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12/28/2007 - JIMINO URGES RESIDENTS TO ACT RESPONSIBLE DURING THEIR NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is urging residents to use caution and plan appropriately for their celebrations coinciding with the start of the New Year. Jimino also warned

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12/20/2007 - JIMINO COMMENDS STATE FOR FARMLAND PROTECTION FUNDING

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino commended the state for the

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12/14/2007 - JIMINO URGES SENIOR CITIZENS TO REVIEW THEIR HEALTH CARE OPTIONS

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is urging senior citizens who currently receive their health care insurance under the Federal Government’s Medicare D Program to take advantag

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12/11/2007 - COUNTY HONORS COLD WAR AIR FORCE VETERAN RICHARD OTTO GROSS

TROY - The late Richard Otto Gross, a Troy native who following his service in the United States Air Force became an active member of the community while employed for nearly two-and-a-half decade

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11/29/2007 - JIMINO REPORTS RECENT DWI ENFORCEMENT RESULTS AND URGES RESPONSIBILTY

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino reported the results of the recent STOP DWI enforcement actions that coincided with Halloween weekend and the Thanksgiving Holiday. 

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11/20/2007 - JIMINO TO PARTICIPATE IN RENSSELAER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES MEMORIAL CEREMONY

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino will join with community leaders and other locally elected officials at a memorial service to honor the men and women of emergency services wh

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11/20/2007 - JIMINO TO PARTICIPATE IN RENSSELAER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES MEMORIAL CEREMONY

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino will join with community leaders and other locally elected officials at a memorial service to honor the men and women of emergency services wh

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11/16/2007 - JIMINO: RENSSELAER COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION WEEK

TROY - County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the County’s participation in National Influenza Vaccination Week to help raise awareness to the benefits to receiving a flu vaccine. 

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11/14/2007 - COUNTY HONORS US ARMY WWI VETERAN

TROY - The late Thomas Francis Callahan, a Green Island native who relocated with his family to Troy during the earliest stages of his life and then remained a lifetime resident, was recognized o

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11/14/2007 - Van Bergen Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Scott Van Bergen this morning in Rensselaer County Court.  Van Bergen (Troy, DOB: 3/31/84) was found gui

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11/14/2007 - Deadbeat Dad Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of John Scoville under the Joint Enforcement Team, (JET).  Scoville (Troy, 8/1/70) is charged with Non-Support

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11/11/2007 - LOCAL OFFICIALS PAY TRIBUTE TO DISTINGUISHED VETERANS

TROY – Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino was joined by other County and S

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11/1/2007 - Romano Conviction Affirmed

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that several cases were affirmed today by the State of New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department.&n

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10/31/2007 - Guilty Verdict in Burglary Case

TROY – A Rensselaer County jury found Scott Vanbergen guilty this afternoon on all counts in front of the Hon. Patrick J. McGrath.  Vanbergen (Troy, DOB: 3/31/84) was convicted of Burglary i

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10/30/2007 - JIMINO AND STAMMEL ANNOUNCE COUNTY PROGRAMS TO BOLSTER RANKS OF EMERGENCY RESPONDERS

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino and Legislator Michael Stammel have announced the creation and implementation of programs aiming to increase the number of volunteers willing

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10/23/2007 - TROY AREA SENIOR SERVICES CENTER TO BENEFIT FROM MAKE-A-DIFFERENCE DAY VOLUNTEER EFFORTS BY JOB CORPS OF GLENMONT

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the volunteer projects to be undertaken by the Job Corps of Glenmont at the Troy

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10/19/2007 - JIMINO PROPOSES 2008 COUNTY BUDGET

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10/16/2007 - RENSSELAER COUNTY COMPLETES EMERGENCY CELLULAR CALL RESPONSE UPGRADE: WILL NOW HANDLE CALLS DIRECTLY

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the County’s completion of the Cellular 911 upgrade and changeover of responsibility from the New York State Police.  Until

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10/15/2007 - DA DeAngelis Awarded for Protecting Animals

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis will be honored next month for her work in prosecuting animal abuse cases.  This award comes months after DA DeAngelis established t

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10/15/2007 - Armed Robbery Indictments

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the Rensselaer County Grand Jury has handed up two indictments in connection with two armed robberies in the City of Troy.

