Police Blotter

COURTS Garret J. Herman, 20, of Malta, pleaded on Oct. 18 to attempted burglary in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on Dec. 13. Shawn J. Morrison, 52, of Mechanicville, pleaded on Oct. 18 to grand larceny in the fourth degree. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on Jan. 3, 2017. Bjorn O. Burke, 30, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Oct. 17 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree. No sentencing schedule was available. Gregory D. Moore, 21, of Schenectady, pleaded on Oct. 17 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. No sentencing schedule was available. Adam C. Dottino, 20, of New Scotland, pleaded on Oct. 14 to third-degree rape. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on Dec. 9. Michael J. Cole, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on Oct. 19 to 1.5 to 3 years in prison, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth degree. William R. Apholz, 34, of Milton, was sentenced on Oct. 19 to 1.75 to 5 years in state prison, after pleading to felony DWI. Eric D. Loya, 34, of Mechanicville, was sentenced on Oct. 19 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to third-degree welfare fraud. Miguel W. John, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on Oct. 18 to 5 years in state prison and 5 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted burglary in the second degree. Dustin R. Baylis, 29, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced on Oct. 18 to 6 months in jail and 5 years of probation after pleading to knowingly making or possessing prison contraband in the first degree. Marc A. Abendschein, 53, of Halfmoon, was sentenced on Oct. 18 to 5 years in state prison and 5 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted burglary in the second degree. POLICE William S. Cason, 33, of Hadley, was charged on Oct. 19 with two counts of assault, after allegedly being involved in a fight while incarcerated on a different charge at Saratoga County Jail, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department. A second inmate, and a corrections officer were both injured during the incident. Brandon S. Labelle, 30, of Moreau, was charged with falsifying business records, a felony, and petit larceny, a misdemeanor, after allegedly falsifying a DMV document regarding the ownership of a vehicle he is suspected of stealing from the owner, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department. Jennica S. Nash, 19, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Oct. 16 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, unlawful possession of marijuana, and a vehicle equipment violation, following a traffic stop on Union Avenue. Michael L. Gilliard, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 16 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and a vehicle equipment violation. Michael V. Dunn, 36, of Amsterdam, was charged on Oct. 15 with misdemeanor DWI and driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Sean P. Bass, 27, of Wilton, was charged on Oct. 15 with misdemeanor DWI and failing to signal a turn. James F. Cochran, 35, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Oct. 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and speeding. Martin T. Goggin, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 15 with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct. Anthony E. Sarro, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 15 with misdemeanor DWI, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Joseph J. Casertino, 49, of Corinth, was charged on Oct. 14 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and using a vehicle without an interlock device - both misdemeanors, and a vehicle equipment violation. Jeremy L. Zepf, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 13 with petit larceny, a misdemeanor. Kevin R. Bailey, 46, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Oct. 10 with criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. Bruce J. McDonald, 53, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Oct. 10 with felony DWI – there were two previous DWI felonies - aggravated felony DWI, refusing a pre-screen test, consumption of alcoholic beverages, and a parking violation.

County Court Patricia A. Linen, 56, of Troy, was sentenced on Oct. 26 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony burglary. Joh T. Perry, 56, of Malta, was sentenced on Oct. 26 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to attempted menacing of a police officer, a felony. Jonathan T. Feller, 31, of Victory Mills, was sentenced on Oct. 26 to one year in Saratoga County Jail, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first degree. Benjamin Horton, 45, of Schenectady, was sentenced on Oct. 20 to 20 years in prison and 20 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal sexual act in the first degree, a felony. Geraldo J. Orengo, 29, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on Oct. 20 to two years of probation, and 10 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to second-degree rape. Michael D. Bowe, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on Oct. 20 to 1-3 years in state prison, related to the charge of felony DWI. Dawn A. Breault, 44, of Malta, was sentenced to five years of probation, related to the charge of felony DWI. Samuel S. Brown, 29, of Mechanicville, pleaded on Oct. 26 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 4. Kadi L. Nadeau, 18, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Oct. 26 to scheme to defraud, a felony. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 14. Joseph Fowler, 34, of Sand Lake, pleaded on Oct. 25 to disseminating indecent material to minors in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 11. Brian J. Perry, 24, of Attica, pleaded on Oct. 24 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 9. James H. Wilkes, 25, of Colonie, pleaded on Oct. 24 to felony grand larceny. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 19. Deandre B. Abrams, 20, of Clifton Park, pleaded on Oct. 24 to felony burglary. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 21. Cody M. Dunlavey, 22, of Lake Luzerne, pleaded on Oct. 24 to attempted assault in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 19. Steven W. Suba, 38, of Gansevoort, pleaded on Oct. 24 to failing to report an address change within 10 days of relocation. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 19. Richard N. Bowman, 47, of Corinth, pleaded on Oct. 20 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 15. Brandon Welfinger, 20, of Clifton Park, pleaded on Oct. 20 to failing to report an address change within 10 days of relocation. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 16. Police Nathaniel F. Dennis, 41, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Oct. 26 with two felony counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, and two misdemeanor counts and two felony counts each of criminal possession of a controlled substance, following a joint investigation of the Saratoga Springs Police Department, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, and the state Police CNET Capital. Dennis is suspected of selling crack cocaine. Randy Meyer, Jr., 24, of Mechanicville, was charged with three felony counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, and three misdemeanor counts and three felony counts each of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Meyer is suspected of selling cocaine. Robert J. Burtt, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 24 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and a failing to stop at a stop sign. Raphael L. Riach, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 24 with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, related to an alleged incident that occurred on Zephyr Lane. Shannon M. Bennett, 25, of Mechanicville, was charged on Oct. 23 with misdemeanor DWI and misdemeanor aggravated DWI, and a traffic violation, after being involved in a property accident on Pavillion Row. Police: Two Deaths in Two Separate Vehicle Incidents Sunday MILTON - A 32-year-old Ballston Spa man was killed early Sunday after he was struck by a vehicle on Saratoga Avenue in the town of Milton, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department. The crash occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 30. The pedestrian was identified as Jacob C. Perring, of Saratoga Avenue. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, and the vehicle involved in the incident was located, according to authorities, who continue to investigate the matter. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Ballston Spa Police Department, Community Corps EMS and the Ballston Spa Fire Department. MOREAU – State Police continue to investigate a fatal accident that occurred on the Northway Sunday morning in the town of Moreau. Authorities said the investigation revealed that a Toyota Highlander was traveling northbound around 9 a.m. when the operator fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle went off the left side of the roadway and then back onto the road and overturned several times. One person was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The driver and other passengers were treated at the scene by Moreau EMS and South Glens Falls Fire, Wilton Fire and Wilton EMS. Four people were transported to Saratoga Hospital with minor injuries, and one was airlifted to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

COURTS Jaclyn E. Moran, 26, of Malta, was sentenced on Nov. 3 to 1.5 - 3 years in state prison, after pleading to fourth-degree grand larceny. Michael W. Winchip, 39, of Schenectady, was sentenced on Nov. 3 to serve a total of 13 years in prison and five years post-release supervision after pleading to second-degree burglary, second-degree robbery, two counts of fourth-degree grand larceny, petit larceny, unlawful imprisonment, and harassment, related to a home invasion that occurred in Charlton last January and involved a 72-year-old victim, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office. Winchip was also ordered to pay restitution to return money, the amount of which was not specified, that was stolen from the victim’s home. Amy E. Cooper, 35, of Castleton, was charged on Oct. 28 as a fugitive from justice. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Cooper was in custody at Saratoga County Jail after being arrested by the Saratoga Springs Police Department on charges of issuing a bad check. Prior to her release on bail, she was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant out of the state of Massachusetts. The charge in Massachusetts was also for issuing bad checks. She was subsequently arraigned and sent to county jail, pending further court appearances. Joshua L. Hunt, 25, of Victory, pleaded on Oct. 28 to felony DWI, and circumvention of an interlock device. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 6. Timothy J. McDaniel, 32, of Schenectady, pleaded on Oct. 28 to grand larceny in the fourth degree. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Dec. 21. James M. Plante, 55, of Troy, pleaded on Oct. 28 to third-degree burglary. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 6. Darrell E. Coppage, 46, of Clifton Park, pleaded on Oct. 28 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Dec. 21. Angel A. Gopi, 29, of Schenectady, was sentenced on Oct. 28 to two years in state prison and one year post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. POLICE Philip E. Parish, 28, of Queensbury, was charged on Oct. 27 with criminal sale and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree – both felonies, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, a misdemeanor, following a joint investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit and the NYSP CNET Capital. Parish is suspected of selling heroin within Saratoga County. Raphael L. Riach, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 24 with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, related to an alleged incident that occurred on Zephyr Lane. Shannon M. Bennett, 25, of Mechanicville, was charged on Oct. 23 with misdemeanor DWI and misdemeanor aggravated DWI, and a traffic violation, after being involved in a property accident on Pavillion Row. Joseph J. Deschenes, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 30 with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct. Caleb J. Tucker, 22, of Queensbury, was charged on Oct. 30 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Devon G. Barcomb, 24, of Fort Edward, was charged on Oct. 29 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Anna M. Smith, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 27 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and following a motor vehicle too closely. Shannon L. Tracey, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 27 with third-degree criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. Satin L. Dewitt, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 26 with criminal contempt, a misdemeanor. Libby R. Moxley, 25, of Schuylerville, was charged on Oct. 25 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, after being involved in a property damage accident. Julio Escobar, 29, of Schenectady, was charged on Oct. 25 with third-degree identity theft, a misdemeanor, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and misdemeanor criminal impersonation.

