Man charged with felony burglary SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a burglary count, accused of illegally entering a home, taking a baseball bat and damaging a car, authorities said. Raul Rosa, 34, of Strong Street, was charged with one count each of second-degree burglary, a felony, and fourth-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. Rosa is accused of going into a home on Duane Avenue, receiving the stolen bat from a co-defendant and using it to damage the automobile. Also charged with second-degree burglary at the same address was Marcus A. Marquez, 22, of Hamilton Street.
Man charged with criminal mischief SCHENECTADY — A city man faces charges, accused of breaking items and then choking his girlfriend, authorities said. Tremell Branch, 23, of Steinmetz Homes, was charged Sunday with third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, and criminal obstruction of breathing, criminal tampering and criminal possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanors. Branch is accused of choking his girlfriend and breaking several items in her home Sunday at Steinmetz Homes, according to papers filed in court.
Schenectady man faces drug charges SCHENECTADY — A city man faces indictment on high-level drug counts, accused of possessing and selling cocaine, Schenectady County District Attorney’s officials said. Richard Ham, 42, of 1042 Congress St., was indicted Monday on one count of fi rst-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of second-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and six counts of thirddegree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Ham also faces two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Ham is accused of possessing and selling cocaine in August on Euclid Avenue and possessing a gun.
Its the miracle called Schenectady...the only miracle is people that have the means to go elsewhere still want to live there.
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
Man charged with assault, theft try SCHENECTADY — A city man is accused of kicking a man in an attempt to rob him, authorities said. Anthony Allen Jr., 18, of Avenue B, was charged Tuesday with one count each of second-degree assault and second-degree attempted robbery, felonies. Allen is accused of attempting to rob the victim Jan. 18 on Washington Avenue, near State Street, by knocking the victim down, then kicking the victim in the face and body, according to papers fi led in court. The victim suffered a broken jaw in the attack, requiring the victim to see a plastic surgeon and have his jaw wired shut, according to papers.
SCHENECTADY — Four people have been indicted in connection with drug arrests on Paige Street in October, Schenectady County district attorney’s offi cials said. Tyrone Tutt, 23, Jacinda Mc-Gee, 18, Andre Lee, 25, and Epiphany McGee, 21, all of 410 Paige St., were indicted Friday on multiple drug counts, including third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. The four were arrested Oct. 19, just after 6 a.m. at 410 Paige St. Police found crack cocaine, morphine, scales and balances used to weigh drugs, a stolen Apple iPad and a gun at the residence, according to papers filed in court in October. Jacinda McGee also faces assault allegations, accused of assaulting a police officer and a jail guard. The four were among several people indicted Friday in Schenectady County Court in unrelated incidents. Marc Pier, 23, of 706 Union St., was indicted Friday on one count each of second-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal mischief. Pier is accused of breaking into a Seward Place home Dec. 12 then taking items, offi cials said. Tyshiem Valderrama, 16, of 1334 Fifth Ave., was indicted on one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Valderrama is accused of possessing a 9mm Smith & Wesson semiautomatic handgun just after 1 a.m. Dec. 10 at Albany and Bachus streets. Carlos Matos, 29, of 806 Strong St., was indicted on one count each of third-degree criminal possession and sale of a controlled substance and fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana. Matos is accused of possessing and selling cocaine Dec. 14 on Jerry Street, offi cials said. Vincent Calhoun, 47, of 2329 Hamburg St., was indicted on two counts of driving while intoxicated and one count of fi rst-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Calhoun is accused of driving while intoxicated Dec. 19 on Union Street, offi cials said.
More charges in swindle case alleged to men SCHENECTADY — An alleged accomplice in swindling a 92-yearold man earlier this month now faces enhanced charges, authorities said. Andrew J. Kelly, 32, of 1264 Crane St., was charged Friday with one count of second-degree burglary, a felony, and petty larceny, a misdemeanor. Kelly and co-defendant Henry Hicks, 54, of Albany, are accused in a scheme to swindle the man out of more than $700 Jan. 6, prosecutors have said. The scheme involved talking their way into the man’s house, making up a plumbing problem, pretending to fix it and then demanding payment, prosecutors have said. Authorities have asked that anyone who believes they or loved ones were victimized to call the Schenectady Police Department’s TIPS line at 788-6566.