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10/9/2007 - COUNTY HONORS US ARMY VETERAN EDWARD F. MCDONOUGH

TROY - The late Edward F. McDonough, a Troy native, veteran of the United States Army, and former member of the Hudson Valley Community College Board of Trustees, was recognized on Tuesday Octobe

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10/4/2007 - JIMINO REMINDS RESIDENTS OF RABIES RISKS

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is again reminding residents of the precautions as well as the steps to follow if you or someone in your care comes into contact with an anima

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10/2/2007 - JIMINO URGES RENSSELAER COUNTY RESIDENTS TO JOIN THE CHANGE A LIGHT, CHANGE THE WORLD CAMPAIGN

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is joining in the 8th annual Energy Star Campaign, kicking off on October 3rd, and urging residents to join in as well in

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9/27/2007 - Cat Shooting Investigation

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis and the Troy Police Department are asking the public’s for help in an open investigation of a cat being shot in the city’s south end. 

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9/18/2007 - Animal Abuse Plea and Sentence

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea and sentencing of Dennis Christensen in Rensselaer County Court this afternoon.  Christensen (407 1st St.

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9/14/2007 - Defendant Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of James P. Bailly in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Bailly (Housatonic, MA, DOB: 7/16/70) pled guilty to two

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9/12/2007 - Mother and Daughter Indicted

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the Rensselaer County Grand Jury has handed up indictments against Doris and Cleo Kurick.  Doris Kurick (Troy, DOB: 2/25/53) and

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8/17/2007 - Vandenburgh Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Joseph M. Vandenburgh in Rensselaer County Court this morning in front of the Hon. Patrick J. McGrath.  Vandenburgh

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8/17/2007 - MOODY’S INVESTORS SERVICE DOWNGRADES RENSSELAER COUNTY’S OBLIGATION RATING FROM A2 TO A3

Troy-Citing the County’s trend of operating deficits that have substantially reduced the reserve (rainy day) fund, Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the County’s Bond rating from A2 to A3

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8/16/2007 - Gunpoint Robber Gets 10 Years

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea and sentencing of Aaron Rehm in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Rehm (Troy, DOB: 8/30/90) pled guilty to Robbe

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8/14/2007 - JIMINO: COUNTY TO HOST SENIOR CITIZENS HEALTH AND SAFETY CONFERENCE

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino announced the County’s 6th annual “Safe Seniors: A TRIAD Conference on Safety, Health and Consumer Fraud” is to take place on Saturd

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8/13/2007 - Deadbeat Dad owes $68,000

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of Edward Miner by the Joint Enforcement Team (JET).  Miner (Troy, DOB: 2/14/59) was arrested on the charges Non-Support o

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8/13/2007 - COUNTY HONORS WWII MARINE CORPS RESERVE VETERAN GEORGE H. MOSHER, KILLED IN ACTION AT IWO JIMA

TROY - The late George H. Mosher, who paid the supreme sacrifice to his nation at the age of 25 while serving with the historic Fourth Marines on the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima, three short days

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8/3/2007 - Press Conference
District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis and Troy Police Chief Nicolas Kaiser will be available to speak to the media this morning at 11:30am in front of the Troy Police Department in regards to the ho
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8/3/2007 - JIMINO APPROVES LOCAL LAW UPDATING COUNTY’S ITEM PRICING LAW

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has given her approval to a local law passed by the

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7/27/2007 - Rape Indictment

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the Rensselaer County Grand Jury has handed up an indictment on Omar J. Pittman this morning.  Pittman (Albany, DOB: 3/26/86) ha

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7/20/2007 - Deadbeat Dad Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of Joseph Pallozzi by the Joint Enforcement Team, (JET).  Pallozzi (Earlton, Greene County DOB: 9/21/70) is charged with N

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7/12/2007 - DA DeAngelis Creates New Animal Abuse Task Force

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the creation of the new Animal Abuse Task Force of Rensselaer County.  “On Wednesday night the County Legislature unanimously approve

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7/9/2007 - Brundige Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Eric J. Brundige in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Brundige (Valley Falls, DOB: 2/25/79) pled guilty to Se

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7/6/2007 - JIMINO: COUNTY’S IMMUNIZATIONS CLINICS CONTINUE

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is reminding parents of the availability of the County’s Immunizations Clinics in order for children to keep up to date on their necessary immu

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7/6/2007 - R.O.U.S.E INC. TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL PICINIC

TROY-Rensselaer Organizations United for Senior Endeavors (R.O.U.S.E.), a non-profit group dedicated to the support of senior citizens and their cause

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7/6/2007 - JIMINO SUBMITS RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FARMLAND CONSERVATION GRANT

