POLICE BLOTTER ~ April 30, 2012

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COBLESKILL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Josh McMullen, 28, of Gilboa, was charged April 16 with five counts of third-degree identity theft and six counts of petty larceny.
Jason J. Bryant, 19, of Central Bridge, was charged April 19 with third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment.
James E. Ruther, 20, of Esperance, was charged April 21 with misapplication of property.

GLENVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Eric D. Cornell, 50, of Ashdown Road, Ballston Lake, was charged April 16 with driving while intoxicated, blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher and a violation.
Eugene F. Wachtel, 45, of Crane Street, Schenectady, was charged April 17 with petty larceny.
John J. Boyle, 29, of Amsterdam Road, was charged April 17 with criminal obstruction of breathing/blood circulation, two counts of second-degree harassment, fourthdegree grand larceny, resisting arrest, third-degree robbery and third-degree assault.
Christopher P. Schult, 23, of Conver Road, Saratoga Springs, was charged April 19 with petty larceny.
Victor M. August, 23, of Stephens Court, Brooklyn, was charged April 19 with third-degree sexual abuse.

GLOVERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rohan Ramsoondar, 46, of 83 Grand St., was charged April 20 with driving while intoxicated, blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher and a violation and on April 23 with second-degree criminal contempt.
Randolph R. Delgado, 50, of 7 Newman St., was charged April 23 with eight counts of issuing a bad check.
Alexander Kumar, 41, of 83 Grand St., was charged April 23 with third-degree assault.
Zachary Thompson, 28, of 3 Frontage Road, was charged April 24 with criminal contempt.
Timothy B. Bovee, 25, of 5 Wood St., was charged April 25 with third-degree criminal mischief.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Michael S. Francisco, 46, of 90 N. Pawling St., Hagaman, was charged April 12 with third-degree assault.
Kimberly Ann Horning, 45, of 142 Folts Road, Herkimer, was charged April 20 with driving while intoxicated, blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher and violations.
Joanne Marie Douglass, 41, of 410 Paris Road, Fort Plain, was charged April 21 with fourthdegree criminal possession of a weapon.

SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Kelley M. Wilson, 24, South Glens Falls, was charged on April 24 with driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation.
Emily R. Latalladi, 27, Caroline Street, was charged on April 24 with petty larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.
Marleene A. Schneilein, 43, Ballston Spa, was charged on April 24 with driving while ability impaired by drugs.
John W. Mooney, 42, Van Dam Street, was charged on April 26 with first-degree offering to file a false instrument, third-degree grand larceny, and third-degree falsely reporting an incident.
Darrick J. Thompson, 31, Glens Falls, was charged on April 26 with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.
Joellen T. Thompson, 40, Glens Falls, was charged on April 26 with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.
Jose E. Juarbe, 33, Beacon, was charged on April 27 with seconddegree criminal contempt.

