Police: Shoplifter threatened guard SCHENECTADY — A woman accused of taking $25 worth of items from a city store faces a highlevel felony after allegedly pulling a knife on a security guard trying to stop her, authorities said.
Over junk at the Dollar Store? You're going to pull a knife???? REALLY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Man accused of punching woman SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a felony charge, accused of fleeing police and injuring an officer in the process, authorities said. Michael E. Fisher, 45, of 33 Fehr Ave., was charged Friday with one count of second-degree assault, a felony, along with resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, misdemeanors. Fisher is accused of punching a woman and then fl eeing from police just after 9 p.m. Friday on Fehr Avenue, according to papers fi led in court. Fisher allegedly fled after offi cers attempted to charge him with violation harassment. As police chased Fisher, Offi cer Michael Wood injured his left knee. He was treated by paramedics and taken to Ellis Hospital for further treatment, according to papers. The officer’s injury resulted in the felony assault count, according to papers. Under state law, a fleeing suspect is criminally liable for the injuries of a police officer chasing him.
Man allegedly pulls alarm, faces felony SCHENECTADY — A city man pulled a fire alarm to get directions because he was lost, authorities said. Chitrenjan Persaud, 48, of 1103 McClyman St., was charged Monday with one count of second-degree falsely reporting an incident, a felony. Persaud is accused of pulling a fire alarm box on McClellan Street just before 3 a.m. Monday, then telling responding firemen there was no fire, he only needed directions because he was lost, according to papers filed in court.
Parolee charged when device broken SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a felony, accused of breaking a parole tracking device he was wearing, authorities said Vincent Mitchell, 19, of 846 Bridge St., was charged Friday with one count of third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, and resisting arrest, a misdemeanor. Mitchell is accused of damaging the satellite tracking device May 26, then fleeing police on Crane Street after a brief foot pursuit June 10, according to papers filed in court. He was arrested on an outstanding parole warrant.
SCHENECTADY — A city man was arrested last week for trying to take someone’s backpack at gunpoint, court papers allege. Aaron Blackmon, 18, of 1076 Willett St., was charged June 20 with one count of second-degree attempted robbery, a felony. Blackmon is accused of displaying what appeared to be a pistol just after 9:30 p.m. on Fairview Avenue, while others tried to take the backpack off of the victim, according to papers filed in court. Blackmon allegedly told the victim to hand over money. Blackmon was arrested about an hour later.
Officer injured from chase in the woods SCHENECTADY — A city man faces an assault charge, accused of running from police, resulting in an officer being injured, authorities said. Donnell Bertrand, 21, of Monroe Street, was arrested Tuesday morning, charged with second-degree assault, a felony, along with resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. Bertrand is accused of running from police early on June 18 through a wooded area off Front Street. In the pursuit through the wooded area, officer Brian Whipple suffered redness, swelling and multiple abrasions, according to papers filed in court. Whipple was treated at Ellis Hospital. Bertrand was arrested Tuesday. Bertrand was also charged with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, accused of violating an order of protection April 24, according to papers.
Man charged with endangering child SCHENECTADY — A city man is accused of breaking glass in a door, causing a shard to hit a child, authorities said. Robert Woodward, 33, of Oakwood Avenue, was charged Tuesday with one count of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Woodward is accused of punching through door glass April 14, sending glass flying. One shard struck a 2-year-old child, causing a “minute” puncture mark, according to papers filed in court. The child was apparently otherwise unharmed.
Troy man accused in home break-in SCHENECTADY — A Troy man is accused of breaking into a city home last month. Christopher Laprade, 36, of River Street, was accused Thursday of breaking into a Cedar Street home June 13. He apparently knew the victim. Laprade is accused of taking electronics and jewelry, including rings described as a wedding band and engagement band. He allegedly sold the electronics at Brandywine Video. Laprade faces one count each of second-degree burglary, fourth-degree grand larceny and fi fth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. He was also charged with misdemeanor petty larceny, accused of giving the same person a fake check May 24.
Schenectady man accused in robbery SCHENECTADY — A city resident has been charged with robbery after forcibly taking cash from a Mont Pleasant store, authorities said. Damean Atkins, 27, of Raymond Street, was charged Wednesday with one count of third-degree robbery, a felony. Atkins is accused of pushing away a cashier’s hand and taking cash from the register at the Family Dollar on Crane Street on March 4. Atkins also allegedly fought with the store manager before fl eeing.