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino announced the filing of a resolution authorizing the County to purchase a conservation easement on the Evergreen Farm in the Town of

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7/5/2007 - JIMINO: COUNTY SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM BEGINS

 

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7/3/2007 - RENSSELAER COUNTY HOSTS PLANNING FOR POPULATION GROWTH SYMPOSIUM

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently sponsored a local government symposium focused on the potential population growth Rensselaer County and the entire Capitol Region may

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6/29/2007 - COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT RELEASE REPORT AND RECOMENDATIONS STEMMING FROM BUSINESS MEETING SERIES

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino and Rensselaer Regional Chamber of Commerce

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6/28/2007 - JIMINO NAMED TO SERVE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently accepted a request by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to serve as a member of the agency’s Local Government Ad

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6/28/2007 - Home Invasion Guilty Plea

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Joseph M. Vandenburgh in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Vandenburgh (Wynantskill, DOB 7/16/87) pled guilty

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6/22/2007 - Ramirez Indicted

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the indictment of Brian Ramirez.  The Rensselaer County Grand Jury handed up the indictment this morning.  Ramirez (Troy, DOB: 4

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6/22/2007 - Jidoun Indicted

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announced the indictment of Edward Jidoun.  The Rensselaer County Grand Jury handed up the indictment this morning.  Jidoun (Waterford, DO

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6/22/2007 - Animal Abuse Indictment

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the indictment of Dennis Christensen.  The Rensselaer County Grand Jury handed up the indictment this morning. 

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6/21/2007 - JIMINO: RENSSELAER COUNTY TO HOST FARM TOUR

Troy-County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced Saturday, June 30th as the day of the County’s inaugural Farm Tour.  The day long free event will provide residents and

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6/21/2007 - Failure to Register Felonies

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of two sex offenders on felony Failure to Register counts.  Ronald Pluff, a Level III sex offender  (no address,

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6/20/2007 - Animal Abuse Arrest

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of Dennis Christensen.  Christensen (407 1st St. Troy, DOB: 7/23/62) is charged with Felony Aggravated Cruelty

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6/20/2007 - 911 Dispatchers Investigation

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the investigation into the alleged wrongdoings by some 911 Dispatchers in Rensselaer County is closed.  A letter has been sent t

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6/14/2007 - COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIMINO COMMENDS ELLIO LEMARO ON RECEIVING NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR HIS VOLUNTEER EFFORTS

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently congratulated Ellio LeMaro on being named a Silver Honoree in the 2007 Met Life Foundation “Older Volunteers Enrich Read more...

6/13/2007 - JIMINO: SALE OF OLD VAN RENSSELAER MANOR FINALIZED

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the sale of the old Van Rensselaer Manor to Manor Associates for $1.4 million.  Since construction of the new Van Rensselaer

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6/12/2007 - RENSSELAER COUNTY OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND LANSINGBURGH SCHOOL DISTRICT HONORED WITH NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH PIONEER AWARD

Troy-The Rensselaer County Office of Mental Health and the Lansingburgh School District were recently honored by the New York State Office of Mental Health for their School Community Partnership

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6/12/2007 - Deadbeat Dads Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrests of two men under the Joint Enforcement Team, (JET).  Fernando Alvarez (East Greenbush, DOB: 6/1/59) and Michael Bridger (

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6/11/2007 - COUNTY HONORS SIX DAY WAR NAVY VETERAN FRANCIS BROWN, KILLED IN SERVICE ABOARD THE USS LIBERTY

TROY - The late Francis Brown, who paid the supreme sacrifice to his nation shortly after his twentieth birthday while serving aboard the USS Liberty as Quartermaster Third Class in the Un

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6/7/2007 - Statement on Hunter

“The Appellate Division of Supreme Court overturned Rensselaer County Court Judge Patrick McGrath’s decision to set aside the conviction of Burton Jeffrey Hunter,” said DA DeAngelis.  “In se

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6/4/2007 - JIMINO CALLS ON COUNTY COURTY JUDGE TO EXPLAIN RELEASE OF RESIDENT CHARGED WITH DWI VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently sent a letter to County Court Judge Robert Jacon asking him to explain his rationale for releasing William Pendergast on his own recog

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6/1/2007 - JIMINO HONORS ROUSE SENIORS OF THE YEAR

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently congratulated Ruth

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6/1/2007 - Level III Sex Offender Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Ronald Pluff Jr. in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Pluff Jr. (North Greenbush, DOB: 5/5/62) pled guilty to

