Joe Stanzione for Greene County District Attorney

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04/23/2026

On January 20, 2026, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Richard Carelli, 46, of Athens, was sentenced to 3½ years in state prison plus 2 years post release supervision with respect to his conviction for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

Mark Suozzi, 35, of Freehold, was sentenced to 4 years probation, one year license revocation and is required to install an interlock device with respect to his conviction for Felony DWI.

On January 13, 2026, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Kenneth Vlasaty, 26, of Purling, pled guilty to R**e in the 3rd Degree and was sentenced to time served and 10 years probation.

Jeremiah Weisinger, 46, of Catskill, pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and was sentenced to 7 years state prison plus 2 years post release supervision.

On February 3, 2026, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

David Riggsbee, 24, an incarcerated individual, was sentenced, with respect to his conviction for Attempted Assault in the 2nd Degree, to a term of 2 to 4 years to run consecutive to the prison term he is currently serving. Riggsbee was serving a prison term at Greene Correctional Facility when he physically assaulted a Correction Officer.

Ivan Payamps, 33, an incarcerated individual, was convicted sentenced to 1 ½ to 3 years to run consecutive to the prison term he is currently serving. While serving a sentence at Coxsackie Correctional Facility, Payamps was involved in a fight whereupon it was learned that he possessed a makeshift shank type weapon made of plexiglass.

On February 6, 2026, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Rebecca Austin, 35, was sentenced to 3 years state prison plus 2 years post release supervision for her conviction for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

On February 10, 2026, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Olivia Cowan, 30, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years state prison for her conviction for Attempted Robbery in the 3rd Degree.

On March 3, 2026, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Evan Bradt, 36, of Cairo, was sentenced to 4 years in state prison plus 2 years post release supervision for his conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

On March 10, 2026, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

James Flynn, 58, of Hunter, pled guilty to Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 1st Degree and Driving While Intoxicated. He was sentenced to a term of probation together with a revocation of driving privileges.

Andrew Yonnetti, 33, of Hunter, pled guilty to Driving While Intoxicated and was sentenced to 5 years probation plus Treatment Court, as well as a revocation of driving privileges.

Tiara McClam, 21, of Bronx, NY, pled guilty to Attempted Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree and was sentenced to 5 years probation. McClam attempted to bring contraband to an incarcerated individual housed at Greene Correctional Facility.

On March 20, 2026, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Santiago Cruz, 52, of Kingston, pled guilty to Felony Driving While Intoxicated and Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. He was sentenced to a term of probation together with a revocation of driving privileges.

On March 24, 202, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Courtney Jenkins, 37, of Castleton, was sentenced to 5 years state prison plus 4 years post release supervision with respect to her conviction of Burglary in the 2nd Degree.

Heidi Albright, 47, of Earlton, was sentenced to 5 years probation, revocation of driving privileges, plus Treatment Court with respect to her conviction of Driving While Intoxicated.

Douglas Young, 43, of Oneonta, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years state prison for his Violation of Probation.

03/09/2026

Greene County District Attorney’s Office Press Release

“Lameik Wilson – Farhiya Gaal Indicted for Murder 2nd, Manslaughter 2nd and Additional Charges”

District Attorney Joseph Stanzione reports as follows:

On January 29, 2026, Lameik Wilson was arrested and charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree with respect to the alleged beating of 3 year old Fay Mohamed.

Fay Mohamed later died on February 25, 2026, allegedly from the injuries sustained as a result of the aforesaid assault.

New evidence was then revealed through the continued investigation by both the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office.

This matter was then presented to the Grand Jury of Greene County for consideration whereupon Chief Assistant Jeffrey Low, together with assistants Krista Kline and Monica Kenny-Keff presented their evidence to the Grand Jury.

On March 9, 2026, and after careful consideration, the Greene County Grand Jury handed down an Indictment against both Lameik Wilson and the child’s mother Farhiya Gaal charging the following:

Lameik Wilson is Indicted on the following charges:
Murder in the 2nd degree
Manslaughter in the 1st Degree
Reckless Assault of a Child
Assault in the 2nd Degree
Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Farhiya Gaal is Indicted on the following charges:
Murder in the 2nd Degree
Manslaughter in the 2nd degree
Perjury in the 1st Degree
Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Both defendants will appear before the County Court of Greene County for an arraignment on a date soon to be set.

02/09/2026

Greene County District Attorney’s Office Press Release
“Field Sentenced to 50 Years to Life”

District Attorney Joseph Stanzione states:

On February 9, 2026, many family members and friends of Adam White and Christopher Gere appeared in Greene County Court for the formal sentencing of Jeffrey Field who was convicted of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree and Assault in the 2nd Degree.