Indoor drug farm alleged in city SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a felony charge of operating a marijuana growing operation from his home, authorities said. Roshan Ashraf, 35, of 15 Furman St., was charged Thursday with one count of second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Ashraf is accused of possessing more than 31 mature marijuana plants in pails of potting soil at his residence Thursday, according to papers filed in court. Ashraf is also accused of allowing a child to reside in the same house as the operation.
Drug, car theft counts face women SCHENECTADY — Two women were arrested Thursday in a stolen car and one also faces drug charges, authorities said. Kellie Coe, 27, of 318 Frank St., Schenectady, and Janina Douglas, 29, of Rhinebeck, were arrested just after 3 p.m. Thursday on Crane Street. Coe faces one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a felony, accused of driving a car that was reported stolen. Douglas, a passenger in the car, was allegedly found illegally possessing codeine and morphine. Douglas faces charges of third-degree and fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, along with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, felonies. Douglas also faces one count of unauthorized use of a vehicle, a misdemeanor.
2 charged with having stolen car SCHENECTADY — Two people were arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly possessing a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Niskayuna. A Schenectady police officer spotted the vehicle at around 3 a.m. and followed it until the car stopped at the dead end of Prospect Street, according to police. Four suspects jumped out of the vehicle. Officers pursued them on foot and caught two, one of whom is a juvenile. Their names are not being released. Police used a canine unit to track the other two but did not find them.
Schenectady man charged with attack on woman SCHENECTADY — A local man faces a felony, accused of strangling a woman to unconsciousness, authorities said. Anthony Gallo, 33, of 62 Rotterdam St., was charged Friday with one count of second-degree strangulation, a felony, along with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal mischief, misdemeanors. Gallo is accused of strangling the woman Friday afternoon at a Van Vranken Avenue address, causing her to lose consciousness, according to papers filed in court. Gallo also allegedly broke the woman’s cellphone as she tried to call for help and strangled her in the presence of a 3-year-old child.
Man charged with causing damage SCHENECTADY — A Mechanicville man is accused of damaging medical equipment and a police car, authorities said. William Thompson, 27, of 37 S. Main St., Mechanicville, was charged Friday with third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, along with misdemeanor auto stripping and criminal mischief. Thompson is accused of intentionally damaging a medical stretcher, window and window frame at Ellis Hospital just after 8 a.m. Friday, according to papers fi led in court. Thompson is also accused of denting the trunk of a police car the day before, just after 1 p.m., by slamming his head against it, according to papers. Papers do not indicate why Thompson was initially in police custody or at the hospital.
Man faces evidence tampering charge SCHENECTADY — A city man faces charges he tried to ditch drugs as police chased him Friday, authorities said. Lyle LaRose, 34, of 21 Nassau Ave., was charged Friday with one count of tampering with physical evidence, a felony, along with resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, misdemeanors. LaRose is accused of ditching one plastic baggie believed to be crack cocaine into the snow as police pursued him on foot on State Street, according to papers fi led in court. LaRose was being pursued as part of an investigation into drug activity, according to papers.
2 felony charges filed in break-in SCHENECTADY — A burglary count has been filed against a city woman, accusing her in a December break-in, authorities said. Karlotta Diaz, 23, of 852 State St., second floor, was charged Monday with one count each of second-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny, felonies. Diaz is accused of breaking into a Duane Avenue apartment Dec. 29 and taking a video game system, games, cash and food, according to papers fi led in court.
City man charged with violating order SCHENECTADY — A city man is accused of felony violating an order of protection and stalking a woman, authorities said. Shawn M. Dukes, 40, of 388 Duane Ave., was charged Monday with two counts of first-degree criminal contempt, felonies, and fourth-degree stalking, a misdemeanor. Dukes is accused of violating an order of protection by going to a woman’s home and threatening her twice in October. He is also accused of repeatedly calling her and leaving threatening messages, a total of 23 messages in all, according to papers filed in court.