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6/1/2007 - Wright Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Tison Wright this morning in Rensselaer County Court.  Wright (Albany, DOB: 11/03/83) pled guilty to Burglary in t

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5/29/2007 - Thompson Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Michael Thompson this morning as jury selection began in his trial.  Thompson (Troy, DOB: 7/14/63) pled guilty to

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5/23/2007 - Teen Charged with Unlawful Disposal of a Body

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of Victoria Leigh McGivern.  McGivern (Brunswick, DOB: 6/1/88) is charged with Unlawful Disposal of a Body in violation of

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5/23/2007 - JIMINO ANNOUNCES 2006 COUNTY AUDIT RESULTS

Troy-Rensselaer Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently reported the results of the County’s 2006 independent audit conducted by Drescher and Malecki LLP who found no material weaknesses in interna

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5/21/2007 - LOCAL OFFICIALS PAY TRIBUTE TO DISTINGUISHED VETERANS

TROY – Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino was joined by other County and State Officials at the American Le

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5/17/2007 - Former HVCC Professor’s Appeal Denied

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the New York State Appellate Division has affirmed the misdemeanor convictions of Frederick H. Weber.   

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5/15/2007 - Cooks Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Albert Cooks in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Cooks (Albany, DOB: 8/14/83) pled guilty last month, as his

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5/15/2007 - Release Ordered in DWI Fatal

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the results of the bail application of William Pendergast in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Pendergast (Troy, DOB: 10/14/88)

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5/15/2007 - JIMINO: COUNTY AND CHAMBER TO HOST FOCUS RECEPTION WITH RESULTS FROM BUSINESS BREAKFAST MEETINGS

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced the date of the Business Breakfast series follow-up reception as May 23rd at 5:00 p.m.  The event will be he

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5/14/2007 - RENSSELAER COUNTY TO HOST VETERANS MEDALS PRESENTATION CEREMONY

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced May 21

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5/14/2007 - COUNTY HONORS US ARMY VETERAN ERIC W. MORRIS, SERVICEMAN DURING OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

TROY - The late Eric Wayne Morris, who paid the supreme sacrifice to his nation on April 28, 2005 when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near the Stryker vehicle in which he was ridi

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5/10/2007 - LOCAL SENIORS GET FIRST HAND LOOK AT COUNTY GOVERNMENT ON COUNTY DAY

Troy-Rensselaer County senior citizens recently had the opportunity to serve as County Executive, County Clerk, Sheriff, as well as the Directors or Commissioners of various County Agencies durin

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5/8/2007 - DA DeAngelis Secures $40,000 for City of Rensselaer

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that her office has secured an Impact Grant from the Department of Criminal Justice Services to the amount of $40,000 that will go to the

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5/7/2007 - DA DeAngelis Brings more Resources to City of Rensselaer

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis will announce a grant that her office has secured for the City of Rensselaer.  In addition, Rensselaer Mayor Dan Dwyer, Rensselaer Police Chief

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5/7/2007 - JIMINO: ANNUAL ALCOHOL AWARENESS SCHOOL PROM TOUR CONTINUES

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced another series of County sponsored Prom Presentations.  The next event will take place at the

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5/7/2007 - Sex Offender Pleas to a Felony

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Almalik Been in Rensselaer County Court.  Been (Cohoes, DOB: 9/11/76) pled guilty to Failure to Register as a Sex

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4/30/2007 - Bryant Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Donald Bryant in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Bryant, (Troy, DOB: 6/17/67) pled guilty to Conspiracy in

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4/27/2007 - York Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of John York this morning in Rensselaer County Court.  York (Troy, DOB: 11/4/70) was sentenced to 10 years determinant

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4/25/2007 - JIMINO: COUNTY MOSQUITO POPULATION CONTROL PROGRAM TO BEGIN MAY 2ND

TROY - County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino announced Wednesday,

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4/23/2007 - No New Victims to be added to DWI Memorial

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis will host the Rensselaer County DWI Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, April 24 at 10am.  This year no new names will be added to the Mem

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4/20/2007 - Attempted Murder Indictment

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the Rensselaer County Grand Jury as handed up a three count indictment against Robert Christian this morning.  Christian (Bronx, DOB:

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4/19/2007 - No New Victims to be added to DWI Memorial

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis will host the Rensselear County DWI Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, April 24 at 10am.  This year no new names will be added to the Mem

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4/18/2007 - JIMINO INVITES PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES TO ENTER COUNTY’S ANNUAL WATER TASTE TEST CONTEST