SCHENECTADY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Angelina L. Cedeno, 29, of 2044 Van Vranken Ave., was charged on April 14 with disorderly conduct and second-degree criminal impersonation.
Denisha L. Jackson, 26, Albany, was charged on April 14 with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
Joshua H. Mitchell, 35, no address, was charged on April 14 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Roland B. Vuignier, 31, of 2517 Englewood Ave., was charged on April 14 with second-degree criminal contempt, fourth-degree criminal mischief, second-degree obstructing governmental administration, and second-degree assault.
Khalil K. Bonds, 16, of 36 Kelton Ave., was charged on April 14 with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property and third-degree unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Hiramie Tulsie, 19, Glenmont, was charged on April 14 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Crystal Y. Gauvreau, 31, of 2450 Van Vranken Ave., was charged on April 15 with second-degree aggravated harassment.
Richard A. Coker, 40, Delanson, was charged on April 15 with felony driving while intoxicated, Gloria M. George, 30, of 1039 Davis Terr., was charged on April 15 with second-degree assault and second-degree menacing.
Ephraim Feliciano, 51, of 842 Grant Ave., was charged on April 15 with fi rst-degree assault.
Donavan M. Stephenson, 20, of 1861 Becker St., was charged on April 15 with second-degree harassment, third-degree criminal mischief, and resisting arrest.
Adrian L. King, 51, of 1512 Van Vranken Ave., was charged on April 16 with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation.
Charles W. Miller, 19, of 1009 Howard St., was charged on April 16 with fi fth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and second-degree forgery.
Gary L. Szwech, 26, of 1017 Ostrander Pl., was charged on April 16 with second-degree unlawful imprisonment.
Anthony G. Mitchell, 29, of 2026 Euclid Ave., was charged on April 16 with second-degree criminal contempt.
Tracy L. Leary, 40, of 1760 Ave. B, was charged on April 16 with dangerous dog.
Crystal M. Holmes, 38, of 320 Duane Ave., was charged on April 16 with third-degree criminal mischief.
Taquana K. Lowman, 34, of 316 Furman St., was charged on April 16 with third-degree identity theft and second-degree harassment.
Nathaniel A. Mitchell, 27, of 1840 Van Cortland St., was charged on April 16 with fi rst-degree criminal contempt.
Jason M. Gage, 38, Scotia, was charged on April 17 with seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and tampering with physical evidence.
Deirdre J. McCurty, 30, of 808 Sprague St., was charged on April 17 with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Ronald J. Rodwell, 19, of 11 Wilber Ave., was charged on April 17 with second-degree aggravated harassment.
Leighann E. Loehr, 22, of 923 Strong St., was charged on April 17 with petty larceny.
Justin P. Allende, 18, of 1235 Fifth Ave., was charged on April 17 with second-degree criminal contempt, first-degree criminal contempt, and second-degree harassment.
Vance J. Wiggins, 40, of 1109 3rd Ave., was charged on April 17 with second-degree menacing.
Jodie S. Cooper, 36, of 229 12th St., was charged on April 18 with second-degree obstructing governmental administration, thirddegree menacing, and a violation.
Joann L. Regels, 51, of 266 State St., was charged on April 18 with fourth-degree criminal mischief and third-degree criminal tampering.
Audrey J. Dickerson, 50, of 1116 Congress St., was charged on April 18 with second-degree criminal contempt.
Jolene E. Taylor, 29, Ravena, was charged on April 18 with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment.
Samuel A. Richter, 19, Armonk, was charged on April 18 with second-degree possession of a forged instrument and fi fth-degree criminal possession of marijuana.
Willie K. Harris, 43, of 810 Emmett St., was charged on April 18 with petty larceny.
Kevin Toolsinauth, 17, of 1039 Lakeview Ave., was charged on April 18 with third-degree criminal trespass.
Luis G. Rodriguez, 23, of 1046 Park Ave., was charged on April 18 with third-degree assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Jasmine M. Rodriguez, 30, of 1046 Park Ave., was charged on April 18 with resisting arrest, second-degree menacing, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Thomas J. Embler, 28, of 2040 State St., was charged on April 18 with second-degree possession of a forged instrument and petty larceny.
Jazeel L. Jackson, 19, of 3022 Albany St., was charged on April 19 with fi rst-degree criminal contempt and second-degree harassment.
Elliot E. Thomas, 17, of 1861 Becker St., was charged on April 19 with petit larceny.
Richard J. Messina, 38, of 1481 Nelson St., was charged on April 19 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
William F. Daley, 42, of 1833 Eastern Parkway, was charged on April 19 with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving while intoxicated, and possession of a controlled substance outside its original container.
Eunike S. Blount, 22, of 800 State St., was charged on April 20 with third-degree assault.
Jeanelle P. Schneider, 34, Gansevoort, was charged on April 20 with second-degree aggravated harassment.
Jose E. Juarbe, 33, Beacon, was charged on April 20 with seconddegree burglary.
Edwin H. Atkins, 31, Gloversville, was charged on April 20 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Paul C. Mackey, 30, Galway, was charged on April 20 with third-degree assault.
Joseph E. Blaney, 26, of 1307 Fourth Ave., was charged on April 20 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Aisha Y. Persha, 31, of 1002 Delamont Ave., was charged on April 20 with first-degree offering to file a false instrument and fourth-degree welfare fraud.
Samantha L. Bray, 21, Coeymans, was charged on April 20 with second-degree burglary.
Johnathan T. Holton, 17, of 1311 Albany St., was charged on April 20 with third-degree assault.
Helen Quinones, 56, of 950 Norwood Ave., was charged on April 21 with third-degree criminal tampering.
Elijah Bradley, 17, of 950 Norwood Avenue, was charged on April 21 with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment.
Fernando Maceda, 61, of 208 Victory Ave., was charged on April 21 with second-degree obstructing governmental administration and second-degree menacing.
Erin Delkey, 25, of 32 N. Ferry St., was charged on April 21 with first-degree criminal contempt.
David M. Clerc, 31, of 132 Jay St., was charged on April 21 with third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree criminal trespass, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, and seconddegree harassment.
George M. Peek, 47, of 909 Davis Trail, was charged on April 21 with second-degree burglary, seconddegree unlawful imprisonment, and second-degree harassment.
Adrian L. King, 51, of 1512 Van Vranken Ave., was charged on April 21 with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and first-degree criminal contempt.