COURTS Edward J. Wager, 35, of Caroga Lake NY was sentenced on Nov. 9 to serve up to 15 years in prison for an alcohol-related crash that occurred in the town of Providence in June 2015 and caused the death of his passenger, Roxanne Opalka, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. “The maximum sentence imposed today by Judge Murphy reflects the consequences appropriate for someone found guilty after trial of operating an ATV with a BAC of .19 and causing the death of another person after having been previously convicted twice in the past 10 years of alcohol related offenses,” District Attorney Karen A. Heggen said in a statement. Wager was convicted in July by a Saratoga County Trial Jury of multiple felony counts of vehicular manslaughter and DWI charges. Robert L. Johnson, 30, of Hudson Falls, was sentenced on Nov. 2 to serve 1.5-3 years in state prison, after pleading to fourth-degree grand larceny. Joshua J. Smith, 35, of Schenectady, was sentenced on Nov. 2 to eight months in Saratoga County Jail, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree. Elliott Q. Ruggles, 24, of Gansevoort, pleaded on Nov. 3 to felony DWAI. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 11. Henry J. Desnoyers, 45, of Waterford, pleaded on Nov. 3 to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 11. Kevin S. Bishop, 40, of Albany, pleaded on Nov. 3 to criminal mischief in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 11. Yadwinder Singh, 31, of Elmhurst, pleaded on Nov. 2 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 11. Dusty G. Pederson, 45, of Scotia, pleaded on Nov. 1 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 11. POLICE Ganesh N. Bhagwandin, 21, of Schenectady, was charged on Nov. 4 with criminal possession of stolen property – a felony, and theft of services due to a stolen credit card, a misdemeanor. Daniel J. Urschel, 43, of Delmar, was charged on Nov. 4 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and a vehicle equipment violation. Robert J. Stampfli, 25, of Glens Falls, was charged on Nov. 4 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle – both misdemeanors, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Satin L. Dewitt, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 4 and Nov. 1, with second-degree criminal trespass, criminal contempt, and harassment, all misdemeanors. John Valentin, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 4 with felony criminal mischief. Paul M. Fulghum, 53, of Malta, was charged on Nov. 4 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and a vehicle equipment violation. Chen Qing, 43, of Malta, was charged on Nov. 3 with misdemeanor criminal trespass. Joseph J. Deschenes, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 3 with misdemeanor criminal trespass. Andrew D. Cecala, 21, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Nov. 3 with fourth-degree stalking, a misdemeanor. Mark T. Bay, 45, of Elmira, was charged on Nov. 2 with misdemeanor DWI and failing to keep to the right side of the lane. Meagan M. Greenway, 31, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Nov. 2 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Margaret C. Sansiveri, 66, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 2 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminally using drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. Stayson P. Mayfield, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 1 with criminal trespass in the third degree, a misdemeanor. Louis H. Bramen, 50, of Wilton , was charged on Nov. 1 with third-degree burglary, a felony. Benjamin T. Kubicek, 23, of Jefferson, Wisconsin, was charged on Nov. 1 with misdemeanor DWI and a vehicle equipment violation.

COURTS William C. Kreidler, 42, of Cohoes, was sentenced on Nov. 14 to 1-1/3 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to felony DWI. Kristy M. Rich, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on Nov. 14 to 3.5 years in state prison with two years of post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. William E. Didylowski, 60, of Saugerties, was sentenced on Nov. 14 to five years of probation, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. Mark G. Giacomaro, 42, of Milton, pleaded on Nov. 14 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 18. Russell Dawson, 44, of Waterford, was sentenced on Nov. 14 to six months in jail and 10 years of probation, after pleading to sexual abuse in the first degree. Kevin G. Taylor, 63, of Cohoes, was sentenced on Nov. 10 to five days in Saratoga County Jail and five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Shelly A. Annas, 47, of Ballston Spa, pleaded on Nov. 10 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 12. Joseph J. Jannicelli, 51, of Cohoes, was sentenced on Nov. 10 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Kirieme M. Pitts, 24, of Cohoes, pleaded on Nov. 10 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 9. Brittni M. Weis, 30, pleaded on Nov. 10 to leaving the scene of an accident, a felony, related to the operation of a motor vehicle involving her vehicle and a 9-year-old who had been riding a bike, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office. The incident occurred in June at the Pyramid Pine Estates in Wilton. Weis left the scene and did not report the incident until several days later. The victim was taken by helicopter to Albany Medical Center with serious injuries, including a fractured skull and jaw. The victim has since returned home, following a significant period of rehabilitation. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 12. Fardin M. Sharifipour, 45, of Niskayuna, was sentenced on Nov. 10 to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a forged instrument, a felony. Lindsay A. Landon, 24, of Middlebury, VT, pleaded on Nov. 9 to criminal possession of a controlled substance. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on Jan. 4. Matthew J. Werner, 29, of Corinth, was sentenced on Nov. 9 to four years in prison and 10 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to sexual abuse in the first degree. Rodney S. Agard, 50, of East Greenbush, was sentenced on Nov. 9 to three years in prison and one year of post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. POLICE Lehan J. Allen, 31, of Corinth, was charged on Nov. 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree, a misdemeanor. Jeremy M. Depasquale, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 13 with felony criminal mischief, criminal tampering in the third degree- a misdemeanor, and harassment in the second degree. Christina M. Laronca, 37, of Mechanicville, was charged on Nov. 13 with assault in the third degree, and resisting arrest- both misdemeanors. Dominic C. Hernandez, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 13 was charged with misdemeanor DWI and misdemeanor aggravated DWI, after being involved in a property damage accident. Duane E. Garney, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 11 with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor, and second-degree harassment. Samuel N. Brewer, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 11 with assault in the third degree, a misdemeanor. Dragos C. Minciunescu, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 10 with misdemeanor petit larceny. Bradley W. Rice, age 34, of Bennington VT., was charged on Nov. 9 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree – a misdemeanor, and unlawful use of mobile phones in motor vehicle. Edmund T. Bracken, age 53, of Middle Grove, was charged on Nov. 9 with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree – a misdemeanor, and failure to use due care, following a motor vehicle accident. John T. Brennan, 31, of Greenfield, was charged on Nov. 8 with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree – a misdemeanor, and making an unsafe lane change, following a motor vehicle accident. James V. Boscia, 66, of Saratoga Springs was charged on Nov. 8 with criminal trespass in the third degree, a misdemeanor. John R. Swantak, 36, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Nov. 6 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of marijuana, and two vehicle equipment violations. Jason R. Pratt, 37, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Nov. 6 with misdemeanor assault in the third degree.

COURTS Caroline R. Garrity, 31, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Nov. 21 to attempted criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 23. Justin A. Miller, 34, of Stillwater, pleaded on Nov. 21 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 23. Kaitlyn Fox, 23, of Boilingbrook, Illinois, was sentenced on Nov. 21 to serve 4.5 years in state prison and 10 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted rape in the first degree. Justin L. Rouse, 28, of Hudson Falls, pleaded on Nov. 18 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, reckless endangerment, and a speeding infraction. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 20. Stephen P. Barrant, 40, of Lake Luzerne, was sentenced on Nov. 18 to serve six months in prison and five years of probation, after pleading to burglary in the third degree. William J. Powers, 61, of Ballston Spa, pleaded on Nov. 18 to possessing a sexual performance of a child. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Jan. 20. Shayne M. Richardson, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on Nov. 17 to three years in prison and one year of post-release supervision after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. James C. Moses, 30, of Troy, was sentenced on Nov. 17 to time served and five years of probation after pleading to burglary in the third degree. Orion Hamchuck, 35, of Troy, pleaded on Nov. 16 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on Jan. 11. Zachary D. Palmer, 30, of Gansevoort, was sentenced on Nov. 15 to five years of probation after pleading to felony DWI. POLICE Mary A. Hyer, 52, of Selkirk, was charged on Nov. 19 with felony criminal possession of controlled substance. Howard E. Hyer, 52, of Selkirk, was charged on Nov. 19 with felony criminal possession of controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Frank A. Barone, 34, of Latham, was charged on Nov. 19 with felony criminal possession of controlled substance. Alexa R. Berry, 25, of Gansevoort, was charged on Nov. 19 with aggravated unlicensed operation with three or more prior suspensions, a misdemeanor. Ashley M. Dunlavey, 23, of Glens Falls, was charged on Nov. 19 with misdemeanor DWI and refusing a pre-screen test. Christopher J. Cionek, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 18 with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and obstruction of breathing or blood circulation – all misdemeanors. Brendan L. Maydick, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 19 with misdemeanor DWI and misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Brent G. Dickinson, 38, of Malta, was charged on Nov. 18 with aggravated harassment in the second degree, a misdemeanor. Armand A. Laforest, 32, of Troy, was charged on Nov. 18 with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony. Louis S. Guerra, 42, of the Bronx, was charged on Nov. 17 with criminal contempt in the first degree, a felony. Nicole M. Ronk, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 17 with aggravated unlicensed operation, and criminally using drug paraphernalia second degree, both misdemeanors, and failing to signal a turn. Bridgette A. Barr, 46, of Stillwater, was charged on Nov. 17 with aggravated harassment in the second degree, a misdemeanor. Moreno G. Celestino, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 16 with criminal contempt in the second degree, a misdemeanor. Dominique M. Managault, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 16 with criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor.