TROY - County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced Thursday, May 3rd

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4/17/2007 - Cooks Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Albert Cooks in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Cooks (Albany, DOB: 8/14/83) pled guilty as his trial began

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4/16/2007 - Gallagher Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of William Gallagher in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Gallagher (Troy, DOB: 1/17/85) pled guilty last month t

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4/13/2007 - Allah Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Armel Allah this morning.  Allah (Troy, DOB 11/17/76) was found guilty of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Th

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4/13/2007 - FINAL BUSINESS BREAKFAST MEETING TO SPUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS TO BE HELD

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced the last scheduled Business Breakfast Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 17th at 8:00 a.m.  The two hour

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4/12/2007 - Gragnano Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Matthew Gragnano in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Gragnano (Troy, DOB: 4/20/73) was sentenced to 7 years d

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4/11/2007 - Deadbeat Dad Arraigned

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arraignment of Jamie Decker in Troy City Court this morning.  Decker (Rensselaer, DOB: 10/3/66) is charged with two counts of Non

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4/11/2007 - JIMINO URGES RESIDENTS TO “BE TICK FREE”

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is joining with officials from across New York State to help educate residents on how to prevent their exposure to Lyme disease.  Lyme dis

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4/9/2007 - COUNTY TO CREATE BROCHURE TO PROMOTE AGRI-TOURISM

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced the creation of an Agri-Tourism brochure that will showcase the County’s farming related tourist destinations.  The bro

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4/9/2007 - COUNTY HONORS NAVY VETERAN PATRICK A. RUSSO, ONE OF THREE SIBLINGS TO SERVE DURING WWII

TROY - The late Patrick Anthony Russo, who served in the United States Navy from August 3, 1943 through April 3, 1946, thus becoming one of three family sons of the late Aneillo and Mary Seduccat

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4/6/2007 - JIMINO OUTLINES RABIES PRECAUTIONS

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is again reminding residents of the precautions as well as the steps to follow if you or someone in your care comes into contact with an anima

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4/6/2007 - Deadbeat Dads Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrests of two Deadbeat Dads this week by the Rensselaer County DA’s Office. 

Michael Niles (Troy, DOB 5/2/75

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4/6/2007 - Sex Offender in Violation of Terms of Probation

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the violation of the terms of probation of James Garner in Rensselaer County Integrated Court.  Garner (Troy, DOB: 2/12/73) was found

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4/5/2007 - Truck Driver Indicted in Fatal Crash

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arraignment of James P. Bailly in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Bailly (Housatonic, MA DOB: 7/16/70) has been indicted b

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4/5/2007 - JIMINO: COUNTY TO SPONSOR SENIOR HEALTH FAIR

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino cordially invites all seniors to Rensselaer County’s first Se

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4/5/2007 - Second Pork Store Robber Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Lavar Murray in front of Hon. Patrick J. McGrath in Rensselaer County Court.  Murray (Albany, DOB: 1/18/78) pled g

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4/2/2007 - Chirse Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Devan’te Chirse this morning in Rensselaer County Court.  Chirse (Rensselaer, DOB: 12/15/92) pled guilty to Mansla

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3/29/2007 - Gallagher Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of William Gallagher in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Gallagher (Troy, DOB: 1/17/85) pled guilty to

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3/29/2007 - JIMINO: RENSSELAER COUNTY MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS VOLUNTEERS PLAY VITAL ROLE IN COUNTY’S EMERGENCY PLANS

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently thanked some of the members of the County’s newly formed Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) for their willingness to offer their abilities an

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3/27/2007 - JIMINO: WORKSHOP TO FOCUS ON HOW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAN SUPPORT AREA FARMS

 

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced a workshop to take place on March 28th at the Brunswick Community Center between the

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3/26/2007 - Allah Found Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty verdict of Armel Allah this morning.  The jury began deliberating Friday and returned this morning after 12 hours with the

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3/20/2007 - District Attorney Secures Grant Money

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announced this morning that her office has secured $50,000 from the Department of Criminal Justice Services to provide video equipment for four Poli

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3/16/2007 - JIMINO: COUNTY TO HOST TOURISM EXPO

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced a Tourism Expo to be held on March 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The event will take place on the 1st f

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3/15/2007 - Deadbeat Dad Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of Eugene Lafortune by the Joint Enforcement Team (JET).  Lafortune (Troy, DOB: 2/2/69) is charged with Non-Support of a C

