment and physically assaulted a victim, according to police, who added that the incident was not a random act, as all three were acquaintances. 

Jose Gonzalez, age 55, Watervliet, was charged Sept. 21 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd- felony; use of portable electronic devices; unlawful use of mobile phones in motor vehicle; operation of vehicles with safety seats and belts; equipment (obstructed view front/rear by object). 

Edward G. Dennis, age 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 20 with criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages prop- misdemeanor; petit larceny- misdemeanor. 

Djontay D. Bennifield, age 19, Saratoga Springs was charged Sept. 20 with menacing third- misdemeanor; robbery in the second degree/cause physical injury- felony. 

Timothy P. Perales, age 30, Albany, was charged Sept. 20 with unlawful possession of marijuana; fail to keep right; operating unregistered motor vehicle on highway; aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor. 

Carlos O. Cotrinaaguilar, age 42, Waterford, was charged Sept. 19 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property- misdemeanor. 

Joseph J. Deschenes, age 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 19 with harassment second degree - physical contact. 

George W. Paige, age 49, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 19 with criminal mischief fourth degree/inten damages prop- misdemeanor/ 2 counts. 

Michael A. Hill, age 38, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 19 with assault in the third degree//intent physical injury.

James A. Bagley, age 46, Waterford, was charged Sept. 17 with leaving the scene of an auto accident (property); unsafe backing; aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd/refused chemical test- misdemeanor; use leased/rented/loaned vehicle not equipped - misdemeanor. 

Tyler L. Mosher, age 29, Corinth, was charged Sept. 17 with criminal possession stolen property 5th degree- misdemeanor; unauthorized use of a vehicle 3rd/no consent- misdemeanor; petit larceny- misdemeanor. 

Marnie E. Chancey, age 23, Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 17 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Nicholas T. Lareau, age 30, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 15 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; unsafe lane change; operating unregistered motor vehicle on highway; starting parked vehicle. 

Christopher E. Hansen, age 30, Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 15 with criminal possession of stolen property 3rd- felony; unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Michael J. Murray, age 29, Glens Falls, was charged Sept. 15 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana. 

William F. Cronin, age 21, Centereach, was charged Sept. 15 with criminal possession of marijuana, 5th degree- misdemeanor. 

Jennifer E. Brower, age 33, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 15 with making a punishable false written statement- misdemeanor.

Published in Police Blotter
Thursday, 20 September 2018 12:54

September 21st – September 27th, 2018

COURT

Deborah M. Willson, 49, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Sept. 13 to attempted criminal possession fo a controlled substance. Sentencing Jan. 10, 2019. 

Kathleen M. Callahan, 57, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Sept. 13 to felony grand larceny. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 8. 

Nicholas M. Hall, 21, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Sept. 12 to use of a child in a sexual performance, a felony, in connection with an incident that took place in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 7. 

Edward J. Brower, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Sept. 12 to 1 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to felony DWI and criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. 

Nelson D. Bruno, Jr., 29, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to five years of probation, after pleading to felony burglary. 

Michael A. Rohm, 27, of Pottersville, was sentenced Sept. 11 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI in Ballston Spa. 

POLICE

Shawn M. Renner, 55, of Galway, was charged Sept. 15 with criminal contempt in the first-degree, a felony, and misdemeanor assault and endangering the welfare of a child, in connection with an alleged domestic incident.    

Jajuan A. Perez, age 28, Watervliet, was charged Sept. 14 with failure to stop at stop sign; equipment (tinted side wing windows); operating motor vehicle suspended registration- misdemeanor. 

Robert W. Rivers, age 35, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 13 with criminal contempt first degree- felony; aggravated family offense- felony. 

Gregory M. Scott, age 23, Schaghticoke, was charged Sept. 13 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property- misdemeanor; criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages prop- misdemeanor. 

Christopher T. Kavanagh, age 31, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 13 with criminal possession of controlled substance 5th- felony. 

Jordan M. Doughty, age 24, Stillwater, was charged Sept. 13 with criminal possession of controlled substance 5th- felony; unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Keachia F. Holmes, age 20, Malta, was charged Sept. 12 with petit larceny- misdemeanor. 