NEWS BRIEFS ~ April 29, 2012

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Shotgun incident leads to charges
SCHENECTADY — A man accused of threatening his girlfriend with a shotgun faces multiple charges, authorities said.
Sevelle Graham, 23, of Main Street, was charged Monday with one count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, along with second-degree unlawful imprisonment, criminal obstruction of breathing and second-degree menacing, all misdemeanors.
Graham is accused of threatening a woman just before 4 a.m. Monday, displaying the shotgun and loading it. Graham is also accused of telling her “You think you can disrespect me? I’ll show you,” according to papers filed in court.
Graham has a prior criminal conviction, increasing the weapon charge to a felony.
A second man, Alexander X. Turner, 19, of Swaggertown Road, Glenville, was also charged related to the incident, accused of lying to police, telling them he did not know where the shotgun was. After a police search and further questioning, Turner led offi cers to the basement and showed them the location of the shotgun, according to papers filed in court.
He faces one count of tampering with physical evidence, a felony.

Pair accused of house burglary
SCHENECTADY — Two people face burglary charges, accused of breaking into a vacant Porter Street home this week, authorities said.
Edwin I. Toro, 50, of Windsor Terrace, and a woman whose name is listed two different ways in paperwork were charged with thirddegree burglary, a felony.
They are accused of breaking into the vacant home to look for tools, according to court papers.

Police: Woman hit man with figurine
SCHENECTADY — A city woman faces a felony assault count, accused of throwing a ceramic angel figurine at her boyfriend, causing a small cut, authorities said.
Anna Austin, 28, of O’Dell Street, was charged Monday with one count of second-degree assault, a felony.
She is accused of throwing the figurine just after midnight Monday. Her boyfriend was treated by paramedics at the scene.

Police: Tossed log draws felony charge
SCHENECTADY — Damage to a car from a tossed log has resulted in a felony charge against a city man, authorities said.
Samuel Gonzalez, 29, of Elder Street, was charged Monday with one count of third-degree criminal mischief, a felony.
He is accused of throwing the log on Bradford Road Monday evening, causing an estimated $400 in damage to a car, according to papers filed in court.

NEWS BRIEFS ~ April 28, 2012

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Student allegedly set fires in school
SCHENECTADY — A student at Schenectady High School faces an attempted arson charge for allegedly setting two small fi res in the school Thursday, authorities said.
Cody J. Slingerland, 16, of Seneca Street, was charged with one count of second-degree attempted arson, a felony.
He is accused of lighting a piece of paper on fi re and throwing it into a girls’ bathroom while a girl was in the bathroom, according to papers filed in court.
Slingerland is also accused of setting another fi re in the boy’s bathroom, using a paper towel. That fire was stomped out by a hall monitor, according to papers.

