State Police Arrest Jersey Man for Marijuana Possession

New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill have announced the arrest of a New Jersey man for possession of marijuana. 

Thomas C. Dagostino, 51, of Monroe, New Jersey, was stopped on I-88 near exit 23 in Schoharie for speeding on Monday afternoon. Upon interviewing the suspect, an odor of marijuana was detected inside the vehicle by State Police on scene. 

A search of the vehicle yielded approximately 7.6 grams of marijuana in a plastic bag, as well as a metal grinder, metal pipe, and a brown wooden box all with marijuana residue.

Dagostino was issued an Appearance Ticket and Traffic Tickets returnable to the Town of Schoharie Court on August 11th.

State Police Arrest Schoharie Man Following Domestic Dispute

New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill have announced the arrest of a Schoharie man following a domestic incident in the Village of Schoharie. 

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday July 10th, State Troopers received the report of a domestic in progress at 130 Fair Street in Schoharie. When they arrived Troopers were met by Jeremy S. Roe who was intoxicated and belligerent towards the patrols.

Mr. Roe then became combative toward the Troopers who arrested him for Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 

He was arraigned in the Village of Schoharie before being released to appear on July 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. 

Richmondville Man Arrested for Street Fight

New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill have announced the arrest of a Richmondville man following the report of a disturbance on Main Street. 

At approximately 4:30 a.m. Saturday July 12th, State Police received the disturbance report. Responding patrols encountered Culver Hernandez, thirty-four, of Richmondville, New York, attempting to fight multiple individuals in the roadway. 

Law enforcement on scene initially determined that the suspect had became intoxicated and engaged in the physical confrontation. Hernandez would reportedly be detained while the State Police continued its investigation. 

Further investigating led to the discovery that the suspect has destroyed property and groper a female prior to the fight that then spilled out into the street. Hernandez would then be charged with Forcible Touching, Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, and Disorderly Conduct. 

The suspect was arraigned in the Town of Richmondville Court, and remanded to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility to return to court on July 23, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

State Police Arrest Two, Charge Three Others for Trespassing

New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill have announced the arrest of two suspects, and charged three others, following a trespass complaint in the Town of Gilboa. 

On July 14, State Police were called to investigate a trespass in progress on Stryker Road in the Town of Gilboa. The ensuring investigation revealed that five young adults in their teens and twenties had entered a posted property on Stryker, and that two of them had entered a storage building on the grounds.

Charles Deiterich, 18, of Grand Gorge, New York and Robert Remley, 20, of Prattsville, New York were arrested for Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree and issued Appearance Tickets to return to Town of Gilboa Court on July 24th at 7:30 p.m. 

Additionally, Kaitlyn Snediker, 18, of Islip, New York; Brooke Koerner, 19, of Gilboa, New York, and John Voetelink, 20, of Prattsville, New York were all charged with Trespass and released on Appearance Tickets to also appear in court on the 24th. 

State Police Arrest Local Man for Stealing Sister's Car

New York State Troopers stationed in Cobleskill have announced the arrest of Jeffrey D. Johnson for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Petit Larceny after a complaint was filed by the suspect's sister.

Johnson was arrested by State Police on Saturday, July 12th after he took his sister's car without permission while she was asleep earlier in the week. After realizing her car was missing the complainant contacted her brother and requested that he return the vehicle.

Although the vehicle would be returned the following day, Troopers discovered over the course of their investigation that Mr. Johnson also removed an I-Pad from the car, which has not been recovered at this time. 

The suspect was arraigned and ordered to reappear in the Town of Esperance Court on July 16, 2014. 

Sharon Teen Arrested for Burglary, Charged with 3 Felonies

New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill have announced the arrest of a fourteen year old Sharon Springs resident for the burglary of a local business in April. 

The suspect reportedly broke into Eclipse Overhead Doors on State 10, and while inside, "smashed several windows and stole an item. Outside the building, the windows of three windows were broken." After processing several items of evidence and conducting numerous interviews, troopers closed the case last week.