Schenectady man accused in attack SCHENECTADY — A city man is accused of attacking a woman and knocking out four of her teeth, authorities said. James Briggs, 40, of Victory Avenue, was charged Wednesday with one count of second-degree assault, a felony. Briggs is accused of attacking the woman just after 2 a.m. at a Victory Avenue address, punching and kicking her in the face and abdomen, causing her to lose consciousness, according to papers fi led in court. The alleged victim also sustained abrasions to her face, the loss of four teeth and a fractured toe. She was treated at Ellis Hospital. Briggs also faces one count each of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and aggravated unlicensed operation, accused of driving the woman’s car without her permission.
Knife-wielding man confronts officers SCHENECTADY — Two Union College campus safety offi cers were menaced by a man with a knife early Thursday, authorities said, but no injuries were reported. The incident happened just after 5 a.m. on Park Avenue. Dustin Vincent, 22, of 1916 Avenue B, is accused of waving a knife with a 4- to 6-inch blade and menacing campus safety offi cers Matthew Mazure and William Blanchard, threatening to cut them, according to papers. Vincent faces two counts of menacing an officer, a felony, along with one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and trespass.
Schenectady man accused in burglary SCHENECTADY — A city man stands accused of breaking into a home and taking jewelry, authorities said. Maisarh Selim, 23, of 1159 Phoenix Ave., was arrested recently and charged with second-degree burglary and third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, both felonies. Selim is accused of breaking into a Phoenix Avenue home May 13 and taking cash and jewelry worth more than $4,300, according to papers fi led in court.
Grand jury hands up indictments SCHENECTADY — A city man was indicted this week on felony charges, accused of damaging another person’s property, the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Offi ce said. Jordan Polk, 25, of 231 McClellan St., was indicted on eight counts of third-degree criminal mischief, a felony. Polk is accused of damaging property at various locations in Schenectady on May 9, offi cials said. Also indicted this week: Shericka Brown, 22, of 65 Steinmetz Homes, was accused of 12 counts of fi rst-degree criminal contempt, two counts of fourthdegree criminal mischief and one count of resisting arrest. Brown is alleged to have violated an order of protection repeatedly between April 22 and May 25, offi cials said. Gregory Haggerty, 22, of Loudonville, was indicted on one count each of second-degree unauthorized use of a vehicle and driving while ability impaired by drugs. He is accused of driving while impaired May 7 on Interstate 890, offi cials said. Shalon Derrick, 36, of 773 State St., faces two counts each of thirddegree criminal possession and sale of a controlled substance. Derrick is accused of possessing and selling cocaine March 23 and 25 on State Street, offi cials said.
Did anyone see the paper where it said the city was giving its employees a MAP to tell them where it is SAFE TO WALK?????
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
Multiple charges in domestic case SCHENECTADY — A city man is facing multiple charges following a domestic incident Saturday. Jay Cole, 33, of 1766 Becker St. was allegedly sat on a woman and held down her arms with his hand to prevent her from leaving. He also stole $40 from her pocket, according to papers filed in court. Officers said when they tried to arrest him, he flailed his arms and kicked at them and also tried to fl ee. Cole was charged with felony criminal contempt because the woman had an order of protection against him. He was also charged with felony third-degree robbery and the misdemeanors of unlawful imprisonment, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration.
Improper benefit receipt alleged SCHENECTADY — A woman has been arrested for allegedly receiving child care benefits to which she was not entitled. Tamika A. McFarlane, 28, of 613 Bluff Ave., Apt. 1 was arrested Friday for allegedly providing false information about the number of hours she worked on time sheets submitted to the Department of Social Services. This inaccurate information allowed her to improperly receive $2,639 worth of day care services from September 2009 through September 2010, investigators said.
Cocaine possession charged in city SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a city man Tuesday for allegedly possessing crack cocaine. Jamel L. Gibson, 18, of 822 Grant Ave. was charged with third- and fourth-degree criminal possession of a narcotic drug.
Man charged in box cutter slashing SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a city man Tuesday for allegedly slashing another man with a box cutter. Pedro R. Melendez, 23, of Bridge Street allegedly cut the man’s left arm about 6:30 a.m. at 815 Bridge St. The victim was transported to Albany Medical. The extent of his injuries was not known. Melendez was charged with second-degree assault, a felony.
Man accused of sex assault on woman SCHENECTADY — A city man was arrested Monday on a sex assault charge. John R. Keenan, 29, of 48 Elm St., Apt. 1 allegedly engaged in a sexual act with the victim and refused to stop when she asked him. The woman was able to push Keenan away from her to get him to stop, according to papers filed in court. Keenan was charged with thirddegree criminal sex act.