COURT Fred G. Jubin, 47, of Lake George, pleaded on Dec. 1 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 19. Jayme L. Laque, 36, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced on Dec. 1 to serve five days in jail and a five-year term of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Quentin Pinkney, 35, of Albany, was sentenced on Nov. 29 to serve 4.5 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Emily R. Latalladi, 32, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Nov. 29 to attempted burglary in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 24. Brian S. Munger, 53, of Northumberland, was sentenced on Nov. 28 to serve 4.5 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Freddie Brown, 46, homeless, was sentenced on Nov. 28 to serve two to six years in state prison, after pleading to a failure to report a change of address within ten days of relocation. Ryan A. Pappalau, 21, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced on Nov. 28 to serve 1-1/3 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to second-degree vehicular assault, and driving while ability impaired by drugs. Joshua A. Anderson, 26, of Glenville, pleaded on Nov. 28 to fourth-degree grand larceny, and was placed on interim probation to include treatment. Stephen E. Wrobel, 41, of Troy, pleaded on Nov. 23 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 26. Gerald E. Baumgartner, 40, of Malta, was sentenced on Nov. 23 to serve 1.5 to 4.5 years in state prison after pleading to felony aggravated DWI. POLICE In an effort to combat underage drinking in Saratoga County, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department conducted a joint operation with the New York State Liquor Authority on Dec. 3. With the assistance of two volunteers under the age of 21, 11 establishments were checked for compliance with state penal and Alcoholic Beverage Control laws, with violations occurring at four establishments. The following charged with one count each unlawfully dealing with a child, and NYS ABC 65(1) Prohibited Sale: New Star Bar, 415 Palmer Ave, Corinth - Nanette M. Birsett, 52, of Corinth; Speedway 3006 State Route 50, Wilton - Justin C. Wilson, 35, of Malta; Sunoco, 3009 Route 50, Wilton - Marleen M. Hansen, 34, of Gansevoort; Sunoco, 2465 Route 9, Malta - Alexander M. Rand, 31, of Saratoga. Lawrence D. Wright, 64, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 2 with promoting a sexual performance by a child, and possessing a sexual performance by a child- both felonies. Saratoga Springs Police Department executed a search warrant as a result of an investigation involving on-line child exploitation associated. with the residence. The local FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, which is based out of Albany, assisted with the investigation. Matthew J. Hayden, 37, of Amsterdam, was charged on Nov. 26 with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor. Anthony P. Timony, 24, Ballston Lake, was charged on Nov. 26 with misdemeanor DWI, failing to stop at a stop sign, and leaving the scene of an auto accident, after being involved in a property damage accident. Dejon M Cochran, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 26 with misdemeanor DWI, and driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Daniel C. Robbins, 58, Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 23 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, leaving the scene of an auto accident, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Jane A. Moretta-Miller, 20, San Francisco, California, was charged on Nov. 23 with criminal possession of a forged instrument, a misdemeanor. Alexandria M. Myers, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 22 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both misdemeanors. Bridgette A. Barr, 46, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Nov. 22 with aggravated harassment in the second degree. Nadja Todorovic, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and failing to stop at stop sign. Daniel A. Armstead, 30, of Mechanicville, was charged on Nov. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, after being involved in a property damage accident. Brendan A King, 35, of Schenectady, was charged on Nov. 21 with petit larceny, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument-, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

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COURTS Tiffany Almy, 25, of Ballston Spa, pleaded not guilty on Dec. 19 to the felony charges of attempted burglary, and attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 6. Derrell E. Coppage, 46, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on Dec. 19 to two years in state prison and one year post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony. Cody M. Dunlavey, 22, of Lake Luzerne, was sentenced on Dec. 19 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony assault, in connection with an incident that took place in Moreau. Deandre B. Abrams, 20, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on Dec. 19 to 2 to 6 years in state prison, after pleading to felony burglary, and felony grand larceny, in connection with an incident that took place in Halfmoon. Abrams was additionally sentenced to up to 4 years in state prison related to a felony charge of attempting to promote prison contraband. Fred G. Jubin, 47, of Lake George, was sentenced to three years in state prison and two years of post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony. Sarah A. Vedder, 23, of Clifton Park, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in state prison, in connection with the felony charge of vehicular assault in the second-degree related to an incident in Clifton Park in October 2015. POLICE Robert J. Place III, 24, and Derek S. Galusha, 23, both of Corinth, were each charged on Dec. 27 with one count felony burglary and one count conspiracy in the fourth degree, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred in the town of Greenfield in October. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department, the case remains under investigation and further arrests may be pending. Tyler J. Fribourg, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 26 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree, and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, both misdemeanors, after being involved in a one-car property damage accident. Joseph G. Gutto, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 25 with criminal contempt in the first degree, a felony. Benyamil Lind, 21, of Syracuse, was charged on Dec. 24 with criminal trespass in the third degree, a misdemeanor. Joshua A. Izzo, 28, of Albany, was charged on Dec. 24 with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance. Timothy P. Sims, 26, of Malta, was charged on Dec. 23 with assault in the third degree, and criminal tampering, both misdemeanors. Michael K. Emmerson, 39, of Amsterdam, was charged on Dec. 23 with first-degree harassment, and obstructing governmental administration, both misdemeanors. James R. Glover, 43, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was charged on Dec. 23 with misdemeanor DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana, and a speeding violation, after being involved in a property damage accident involving three cars. Kolin E. Krebs, 20, of Ballston Lake, was charged on Dec. 22 with criminal possession of controlled substance, a felony, and resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct. Tessa L. Cale, 19, of Greenwich, was charged on Dec. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and a vehicle equipment violation. Allen Buchanan, 58, of Schenectady, was charged on Dec. 20 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and a vehicle equipment violation. Adam J. Ross, 35, of Greenfield Center, was charged on Dec. 20 with felony DWI as a second offense, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and unreasonable speed, after being involved in a two-car property damage accident. Nathan J. Surprenant, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 20 with second-degree harassment. Jordan D. Lewis-Robinson was charged on Dec. 20 with felony grand larceny in connection with an amount that is in excess of $1,000. Justin T. Lowery, age 31, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was charged on Dec. 20 with misdemeanor DWI, refusing a pre-screen test, and two driving violations, after being involved in a single-car accident. Caeden J. Gilhaeny, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 17 with reckless endangerment in the first degree, a felony, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred last summer. Gilhaeny is suspected of driving off and dragging a 16-year-old partially in his passenger side window about 500 feet after an argument occurred during a drug transaction, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department.

POLICE Thomas Coons, 57, of Wilton, was charged on Jan. 6 with third-degree grand larceny. Coons, a Maple Avenue Middle School business teacher is suspected of stealing more than $3,000from the Maple Avenue Middle School Yearbook Club, where he was a co-advisor. Coons was arraigned in the Town of Wilton Court and released on his own recognizance to re-appear at a later date, according to State Police. Michael Sanders, 48, of Malta, was charged on Jan. 6 with petit larceny, in connection with an alleged incident that took place in Malta. Daniel Y. Iskhakov, 30, of Schenectady, was charged on Jan. 5 with two felony counts and two misdemeanor counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, and four felony counts and four misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance on the suspicion of selling heroin in Saratoga County, following a joint investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, and the NYSP CNET Capital. Iskhakov sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash, or $50,000 bond. Michael A. Capone, 61, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 29 with three felonies in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child. Saratoga Springs Police say investigators determined that an 8-year-old girl was asleep on the couch of her Lincoln Avenue apartment when Capone is suspected to have entered the apartment and subjected the girl to inappropriate contact. The girl was awakened by the action and alerted family members once the man exited the apartment. The girl was not physically injured during the incident. She was transported to Saratoga Hospital as a precautioary measure. Police say the suspect was a regular guest of the apartment and was known to the victim and other family members. Capone was charged with sexual abuse in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, and predatory sexual assault of a child, and was sent to jail in lieu of $500,000 cash bail. Heather K. Cook, 22, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Jan. 3 with misdemeanor DWI, following a traffic stop. Sebastian P. Mabb, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Jan. 2 with aggravated harassment, and resisting arrest- both misdemeanors. Wayne M. Bakken, 19, of Malta, was charged on Jan. 2 with misdemeanor petit larceny. Michael D. Rosebrook, 31, of Saratoga Springs was charged on Jan. 1 with third-degree assault, unlawful imprisonment, and two counts of criminal mischief, all misdemeanors, related to an alleged incident that occurred on Church Street. Lester E. Lolley, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Jan. 1 with the misdemeanors criminal mischief and third-degree assault, and one felony count of criminal possession of a controlled substance, related to an alleged incident that occurred on Marvin Street. Erin M. Brown, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Jan. 1 with felony criminal mischief, related to an alleged incident that occurred on Washington Street. Justin K. Delong, 23, of Clifton Park, was charged on Jan. 1 with DWI, aggravated DWI, and criminal possession of a controlled substance – all misdemeanors, and two driving violations. Freddy Santiago, 21, of Amsterdam, was charged on Jan. 1 after being involved in a car accident with misdemeanor DWI, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. Kristel M. Collins, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 31 with second-degree harassment. Darin C. Dinallo, 40, of Malta, was charged on Dec. 30 with misdemeanor DWI and refusing a pre-screen test. Thomas J. Dingmon, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 30 with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree, a misdemeanor. Elaine M. Griffin, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 29 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree, a misdemeanor, after being involved in a property accident. Shannon L. Tracey, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 29 with criminal trespass in the third degree, a misdemeanor. Edward J. Lopresti, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 29 with misdemeanor DWI, and a speeding violation. Grant W. Diffendale, 18, of St. James, was charged on Dec. 29 with criminal possession of a controlled substance - a misdemeanor, unlawful possession of marijuana, and violating the open container law. Phillip S. Fitzpatrick, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 28 with petit larceny misdemeanor, and criminal possession stolen property in the fifth degree - a misdemeanor. James B. Lawrence, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 28 with criminal trespass in the second degree, a misdemeanor. Joseph D. Powell, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Dec. 28 with two counts of assault in the third degree, menacing, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, and criminal possession of a weapon. All charges are misdemeanors. Gordon R. Woods, 37, of Gansevoort, was charged on Dec. 28 with fifth-degree criminal possession of controlled substance, a felony, misdemeanor criminal contempt, and a vehicle violation, following a traffic stop.

