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Police Blotter: September 26 – October 2, 2022

James C. Duprey, 56, was arrested for 4th Degree Grand Larceny, 4th Degree Welfare Fraud, 1st Degree Offer of False Instrument for Filing

Kara M. Bennett, 42, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance

David A. Lapointe, 44, was arrested for 3rd Degree Bail Jumping

Eric M. Patton, 37, was arrested for Tampering with Physical Evidence

Cora Sepesta, 56, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment

Zachariah Osborn, 49, was arrested on an active warrant

Delsey L. Clark, 51, was arrested for 2nd Degree Criminal Obstruction of Governmental Administration

Cory S. Connelly, 42, was arrested for 3rd Degree Bail Jumping

Lawrence W. Long, 37, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated DWI, 1st Offense

Mason G. Murphy, 47, was arrested for 1st Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated, 1st Offense

Steven D. Duell, 24, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated; 1st Offense

John L. Hughes, 23, was arrested for 3rd Degree False Report of Emergency

Fantasia L. Jabot, 27, was arrested for 3rd Degree Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Marie A. Allen, 30, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Jonathan A. Edwards, 25, was arrested for petit larceny

Seth A. Napier, 32, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Michael J. Sears, 58, was arrested for 2nd Degree Menacing

Tanya P. Allen, 38, was arrested for 1st Degree Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Aggravated DWI, 1st Offense

Jody L. Tanner, 50, was arrested for Petit Larceny, 3rd Degree Burglary, Illegal Entry with Intent to Commit a Crime

Raheem J. Brickhouse, 24, was arrested for 2nd Degree Bail Jumping and False Personation.

Robert J. Kramer, 58, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Miya L. Portee, 33, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Taylor P. Sullivan, 26, was arrested for Endangering Welfare of a Child, Public Lewdness

WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF

On Sept. 30 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Elizabeth Lloyd, 41, of Glens Falls for selling narcotics. During a controlled drug buy operation conducted by the Warren County Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) and Glens Falls PD, an undercover police officer and/or Confidential Informant purchased Fentanyl from Lloyd on multiple occasions. Lloyd was charged with 2 counts of 3rd Degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance–a class B felony. Lloyd was transported to Warren County Court for arraignment, where she was released on her own recognizance.

On Sept. 30 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jonothon Randolph, 45, of Queensbury for selling narcotics. During a controlled drug buy operation conducted by the Warren County Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU), an undercover police officer and/or Confidential Informant purchased Fentanyl from Randolph on multiple occasions. Randolph was charged with 2 counts of 3rd Degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance–a class B felony. Randolph was transported to Warren County Court for arraignment, where he was released on his own recognizance.

On Sept. 30 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Paul A. Capone, 55, of Queensbury for selling narcotics. During a controlled drug buy operation conducted by the Warren County Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU), an undercover police officer and/or Confidential Informant purchased crack cocaine and Fentanyl from Capone on two separate occasions. Capone was charged with 2 counts of 3rd Degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance–a class B felony. Capone was transported to Warren County Court for arraignment, where he was remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility with bail set at $25,000cash/$50,000bond/$100,000unsecured bond.

Police Blotter: September 19 – September 25, 2022

Lewis R. Keiffer, 59, was arrested for 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 3rd Degree Menacing

Michelle L. McFarren, 41, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Susan A.E. Slater, 21, was arrested for Petit Larceny
Luke A. Phenes, 36, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Danielle P. Whitney-Allen, 36, was arrested for 3rd Degree Burglary, Petit Larceny, Illegal Entry With Intent to Commit a Crime

Justin M. Allen, 32, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Samuel O. Mejia-Portorreal, 22, was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault with Intent to Cause Injury to Officer, False Personation, 2nd Degree Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, Trespass

Colby J. Fuller, 27, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

John A. Vandoren, 21, was arrested for Acting in Manner to Injure Child Less Than 17, Criminal Mischief, Intent to Damage Property