The teen was charged with one count of Burglary in the Third Degree and two counts of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, all of which are felonies. The youth will answer his charges in Schoharie County Family Court.

Richmondville Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin

New York State Police have announced the arrest of twenty year old Leland W. Pitt of Richmondville, New York for possession of heroin after he was pulled over on I-88 for unrelated reasons on Thursday, June 12th. 

Troopers stopped the suspect in Duanesburg for an equipment violation at approximately three thirty that afternoon, when the officer on scene observed Mr. Pitt attempting to hide something on his person. A search of the driver and vehicle revealed the suspect was in possession of three decks of heroin.

Mr. Pitt was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a misdemeanor, and was subsequently released on tickets. He is scheduled to appear in Town of Duanesburg Court on Monday, July 7th at 7:00 p.m. 

State Police Arrest Teen Driving 103 on I-88

State Police Arrest Teenage Speeding on I-88

On Monday, New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill arrested seventeen year old Kevin Lenehan of Delanson after he was observed driving a 103 miles per hour on Interstate-88 in the Town of Schoharie. The driver, according to police reports, repeatedly asked why he had been pulled over. 

The State Trooper on scene smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle while interviewing the driver. A search of the blue Honda Civic del Sol revealed that Lenehan and his passenger, seventeen year old Harrison McQueeny, of Duanesburg, were both in possession of the criminal substance. 

Both teenagers were ticketed and are scheduled to appear in the Town of Schoharie Court on June 16th, at 4:00 p.m. 

Sheriff's Department Arrest Schoharie Man Following Stewart's Incident

The Schoharie County Sheriff's Department has announced the arrest of forty-eight year old Ward Arnold Jr. of Schoharie for Harassment in the Second Degree following a incident at the Schoharie Stewart's on Monday morning.

Arnold was reportedly harassing a female patron in the convenience store. The suspect was issued an appearance ticket to appear before Town of Schoharie Court on June 16th. According to the Oneonta Daily Star, he was previously arrested by Sheriff's Deputies for Harassment in the First Degree back in 2009. 

Schoharie Man Faces Alcohol and Drug Related Charges

New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill have announced the arrest of fifty-seven year old Dennis Robtoy of Schoharie, who was stopped on State Route 145 by a State Trooper for failing to keep right earlier this week, and will face alcohol and drug related charges stemming from the incident. 

After being pulled over, Robtoy was found to be intoxicated and was in possession of marijuana and a metal smoking pipe that contained the illegal substance. He tested at a .08% blood alcohol concentration and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 

Robtoy will appear in the Town of Cobleskill Court on June 10th for further action.

Carlisle Man Arrested for Aggravated DWI

New York State Police stationed in Princetown have announced the arrest of twenty-nine year old Jacob J. Bradt of Carlisle for Aggravated DWI. 

Jacob Bradt

State Police stopped Mr. Bradt on June 3rd near the intersection of Routes 20 and 30 in Duanesburg, and upon interviewing him, detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. Mr. Bradt refused on-scene sobriety tests and was then placed into custody for DWI. 

He was then transported back to the State Police Station in Princetown for processing where he provided a BAC of .26 percent, or three times over the legal limit. Mr. Bradt was released on tickets and will appear in the Town of Duanesburg Court on June 30th at 7:00 p.m.

Cobleskill Police Nab Second Heroin Arrest

The Cobleskill Police Department has announced that, in conjunction with the New York State Police Community Narcotics Team (CNET), they have arrested twenty year old Mouro Sow of Spencer, New York for allegedly selling heroin in the Village of Cobleskill. 

State Troopers apprehended the suspect around 4:40 pm Friday afternoon in the Town of Spencer after New York State Police Troop C was notified of arrest warrants for the man originating from the Cobleskill Police Department. Sow was turned over to local law enforcement for further action.

During an ongoing joint investigation, it was discovered that Sow was allegedly in possession and selling heroin. As the information was developed it led to two separate purchases of the illegal drug on at least two occasions from the suspect. This marks the second such arrest in as many weeks by Cobleskill Police. 