COURTS Henry J. Desnoyers, 45, of Waterford, was sentenced on Jan. 11 to two years in prison after pleading to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Yadwinder Singh, 31, of East Elmhurst, was sentenced on Jan. 11 to time served, after pleading to felony DWI, and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Kevin S. Bishop, of Albany, was sentenced on Jan. 11 to five years of probation, after pleading to third-degree criminal mischief, related to an incident that occurred in Saratoga Springs. Orion Hamchuck, 35, of Troy, was sentenced on Jan. 11 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Todd A. McClendon, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on Jan. 11 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Elliott Q. Ruggles, 24, of Gansevoort, was sentenced on Jan. 11 to 1 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to felony DWI. Kevin M. Rader, 25, of Halfmoon, pleaded on Jan. 10 to criminal possession of marijuana in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 28. Timothy Tanner, 48, of Hadley, pleaded on Jan. 10 to a failure to report change of address of a sex offender within 10 days of relocating, and was sentenced to time served. James R. Wright, Jr., 25, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Jan. 10 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled for March 15. Brian J. Perry, 34, of Attica, was sentenced on Jan. 9 to nine months in jail, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. Steven W. Suba, 39, of Gansevoort, was sentenced on Jan. 4 to 1-1/3 to 4 years in state prison after pleading to a failure to report change of address of a sex offender within 10 days of relocating. Lindsay A. Landon, 25, of Middelbury, Vermont, was sentenced to 3-1/2 years in state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree. Thomas A. Landry, 33, of Waterford, pleaded on Jan. 4 to attempted criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree. Sentencing scheduled for Feb. 28. Samuel S. Brown, 39, of Mechanicville, was sentenced on Jan. 4 to five days in jail and five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Clinton D. Woodward, 40, of Glenville, was sentenced on Jan. 3 to 2 to 4 years in state prison after pleading to fourth-degree grand larceny, and 1-1/2 to 3 years for first-degree falsifying records. James Lucatorto, 45, of Gansevoort, pleaded on Jan. 3 to felony criminal contempt. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 28. Shawn J. Morrison, 53, of Mechanicville, was sentenced on Jan. 3 to 90 days and a five-year term of probation, after pleading to fourth-degree grand larceny. POLICE Alec B. Dacus, 22, of Greenwich, was charged on Jan. 14 with second-degree rape, after he was stopped for speeding on Grange Hall Road in the town of Saratoga. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office, a subsequent investigation showed Dacus was wanted in connection with an alleged incident that occurred in the town of Greenfield in 2014. An arrest warrant was issued by the Greenfield Court in January 2015 and it had been determined that he fled New York and was living in Florida. Dacus was sent to Saratoga County jail in lieu of $20,000 cash or $40,000 bond. Garrett Weatherwax, 22, of Malta, was charged on Jan. 13 with promoting a sexual performance by a child, a felony. Weatherwax was charged after an investigation into the downloading and sharing of pictures and videos of underage children engaged in sexual performances, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office. Paul M. Harbour, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Jan. 9 with aggravated harassment in the second degree. Daniel J. Lombard, 29, of Stillwater, was charged on Jan. 8 with misdemeanor DWI, speeding, and an improper lane use. Joseph J. Casertino, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Jan. 8 with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, and assault in the third degree. Timothy B. Roycewicz, 65, of Glens Falls, was charged on Jan. 7 with criminal trespass in the third degree, menacing in the second degree, and felony criminal possession of a weapon. Rachelle R. Burke, 26, of Gansevoort, was charged on Jan. 7 with criminal possession of a controlled substance misdemeanor, and Jill A. Mason, 30, of Saratoga Springs, as charged with one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of controlled substance and one felony count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Andrew J. Pettengill, 27, of Altamont, was charged on Jan. 7 with misdemeanor DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana, and several driving violations. Bridgette A. Barr, 46, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Jan. 5 with criminal trespass misdemeanor. Destini L. Brown, 20, of Glens Falls, was charged on Jan. 5 with petit larceny misdemeanor. Joseph Fortune, 56, of Galway, was charged on Jan. 4 with misdemeanor DWI, and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver. Jonathon M. Parker, 24, of Saratoga Springs was charged on Jan. 4 with unlawful imprisonment in the second degree, assault in the third degree, and obstruction of breathing or blood circulation. All offenses are misdemeanors.

