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Classifieds for May 26, 2016
Arrest Report for May 26, 2016 Edition
Stillwater Police Department Arrest Blotter
05/13/16
Stillwater Police arrested Logan P. Dundon (age 18) of Stillwater and charged him with Forcible Touching (misdemeanor) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (misdemeanor) following an incident in the Village of Stillwater involving a juvenile. He was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and released to the Department of Probation Pre-trial services pending prosecution. He was also served with an order of protection barring all contact with the victim. The investigation and arrest was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani and Ptl. Zachary Warriner.
05/13/16
Stillwater Police arrested Jennifer L. Tenney (age 31) of Clifton Park and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) and Operating without Insurance (infraction) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
05/16/16
Stillwater Police arrested Christopher R. McNall (age 23) of Mechanicville and charged him with Petit Larceny (misdemeanor) following a shoplifting complaint at Price Chopper in which the defendant stole items. He was processed and released with an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
05/18/16
Stillwater Police arrested Cody Letourneau (age 19) of Mechanicville and charged him with Petit Larceny following an investigation involving the theft of several blankets from the porch of a residence. He was located several days later in Mechanicville and taken into custody. The blankets were recovered by police and returned to the owner. The defendant was processed and released with an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court. The investigation and arrest was handled by Ptl. Clayton Brownell. Stillwater Police were assisted by Mechanicville Police.
JURY FINDS CLIFTON PARK WOMAN GUILTY AFTER TRIAL OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION OFA FORGED INSTRUMENT IN THE 2ND DEGREE IN SARATOGA COUNTY COURT
Paula F. Gretzinger, doh 10/11/74, of 6 Hawthorne Court, Clifton Park, New York was found guilty today by a Saratoga County Jury of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree, in violation of Penal Law Section 170.25, a D Felony, following a three day trial before Saratoga County Court Judge James A. Murphy, III. The defendant was convicted for possessing an insurance check with a forged signature on July 30, 2013 at the Saratoga National Bank in Clifton Park, New York
The jury heard testimony from four (4) witnesses over a three day period. Evidence consisted of testimony from bank employees, the New York State Police Investigator and the victim. Assistant District Attorney John D. Leggett, with assistance from Assistant District Attorney Debra A. Kaelin, tried the case.
District Attorney Karen A. Heggen praised the work of law enforcement and the bank employees in this case indicating the importance of detecting fraud.
The Defendant, Paula F. Gretzinger, was remanded without bail to the Saratoga County Jail until her sentencing date of July 21, 201·6. She faces a maximum period of incarceration of two and one third to seven years in prison.
Mechanicville Vets Memorial to Get New Home – by Sandy McBride
On Veterans’ Day in 1963, city and county officials, national veterans’ leaders, members of the Lt. Fred H. Clark Post #91 of the American Legion, Elmer E. Ellsworth Post # 6328 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Peters Purcell Post # 21 of the Italian American War Veterans, along with many local residents, including many veterans of World War II and the Korean War, gathered on the narrow lawn at the north side of the High School on Main Street. They were there to dedicate a newly-erected granite monument honoring the men and women of our community who have stepped up to protect and defend our nation over the past two centuries.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
Moving Vietnam Vets Memorial Coming to Halfmoon
HALFMOON– In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Senator Kathy Marchione (R,C,I-Halfmoon), Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee, and member of the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee, is sponsoring The Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall when it visits the Halfmoon Town ParkJune 2-6.
A half-size replica of the Washington, D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall has toured the country for nearly 30 years, affording millions of Americans the opportunity to personally experience this special, powerful and moving tribute to the nation’s fallen Vietnam War veterans.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
Changes at Brown’s Beach – by H. Wessell
TOWN OF STILLWATER, May 19 – The Stillwater Town Board approved a new contract with Time Warner Cable when the company was on the brink of becoming part of a new company, also including Bright House Networks, called Charter Communications. The merger took effect when okayed by the Federal Communications Commission on May 6.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
Dorothy Welch 40th Concert – by Sandy McBride
It was indeed a “Grand Night for Singing” on Saturday, May 14 as the Dorothy Welch Choral Society celebrated 40 years of making beautiful music. A small but appreciative audience was treated to a series of timeless favorites at the Paul N. Luther Auditorium at Mechanicville High School. They led off with the concert’s title song and ended with the John Lennon classic “Imagine”. Directed by Vern Hellijas, the society’s fifth director who has held that position for 16 years, and accompanied on the piano by Kathy Funaro who has been the group’s accompanist for 17 years, the choir sang a variety of old and not so old tunes to the delight of the audience.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
Stillwater Seniors Pose at the Senior Prom
Photos on page 14 of the 05-26 edition.
Grand Marshall for Stillwater Parade
In Post 490’s continuing effort to recognize significant local veterans, Post 490 selects a member who displays patriotic spirit and has served their country to the best of their ability, to lead each year’s Memorial Day Parade as The Grand Marshall.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
Rock N’Derby – by C. Barton
Schaghticoke- The inaugural Rock’n Derby festival made its way to the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds from May 20th through May 22nd for this first, ever of its kind event in Schaghticoke. The festival sponsored by SLP Concerts and GameLoud was three days of a unique concert, camping and entertainment experience, suitable for the entire family. There is so much more to this event than just the music, says Carly Reyna, Manager of the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds.
Article in the 05-26 edition.