Brian E. Dailey, age 23, Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 12 with speeding - posted zone; registration plate display violation; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

John R. Bellon, age 25, Porters Corners, was charged Sept. 10 with criminal possession of controlled substance 5th- felony; criminal sale of a controlled substance 5th degree- felony. 

Janel S. Constantine, age 36, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 10 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; fail to keep right; failed to signal a turn; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Heather L. Smith, age 33, Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 10 with disorderly conduct; harassment second degree - physical contact; resisting arrest- misdemeanor.    

Victor A. Maffetone, age 32, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 10 with assault in the third degree/ intent physical injury- misdemeanor.   

Carlos A. Solencarnacion, age 23, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 10 with harassment second degree - physical contact. 

Claude V. Campbell, age 29, Portsmouth, Ohio, was charged Sept. 10 with criminal mischief in the third degree- felony.

Hassan Saleh, age 29, Stillwater, was charged Sept. 6 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor. 

Jennifer J. Blanchard, age 51, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with fail to obey traffic control device; aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor.

James F. Labarr, age 28, Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 6 with failed to stop at stop sign; fail to keep right; fail to comply with lawful order of the police; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; refuse pre-screen test; criminal possession of controlled substance 5th- misdemeanor. 

David Miner, age 52, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 5 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Corey J. Melancon, age 30, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 5 with speeding - posted zone; aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor. 

Published in Police Blotter
Thursday, 13 September 2018 12:54

September 14th – September 20th, 2018

COURT

Sam Donadio, 66, of Broadalbin, pleaded Sept. 10 to grand larceny in the second-degree. Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said Donadio, as president of Power Pallet Recycling, withheld more than $152,000 from the Stewart’s Shops Corporation over a three-year period by under-reporting by 20 percent to the company the weight of cardboard which he recycled on their behalf.  Sentencing Nov. 5. 

Elizabeth M. Barthelmas, of Wilton, was sentenced Sept. 5 to 15 years in state prison and 20 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to rape in the first-degree in connection with a sexual relationship Barthelmas, 49, had with a former student who was under the age of 13 at the time. Barthelmas had been a teacher in the Saratoga Springs City School District. The abuse victim, who is male, provided a victim statement in which he said: “I hope my story will encourage other victims to share theirs. I will prove that good may come from evil. I am a survivor.” 

Anthony F. Aubin, 28, of Clifton Park, pleaded Sept. 7 to felony grand larceny in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 2. 

Steven Welch, 35, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Sept. 7 to felony criminal contempt. Sentencing scheduled Nov. 2. 

Kristen M. VanPatten, 27, of Burnt Hills, pleaded Sept. 4 to offering a false instrument for filing in the first-degree, a felony. Sentencing Oct. 30. 

Angel T. Cordero, 54, of Gansevoort, was sentenced Sept. 4 to 90 days in jail and 5 years of probation, after pleading to attempted possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree, a felony in Saratoga Springs.

Edward J. Brower, 49, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Sept. 8 to felony DWI. Sentencing Sept. 12. 

POLICE

Tyvon M. Webb, age 27, of New York City, was charged Sept. 7 with criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd degree- felony/ 2 counts; criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd- felony/ 2 counts; criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor/ 2 counts. Webb is suspected of selling cocaine in Saratoga Springs in 2016. 

David H. Spingarn, age 65, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 4 with stalking in the fourth degree- misdemeanor; aggravated harassment in the second degree - misdemeanor. 

Melanie O. Munoz, age 22, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 4 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Maurice Rhodes, age 69, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 3 with criminal mischief 4th degree/ prevent assistance - a misdemeanor. 

Melissa A. Barling, age 42, Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 3 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor; speeding - posted zone. 

Jennifer R. Paragallo, age 44, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 3 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

George G. Kaloudis, age 51, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 3 with menacing 2nd degree- misdemeanor; criminal possession of a weapon 3rd degree- felony. 

Matthew G. Bull, age 45, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 3 with petit larceny- misdemeanor. 