Man accused of cutting woman
SCHENECTADY — A city man stands accused of using a knife to cut the side of a woman’s neck, authorities said.
Ulysses Grevious, 44, of Moyston Street, was charged Wednesday with one count of second-degree assault, a felony.
He is accused of cutting the side of the victim’s neck just after 8 p.m. at a Moyston Street residence, according to papers filed in court.
Grevious is also accused of biting the victim’s right thumb, breaking the skin, and causing scratches and welts on the victim’s neck. The victim was treated at Ellis Hospital for her injuries, according to papers.

Woman allegedly had forged checks
SCHENECTADY — A city woman passed forged payroll checks at the Niskayuna Price Chopper, authorities said.
Jackie W. McGonigle, 28, of Craig Street, faces two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, felonies.
She is accused of passing the forged checks in June 2011, according to papers filed in court.

Blotters and Briefs ~ April 27, 2012

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Man faces charge of tampering
SCHENECTADY — An investigation into a domestic incident has led to a felony allegation that a man lied to police to conceal a shotgun.
Alexander X. Turner, 19, of Swaggertown Road, Glenville, was charged Monday with one count of tampering with physical evidence, a felony.
He is accused of lying to police early Monday on Main Street, allegedly telling them he did not know where the shotgun was. After a police search and further questioning, Turner led officers to the basement and showed them the location of the shotgun, according to papers filed in court.
The outcome of the original domestic incident was unclear.

Woman accused in apartment break-in
SCHENECTADY — A Coeymans woman broke into an apartment, authorities said.
Samantha L. Bray, 21, was charged April 20 with one count of seconddegree burglary, a felony.
She is accused of breaking into the Robinson Street apartment about 7 p.m., damaging the apartment door and then taking a watch, according to papers filed in court.

POLICE BLOTTER ~ April 24, 2012

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SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Jeffrey F. Clark, 35, Karista Springs Drive, was charged on April 19 with fi rst-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree criminal mischief.
Lorraine O’Connor, 53, Ballston Spa, was charged on April 20 with second-degree forgery.
Alicia L. Homhaun, 23, Wilton, was charged on April 23 with driving while intoxicated.