Sow was charged with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Class B Felonies. He was arraigned in the Town of Cobleskill Court and was subsequently remanded to Schoharie County Correctional Facility on $10,000.00 cash bail or $30,000.00 bond. He is to return to Town of Cobleskill Court on Tuesday, May 26 at 4:00 pm for further action.

Anyone with further information regarding this incident, or with any information on drug activity in the Cobleskill community, is urged to contact Sgt. Rich Bialkowski at 518-234-2923. Any information provided will be kept confidential.

Troy Man Arrested for Drug Possession in Blenheim

New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill have announced the arrest of thirty-two year old Donald J. Howell of Troy, New York for drug possession last Thursday in the Town of Blenheim. The suspect was stopped by State Police on State Route 30 for a traffic infraction when Troopers observed an odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. 

Pursuant to a search, Howell was found to be in possession of a small quantity of marijuana and Alprazolam without a prescription, a scheduled IV controlled substance.

State Police arrested and charged Howell with Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance in the 7th degree, Controlled Substance Not In Its Original Container, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. He is to appear before the Town of Blenheim Court on May 28.

State Police Arrest Summit Man for Stealing $10,000 from Bowling League

New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill announced the arrest of Charles A. Bowen, 50, of Summit over the weekend, for Grand Larceny in the Third Degree after an investigation revealed that he had been stealing money from the Cobleskill Bowling League.

Bowen was elected treasurer for the league, based out of Cobleskill Lanes, and was tasked with collecting membership dues from each of the fifty members from September 2013 to April 2014. He received approximately $20,000 over the seven month period. 

When other league officers noticed that bills were being returned for insufficient funds, an inquiry was launched that revealed Bowen had taken nearly $10,000 out of the membership dues for his own personal use. Bowen was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court and remanded to Schoharie County Jail.

State Police Arrest Fulton Man Over Domestic Dispute

On April 26, 2014, State Troopers in Cobleskill arrested James E. Papas, 51, following a Domestic Dispute. It is alleged that Papas slapped and choked the victim following an argument. 

Papas was arrested for Harassment in the 2nd degree (Violation) and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (Misdemeanor) and was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court.  

He was remanded to Schoharie County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond and is to reappear in court on April 29th. 

 

Updated Story: State Police Nab Gallupville Man to End Standoff

The Schoharie News has received additional information on last night's standoff in the hamlet of Gallupville:

On Wednesday night at approximately 6:15 PM the man, who is still unidentified, smashed the windshield of a car and assaulted a female at the Schoharie Dunkin Donuts on Route 30A. The woman is suspected of being either his current or ex-wife. 

He then fled the scene to his residence in Gallupville, where shortly thereafter State Police arrived and he refused to vacate the residence; he was reportedly armed with a shotgun. State Police responded by bringing in the Mobile Response Team and a negotiator. 

Around 11:00 PM the subject came out of his house and surrendered to law enforcement. He was taken into custody at the State Police station in Cobleskill. Schoharie County Sheriffs also assisted in the standoff; the second of which that has occurred this past week.

Cobleskill Resident Arrested for Breaking Into "Taste of Europe" Twice

From the New York State Police:

On April 7, 2014 the State Police at Cobleskill arrested Andrew P. Harte, 48 years of age, of Cobleskill, NY for two counts of Burglary Third Degree. In June of 2013 a burglary was reported to a local restaurant, "A Taste of Europe" located on State Route 145 in the Town of Cobleskill. Forced entry was gained into the restaurant where an investigation revealed alcohol was stolen. 

Andrew Harte

Then two months later on Labor Day weekend of 2013 a second burglary was reported. This time food items were taken from the business. A ten month investigation has lead to the arrest of Harte. He was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court and remanded to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility on $7,500 cash bail or $15,000 secured bond. He is to return to court at a later date.  

State Police Arrest Middleburgh Man Following Domestic Dispute

Earlier this evening State Police stationed in Cobleskill announced the arrest of Jacob I. Armlin, twenty, of Middleburgh for Harassment in the 2nd degree and Coercion in the 2nd degree subsequent to a domestic dispute that occurred on April 1, 2014. 