Tyquan T. Simon, age 25, Schenectady, was charged Sept. 3 with assault in the 3rd degree/ intent physical injury- misdemeanor; criminal  contempt 1st degree- felony; criminal mischief 4th degree- misdemeanor. 

Richard T. Saxton, age 30, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 3 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; passed a red traffic signal light; aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree- misdemeanor. 

Emeline E. Weir, age 32, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 2 with petit larceny- misdemeanor. 

Julie A. Bull, age 36, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 2 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; failed to stop at stop sign; unreasonable speed. 

Steven M. Braman, age 58, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 1 with harassment 2nd degree - physical contact. 

Jeffrey J. Tope, age 22, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 1 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 4th- felony; unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Ashley T. Ellsworth, age 26, Secaucus, New Jersey, was charged Sept. 1 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; failed to signal a turn; unsafe lane change; passed a red traffic signal light.

Ryan M. Keis, age 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 1 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; failed to stop at stop sign; failure to notify DMV change of address. 

Barbara H. Foley, age 42, Greenwich, was charged Sept. 1 with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree- misdemeanor; improper lane use; unlawful possession of marijuana.

Published in Police Blotter
Wednesday, 05 September 2018 20:00

September 7th – September 13th, 2018

COURT

David E. Lamar, 47, of Malta, pleaded Aug. 30 to vehicular assault in the first-degree, a felony. Sentencing Oct. 18. 

Emily C. Strobel, 33, of Greenfield, pleaded Aug. 29 to felony DWI in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Oct. 25. 

Alexander M. Rand, 33, of Hudson Falls, pleaded Aug. 29 to felony aggravated DWI. Sentencing Oct. 24. 

Clifford C. Colvin, Jr., 58, of Galway, pleaded Aug. 29 to felony aggravated DWI in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Oct. 24. 

POLICE 

Shan M. Shaffe, age 21, Wilton, was charged Aug. 28 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor. 

Jacques R. Primeau, age 72, Beauharnois, PQ, was charged Aug. 28 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd/3 or more suspensions- misdemeanor; speeding - posted zone. 

Steven W. Harris, age 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 28 with criminal contempt second degree/disobedience- misdemeanor. 

Timothy W. Smith, age 59, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 28 with petit larceny- 3 counts/ misdemeanor. 

Matthew J. McGovern, age 21, Glens Falls, was charged Aug. 28 with leaving the scene of an auto accident; operating motor vehicle impaired by drugs 1st offense- misdemeanor; fail to keep right. 

Joshua R. Tucker, age 34, Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 28 with equipment (headlights); aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor. 

Lorie A. Savage, age 52, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 27 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor.

John P. Valentin, age 23, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 26 with criminal contempt first degree- felony; assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor; resisting arrest- misdemeanor; obstruction of breathing or blood circulation- misdemeanor. 

Jonathan M. Licata, age 46, Lake Luzerne, was charged Aug. 26 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor. 

Jonathan M. Foley, age 24, Schenectady, was charged Aug. 26 with harassment second degree - physical contact. 

Preston A. Mina, age 18, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 26 with criminal possession of marijuana fifth degree- misdemeanor; possession of alcohol under-21. 

William P. McGarry, age 30, Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 25 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor; registration plate display violation; unlawful use of mobile phones in motor vehicle. 

Christopher L. Hall, age 23, Cincinnatus, was charged Aug. 25 with forcible touching- misdemeanor; sexual abuse second degree/factor other than age- misdemeanor. 

Deanna M. Desantis, age 24, Watervliet was charged Aug. 25 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Michael T. Foley, age 25, Longmeadow, was charged Aug. 25 with disorderly conduct; resisting arrest- misdemeanor. 

Christopher J. Watro, age 37, Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 25 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; fail to signal turn; equipment (headlights); unlawful possession of marijuana; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; refuse pre-screen test. 

Randy L. Jones, age 51, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 24 with criminal possession of marijuana fifth degree- misdemeanor. 

Irving J. Jenkins, age 40, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 24 with aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; equipment (rear lights) manuf. after 1952. 

Eric R. Paul, age 36, Gloversville, was charged Aug. 24 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor; following motor vehicle too closely.