Hey, someone said that a woman was on Crane St around 9:30 last night, near 7th ave, and, I didn't hear whether it was robbery, assault, or what, but I heard the word gunpoint.
Maybe that' why I could have sworn I heard a helicopter last night.
Optimists close their eyes and pretend problems are non existent. Better to have open eyes, see the truths, acknowledge the negatives, and speak up for the people rather than the politicos and their rich cronies.
Traffic stop nets drug charge SCHENECTADY — A Saturday traffic stop led to a man’s arrest on a felony marijuana possession count, authorities said. Leonard Steele, 33, of 513 Schenectady St., was charged with one count of third-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony, along with aggravated unlicensed operation, a misdemeanor. Steele is accused of possessing more than eight ounces of marijuana just before 1 a.m. on Schenectady Street, according to papers filed in court. He was pulled over by police after being spotted driving west on Strong Street, at Schenectady Street, driving without headlights.
Felony charged in snowball case SCHENECTADY — A city teen faces a felony, accused of damaging a car by hitting it with snowballs, authorities said. William French, 16, of 947 Albany St., was charged Saturday with one count of third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, and second-degree harassment, a violation. French is accused of throwing the snowballs Saturday, just before 4:30 p.m. on Division Street. He is also accused of hitting the car owner with a snowball.
Assault, other charges follow woman’s injury SCHENECTADY — A city man is accused of repeatedly punching a woman in the face, knocking out four teeth, authorities said. Brian K. Patterson, 48, of Grove Place, was charged with one count each of second-degree assault, third-degree criminal mischief and aggravated criminal contempt, felonies. Patterson is accused of beating the woman Tuesday on Grove Place, hitting her in the back with a bat and pushing her head into a wall, according to papers fi led in court. He is also accused of lighting her hair on fire. The woman was taken to Ellis Hospital for treatment. Patterson is also accused of threatening her with a knife. He attacked the woman in violation of an order of protection, according to papers.
Gas smell empties lottery building SCHENECTADY— The New York State Lottery Building was evacuated Thursday afternoon after several employees smelled gas, according to the Fire Department. Fire officials searched the building for an hour but found nothing, according to Deputy Chief Scott Doherty. Employees were evacuated to the arcade of Proctors to stay warm. Employees complained of smelling a “sewer like gas odor” around 4:10 p.m., said Doherty. They called the fire department just before an alarm sounded. The check found no signs of carbon monoxide in the building and Doherty said the smell may be coming from plugged plumbing vents on the roof or plumbing in the basement. Fire officials and the building’s maintenance staff will continue to monitor the situation, he said.
Two men accused of cycle thefts SCHENECTADY — Two city residents face felonies for allegedly breaking into a shed Tuesday and stealing motorcycles. Isaiah Fields, 17, of 703 Stanley St., and Antonio Araujo, 26, of 845 Cutler St., were charged early Tuesday with third-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny. They are accused of breaking into a shed on Division Street and taking the motorcycles. Araujo also faces one count of fi fth-degree criminal possession of stolen property for allegedly possessing a stolen BB gun. Contempt charges face city man SCHENECTADY — A city man is accused of violating an order of protection and tampering with a witness. Carlin Von Harris, 26, of Schenectady, faces three counts of first-degree criminal contempt, felonies, and one count of fourthdegree tampering with a witness, a misdemeanor. Harris is accused of repeatedly calling a woman in violation of an order of protection and telling her that she shouldn’t go to court. Harris also faces three counts of second-degree aggravated harassment, a misdemeanor.
Man accused of drug sales SCHENECTADY — A city man has been charged with possessing and selling crack cocaine. Earl Thomas, 33, of 337 Germania, was charged this week with two counts each of third-degree criminal possession and sale of a controlled substance, felonies. Thomas is accused of possessing and selling crack cocaine Jan. 13 and Jan. 20 on Albany Street.
