Arrest Report for March 24, 2016

Stillwater Police Department

Arrest Blotter

03/07/16

Stillwater Police arrested Constance L. Rock (age 52) of Vermont and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave for speeding. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. David Devito.

03/07/16

Stillwater Police have arrested Lisa W. Czuwala (age 38) of Stillwater on a Bench Warrant for Mechanicville Police. She was turned over to their agency. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

03/13/16

Stillwater Police have arrested Justus J. Cassidy (age 21) of Stillwater and charged him with Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (misdemeanor) and Aggravated Harassment (misdemeanor) following a domestic incident at a residence. He was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and released with an order of protection served against him. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Paul Pecor.

03/15/16

Stillwater Police have arrested Paul J. Sicko (age 70) of Clifton Park and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Tom Sawyer.

Arrest Records of the Mechanicville Police Department

2/29/2016-3/6/2016

02/29/16

Elizabeth P. Moshier, 33, of Mechanicville was charged February 29th, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree.

02/29/16

Gregory K. Miller, 44, of Stillwater was charged February 29th, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 3rd degree.

02/29/16

Ryan M. Diggs, 33, of Stillwater was charged February 29th, 2016 with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, a felony.

03/01/16

Ryan W. Garrity, 34, of Troy was charged March 1st, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree.

03/02/16

Christopher M. Alvarez, 26, of Mechanicville was charged March 2nd, 2016 with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.

03/02/16

Cody J. Letourneau, 18, of Mechanicville was located March 2nd, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.

03/02/16

Frank N.  Diaco, 51, of Mechanicville was located March 2nd, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.

03/02/16

Thomas D. Burns III, 23, of Mechanicville was located March 2nd, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.

03/06/26

Nicholas A Matos, 18, of Mechanicville was charged March 6th, 2016 with unlawful possession of marijuana.

 

 

Waterford Town Police Department

Arrest - Fernet

On Monday, March 14, 2016 PO Mike Dilbone while on South Street in the Village of Waterford arrested MICHAEL E. FERNET, 21, OF 2 SOUTH STREET, WATERFORD, knowing that a felony warrant of arrest had been issued for Desertion from the Military.  FERNET was processed and then taken to the Saratoga County Jail where he is being housed until he is taken into custody by the Military.

 

 

Waterford Town Police Department

Arrested -  Rosario Capasso

 

On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 PO Dan McGreevy arrested ROSARIO CAPASSO, 20, OF 15 SARATOGA AVENUE, WATERFORD, NY and charged him with SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD. The defendant allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse on numerous occasions with a 15 year old female and allegedly provided alcohol to the 15 year old female. CAPASSO was arraigned in Waterford Justice Court by Justice Nancy Sunukjian and was released.

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On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at about 3:30 AM Sgt. P. O’Connell observed a vehicle commit several VTL violations. Upon stopped the vehicle and through investigation it was ascertained that the operator, TIMOTHY J. PICHE, 29, OF 75 HUDSON RIVER RD., WATERFORD, had been drinking. The defendant was arrested after a chemical test showed a B.A.C. of 0.13% alcohol. The defendant was charged with:

Improper right turn

Failed to keep right

Driving on the shoulder

Driving with .08 of 1% or more alcohol

Driving while intoxicated

The defendant was issued UTTs and released and is scheduled to appear in Waterford Justice Court on April 7, 2016 at 6 PM.

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On Friday, March 18, 2016 at about 2:15 AM PO Matt Gibbins conducted a traffic stop after observing violations of the VTL. Upon investigation it was determined that the operator, MELEAH LAUREN WRIGHT, 34, OF 12A PHEASANT RUN, WATERFORD, had been drinking. PO Gibbins advised the defendant she was under arrest at which time the defendant resisted by refusing to be handcuffed. Eventually the defendant was brought in and refused to submit to a chemical test for intoxication. The defendant also refused to be processed as required by law. The defendant was charged with the following:

Driving while intoxicated

Resisting arrest

Obstructing governmental administration

Reckless driving

Refusal to take a breath test

Failed to keep right

Driving on the shoulder

Failed to comply with a lawful order

The defendant was arraigned in Waterford Justice Court by Justice D. Fusco who remanded the defendant to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $500.00 bail/$1000.00 bond.

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Just the Way I See It – by Burk

It was only a matter of time before I would address Election Rage 2016 and how it may impact the outcome of the 2016 presidential as well as the other national elections.  How did we go from being a relatively civil democratic campaigning society to an all out, fist bared, knuckle punching, slug fest in order to select our respective candidates.  Where did the smiling, baby kissing politician of yesteryear go?

Entire article in the 03-24.

Brown’s Beach Plans for Pavilion – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, March 17  – Chazen Companies engineers Vice President Joseph Lanaro shared with Town Board members a provisional drawing of the pavilion that has been the desired next step in the revival of historic Brown’s Beach on Saratoga Lake, now a Stillwater Town Park.

Entire article in the 03-24 edition.

Carrie Woerner

When I was first elected to the New York State Assembly, I made it a priority to visit every single school in my district. To me, this was so critically important because in Washington and Saratoga counties, schools are the heart of our communities. Not only do our schools deliver quality education, but more residents regularly gather at schools—for sports events, meetings, performances and academic fairs—than any other location in the communities I serve.

Entire article in the 03-24 edition.

Schaghticoke Troop Honors Girl Scout Tradition – by C. Barton

SCHAGHTICOKE - The mission of the Girl Scouts reads, “Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.” Girl Scout Troop #1891 based out of Schaghticoke lived out this mission by celebrating Girl Scout week with a variety of activities that took place throughout their community.

Entire article in the 03-24 edition.