Timothy J. Everhardt, age 25, Amsterdam, was charged Aug. 24 with disorderly conduct; resisting arrest- misdemeanor. 

Ryan E. Bloomfield, age 30, Castleton, was charged Aug. 19 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor. 

Alexandra G. Calderon, age 27, Schenectady, was charged Aug. 19 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor.    

Amani N. Tabona, age 25, Albany, was charged Aug. 19 with criminal possession of controlled substance 5th- felony. 

Daniel J. Damours, age 34, Monson, Mass., was charged Aug. 19 with disorderly conduct; criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor. 

Anthony J. Lofranco, age 36, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 19 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor. 

Gregory M. Kruckeberg, age 38, Amsterdam, was charged Aug. 18 with speeding; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Kimberly M. Nacy, age 48, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 18 with operating mv impaired by drugs 1st offense- misdemeanor; unsafe lane change; fail to keep right. 

Andrew T. Walsh, age 60, Oyster Bay, was charged Aug. 18 with criminal mischief in the third degree- felony.   

Susan H. Haswell, age 53, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 18 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury.

Michael A. Heritage, age 54, Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 17 with criminal trespass in the second degree- misdemeanor.

Published in Police Blotter
Wednesday, 29 August 2018 20:00

August 31st – September 6th, 2018

COURT

Joseph P. Maki, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 20 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. 

James N. Carero, 27, of Middle Grove, was sentenced Aug. 21 to 1-1/3 to 4 years state prison after pleading to felony burglary in Greenfield. 

Dorian A. Johnson, 49, of Albany, was sentenced Aug. 21 to 1 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted disseminating indecent materials to minors in the first-degree, a felony. 

Anne E. Cummins, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 24 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI in Saratoga Springs. 

Michael A. Barone, 47, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Aug. 24 to 3.5 to 7 years in jail, following a conviction of a trial jury for burglary in the third-degree, in connection with an incident in Malta in 2017. 

Dennis Jones, 65, of the town of Saratoga, was sentenced Aug. 24 to 14 years in state prison and 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first-degree. According to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office, Jones was charged after his arrest for possession of approximately 3 pounds of cocaine and 26 pounds of marijuana. Additionally, “more than $250,000 in cash and illegal proceeds were seized from his property in conjunction with his arrest, which will be forfeited, as well as long guns and other drug paraphernalia,” according to the office. 

POLICE

Michael E. Gorham, age 54, Wilmington, Delaware, was charged Aug. 24 with failure to signal a turn; equipment (trucks/lighting equipment); driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Tyler M. Kraus, age 20, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 24 with criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages prop- misdemeanor. 

Major L. Adams, age 35, Corinth, was charged Aug. 22 with endangering the welfare of a child- misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana- misdemeanor. 

John P. Vance, age 28, Gansevoort, was charged Aug. 22 with aggravated harassment in the second degree- misdemeanor. 

Cassandra M. Washock, age 30, West Sand Lake, was charged Aug. 21 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; unsafe lane change. 

Wilbur L. Pratt, age 85, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 21 with criminal contempt second degree/disobedience- misdemeanor. 

Thomas J. Dinardi, age 30, Clifton Park, was charged Aug. 21 with driving while intoxicated- 2nd offense- felony; aggravated driving while intoxicated- felony; leaving the scene of an auto accident (property).   

Charles Hollinger, age 68, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 21 with fail to signal turn; fail to keep right; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor.

Esteban Vargassanjurjo, age 43, Flushing, was charged Aug. 21 with failure to signal a turn- 2 counts; failure to keep right; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor.

Lisa M. Ranallo, age 48, Floral Park, was charged Aug. 20 with criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages prop- misdemeanor; endangering the welfare of a child- misdemeanor. 

Jordan A. Jones, age 27, Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 20 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor; circumvent interlock-court order- operation without device- misdemeanor; unsafe lane change. 

Published in Police Blotter
Thursday, 23 August 2018 11:56

August 24th – August 30th, 2018

POLICE

Brandon M. Bolger, age 23, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 17 with criminal mischief in the third degree- felony. 

