Blotter 4.4.14

Philip J. Taylor, 40, of Jefferson Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 24 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Kenneth M. Conte, 20, of Kirby Road in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 25 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of stolen property, improper vehicle equipment and unlawful possession of marijuana. Joseph S. Ferrara, 25, of Adams Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 25 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of stolen property. Michael S. Andrews, 17, of Hathorn Boulevard in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 25 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of stolen property. Andrews, Ferrara and Conte were arrested following a traffic stop. Christine B. Lee, 18, of Farmington Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 25 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. It is alleged that back on February 26, she did possess LSD. She was arraigned and released on her own recognizance. Amelia J. Welch, 24, of Route 9 in Warrensburg, was arrested March 25 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, driving the wrong way down a one way street, entering a stop or yield intersection and unlawful possession of marijuana. Kevin Johnson, 46, of South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 26 and charged with petit larceny. Johnson was arrested on a warrant. Lester E. Lolley, 31, of Lincoln Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 27 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. Brian J. Bennett, 42, was arrested March 27 and charged with disorderly conduct. Kevin S. Cuva, 41, of Waterbury Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 27 and charged with unlawful imprisonment, obstruction of breathing, criminal contempt and criminal mischief. Ronald G. Morelli, 33, of County Route 70 in Stillwater, was arrested March 27 and charged with petit larceny. Justin E. Furgason, 33, of Middle Street in Ballston Spa, was arrested March 27 and charged with petit larceny. Morelli and Furgason were arrested on warrants after allegedly being involved in the theft of a chainsaw from the Tractor Supply on Weibel Avenue on February 5. Conor R. Sullivan, 25, of South East Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 28 and charged with criminal mischief. Sullivan had allegedly damaged a door and fire alarm box at Dango’s just prior to the arrest. Gustavo E. Fraatz-Garcia, 30, of Avery Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 30 and charged with assault, menacing, criminal possession of a weapon and obstruction of breathing. Saratoga Police responded to a disturbance call on Avery Street just prior to the arrest. Upon arrival, officers located a 25 year old male victim who shared an apartment with Fraatz- Garcia. It is alleged that the victim and Fraatz-Garcia had gotten into a verbal argument inside the apartment, during which time Fraatz-Garcia began to choke the victim with his hands. The victim was able to escape from the attack. Fraatz- Garcia allegedly grabbed a folding knife and began to threaten the victim with it. He allegedly slashed the chest of the victim with the knife, which caused a minor laceration to the victim’s chest. The victim was able to get out of the apartment and notify police. The victim did not require emergency medical services. Fraatz- Garcia was arraigned and committed to Saratoga County Jail. Orion M. Johnson, 21, of Wright Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 29 and charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Johnson was arrested on a warrant at 9:46 a.m. The arrest stems from an incident on March 21 at 13 Caroline Street. During the incident it is alleged that Johnson smashed a beer bottle on the head of another patron. The act caused the 21-year- old male victim to sustain a severe laceration to his head that required emergency medical treatment. Johnson was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance. Ryan T. Ostrander, 23, of Emigh Road in Rock City Falls, was arrested March 30 and charged with improper lane use, BAC more than .08 percent, driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and operating an unregistered motor vehicle on the highway. Ostrander was arrested at 3:39 a.m. following a traffic stop.