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3/12/2007 - RENSSELAER COUNTY AND RENSSELAER COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SPONSOR BUSINESS BREAKFAST MEETINGS TO SPUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently announced March 14th as the date of the first in a series of upcoming Business Breakfast Meetings.  The breakfasts are

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3/6/2007 - Deadbeat Mom Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of Tina Powers this morning by the Joint Enforcement Program (JET).  Powers (Berlin, DOB: 2/2/69) is charged with Non-Supp

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2/27/2007 - York Pleas Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of John York this afternoon in Rensselaer County Court.  York (Troy, DOB: 11/4/70) pled guilty to three counts of Rob

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2/23/2007 - Roblero’s Indicted

TROY – Rensselaer County District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the indictments of Heder and Wisner Roblero.  Heder Roblero (Troy, DOB: 11/7/80) and Wisner Roblero (Troy, DOB: 1/1

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2/8/2007 - Davenport Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Albert Davenport in front of the Hon. Robert M. Jacon.  Davenport (Troy, DOB: 1/26/49) was sentenced to 1 ½ to 4 ½

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2/8/2007 - Muller Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of James R. Muller in front of the Hon. Patrick J. McGrath in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Muller (Renssela

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2/7/2007 - Deadbeat Dads Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the following arrests in the month of January out of the Joint Enforcement Team, or JET.  Last month four people were arre

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2/5/2007 - Zych Arraigned

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arraignment of Joseph A. Zych in front of the Hon. Patrick J. McGrath in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Zych (Troy, DOB:

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1/29/2007 - Troy Couple Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty pleas of a Troy couple.  This afternoon, Tammy George (DOB: 5/19/71) was sentenced to three years probation.  On Nove

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1/26/2007 - Mann Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Hertford Mann in front of Hon. Patrick J. McGrath in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Mann (Albany, DOB: 3/5/

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1/26/2007 - Hillside Burglar Convicted

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the conviction of Clayton D. Rhodes, who Troy Police have dubbed the “Hillside Burglar”.  Rhodes (Troy, DOB: 3/30/58) was found guilt

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1/16/2007 - DA DEANGELIS AND“OPERATION TEEN PROOF” TARGET UNDERAGE DRINKING

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces Operation Teen Proof as part of a continuing effort to curb the problem of underage drinking in Rensselaer County.

Under the Opera

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1/16/2007 - Dudley Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Marc Dudley (41 Ingalls Ave, Troy DOB: 7/2/70) in front of the Hon. Robert M. Jacon in Rensselear County Court, this mo

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1/16/2007 - Dudley Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Marc Dudley (41 Ingalls Ave, Troy DOB: 7/2/70) in front of the Hon. Robert M. Jacon in Rensselear County Court, this mor

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1/11/2007 - Deadbeat Dad Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of Mark Cooper under the Joint Enforcement Team, (JET).  Cooper (Sand Lake, 9/15/59) is charged with Non-Support of a Chil

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1/11/2007 - Online Predator Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Scott A. Wolf this morning in of front of Hon. Robert M. Jacon.  Wolf (Troy, 6/7/69) pled guilty to Obscenity in t

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12/18/2006 - Cooks Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Melaquan Cooks this morning in front of the Hon. Patrick J. McGrath.  Cooks (Troy, DOB: 6/27/81) pled g

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12/18/2006 - Davenport Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Albert Davenport in front of the Hon. Robert Jacon.  Davenport (Troy, DOB: 1/26/49) pled guilty to Failure tro Reg

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12/5/2006 - DA DeAngelis to Keep Kids Safe Online

TROY – On Tuesday, December 5th Rensselaer County District Attorney Patricia DeAngelis will present: "Keeping your Children Safe Online."  New York State Police Officer Joseph M. Donohue wil

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11/29/2006 - Sex Offender Caught Again

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of John Cumo (Troy, DOB: 10/4/81).  Cumo has been charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, a misdemeanor, and h

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11/20/2006 - Deadbeat Dads owe more than $180,000

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrests of eight deadbeat dads who combined owe $186,654.64 in back child support.  The eight have been arrested withi

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11/13/2006 - Bryant and Dulaney Arraigned

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the indictment and arraignment of Donald Bryant and Rebecca Dulaney in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Bryant (Troy, 6/17/67)

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11/13/2006 - DA DeAngelis to Hold Community Meeting in Rensselaer

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis will host a community meeting in the City of Rensselaer.  The meeting will be an open forum for residents to discuss community safety issues an