Edward J. Brower, age 49, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 17 with criminal possession of controlled substance 5th- felony; driving while intoxicated- felony; aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 1st degree/under influence- felony; circumvent interlock-court order-operation without device- misdemeanor; refusal pre-screen test; unlawfully driving on or across sidewalk; failure to keep right; failure to comply with lawful order of the police. 

Yvonne A. Castaneda, age 52, Clifton Park was charged Aug. 17 with obstruction of breathing/blood-apply pressure- misdemeanor. 

Crystal A. Ayers, age 46, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 17 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; refusal pre-screen test; failure to keep right. 

Bobby E. Baker, age 32, Athol, was charged Aug. 15 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property- misdemeanor. 

Reginald D. McCorkle, age 40, Wilton, was charged Aug. 15 with failure to keep right - aggrivated unlicensed operation 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor. 

Dayshawn R. Herring, age 32, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 15 with criminal possession of marijuana fifth degree- misdemeanor. 

David D. Farr, age 36, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 13 with unlawful possession
of marijuana.

Patrick E. Sullivan, 33, of Troy, was charged Aug. 13 with public lewdness- 3 counts misdemeanor; endangering the welfare of a child – 1 count-misdemeanor. Sullivan is accused of exposing himself to adult woman and teenage girls in different neighborhoods throughout the Town Milton dating back to May. On numerous occasions Sullivan would drive up to women and young girls and ask for directions, or if they had seen his lost dog. 

Cendno Rahaman, age 28, Schenectady, was charged Aug. 13 with assault in the second degree/deadly weapon- felony; assault in the third degree/criminal negligence- misdemeanor; menacing second degree- misdemeanor/ 2 counts; criminal possession of a weapon fourth degree- misdemeanor. 
The charges stem from an incident that allegedly occurred after 4 a.m. on Caroline Street, where police found a 23-year-old male with several cuts to his face and head, and a 24-year-old-female with a cut to her wrist. Rahaman is suspected of menacing the male victim with a knife. Both victims, in fear of getting cut or stabbed, took off on foot on Caroline Street and were pursued by Rahaman, who proceeded to cut the male victim in the head and face several times until a passerby intervened, according to police. The woman received a cut to her wrist during Rahaman’s initial actions with the knife and was treated on scene by the Saratoga Springs Fire Department. The male victim was transported to Albany Medical Center.
His injuries are not life threatening. Rahaman was arraigned and sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash, or $20,000 bond.

Joshua A. Salak, age 31, Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 13 with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument- misdemeanor. 

Sharifa D. Anderson, age 32, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 13 with criminal mischief in the third degree- felony. 

Nicholas W. Brasel, age 32, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 13 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor. 

Jasmine Casaretto-Hernandez, age 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 12 with following motor vehicle too closely; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor, after being involved in a property damage accident. 

Christopher J. Shaw, age 44, Schenectady, was charged Aug. 12 with parking violations - driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

Jesse R. Dakin, age 26, North Adams, Massachusetts, was charged Aug. 13 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor.

Michelle E. Riopelle, age 28, North Adams, Massachusetts, was charged Aug. 13 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor.

Sierra G. Parker, age 22, Mechanicville, was charged Aug. 12 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; equipment (headlights).

Ricardo P. Gauna, age 33, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 12 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor; no/expired inspection certificate. 

Yvonne M. Cairns, age 46, East Greenbush, was charged Aug. 12 with falsely reporting an incident in the second degree- misdemeanor. 

Joseph F. Dirico, age 64, Mansfield, Massachusetts, was charged Aug. 12 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; leaving the scene of an auto accident (property); unsafe lane change; refusal pre-screen test, after being involved in a property damage accident. 

Alicia N. Ward, age 28, Schenectady, was charged Aug. 10 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor. 

Nana D. Wilmot, age 29, Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 10 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor. 

Published in Police Blotter
Thursday, 16 August 2018 12:35

August 17th – August 23rd, 2018

COURT

Quintan L. Smith, 19, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Aug. 10 to 2.5 to 5 years in state prison, after pleading to felony burglary in Saratoga Springs. 

Alberto DeJesus, 47, of Island Park, pleaded Aug. 10 to aggravated DWI, in Wilton. Sentencing scheduled Oct. 5. 