SCHENECTADY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Gerald D. Griset, 41, of 13 N. College St., was charged on April 9 with fourth-degree criminal mischief and third-degree menacing.
Alexander S. LaPorte, 19, of 1633 Carrie St., was charged on April 9 with third-degree assault.
Sharon M. Broadnax, 52, of 1026 Glenwood Blvd., was charged on April 9 with dangerous dog.
Michael A. Nicholas, 45, Poughkeepsie, was charged on April 9 with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, false personation and tampering with physical evidence.
Daniel D. DeLorenzo, 38, of 262 Autumn Road, was charged on April 9 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, false personation, and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Ronald T. Garhartt, 28, Nassau, was charged on April 9 with second-degree aggravated harassment.
Navasia R. DeGroate, 26, of 322 Robinson St., was charged on April 9 with fourth-degree grand larceny.
Claude A. Nevels, 57, of 720 Albany St., was charged on April 10 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Steven Slater, 45, of 1460 Nott St., was charged on April 10 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Christopher A. Russo, 23, of 27 Lafayette St., was charged on April 10 with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property.
Rodney D. Burton, 40, of 623 Seneca St., was charged on April 10 with third-degree assault.
Nathan R. Alois, 29, of 3 Robin St., was charged on April 10 with fi rst-degree offering to file a false instrument.
Katie L. Ogilvie, 27, of 833 Adams St., was charged on April 11 with felony driving while intoxicated.
Raynel J. Thompson, 29, Craig Street, was charged on April 11 with third-degree burglary.
Solomon N. Yearby, 29, of 703 Stanley St., was charged on April 11 with third-degree burglary and resisting arrest.
Jamal L. Christian, 18, Queens, was charged on April 11 with thirddegree burglary.
Dwayne A. Hartley, 27, of 1127 Howard St., was charged on April 11 with second-degree harassment, resisting arrest, second-degree obstructing governmental administration, fi rst-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, and felony driving while intoxicated.
Paul Rangel, 27, of 1466 State St., was charged on April 11 with thirddegree assault.
Timothy N. Nabuzny, 31, of 425 Hamilton St., was charged on April 11 with being a fugitive from justice.
Charles F. Bosco, 28, of 1161 Chrisler Ave., was charged on April 11 with first-degree criminal contempt and second-degree harassment.
Cristobala N. Peralta, 23, of 368 Frank St., was charged on April 11 with petty larceny.
Chanlel T. Pete, 42, of 37 Kelton Ave., was charged on April 11 with second-degree menacing, third-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct.
Jamie D. Faye, 30, no address, was charged on April 12 with firstdegree criminal contempt.
Joshua Feliciano, 32, of 919 Delamont Ave., was charged on April 12 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Monte L. Bernard, 57, of 681 River Road, was charged on April 12 with driving while intoxicated.
Emmanuel C. Humphreys, 28, Richmondville, was charged on April 12 with second-degree aggravated harassment, third-degree assault, and petty larceny.
Mary Lou Harrington, 50, of 1051 Forest Road, was charged on April 12 with second-degree aggravated harassment.
Levi L. Louis, 28, of 880 Emmett St., was charged on April 12 with second-degree criminal contempt.
Zachary S. Kielty, 21, of 1165 Hildebrandt Ave., was charged on April 12 with second-degree unlawful imprisonment, fourth-degree criminal mischief, fourth-degree grand larceny, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Ramel L. Gentry, 23, 14 Chestnut Street, was charged on April 12 with false personation.
Keyda L. Hinkson, 31, of 925 Pleasant St., was charged on April 12 with first-degree criminal contempt.
Oscar Carrion, 40, Nott Street, was charged on April 13 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Lashiem M. Arrington, 21, of 946 Francis Ave., was charged on April 13 with third-degree assault, fourthdegree criminal mischief, resisting arrest, and unlawful possession of marijuana.
Sarah Hughes, 30, of 212 Victory Ave., was charged on April 13 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
William P. Grier, 46, of 824 Grant Ave., was charged on April 13 with petty larceny.
Keith A. Belak, 27, of 4212 Court Royale, was charged on April 13 with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation.
Jahaysia Graham, 17, of 303 Victory Ave., was charged on April 13 with first-degree falsely reporting an incident.
Michael C. Neilsen, 27, of 516 Westinghouse Pl., was charged on April 13 with endangering the welfare of a child and third-degree criminal mischief.
Shaun W. McClement, 30, of 2619 Broadway, was charged on April 13 with third-degree criminal tampering, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and third-degree auto stripping.
Shamenia M. Jackson, 26, Albany, was charged on April 14 with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING

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SCHENECTADY — The Goosehill Neighborhood Association will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday (April 26, 2012) at Everlasting Life COGIC, 1690 Avenue A.
Police Chief Mark Chaires will be the guest speaker.

POLICE BLOTTER ~ April 23, 2012

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GLENVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Jeffrey T. Kay, 60, of Lakeridge Rod, Mechanicville, was charged April 9 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and a suspended registration.
Nancy L. Lucas, 50, of Ballston Lake, was charged April 9 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and a suspended registration.
Brendon J. Morrison, 27, of Maybrook Drive, was charged April 13 with third-degree assault.
Eugene E. Wachtel, 45, of Crane Street, Schenectady, was charged April 14 with two counts petty larceny and fourth-degree grand larceny.

GLOVERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Gregory J. Vance, 45, of 173 Jockeyville Road, was charged April 7 with driving while intoxicated.
Shane S. Ward, 17, of 24 Montgomery St., was charged April 9 with resisting arrest, second-degree harassment and a violation.
Brandon R. Morrison, 17, of 110 Francis St., was charged April 9 with resisting arrest, second-degree harassment and a violation.
Brenda (Lott) Cross, 43, of 90 Grand St., was charged April 9 with theft of services.
Michael L. Walentin, 22, of 11 Carpenter St., was charged April 10 with second-degree menacing and third-degree assault.
Cherie L. Cool, 39, of 115 Washington St., was charged April 11 with criminal contempt.
Vincent E. Curtis, 34, of 36 Almond St., was charged April 12 with second-degree criminal contempt.
James T. Tate, 49, of 150 Skunk Hollow Road, was charged April 16 with petty larceny and seconddegree harassment.
Christopher J. Parker, 35, of 57 Steele Ave., was charged April 16 with third-degree assault and seconddegree harassment.
James P. Eagan, 48, of 38 Third Ave., was charged April 16 with petty larceny.
Alejandro Gonzalas, 28, of 22 Lincoln St., was charged April 17 with petty larceny.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Kimberly M. Walker-Dailey, 39, of 3124 State Highway 29A, Gloversville,
was charged March 28 with operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration.
Joanne E. Stroble, 49, of 37 N. Division St., St. Johnsville, was charged March 28 with operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration.
Jason Andrew Spraker, 29, of 15 First St., Broadalbin, was charged April 2 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.
Carlos Lues Murillo, 68, of 1 Boardman St., Amsterdam, was charged April 6, with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.
Brad Christopher Groves, 27, of 31 Eagle St., Amsterdam, was charged April 7 with operating a motor vehicle while registration suspended, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and violations.
Tanishia Chimere Floyd, 27, of 18 Richlawn Ave., Buffalo, was charged April 8 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and a violation.

ROTTERDAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Robert DeCann, 59, of Watt Street, Schenectady, was charged April 11 with issuing a bad check.
Christopher Miller, 36, of Hamilton Street, Albany, was charged April 11 with petty larceny.
Thomas Baker, 36, of Winston Place, Schenectady, was charged April 12 with endangering the welfare of a child.
Cory Baird, 20, of Root Road, Ballston Spa, was charged April 12 with petty larceny and a violation.
Jayana LaFountaine, 17, of Paige Street, Schenectady, was charged April 13 with petty larceny.
Chelsea Saez, 19, of Dawes Street, Springfi eld, was charged April 13 with petty larceny.
Ronald Myles, 38, of Regent Street, Niskayuna, was charged April 14 with third-degree bail jump and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration.
Ryan Carroll, 19, of Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, was charged April 14 with petty larceny.
Anthony BUcci, 30, of Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam, was charged April 16 with third-degree assault.
Julianne Cubero, 21, of Howard Street, Schenectady, was charged April 16 with petty larceny.
Lily Pizarro, 26, of Third Avenue, Schenectady, was charged April 16 with petty larceny.

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Neil J. Lucas, 60, Broadway, was charged on April 15 with petty larceny.
David M. Robak, 43, Manchester Court, was charged on April 16 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Peggy J. Devine, 50, Seward Street, was charged on April 18 with second-degree obstructing governmental administration.
Jennifer R. Decker, 40, Galway, was charged on April 19 with petty larceny.

SCHENECTADY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Markedia T. Shropshire, 25, of 732 Bridge St., was charged on April 6 with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.
Andrew G. Yarter, 35, of 2033 Lenox Road, was charged on April 6 with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment.
Cezell Stallings, 51, of 1096 Forest Road, was charged on April 7 with second-degree criminal contempt.
Alyssa L. Ballard, 20, of 1859 McClellan St., was charged on April 7 with fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Anthony J. Volino, 36, Queensbury, was charged on April 7 with first-degree criminal contempt and fourth-degree criminal mischief.
Jason E. Georgopulos, 29, of 43 Division St., was charged on April 8 with fourth-degree criminal mischief and criminal obstruction of breathing and blood circulation.
Zachary S. Kielty, 21, of 1165 Hildebrandt Ave., was charged on April 8 with second-degree aggravated harassment.
Bobbie N. Steele, 43, of 7 Seneca Court, was charged on April 9 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Kathleen J. Buzzell, 31, of 837 Harrison Ave., was charged on April 9 with possession of a hypodermic instrument and second-degree criminal impersonation.