Arbitrator backs firing of city police officer SCHENECTADY — Last year’s police firings will stand. The only Schenectady police officer to challenge his firing has lost his appeal. Arbitrator Daniel Brent determined Officer Andrew Karaskiewicz should not be reinstated. Brent said the case was decided fairly and hearing offi cer Jeffrey Selchick did a “thorough” job when he recommended that Karaskiewicz be fi red. Karaskiewicz allegedly beat a handcuffed man. Patrol car cameras recorded the sound of blows and the cries of the victim, but no images. Karaskiewicz pulled the man out of a patrol car, and thus out of the range of the camera, before the blows began. He was fired in June 2010 after 28 months on paid suspension while city officials tried to figure out how to terminate officers and win the inevitable appeals. They chose to hire Selchick on the grounds that his reputation for extremely detailed decisions would make it difficult for anyone to overturn his rulings. Selchick has never been overturned.
Cops: Teen stole wallet, smokes SCHENECTADY — A city man was accused Saturday of stealing a man’s wallet and a pack of cigarettes from his pants pocket. Dean M. Scofield, 19, of 255 Clayton Road, was assisted by at least two other men in the theft, which occurred about 9:30 p.m. near Woodlawn Elementary School at 3311 Wells Ave., according to papers filed in court. Scofield was charged with second-degree robbery, a felony.
Man arrested after domestic dispute SCHENECTADY — Police accused a local man Saturday of assaulting his girlfriend. Corey J. White, 18, of 1039 Webster St., allegedly punched and choked his girlfriend while she was holding their child. He also took the child from her. White also allegedly choked the woman during a domestic dispute June 9 and punched her into a glass window and choked her during another incident March 19, according to papers filed in court. White was charged with three counts of felony fi rst-degree criminal contempt and misdemeanors of criminal obstruction of breathing, custodial interference and endangering the welfare of a child. He also faces criminal mischief and petty larceny counts and a violation charge of harassment.
Schenectady man faces coke charge SCHENECTADY — A Schenectady man was arrested last week on a drug charge. Lucian S. Rizzo, 59, of 1324 State St., was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance — cocaine — for an incident that allegedly took place at the Econo Lodge.
Man faces charges in child sex assault SCHENECTADY — A city man sexually assaulted a child, authorities said. James Kerr, 33, of Hulett Street, was charged last week with one count of first-degree criminal sexual act, a high-level felony; tampering with physical evidence, a felony; and endangering the welfare of a child. Kerr is accused of performing the criminal sexual act on the child the week before, then destroying physical evidence afterward, according to papers filed in court.
Cops: Teen knifing hurt person’s lung SCHENECTADY — A city teen faces a felony, accused of stabbing another person, causing a punctured lung, authorities said. Jessica McNulty, 17, of 927 Albany St., was charged Friday with one count of second-degree assault, a felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor. McNulty is accused of stabbing the other person with a steak knife at 927 Albany St. just before 11 p.m. Friday. The victim suffered an 1-inch curt to the right side of his back and a punctured lung, according to papers fi led in court. Woman charged in bail-jumping case failing to show up for court in a previous case, authorities said. Karlotta Diaz, 24, of 1006 Albany St., Apt. 3, was charged Friday with one count of second-degree bail jumping, a felony. Diaz is accused of failing to appear in court in a previous burglary case in February. She had been placed under probation supervision, according to papers fi led in court. Diaz also faces another felony, second-degree forgery, for allegedly giving police an incorrect name and signing that name on a fingerprint card during an investigation into a harassment case earlier this month, according to papers.
City teen allegedly stole automobile SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a teenager Wednesday for allegedly stealing a car. James Mason III, 17, of 2041 Ave. A, allegedly took a 1999 red Nissan Sentra. When stopped by police, he also misrepresented his identity, according to papers filed in court. Mason was charged with possession of stolen property, a felony; false personation and unauthorized use of a vehicle, misdemeanors; and failure to stop at a stop sign and operating a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, violations.
Police: Man used stolen credit card SCHENECTADY — A local man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly using a stolen credit card at a local gas station. Richard D. Garcia, 47, of 351 Hulett St. allegedly used the card at the Hess on Brandywine Avenue, according to papers filed in court. He was charged with felony criminal possession of stolen property.
Woman arrested in fake name incident SCHENECTADY — Police say they have arrested a woman for giving them a false name. Nicole C. Curtis, 25, of 446 Manhattan St., Apt. 2, allegedly signed her name as Marina P. Kudin on a fingerprint card. When police searched her residence, they found some mail addressed to Curtis and her fingerprints were already in the system under her real name. She had previously been fi ngerprinted in 2009 for an unrelated matter. Curtis was charged with felony second-degree forgery and misdemeanor false personation.