Joseph P. Rossi, 20, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced Aug. 8 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to attempted making a terroristic threat, in Ballston. 

Brad N. Callanan, 35, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Aug. 7 to 3 to 6 years in state prison, concurrent with another charge, after pleading to criminal possession of a forged instrument in Saratoga Springs. 

Robert B. Mosher, 42, of Wilton, pleaded Aug. 6 to sexual abuse, which occurred in Wilton between February and April 2017. Sentencing scheduled Oct. 1. 

Zachary B. Fanning, 28, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Aug. 6 to DWI, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled Oct. 1. 

POLICE

Michael A. Hansen, age 30, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 7 with criminal mischief in the 2nd degree, a felony. Hansen is suspected of knocking over and causing damage to a 19th century fountain in Congress Park during the early morning hours of Aug. 6. 

Thomas J. Trevorah, 51, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 29 with harassment 2nd degree. 

Maeve F. Conley, 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 29 with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree; failure to obey traffic control device. 

Satin L. Dewitt, 31, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 29 with assault in the 3rd degree/intent physical injury; criminal mischief fourth degree. 

Mario E. Martin, 28, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 29 with obstruction of breathing/blood circulation; criminal mischief 4th degree/prevent assistance. 

Haley Ann Hutchins, 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 29 with assault in the 3rd degree/intent physical injury. 

Amy M. Collins, age 30, Victory Mills, was charged July 10 with petit larceny- misdemeanor. 

Amanda M. Andino, age 27, Schenectady, was charged July 10 with endangering the welfare of a child- misdemeanor; criminal mischief in the 3rd degree- felony. 

Andree Shepard, age 23, Glens Falls, was charged July 9 with criminal possession stolen property 5th degree- misdemeanor. 

Michael S. Sanders, age 49, Ballston Spa, was charged July 9 with criminal contempt 2nd degree/disobedience- misdemeanor; aggravated harassment in the 2nd degree- misdemeanor; aggravated family offense- felony.

Amy J. Vincek, age 29, Gansevoort, was charged Aug. 10 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; failure to signal a turn. 

Jennifer E. Brower, age 33, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 10 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana.

Frank T. Bagarose, age 55, Latham, was charged Aug. 9 with attempted assault in the 3rd degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor. 

Darrick D. Conners, age 45, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 9 with criminal trespass 3rd degree/building or property- misdemeanor. 

Steven A. Murrain, age 43, Brooklyn, was charged Aug. 9 with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree. 

Damian A. Peterkin, age 39, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 9 with operating motor vehicle suspended registration- misdemeanor; aggravated unlicensed operation  of a motor vehicle 2nd/based on mandatory suspension- misdemeanor. 

Breeann W. Pittman-Lewis, age 28, Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 9 with unlawful possession of marijuana; speeding - posted zone. 

Laurent S. Murphy, age 32, Malta, was charged Aug. 9 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; consumption of alcoholic beverages. 

Arki S. Tillman, age 45, Rensselaer, was charged Aug. 8 with equipment (signal lights); aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor. 

Michelle C. Roy, age 47, Wilton, was charged Aug. 8 with driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; unsafe lane change. 

Stephanie A. Looby, age 38, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 8 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor. 

Thomas A. Hassett, age 40, Watervliet, was charged Aug. 8 with speeding; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; failure to keep right. 

Zachary M. Santomassimo, age 22, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 7 with possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance 5th- felony. 

Cree E. Arruda, age 26, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 6 with false personation- misdemeanor. 

Brian J. Farrell, age 47, Ballston Lake, was charged Aug. 6 with unsafe lane change; refusal pre-screen test; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor. 

George W. Paige, age 49, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 6 with menacing 2nd degree- misdemeanor; criminal possession of a weapon 4th degree- misdemeanor. 

James J. Altamirano, age 37, Ballston Spa, was charged Aug. 6 with petit larceny- misdemeanor.

Published in Police Blotter
Thursday, 09 August 2018 13:34

August 10th – August 16th, 2018

COURT 

Nicole P. Vacchio, 34, of Galway, was sentenced July 30 to nine months in jail, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in Malta. 