Bashar R.I. Alimdanat, 26, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Hashem M.H. Alsawadtah, 21, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Antoun S.S. Altwal, 24, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Heath R. Colvin, 33, was arrested for Probation Violation, 1st Degree Criminal Contempt, and Resisting Arrest

Eric T. Ladd, 43, was arrested on an active warrant

Rourk S. Nielsen, 29, was arrested on an active warrant

John R. Fazio, 65, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Damian B. Ball, 26, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance

Kevin J. Gross, 32, was arrested for 3rd Degree Identity Theft, 4th Degree Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

Bette A. Baum, 48, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, 1st Offense

Wayne N. Phillips, 30, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated, 1st Offense

Shaniah A. Sanders, 26, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

David J. Forshay, 37, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Alexis L. Hancsarik, 26, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Melissa A. Girard, 36, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation; Alcohol Related

Police Blotter: September 5 – September 11, 2022

WARREN COUNTY

  • Arthur J. Robbins, 81, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Irene C. Robbins, 75, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Trevor A. Prosser, 22, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Michael P. Allen, 40, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Peter D. Bombard, 43, was arrested for Criminal Mischief with Intent to Damage Property
  • Matthew P. Benway, 22, was arrested for 2nd Degree Criminal Contempt
  • Auriel B. Daab, 29, was arrested for 2nd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Mitchell E. Stone, 46, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Samuel E. Travis, 44, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Kimony S. Wright, 27, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Samuel D. McDonald, 51, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Crystal L. Richter, 46, was arrested for Endangerment of Child Under 17
  • Kimberly A. Beckford, 39, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Stephen C. Johnson, 37, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Adam J. Salerno, 41, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Lars A. Pennartz, 24, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Devin R. Tittemore, 25, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated: 1st Offense
  • Tobi Olatinwo, 20, was arrested for Criminal Mischief with Intent to Damage Property, 2nd Degree Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest
  • Edward J. Marin, 33, was arrested for 2nd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation: Previous Conviction
  • Hamet Perez, 44, was arrested for 3rd Degree Assault
  • Leslie J. Kelley, 64, was arrested for Forcible Touching of Sexual/Intimate Parts
  • Arthur W. Radigan, 65, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment

Warren County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

BOLTON – At approximately 4:50 a.m. on Sept 6, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Sagamore Rd in the Town of Bolton for a property damage crash. The vehicle, operated by Shubham Tuwani, 24, of Bolton Landing, was traveling westbound when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer, crossed over the eastbound lane and struck a tree. Upon interviewing Tuwani, police determined that he was intoxicated and subsequently arrested him for Driving While Intoxicated. He was processed and released to appear in Bolton Town Court on a later date.

Police Blotter: August 29 – September 4, 2022

WARREN COUNTY

  • Edward M. Kirk, 52, was arrested for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass
  • Cody E. Getz, 29, was arrested for 3rd Degree Bail Jumping, Failure to Appear
  • Kimberly L. Goodson, 52, was arrested for Probation Violation
  • Fantasia L. Jabot, 27, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Matthew P. Benway, 22, was arrested for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, 2nd Degree Harassment
  • Mikhail E. Donovan, 30, was arrested for 2nd Degree Bail Jumping, Failure to Appear
  • William S. Naylor, 32, was arrested for 3rd Degree Bail Jumping
  • John J. Davis, 58, was arrested for Aggravated DWI with a Child Passenger Under 16, 1st Offense, Resisting Arrest
  • John K. Fieldstadt, 60, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Weapon with Intent to Use, 2nd Degree Menacing
  • Melody R. Hart, 19, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Patricia E. Reynolds, 62, was arrested for 3rd Degree Criminal Trespass
  • Jonathan A. Edwards, 24, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Megan R. Potter, 27, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Kevin J. Whipple, 26, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Stacia C. Devine, 45, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Daniel J. West, 27, was arrested for Petit Larceny, Failure to Appear
  • Jacob T. Hannon, 28, was arrested for Aggravated DWI, 2 Prior Convictions
  • Jeremy M. Jock, 37, was arrested for 2nd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
  • Erik C. Shepard, 31, was arrested for Trespass, Resisting Arrest