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11/8/2006 - Shaw Arraigned

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arraignment of Alikubar Shaw in front of the Hon. Robert M. Jacon this morning.  Shaw (Troy, DOB: 1/17/83) was arraigned on a fou

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11/3/2006 - Chirse Indicted

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the Rensselaer County Grand Jury has indicted Devan’te Chirse (Rensselaer, DOB: 12/15/92) on the charge of Murder in the Second Degre

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10/30/2006 - Operation Fall Clean Up Results

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announced the results of a Level II Sex Offender sweep by members of the Megan’s Law Coalition.  Beginning on the week of October 23

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10/30/2006 - DA DeAngelis to Hold Community Meeting in Rensselaer

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis will host a community meeting in the City of Rensselaer.  The meeting will be an open forum for residents to discuss community safet

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10/16/2006 - Deadbeat Dad Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that another deadbeat dad has been arrested under the Joint Enforcement Team, (JET).  Joseph Esposito (Troy, DOB: 4/9/69) has been ch

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10/6/2006 - Cooks’ Indicted

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the indictment of Melaquan Cooks and Albert Cooks this morning.  Melaquan Cooks (Troy, DOB: 6/27/81) was indicted on three counts of

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10/5/2006 - Davenport Arraigned

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arraignment of Albert Davenport in Troy City Court this morning.  Davenport (Troy, DOB: 1/26/49) was  charge with Failure to

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10/2/2006 - DA DeAngelis to Host Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Seminar

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis will host a two day seminar to provide law enforcement officials with the most up-to-date training and information to combat drug trafficking. 

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9/27/2006 - Anderson Pleas Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Guy Anderson.  Anderson (Albany, DOB: 9/17/77) pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree,

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9/27/2006 - Corona Pleas Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Jose Corona.  Corona (Troy, DOB: 7/15/81) pled guilty to Attempted Assault in the First Degree, a class C felony i

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9/20/2006 - Deadbeat Dad Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that another deadbeat dad has been arrested under the Joint Enforcement Team, (JET).  Farnon Dorsey (Albany, DOB:  9/14/71) has

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9/13/2006 - Statement on Wilhelm Case

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the plea in the case against Christine Wilhelm.  This morning in front of the Hon. Patrick J. McGrath Wilhelm pled not responsible by

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9/13/2006 - Hawkes Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Anthony Hawkes in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Hawkes (Watervliet, DOB: 4/29/83) was sentenced to 6 month

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8/29/2006 - Fennelly Found Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the conviction of Donald Fennelly.  A Rensselaer County jury convicted Fennelly, (Troy, 3/2/70) of Criminal Contempt in the Second De

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8/28/2006 - Statement on the Christine Wilhelm case

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis statement on the Christine Wilhelm case:

“Starting today, I will take a fresh look into the Wilhelm case.  My office will start at squa

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8/25/2006 - Deadbeat Dad Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea and sentencing of David Benedict.  Benedict (Rensselaer, DOB: 12/10/53) was arrested through the Jet Program, last we

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8/17/2006 - Deadbeat Dad Arraigned

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest and arraignment of David Benedict.  Benedict (Rensselaer, DOB: 12/10/53) was arrested through the Jet Program.  Bened

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8/10/2006 - Sex Offender Pleas Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Stephen Zayachek in Rensselaer County Court this morning in front of the Hon. Robert M. Jacon.  Zayachek (Troy, DOB

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8/8/2006 - Level III Sex Offender Released

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis is warning the public that a Level III sex offender has been released and that he has ten days to register with the Department Criminal Justice Serv

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8/1/2006 - "Most Wanted Criminal” Found

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of Albert Davenport in Walla Walla, Washington.  Davenport has waived extradition and will be

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7/28/2006 - Sex Offender Pleas Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Stephen Zayachek (Troy, DOB: 7/25/79).  Zayachek pled guilty to Attempted Course of Sexual Conduct Agai

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7/26/2006 - Crimes Against Sex Offenders

TROY – “Anyone who would commit a crime against a convicted sex offender in Rensselaer County will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said District Attorney DeAngelis.  This is

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7/24/2006 - Grau Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Eduardo Grau in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Grau was sentenced to two years in jail and will be deported

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7/24/2006 - ‘Lansingburgh Flasher’ Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Peter Rupp in Troy City Court this morning.  Rupp was sentenced to nine months in jail.  Rupp (3rd

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7/20/2006 - Another Deadbeat Dad Arrested

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that another deadbeat dad has been arrested under the Joint Enforcement Team, (JET).  Michael Ahrent, of Troy (DOB: 6/10/81) was arre

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7/13/2006 - Trotter Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Kenneth Trotter in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Trotter (Clifton Park, DOB: 2/9/82), was sentenced to nin

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7/12/2006 - Former PTA President Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Jeanine Stilson, 50 Bentley Drive, Troy (DOB: 6/5/75) this morning in Rensselaer County Court.  Stilson admitted th

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7/12/2006 - Operation Clean Sweep Nets Another Sex Offender

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the arrest of convicted sex offender, Michael Twiss. 