Prior to passing sentence, Hon. Meghan Galligan heard victim impact statements presented to the Court, in person, by the following members of deceased victim, Adam White:

Laura Decker (via her daughter Rochelle Wallace) – mother of Adam White
David White Sr. – Father of Adam White
Carrie Strobeck – Stepmother of Adam White

In their statements, they expressed the extreme impact that this senseless murder had upon their family.

Chief Assistant Jeffrey Low, who presented the case at trial, with ADA Krista Kline, made an argument and plea to the Court that the maximum sentence permitted by law would be the only just sentence for Mr. Field.

Defense counsel John Hillman, Esq. countered, arguing that Field was acting under the influence of illegal substances at the time of the murder, so rather than passing a sentence with a notion toward “An Eye for An Eye”, the Court should consider the lowest permitted sentence with an aim toward providing help for Mr. Field by way of rehabilitative programs.

To the contrary, Mr. Field stood up and stated that he was not responsible for what occurred.

It should be noted, that during a presentence report interview, conducted by the Greene County Probation Department, Mr. Field expressed no remorse and had nothing to say to the families of the victims.

Judge Galligan expressed that it is due to crimes such as these, in which a person is stabbed to death only a few feet from his home, without warning, provocation, or reason, that citizens do not feel safe in their own communities and are reluctant to assist others who are in need of help.

Judge Galligan then acknowledged her agreement with Chief Assistant Low by passing the maximum sentence upon Mr. Field as follows:

Murder in the 2nd Degree – 25 years to life + $5,000.00 fine and an Order of Protection for the families of the victims:

Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree – 25 years to run consecutive to the 1st 25 to Life Sentence + 5 years Post Release Supervision (if he should ever be released);

Assault in the 2nd Degree – 7 years + 5 years Post Release Supervision (if he should ever be released).

My office extends its thanks to the Village of Catskill Police Department, New York State Police, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and my entire staff, all of whom contributed to ensuring that Mr. Field was brought to justice and held accountable for the vicious and vile acts committed against the citizens of our community by Jeffrey Field.

12/02/2025

Thank you DA Stanzione for your constant vigilance in protecting the residents of Cairo.
The DA's office secured a significant conviction this past week and are seldom thanked for their tireless efforts.
The DA's team has a local connection, Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey Low who was raised in Cairo and graduated from CDHS!
Thank you for doing Cairo proud!

11/24/2025

Greene County District Attorney’s Office Press Release
After Deliberation, A Greene County Jury
Found Jeffrey Field Found GUILTY of All 3 Counts
Murder 2nd, Attempted Murder 2nd & Assault 2nd

District Attorney Joseph Stanzione states:

On November 24th, 2025, a Greene County Jury recorded a verdict of “Guilty” of Murder in the 2nd Degree, Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree and Assault in the 2nd Degree against Jeffrey Field. Jeffrey Field will now be held accountable for his heinous crimes of the murder of Adam White and the attempted murder of Christopher Gere which he committed on August 22, 2021 while on Summit Avenue in the Village of Catskill. He received a fair trial before a jury of his peers over which the Honorable Meagan Galligan presided in the Greene County Court House. The jury paid strict attention to all of the details of the case and came to a proper verdict. Field has proven to be a vicious, evil person who has no regard for human life. Field should spend the rest of his life behind bars for his despicable actions. I thank the New York State Police and the Catskill Village Police Department for their thorough work on this case. I am proud of my entire staff, all of whom worked on this case; with a special appreciation to Chief Assistant District Attorney Jeffery Low and Assistant District Attorney Krista Kline who prosecuted the case in the courtroom. Jeffrey Field displayed absolutely no remorse for his murderous act. The prosecution will seek a life sentence for Jeffrey Field.

11/07/2025

Greene County District Attorney’s Office Press Release

“20 to Life for Carrie Weiser”

District Attorney Joseph Stanzione states:

On November 6, 2025, Carrie Weiser, 36 of Catskill, was sentenced by the Honorable Charles M. Tailleur to a term of 20 years to life for the murder of Scott Myers. She was convicted of Murder in the Second Degree by a Greene County jury on June 27, 2024, for stabbing Scott Myers in the neck in late November 2021. Weiser has serious, serious mental health issues which she has exhibited through her criminal acts, and she showed no interest in mental health treatment.

Scott Myers wasn’t the first person Weiser is alleged to have stabbed in the neck. In April of 2020, another man went to Columbia Memorial Hospital after being stabbed in his neck. He nearly died but was saved by the staff at CMH.

That man refused to cooperate with law enforcement at the time, but after Scott Myers was stabbed to death, the man came forward because he was afraid Weiser would continue in her quest of stabbing men.

In his case, he explained that it was during a sexual encounter with Wesier that she told him she wanted to use her knife to make a small cut in his neck – that it would heighten their sexual experience. Instead, she stabbed him twice, nearly causing his death.