Police Blotter: August 22 – August 28, 2022

WARREN COUNTY

  • John P. Carter, 25, was arrested for 4th Degree Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
  • Kenneth P. Miller, 61, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Daniel T. Hitchcock, 51, was arrested for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, 2nd Degree Harassment
  • Gary F. Polukord, 40, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated: 1st Offense
  • Michaela J. Pickett, 26, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated: 1st Offense
  • Michael W. Briggs, 27, was arrested for Criminal Mischief with Intent to Damage Property, Petit Larceny
  • Dalton C. Barrett, 28, was arrested for 3rd Degree Assault with Intent to Cause Physical Injury
  • Ryan C. Barrett, 25, was arrested for 3rd Degree Assault with Intent to Cause Physical Injury
  • Anthony J.M. Hart, 23, was arrested for Probation Violation
  • Heath R. Colvin, 32, was arrested for Probation Violation
  • Shannon M. Charbonneau, 41, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Alexis N. Degnan, 25, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment
  • Robert C. Weatherly, 38, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment
  • Brent G. Skoll, 55, was arrested for 2nd Degree Reckless Endangerment, Endangering Welfare of Child Less than 17
  • Cameron S. Thompson, 23, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated: 1st Offense
  • Scott M. Genier, 51, 1st Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated: 1st Offense
  • Joshua M. Heym, 27, was arrested for 3rd Degree Assault with Intent to Cause Physical Injury, Criminal Mischief with Intent to Damage Property
  • Brandon L. Baldwin, 25, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment, 2nd Degree Unlawful Imprisonment
  • Jason T. Huff, 26, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated: 1st Offense
  • Lucas L. Weaver, 33, was arrested for 2nd Degree Reckless Endangerment, Illegal Discharge of Firearm

Police Blotter: August 15 – August 21, 2022

WARREN COUNTY

  • Peter M. Morales, 46, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Previous Conviction
  • Justin C. Wade, 42, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Auriel B. Daab, 29, was arrested for Unauthorized Use of Vehicle Without Owner Consent
  • Hezekiah R. Morton, 52, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Alexus M. Catalfamo, 24, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
  • Kevin P. Conlon, 39, was arrested for 2nd Degree Criminal Possesion of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, 1st Degree Unlawful Imprisonment
  • Joshua M. Shaw, 27, was arrested for 2nd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Wesanne B. Visscher, 40, was arrested for 1st Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, DWI: Previous Conviction, 2nd Degree Assault with Intent to Cause Injury to Officer, Obstruction of Governmental Administration
  • Alec J. Batease, 35, was arrested for 3rd Degree Criminal Trespass on Enclosed Property
  • Austin D. Hanna, 25, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Terry M. Vernum, 72, was arrested for Failure to Report Loss or Theft of Firearm Ammunition
  • Tracy P. Whipple, 41, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Petit Larceny
  • Heather L. Price, 41, was arrested for 2nd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Daniel J. West, 27, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Amanda R. Jones, 34, was arrested for Probation Violation
  • Brianna Fay M. Bouley, 24, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Alfred L. Lambdin, 39, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Michael L. Bedini, 54, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Police Blotter: August 8 – August 14, 2022