Man charged with fondling woman SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a local man Tuesday for allegedly grabbing the leg and breasts of a woman. Stephen M. Roche, 54, of 31 Kelton Ave. was charged with misdemeanor sexual misconduct.
Cops: Sex offender didn’t report move SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a registered sex offender Monday for allegedly failing to report his change of address. Raymond W. Batease, 36, of 1138 Albany St. pleaded guilty in 1998 to third-degree rape for having sex with a 16-year-old girl. He is a Level 1 sex offender — the classifi cation for those judged least likely to reoffend.
Man accused of endangering child SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Deonarine Nohar, 35, of 508 Summit Ave. allegedly shut himself in a bathroom with the teenage victim and asked her to remove her clothes. She refused and reported the matter to authorities, according to papers filed in court.
Man accused of knifing roommate SCHENECTADY — A city man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stabbing his roommate in the hand. Rafael R. Maldonado, 48, of 1440 Rugby Road, stabbed the victim with a 5-inch-long knife during an argument around 3:45 a.m. Sunday, police allege. The roommate suffered a 3-inch cut that required several stitches to close, according to papers filed in court. Maldonado was charged with second-degree assault. Arrested at the same time was 35-year-old Jose L. Molina of 813 Bridge St., Apt. 1, who allegedly interfered with police at the scene by standing between the victim and offi cers. He also scratched an officer, causing a cut and redness, police said. When asked to leave the scene, he allegedly shouted an expletive and refused to move. Molina was also charged with second-degree assault, as well as misdemeanor counts of obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest.
Police say man cut girlfriend’s face SCHENECTADY — Police accused a city man Wednesday of cutting his girlfriend’s face with a piece of broken glass during an argument. Roger J. Gould, 37, of 940 Ontario St., threw the woman to the ground, held her down and cut her right cheek, police said. He pinned her down to prevent her from leaving, according to papers filed in court. Gould was charged with felony second-degree assault and misdemeanor unlawful imprisonment.
Police: Man kicked, struck person’s face SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a felony assault count for repeatedly hitting a person, possibly causing a broken nose, authorities said. James H. Weidaw, 31, of Campbell Avenue, was charged Sunday with one count of second-degree assault, a felony, along with criminal obstruction of breathing and endangering the welfare of a child, misdemeanors. Weidaw is accused of repeatedly striking the victim Sunday, including kicking the person in the face, possibly causing a broken nose, according to papers filed in court.
SCHENECTADY City man facing multiple felony charges on car sale BY STEVEN COOK Gazette Reporter Reach Gazette reporter Steven Cook at 395-3122 or scook@dailygazette.com.
A city man is accused fi ling false information with the state DMV and selling a car as a repossession, but never having a lien on it, prosecutors said. Andrew Parker, 50, of 1155 Chrisler Ave., was indicted this week on multiple felonies, including fourth-degree grand larceny, two counts of fi rst-degree falsifying business records, six counts of second-degree forgery and two counts of fi rst-degree offering a false instrument for fi ling. Some of the paperwork involved a car Parker sold as a repossession, prosecutor Mike DeMatteo said. The car was parked for unknown reasons at Mangino Twins Auto Sales, where Parker is a co-owner, DeMatteo said. It was parked there with the owner’s permission, he said, though adding that the owner did not give permission to sell it, and there was no lien on the car, meaning Parker essentially stole it. Also indicted this week: Tigris Hobbs, 38, of 51 Washington Ave., was indicted on one count each of fi rst-degree criminal possession of marijuana and second-degree forgery. Hobbs is accused of possessing 15 pounds of marijuana June 29. He was arrested after receiving a package containing the marijuana. The package had been fl agged by postal inspectors using a drug-sniffing dog, authorities have said. Colin Kerr, 26, of 1084 Madison Ave., Albany, was indicted on three counts of third-degree criminal possession and sale of a controlled substance, felonies. Kerr is accused of possessing and selling heroin in December at Becker and Elm streets, offi cials said. Nadav Harris, 41, of 113 Park Place, was indicted on two counts of second-degree and four counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Harris is accused of possessing and selling cocaine in July on Nott Street, offi cials said. Ronald Anderson, 31, of 408 Brandywine Ave., was indicted on two counts of third-degree criminal possession and sale of a controlled substance, one count of fi fth-degree criminal possession of marijuana and second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia. Anderson is accused of possessing and selling cocaine in May and June at Bradley and McClellan streets, offi cials said. Ciara Yodice, 20, of North Babylon, was indicted on one count each of fourth-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and second-degree criminal impersonation. Yodice is accused of trying to possess oxycodone June 24 at the Altamont Avenue Price Chopper, offi cials said.
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