During the trial, defendant and defense counsel chose to allege several alternate defenses such as, “Weiser was defending herself against abuse by Scott Myers,” for which there was no evidence. Defense counsel also alleged “Scott Myers tried to r**e her,” to which there was no evidence, and which Weiser herself denied during her police interview the day of the murder. Then defense counsel alleged “Scott Myers drugged her, so she doesn’t remember anything,” to which there was also no evidence, and to which Weiser made contradictory statements during her police interview. Defense even tried to allege that Scott Myers stabbed himself, to which there was contradictory evidence presented by the forensic pathologist.

My entire staff, together with the New York State Police and Catskill Village Police Department, spent hundreds of hours following leads and reviewing the evidence in this case. My Assistants Jennifer Sandleitner and Monica Kenny-Keff presented our investigation findings to the jury during a trial that lasted over three (3) weeks. We had a dedicated jury of men and women of intelligence who saw through defense counsel’s specious and false allegations, and who handed down a verdict finding Weiser guilty of Murder in the Second Degree, an A-I Felony.

After the verdict, defense counsel calculated a strategy of alleging that Weiser should receive the benefit of a greatly reduced sentence because her criminal act stemmed from the fact that she was a victim of domestic violence. Again, my staff and law enforcement spent weeks following up on these allegations, which included speaking with witnesses, reviewing documents, and listening to jail phone calls. In one of Weiser’s own phone calls from the jail to a friend, Weiser acknowledged that she was never abused at home as a child. Ms. Weiser proved to be quite the cunning individual. She showed no remorse at any stage of the proceedings. She received the life sentence that she earned and deserves.

06/04/2025

On February 14, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Jessie Hildenbrand, 44, of Coxsackie, was sentenced to a period of 10 months in jail on a violation of conditional discharge regarding his conviction of Criminal Trespass.

On February 18, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Ronny Taylor, 44, of Cairo, was sentenced to 3 years state prison plus 2 years post release supervision regarding his conviction for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

Maritza Elias, 31, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to 3 years probation with respect to her conviction for Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree.

On February 25, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Stephen DeVita, 40, of Catskill, was sentenced to 3 years probation with respect to his conviction Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree.

Evan Kravitz, 43, of Earlton, was sentenced to 3 to 6 years in state prison regarding his conviction for Vehicular Manslaughter.

On March 4, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Andrew Ford, 49, of Cairo, was sentenced to 5 years probation with respect to his conviction for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree.

Michael Dzieniszewski, 38, of Saratoga, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in state prison with respect to his conviction of Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree. Dzieniszewski was also required to pay restitution in the sum of $6,201.18. Mr. Dzieniszewski was able to steal funds by issuing fraudulent checks which mimicked the checks of a local business.

On March 11, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Christopher Gonzalez, 32, of Lanesville, was sentenced to 4 months in jail plus 5 years probation and a requirement that he participate in Treatment Court with respect to a sentence on a Violation of Probation. Gonzalez is serving a probationary term for his conviction of Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

Shelica Hasty, 41, of New Jersey, was sentenced to 3 years probation with respect to her conviction of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 2nd Degree.

Briney Goodridge, 35, of the Bronx, was sentenced to 3 years probation with respect to her conviction of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 2nd Degree.

Michael Johnson, 39, of Hudson, was sentenced to 3 years state prison plus 3 years post release supervision with respect to his conviction of Attempted Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

On March 12, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Jeffrey Homeyer, 34, of Albany, entered a plea of guilty to Vehicular Assault in the 1st Degree and Driving While Ability Impaired with Drugs. He will be sentenced to state prison at a later date.

On March 18, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Marcus Wilson, 29, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 3 ½ years state prison plus 3 years post release supervision with respect to his conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

On March 25, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Lawrence Osborn, 55, of Traverse, Florida, was sentenced to 5 years probation with respect to his conviction of Felony DWI.

On April 1, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

John Archer, 31, of Catskill, entered a plea of guilty to his Violation of Probation regarding a conviction for Assault in the 3rd Degree. He will be sentenced at a later date.

On April 8, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Douglas Young, 43, of Catskill, entered a plea of guilty to Felony DWI. He will be sentenced at a later date.

Jovon Noel, 28, an incarcerated individual, was arraigned on the felony charge of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree. Noel is accused of possessing a makeshift weapon consisting of a razor blade with a tape handle while serving state prison time at Coxsackie Correctional Facility. He will be sentenced to an additional state prison term at a later date.

On April 15, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Henry Blanco, 39, of New Jersey, was arraigned on a felony charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree.

Osvaldo Constanza, 30, of the Bronx, was sentenced to 1 ½ years in state prison plus 3 years post release supervision and a 9 year order of protection with respect to his conviction for R**e in the 3rd Degree.

On April 22, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Joshua Weisinger, 42, of Catskill, was arraigned on the Class A felony charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 1st Degree.