Corrina L. Cayea, 30, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded July 30 to aggravated DWI with a child. Sentencing scheduled Sept. 24. 

Wendy L. Cook, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced July 30 to 1-3 years in state prison, after pleading to vehicular assault in the second-degree.

Larry E. Baldwin, Jr., 48, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded July 31 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance. Sentencing scheduled Sept. 25. 

Joshua B. Reed, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced July 31 to four years in state prison, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Quintan L. Smith, 19, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Aug. 2 to attempted promoting of prison contraband. Sentencing scheduled Aug. 10. 

Sean C. MacDonald, 31, of Corinth, was sentenced Aug. 3 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property in Malta. 

Emmanuel Philippe, age 23, of Brooklyn, was convicted Aug. 7 of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, and possessing and intending to distribute crack cocaine. Evidence presented during the 4-day trial established that on March 17, 2017, at about 3 a.m., Philippe was the subject of a routine traffic stop, for speeding, on West Avenue near the YMCA in Saratoga Springs. While searching the car’s trunk, a Saratoga Springs Police Officer found a plastic bag containing a loaded rifle magazine and rounds of .223 caliber ammunition.  Philippe fled and was quickly and safely apprehended in the YMCA parking lot, and he was found in possession of 35 baggies containing crack cocaine, according to police.    Officers also located a Windham Weaponry semi-automatic rifle, loaded with a 30round magazine and with its safety turned off; another loaded, 30-round magazine; a total of 165 rounds of Federal .223 caliber ammunition; and 22 rounds of Federal 9-millimeter ammunition. In Philippe’s possession, officers also located $1,610 in cash, 2 digital scales, and drug packaging materials. According to police, Philippe faces at least 5 years and up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on Dec. 6 by U.S. District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino.  As a lawful permanent resident and citizen of Haiti, Philippe may also face immigration consequences as a result of his convictions.  The case was investigated by the ATF and Saratoga Springs Police Department, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett.

POLICE

Tyler D. Larson, age 18, Galway was charged Aug. 5 with speeding - posted zone; equipment (rear license plate light); criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana.

Kirk P. Beeche, age 54, West Chester, Pennsylvania, was charged Aug. 5 with unsafe lane change; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; refusal of pre-screen test. 

Gabriel A. Avilespadilla, age 28, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 5 with unlawfully dealing with a child first degree- misdemeanor/ 3 counts.

Jonathan J. Hammond, age 23, Poughkeepsie, was charged Aug. 5 with criminal possession of controlled substance 5th- felony.

Kyle M. Burke, age 25, Burlington, Massachusetts, was charged Aug. 4 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injury- misdemeanor; criminal trespass third degree/building or property- misdemeanor; resisting arrest- misdemeanor; disorderly conduct. 

Dustin T. Hernandez, age 23, Watervliet, was charged Aug. 3 with assault in the third degree/recklessly- misdemeanor. 

Mark B. Sherman, age 49, Glens Falls, was charged Aug. 3 with grand larceny fourth degree/exceeds $1,000.00- felony aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor.

Mindy L. Coleman, age 40, Saratoga Springs, was charged Aug. 2 with registration plate display violation; aggravated unlicensed operation third degree. 

Leon G. Nadeau, age 33, Burnt Hills, was charged Aug. 2 with making a terroristic threat; assault in the second degree/prevent police; resisting arrest. 

Allen S. Chrysler, age 24, Gansevoort, was charged Aug. 2 with criminal mischief in the third degree; driving while intoxicated; aggravated unlicensed operation first degree. 

Kyle R. W. Brown, age 29, Schuylerville, was charged Aug. 2 with obstructing governmental administration -second. 

Warren F. Nelson, age 61, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 31 with petit larceny. 

John Michael Hoin, age 23, Saratoga Springs, was charged July 31 with speeding - posted zone; driving while intoxicated. 

Braden A. Symansky, age 21, Albany, was charged July 30 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree; failure to signal a turn. 

Conchetta Y. Keith, age 30, Newburgh, was charged July 30 with unauthorized use of a vehicle third degree/rental.

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