Troy, NY -- Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced a guilty plea under the STRIVE (Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence Initiative) grant.
Daniel Titta, 25 of Hoosick Falls was sentenced to 4 years in State Prison for an attempted burglary and 5 years post release supervision.
In violation of a full stay away order, Titta, a repeat offender, plead guilty on an indictment to one count of Attempted Burglary in the 2nd degree, a class D Violent Felony. Titta, reportedly broke the door and entered the property and struck the victim with the door.
“As a second felony offender, Titta ignored and then violated a full stay away order,” said District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly.
The STRIVE Initiative promotes a coordinated community response with District Attorneys’ offices, law enforcement, domestic violence service providers to respond to intimate partner violence. The evidence-based strategies align to strengthen support and services so victims can reclaim their lives. The City of Troy Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and Rensselaer County Probation all collaborate on the STRIVE grant. The grant is awarded annually to select cities throughout New York State.
Assistant District Attorney Nora Baker prosecuted the case for the District Attorney’s Office.