Felony DWI charge in city incident SCHENECTADY — Jason Federman, 43, of 925 Pleasant St., was charged Wednesday with felony driving while intoxicated and several traffic infractions. He allegedly drove drunk just before 8 p.m. on Fourth Street. Federman also allegedly has a prior drunk driving conviction, bumping the current charge to a felony.
City resident allegedly tried to hide cocaine SCHENECTADY — An alleged attempt to conceal drugs in the back of a police car has a city resident facing a felony, authorities said. Radheya Mathews, 32, of 852 Stanley St., was charged Sunday with one count of tampering with physical evidence, a felony, along with misdemeanor drug possession and false personation. Mathews is accused of stashing cocaine in the back seat of the police car Mathews was in Sunday morning, attempting to conceal it, according to papers filed in court.
Man charged with attack with shovel SCHENECTADY — An alleged assault with a shovel has a city man facing a felony, authorities said. Earl R. Long, 25, of 23 Crosby St., was charged Thursday with second-degree assault, a felony, along with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. Long is accused of attacking his mother’s husband with the shovel Thursday on Jerry Street, causing a cut that required 10 staples to close, according to papers filed in court.
Felony lodged after man hit by glass SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a felony, accused of hitting another man in the face with a wine-type glass, authorities said. Antonio L. Baker, 48, of 10 O’Dell St., Apt. 3, was charged Sunday with one count of second-degree assault, a felony, along with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Baker is accused of hitting the man with the glass Sunday evening on Forest Road, causing severe cuts and possible other damage, according to papers filed in court. Baker is also accused of biting and pushing a child to the ground, according to papers.
Protection order violation alleged SCHENECTADY — An alleged violation of an order of protection has a city man facing a felony, authorities said. Christopher Lopez, 24, of 9 N. Church St., Apt. 305, was charged Friday with fi rst-degree criminal contempt, a felony, and unlawful imprisonment, a misdemeanor. Lopez is accused of violating the order of protection by grabbing the woman Dec. 17 on Francis Avenue, causing injury and threatening to kill her, according to papers filed in court.
Pair charged with break-in, assault SCHENECTADY — Two city residents face charges of breaking into a home and assaulting the residents, authorities said. Denise Caldwell, 44, and Ashanti Caldwell, 17, were each charged with second-degree burglary and second-degree gang assault, felonies. The Caldwells are accused of breaking into an Eastern Avenue apartment Jan. 31 and assaulting residents Jermell Johnson and Latasha Patterson. A third suspect was also indicated in court paperwork. They allegedly punched Johnson and swung a knife at him, according to paperwork filed in court. They also allegedly assaulted Patterson, breaking her nose and eye socket. Patterson was taken to Albany Medical Center for surgery, according to papers. The group is accused of breaking down a door as the two victims attempted to hold it shut, according to papers.
Man is accused of choking woman SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a felony charge, accused of choking a woman to the point of unconsciousness, authorities said. William T. Johnson, 26, of 314 Michigan Ave., was charged Tuesday with one count of second-degree strangulation, a felony. Johnson choked a 24-year-old woman Jan. 22 at a Van Vranken Avenue address, according to papers filed in court. Drug counts fi led against city man SCHENECTADY — A city man faces felony drug counts, accused of possessing and selling cocaine, authorities said. Lloyd Lawrence, 42, of 706 Craig St., was charged Monday with two counts each of third-degree criminal possession and sale of a controlled substance, felonies. Lawrence is accused of possessing and selling cocaine from his fi rst floor residence Jan. 13 and 19, according to papers filed in court.
Man faces felony contempt charge SCHENECTADY — A violation of an order of protection has a city man facing a felony, authorities said. Anthony Hoose, 21, of 1730 Foster Ave., was charged Monday with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, and second-degree aggravated harassment, a misdemeanor. Hoose is accused of violating an order of protection by calling the victim and threatening to have her assaulted, according to papers fi led in court.
Leave it to the Gazette and or Police Department to not say if there was a relationship to those breaking in and the residents knowing each other. Living in the area this is concerning.
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