Last month DA DeAngelis announced that members of the Rensselaer Count

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7/12/2006 - Jackson Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Hosea Jackson in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Jackson (Albany, DOB: 4/21/60) pled guilty to Burglary in t

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7/10/2006 - Carroll Appeal Denied Again

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the Court of Appeals of the State of New York has denied the appeal of John Carroll. 

On March 1, 2006 the Third Depart

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7/10/2006 - Former Cashiers Plead Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty pleas of two former cashiers.  Sara Adair of Rensselaer, (DOB: 12/27/81) and Melissa Ziegler of Troy, (DOB: 12/24/78) have

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7/10/2006 - Grau Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Eduardo Grau in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Grau of Troy, (DOB: 9/26/51) pled guilty to Sexual Abuse in

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7/10/2006 - ‘Lansingburgh Flasher’ Pleads Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Peter Rupp in Troy City Court this afternoon.  Rupp (3rd Ave, Watervliet, DOB: 5/24/79) pled

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7/3/2006 - Shackett Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Nicole Shackett in Rensselaer County Family Court this afternoon.  Shackett (589 3rd Ave, Troy, DOB 9/30

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6/30/2006 - Partak Sentence

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the sentencing of Eric Partak (DOB: 9/17/77) in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Partak was sentenced to 12 years in prison in

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6/30/2006 - Horton Sentenced

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea and sentence of Anthony Horton in Troy City Court.  Horton of Highland Ave., Troy, (DOB: 6/18/71) pled guilty to Fail

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6/27/2006 - Jackson Pleas Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Hosea Jackson in Rensselaer County Court this afternoon.  Jackson (Albany, DOB: 4/21/60) pled guilty to Burglary i

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6/22/2006 - Trotter Pleas Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Kenneth Trotter in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Trotter (Clifton Park, DOB: 2/9/82), pled guilty to Rape

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6/22/2006 - Westcott Sentence

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis the sentencing of Joseph Westcott in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Westcott (Troy, DOB: 4/3/85) was sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison a

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6/19/2006 - Shackett Pleas Guilty

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that Nicole Shackett pled guilty in Rensselaer County Court this afternoon.  Shackett (589 3rd Ave, Troy, DOB 9/30/76) ple

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6/15/2006 - Operation Spring Clean Up

TROY – Rensselaer County District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the results of a county wide sex offender sweep, dubbed “Operation Spring Clean Up”.  Recently members of the Renss

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6/15/2006 - Chaffee Conviction Affirmed

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the Supreme Court of the Appellate Division, Third Department has affirmed the conviction of George Chaffee.  Chaffee (Hoosick F

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6/15/2006 - Humphrey Conviction Affirmed

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the Supreme Court of the Appellate Division, Third Department has affirmed the conviction of Harold J. Humphrey.  Humphrey (Clif

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6/14/2006 - Bryant Indicted Again

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces that the Rensselaer County Grand Jury handed up an indictment against Donald Bryant.  Bryant, (Troy, DOB: 6/17/67) was indicted on on

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6/14/2006 - Hawkes Pleas Guilty
TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Anthony Hawkes in Rensselaer County Court this morning.  Hawkes (Watervliet, DOB: 4/29/83) pled guilty to Rape in the t
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6/14/2006 - Countywide Sex Offender Sweep

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis will hold a press conference to announce the results of “Operation Spring Clean Up” a proactive countywide sex offender sweep.  The press confe

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6/13/2006 - Cruickshank sentencing
The sentencing of John Cruickshank II has been adjourned until July 11th at 9:45 am in front of the Hon. Robert Jacon.
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6/5/2006 - Partak Plea

TROY – District Attorney Patricia A. DeAngelis announces the guilty plea of Eric Partak (DOB: 9/17/77) in Rensselaer County Court this afternoon.  Partak pled guilty to Criminal Possession o

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6/2/2006 - Child Safety Day

TROY – The Rensselaer County Law Enforcement