WARREN COUNTY

  • Michela M. Sussman, 70, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Charles E. Stewart, 55, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment
  • Summer R. Morgan, 33, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Andree Shepard, 27, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, 3rd Degree Reckless Driving, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, 2nd Degree Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Governmental Administration.
  • Lisa M. Barbone, 32, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Rose A. Donnelly, 30, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Eric T. Ladd, 43, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Amanda D. O’Connell, 39, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Deshawn M. Dunklee, 19, 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Ashley R. Delgado, 34, was arrested for Probation Violation
  • Sarah K. Reynolds, 23, was arrested for 2nd Degree Menacing, 2nd Degree Assault with Intent to Cause Physical Injury, Criminal Possession of a Weapon with Intent to Use, Criminal Mischief with Intent to Damage Property
  • Bennett E. Sanders, 46, was arrested for 2nd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
  • Katherine S. Eaton, 51, was arrested for 3rd Degree Burglary
  • Duane C. Gale, 38, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment
  • Jesse L. Brazee, 37, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Robert E. Digesualdo, 53, was arrested for 3rd Degree Assault
  • Alia E. Fillmore, 49, was arrested for 2nd Degree Menacing, Criminal Possession of a Weapon with Intent to Use
  • Brendan J. Sullivan, 23, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Katie F. Hayden, 22, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Christina E. Kennison, 39, was arrested for 2nd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Police Blotter: August 1 – August 7, 2022

WARREN COUNTY

  • Brad S. Blair, 45, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Alfred L. Lambdin, 39, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Kevin J. Haller, 32, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment
  • Aldemar E. Vadnais, 44, was arrested for False Personation
  • Amy N. Bradway, 38, was arrested for Family Court Violation
  • Tosha R. Jeremias, 38, was arrested for False Personation
  • Jason B. Laroe, 51, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Christopher Lloyd, 43, was arrested for 3rd Degree Bail Jumping
  • John H. Urban, 83, was arrested for Trespass
  • Jason R. Bradway, 40, was arrested for 2nd Degree Criminal Contempt
  • Zacharias J. Yungandreas, 22, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Justin E. Rawlins, 44, was arrested for Failure to Appear
  • Daniel J. West, 27, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Tonya L. Hoffman, 39, was arrested for Probation Violation
  • Carol J. Weingart, 78, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated: 1st Offense
  • Thomas E. Shelly, 76, was arrested for Aggravated DWI, 1st Offense
  • Ashley E. Vetrano, 33, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, Failure to Appear
  • Kaonti B. Sartoris, 32, was arrested for Family Court Violation
  • William A. Ash, 27, was arrested for 3rd Degree Bail Jumping, Failure to Appear

Police Blotter: September 12 – September 18, 2022

WARREN COUNTY

  • Cody B. Batcher, 32, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Mark A. Myers, 50, was arrested on an active warrant
  • Jackson M. Metz, 23, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation: Alcohol Related
  • Andree Shepard, 27, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Sean R. Miller, 33, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Anthony J. Pecor, 46, was arrested for 3rd Degree Assault with Intent to Cause Physical Injury, Criminal Mischief with Intent to Damage Property, 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Previous Conviction, Menacing a Police or Peace Officer
  • Joseph S. Barron, 41, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment
  • Brent G. Skoll, 55, was arrested for 1st Degree Criminal Contempt
  • Ashley M. Dudley, 35, was arrested for 2nd Degree Bail Jumping, Failure to Appear
  • Brenda J. Ackley, 34, was arrested for 2nd Degree Criminal Contempt
  • Samuel E. Travis, 44, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Mitchell E. Stone, 46, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Billy R. Mitchell, 38, was arrested for Aggravated Family Offense, 1st Degree Criminal Contempt
  • James F. Barber, 49, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Jody L. Tanner, 50, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Brian S. Vangundy, 29, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Tammy M. Love, 33, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Carter J. Backus, 22, was arrested for 3rd Degree Criminal Mischief: Damage to Property
  • Terry L. Brower, 51, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Nathaniel J. Walker, 31, was arrested for Petit Larceny
  • Lindsey A. Capone, 32, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Robert A. Crosby, 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Resisting Arrest
  • Timothy E. McIntyre, 45 was arrested for Acting in Manner to Injure Child Less Than 17
  • Brenna R. Michalak, 25, was arrested for Acting in Manner to Injure Child Less Than 17
  • Jacob E. Baker, 23, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment

Warren County Sheriff

QUEENSBURY – At approximately 7:10 p.m. on Sept 15, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a possible assault that occurred at the Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, located at 42 Gurney Ln in the Town of Queensbury. A family member reported the victim, a 67-year-old resident of the Warren Center, had been struck by a Nurse’s Aide. Through an investigation into the claim, officers learned the victim had been assaulted by 19-year-old Raven J. Charles-Gary, of Birmingham, AL. Charles-Gary struck the victim in the face, causing cuts, bruising, and substantial pain. Charles-Gary was arrested for Assault in the Second Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Elderly Person in the Second Degree, both felonies. She was held at the Warren County Correctional Facility pending arraignment.

HUDSON FALLS – On Sept. 17, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Morgan E. Bemis-Heym, of Hudson Falls and 52-year-old Linda L. Marshall, of South Glens Falls, following a traffic stop. Bemis-Heym–known to officers for having a suspended driver’s license–was operating a black Jeep Compass with a brake light out. Upon approaching the vehicle, Officers observed a scale with white powder substance consistent with cocaine residue and a knife in plain view inside the vehicle. Bemis-Heym was removed from the vehicle, at which point a baggie containing what appeared to be crack cocaine was observed on the driver’s seat. Bemis-Heym was transported to Warren County Sheriff’s Office where she was found to be in possession of additional crack cocaine. The passenger of the vehicle, Linda Marshall, originally gave a false name and was later found to have active warrants out of Glens Falls and Saratoga County. Morgan E. Bemis-Heym was charged with 1 count of 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (intent to sell) 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (1/2 ounce or more of a narcotic drug), both class B Felonies, and 2nd Degree Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia–a class A Misdemeanor. Linda L. Marshall was charged with 2 counts of 2nd Degree Criminal Impersonation–Class A Misdemeanor. Bemis-Heym and Marshall were arraigned the next morning in Warren County CAP Court where they were released on their own recognizance to return at a later court date.

QUEENSBURY – On Sept. 18, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old Jonathan C. A. Johnson of  Glens Falls, 29-year-old Robert J. Periard of Argyle, and 20-year-old Maleki A. Nichols of Queensbury following a traffic stop. Johnson, the operator of a Volvo XC90, was stopped after failing to signal while turning at an intersection in Queensbury. The vehicle he was driving also had switched Vermont license plates registered to a Chevrolet passenger car. Upon an inventory search of the vehicle, crack cocaine was located on the front passenger seat and a loaded 9mm firearm, a quantity of crack cocaine and a digital scale with cocaine residue were located in the glove compartment. All three men were charged with 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (intent to sell) and 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (1/2 ounce or more of a narcotic drug)–both class B Felonies. The three men were also charged with 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon (loaded firearm)–a class B Felony. The men were also charged with 2nd Degree Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia–class A Misdemeanor, while Periard was charged with 7th Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance–class A Misdemeanor. Johnson, who is currently pending class B drug felonies out of Glens Falls, was also issued traffic tickets for Failure to Signal and Switched License Plates. All subjects were arraigned the next morning in Queensbury Court where Periard and Nichols were released on their own recognizance to return at a later court date and Johnson was remanded for lack of $2000cash/$4000bond for bail.

LAKE GEORGE – At approximately 3:14 a.m. on Aug 20 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault in progress on Canada Street in the Village of Lake George. Patrol Officers arrived on scene to find all parties separated, the victim in this incident lying on the ground with a severe head injury and fractured ankle. The victim was transported to Glens Falls Hospital and later Albany Medical Center for treatment. After a police investigation, it was determined that 23-year-old Nicholas D. Motta of Lake George, 22-year-old Sean A. Lamando of Queensbury, and an unknown third party attacked and repeatedly struck the victim in the face and body with closed fists, causing injury. Motta was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Gang Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, and 2nd Degree Strangulation. Lamando was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Gang Assault and 2nd Degree Assault.