It is alleged that Mr. Armlin pushed and then physically forced the victim to sign over the title of her vehicle to him while threatening to harm her if she refused his demand. Mr. Armlin was arraigned in the Middleburgh Town Court and remanded to the custody of the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office in lieu of $500 bail or a $1000 bond. 

The suspect is scheduled to reappear in court on April 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM. In addition, according to the State Police press release, Mr. Armlin may possibly face further charges for another domestic dispute with the victim that occurred two days later. 

Local Law Enforcement Talk Down Troubled Carlisle Woman in Standoff

At approximately 11:15 am Tuesday morning, local State Police and the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office received calls concerning the welfare of a woman residing on Route 20 in the Town of Carlisle. Law enforcement personnel from both agencies responded, with State Police arriving first.

Upon their arrival on scene officers learned that the middle aged woman had poured gasoline through out the house and that she was located in the cellar, where she preceded to pour gasoline on herself as well. She was alone in the residence. 

Troopers and Deputies attempted to talk her into coming outside the residence, but she refused and then threatened to harm herself. Recognizing the potential for an explosion and fire, it was requested that fire and rescue squads be dispatched to the scene. 

Schoharie County 911 Dispatchers activated the Carlisle, Central Bridge and Esperance Fire Departments to respond, whereupon Central Bridge Fire Chief Scott Johnson assumed fire command. Chief Johnson would request additional support from the Sharon Springs and Cobleskill departments, in addition to the Sharon Springs Rescue Squad and County Fire Coordinators. 

As the situation continued to deteriorate, State Police requested the presence of negotiators and a Mobile Response Team to be brought on scene, where after hours of a contentious standoff, the woman exited her house around 2:30 PM and was transported by the Rural Metro Ambulance to Ellis Hospital for evaluation. 

Praising the work of law enforcement and emergency responders on scene, Schoharie County Sheriff Tony Desmond stated that, "what started out in a dangerous situation ended with no injuries due to the excellent cooperation of all responders."

Summit Woman Arrested for Assaulting 66 Year Old Woman Over Car Radio

New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill have arrested Taylor R. Eberle-Bulger, 18, from Summit, NY for assaulting a 66 year old woman.  

Eberle-Bulger

On March 17, 2014, around 7:00 pm, State Troopers responded to the town of Richmondville for a reported assault.  The investigation revealed that Eberle-Bulger punched the 66 year old victim in the face after she requested that Eberle-Bulger turn down her car’s radio.  Eberlie-Bulger was arrested and charged with Assault in the third degree and is scheduled to appear in court on March 26th.  

State Police Arrest Parolee Wearing Devil Mask for Burglarizing Central Bridge Church

An ongoing investigation by the Cobleskill State Police has led to the arrest of two local suspects for the January 27th burglary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Church Street in Central Bridge. From the State Police's official release:

During the early morning hours of January 27, 2014 two subjects forcibly entered the church and damaged numerous doors, cabinets and locking mechanisms while attempting to locate items to steal. The value of the damages is approximately $18,000. They stole approximately $160.00 and two backpacks from the Boy Scout Troop 46, which maintains a storage room at the Church.  Also stolen was approximately $40.00 from the church Family History Center.

The suspects have been identified as eighteen year old Roger Graham (pictured left) and twenty-six year old Justin Pethick (pictured right), both of whom reside in Central Bridge. Graham was arrested on February 4th and charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, while Pethick was caught on February 20th and charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, Petit Larceny and Unlawful Possesion of Marihuana. Both were arraigned in the Town of Cobleskill and remanded to Schoharie County Jail. 

Graham

Pethick

According to the press release Pethick, who was also on parole, wore a devil mask during the burglary to conceal his identity. He was charged with Petit Larceny due to a separate complaint filed by Apple Food and Grocery, located on Route 7, in which he is, "accused of stealing tobacco and cigarettes while employed there."

Cobleskill State Police were assisted in their investigation by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and the Schoharie County District Attorney's Office.