NEWS BRIEFS ~ April 21, 2012

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Greenmarket focus of next housing fair
SCHENECTADY — The city’s third housing fair will begin by showcasing one of Schenectady’s best new programs: the Greenmarket. City and school officials will gather at the farmers market at Proctors to greet prospective buyers before they tour the houses that are for sale. The event begins at noon Sunday.
As in the previous fairs, officials will discuss the city’s successes and problems in an attempt to win over buyers who hesitate to live in a city.
This time, Building Inspector Eric Shilling will also be on hand to discuss the city’s new code enforcement initiatives. Also, KeyBank officials will explain how current homeowners can use the Key to the City mortgage program to get rehab loans to bring their houses up to code.

Man faces felony assault charge
SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a top-level assault count for allegedly bashing another man, authorities said.
Ephriam Feliciano, 51, of 842 Grant Ave., was charged Sunday with one count of first-degree assault, a felony.
He is accused of hitting another person in the head with an unknown blunt object that day, causing a 3-inch cut on the victim’s head and bleeding on the brain, according to papers fi led in court.
The victim was treated at Ellis Hospital.

Woman accused of posting bad check
SCHENECTADY — A city woman stands accused of stealing more than $1,000 by depositing a bad check.
Patricia Daniels, 42, of 1209 Congress St., was charged Wednesday with fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony.
She is accused of depositing the bad check at Trustco Bank in February, taking a total of $1,067, according to papers filed in court.

Police say man had forged checks
SCHENECTADY — A city man has been charged with possessing forged checks.
Charles W. Miller, 19, of 1009 Howard St., was arrested Monday and charged with second-degree forgery and three counts of fifthdegree criminal possession of stolen property, all misdemeanors, according to papers filed in court.
He is accused of forging a signature on a check and then cashing the check March 6 at the Price Chopper on Eastern Parkway. He is also accused of possessing two other checks without the owner’s permission, according to papers filed in court.

Officer injured in domestic dispute
SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a felony charge for allegedly injuring an officer arresting him after a domestic dispute, authorities said.
Roland B. Vuignier, 31, of 2517 Englewood Ave., was charged April 14 with second-degree assault, a felony, along with misdemeanor contempt, criminal mischief and obstructing governmental administration.
He is accused of violating an order of protection by blocking a woman and her daughter from leaving the scene of a domestic dispute and then taking another woman’s cellphone and breaking it as she tried to call police.
Vuignier is accused of fighting with police as they arrived, injuring Officer Christopher North’s foot, according to papers filed in court.

Stop leads to drug, weapons charges
SCHENECTADY — A traffic stop Thursday led to a man’s arrest on weapons and drug charges, authorities said.
William F. Daley, 42, of 1833 Eastern Parkway, was pulled over at Liberty and Lafayette streets just after 10 a.m. Thursday, according to papers fi led in court, and was found to be in possession of six oxycodone pills not prescribed to him.
He was also found to have a blackjack and a billy club, weapons he is barred from possessing due to a prior felony conviction, according to the court papers.
Daley was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, felonies, along with one count of seventhdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance and a violation of public health law.

Man charged with trying to ditch drugs
SCHENECTADY — A man got himself in deeper trouble this week as he tried to get rid of drugs and is now facing a felony charge, authorities said.
Justin Gage, 38, of 13 Banker Ave., Scotia, was arrested Tuesday after a traffi c stop at State and South Church streets, according to papers filed in court.
During the traffi c stop, Gage took a small, clear bag of a white, powdery substance and threw it down a storm drain after pushing an officer, according to papers filed in court. The bag was recovered by police and its contents tested positive for cocaine, according to papers filed in court.
Gage was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, and tampering with physical evidence, a felony. He also faces a count of resisting arrest, a misdemeanor.