COURTS Joshua Noll, 27, of Gansevoort, pleaded on Jan. 19 to felony DWI and second-degree vehicular assault in connection with an incident that occurred in Saratoga Springs in August. Sentencing is scheduled to take place March 15. Philip E. Parish, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on Jan. 19 to five years in state prison and three years of post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, and second-degree burglary. Timothy J. McDaniel, 32, of Schenectady, was sentenced on Jan. 19 to 1/1/2 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to fourth-degree grand larceny. Michael Mosher, 38, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Jan. 18 to two counts of predatory assault against a child in connection with incidents that occurred in the towns of Wilton and Hadley from 2009 to 2016. Sentencing is scheduled to take place March 15. Joshua R. Loukes, 26, of Charlton, was sentenced on Jan. 18 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI in connection with an incident that occurred in Ballston. Brandon H. Welfinger, 21, with no known address, pleaded on Jan. 18 to failure to report an address change within 10 days of relocating. Sentencing is scheduled to take place March 15. Harold L. Wolcott, 41, of Ballston Spa, pleaded on Jan. 17 to criminally negligent homicide, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. In April 2016, Wolcott was charged with strangulation after an altercation with a 51-year-old man who was playing loud music at the Creek and Pines Mobile Home Park, where Wolcott worked as the mobile park’s manager. The man died from his injuries a few days later. Sentencing is scheduled to take place March 24. Riley P. Belkevich-Manupella, 21, of Clifton Park, pleaded on Jan. 13 to second-degree vehicular assault, Sentencing is scheduled to take place March 17. Lyle J. Kilburn, 28, of Ballston Spa, pleaded on Jan. 13 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled to take place March 3. POLICE Donnell J. Bertrand, 27, of Schenectady, was charged on Jan. 20 with assault in the third degree, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, two counts of harassment in the second degree, criminal mischief in the fourth degree, and two counts of assault in the second degree, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department. Bertrand is accused of pushing his sister down an embankment, causing her to strike her back on a guide rail and damaging the center console of her vehicle. While being processed at Milton Station, Bertrand allegedly kicked and spit at deputies resulting in the two deputies sustaining physical injury. He was arraigned in the Malta Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $30,000 bail, or $60,000 bond. Brian M. Little, 29, of Schenectady, was charged on Jan. 18 with criminal mischief in the second degree, a felony, following an investigation of a complaint of criminal mischief in the town of Malta. Little is suspected of damaging the vehicle of a woman known to him causing damage exceeding $1,500. He was arraigned and released to county probation Pre-Trial Services, and will return at a later, unspecified date to answer the charge, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department. Chad M. Radock, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Jan. 15 with misdemeanor DWI, and four driving infractions, following a traffic stop on Congress Street. Jacob M. Hanlin, 21, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Jan. 15 with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI, and two driving infractions, following a traffic stop on Route 50. Daniel M. Vanwie, 21, of Rensselaer, was charged on Jan. 14 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, and a driving infraction, following a traffic stop on East Avenue. Edgar G. Lopez, 30, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was charged on Jan. 14 with misdemeanor DWI, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, and a traffic infraction, following a traffic stop on Broadway. Kyle J. Stork, 22, of Arlington, Vermont, was charged on Jan. 14 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, and a vehicle equipment infraction, following a traffic stop on Church Street. William G. Connallon, 43, of Glen Rock, New Jersey, was charged on Jan. 13 with misdemeanor DWI, refusing a pre-screen test, and two driving infractions, following a traffic stop on Congress Street. Chantelle C. Joubert, 25, of Gansevoort, was charged on Jan. 12 with misdemeanor petit larceny in connection with an incident on Weibel Avenue. Larry L. Fiber, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Jan. 11 with three counts of criminal mischief, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon. Lauren M. Jones, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Jan. 11 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, and a driving infraction, following a traffic stop on W. Fenlon Street. Maureen E. Putnick, 25, of Queensbury, and Mace M. McCann, 25, of Lake George, were each charged on Jan. 10 with one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance, following a traffic stop on Church Street.

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