Neighborhood Association Meetings ~ April 19, 2012

April 19, 2012 in Meetings | Tags: | Leave a comment

12309 MEETING
SCHENECTADY — The 12309 Neighborhood Association will hold its next business meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday (April 24, 2012) at the Price Chopper Community Room, 1639 Eastern Parkway.
Current and prospective board members from the Schenectady City School District will be the guest speakers.
Topics covered will include high school dropout prevention and current rates, teacher evaluation, parent and neighborhood partnerships to support the schools and plans to address issues such as gangs, violence, bullying, drugs/substance abuse and sexual assault.
This meeting is open to the public.

EAST FRONT ST. MEETING
SCHENECTADY — The East Front Street Association will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Morettes Steak House, 1126 Erie Blvd.
Mark Laviolette will be the guest speaker. This meeting is open to all.

Are You a Bad Landlord?

April 18, 2012 in Bad Landlords, Inspections, Local Laws, News Articles | Tags: | Leave a comment

This article in the Daily Gazette (April 18, 2012) is describing some of the ways the City of Schenectady is trying to clean up the neighborhoods. Quality of Life issues are very important for a vibrant city.

City getting arrest warrants for code scofflaws
Police say they’ve charged 10 so far

BY KATHLEEN MOORE Gazette Reporter
SCHENECTADY – Those who abandon their properties and don’t show up in court are now getting arrested.
Mayor Gary McCarthy has ordered police to begin arresting those who refused to show up in court this month to answer summons for alleged code violations.
“We just have to get the message out there that we cannot have people who thumb their nose at the system and have callous disregard for community standards,” McCarthy said.
The Law Department began an aggressive effort to clean up the city by hauling the owners of what they called the city’s 100 worst buildings into court this month. About 50 percent didn’t show up.
For the most part, those owners have abandoned their buildings, but some have continued to rent them out, despite doing no work to maintain the property.
“That’s more frustrating, where people are collecting rent and not putting any money back into it,” McCarthy said.
After so few came to court, judges signed dozens of arrest warrants. McCarthy told police to give those warrants priority, and in less than a week, police spokesman Sgt. Mark McCracken said, offi cers have arrested about 10 of the owners.
“We’re starting to put special emphasis on the code violation warrants,” McCracken said. “It’s almost a daily occurrence.”
McCarthy is hoping the pressure forces owners to take action.
“I want them out of the business,” he said, referring to owners who buy rental property as an investment but don’t maintain the buildings.
As for those who have simply abandoned their property and left it vacant, he wants them to sell or make repairs.
Blighted buildings bring down the value of surrounding properties, he said, but he’s also concerned that they encourage crime.
Prostitutes and drug dealers have set up shop inside some houses, and others have become enticing prey to thieves looking to steal copper pipes. “These properties tend to create an atmosphere for criminal behavior,” McCarthy said. “People have to take code enforcement seriously.”
The arrests are the latest in a series of housing-focused changes under McCarthy’s administration.
Code enforcers are also doing publicized neighborhood sweeps for violations. While they leave courtesy notices for residents with minor problems, they are also boarding up houses and fixing hazardous conditions. They hammered down loose sheet metal on a roof earlier this month, among other work.
The Law Department is reviewing 750 abandoned properties with long-delinquent tax bills and may foreclose on hundreds of them this year. The final list will be available in three weeks.
The department is also taking hundreds of owners to court on accusations they have abandoned their properties. Owners have been found as far away as Florida and Minnesota.
McCarthy is also trying to entice new owners to Schenectady.
The city has partnered with Key-Bank, which is offering a special mortgage program through Key To The City.
McCarthy has also directed key city workers — including the police and fire chiefs — to attend monthly city-wide open houses so they can answer prospective buyers’ questions about life in the city. So far, Realtors have reported selling five or more houses during each open house, and about 40 houses overall in the last three months.

Reach Gazette reporter
Kathleen Moore at 395-3120 or moore@dailygazette.com.

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