Patricia Burns, 47, of Hannacroix, was sentenced to 4 years state prison plus 2 years post release supervision with respect to her conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

Faith Lindig, 22, of Catskill, entered a plea of guilty to Driving While Intoxicated. She will be sentenced at a later date.

Marqiece Smith, 26, an incarcerated individual, was arraigned on an extradition warrant where he is wanted in the State of Pennsylvania on drug charges. Smith is currently serving state prison time in Greene Correctional Facility. Once he completes his state time in New York, he will be picked up by authorities from Pennsylvania.

On May 6, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Jeffrey Homeyer, 34, of Albany, was sentenced to 2 ½ to 5 years state prison for his conviction of Vehicular Assault and Driving While Ability Impaired with Drugs.

Andrew Robinson, 33, of Catskill, was arraigned on the felony charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree.

Mikim Phillips, 25, an incarcerated individual, was arraigned on the felony charge of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree. Phillips is alleged to have possessed a makeshift cutting type weapon consisting of a sharpened piece of metal while serving state prison time in Greene Correctional Facility.

Michael Johnson, 47, of Brooklyn, entered a plea of guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree. He will be sentenced to state prison at a later date.

On May 13, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Gavin Simmins, 24, an incarcerated individual, was arraigned on the felony charge of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree. Simmons is charged with having possessed a makeshift weapon consisting of a metal shank type weapon inside a pen cap sheath while serving state prison time at Greene Correctional Facility.

Alyssa Marshall, 25, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 3 years probation with respect to her conviction of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 2nd Degree.

Peter Lentz, 43, of Catskill, entered a plea of guilty to Possession of a S*xual Performance by a Child and to Failure to Register as a S*x Offender. He was sentenced to 4 years state prison plus 12 years post release supervision.

Adam Smith, 29, of Greenville, was arraigned on the felony charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree.

Matthew Maurer, 38, of Catskill, entered a plea of guilty to Possession of a S*xual Performance by a Child and Failure to Register as a S*x Offender. He was sentenced to 3 ½ years state prison plus 12 years post release supervision.

Michael Maben, 33, of Jewett, was sentenced to 3 years probation with respect to his conviction for Driving While Intoxicated.

On May 19, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Jeremiah Weisinger, 45, of Catskill, was sentenced to 10 months in the Greene County Jail on his violation of probation regarding a conviction of a Driving While Ability Impaired with Drugs.

On May 20, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Tahir Holmes, 22, an incarcerated individual, entered a plea of guilty to Attempted Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree. Holmes possessed a makeshift weapon consisting of a ceramic scalpel while serving state prison time at Greene Correctional Facility. He will be sentenced to an additional state prison term at a later date.

David Riggsbee, 23, an incarcerated individual, was arraigned on a felony charge of Assault in the 2nd Degree. Riggsbee is accused of assaulting a Correction Officer while serving state prison time at Greene Correctional Facility.

Thomas Helou, 49, of Freehold, entered a plea of guilty to Unlawful Imprisonment. He will be sentenced at a later date.

05/23/2025

Greene County District Attorney’s Office Press Release
“Hartley Sentenced to 15 Years on Numerous Charges”

On 5/20/25, James Hartley, 41, of Ashland was sentenced, by the Honorable Jennifer Sober to a period of 15 years in State Prison plus 5 years post release supervision upon his plea of guilty to various felonies, including, but not limited to, 4 Burglaries, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Attempted Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer and Criminal Use of a Firearm.

This case arose out of an incident which began as a Burglary in the Town of Ashland on 12/27/21, wherein Hartley entered the home of Mr. William Williams on State Route 23, with the intent to commit a crime. Mr. Williams called 911 and members of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office responded. Hartley ran into a wooded area which resulted in a manhunt. After tracking him for 2 days, members of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office located Hartley in a vacant home that he was using as a hideout. Hartley used a 30.30 rifle to shoot toward the deputies before finally surrendering. At sentencing Hartley stated that he was not sorry for his actions.

02/12/2025

On February 11, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Star Clark, 40, of West Coxsackie, entered a plea of guilty to a Violation of Probation. She was placed on probation with respect to a conviction of Burglary in the 3rd Degree. She will be sentenced at a later date.

Barbara Stapleton, 67, of Rhinebeck, was sentenced to a term of 3 years probation with respect to her plea of guilty to Driving While Intoxicated.

Wayne Vandiver, 31, of Catskill, was re-sentenced to a term of 4 years state prison plus 2 years post release supervision on his violation of probation.

Robert Breunig, 43, of Purling, was arraigned on a violation of probation. Further proceedings will be on a date to be determined.

John Servider, 25, of East Durham, entered a plea of guilty to Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the 1st Degree and Driving While Ability Impaired with Drugs. He is placed on probation and required to participate in a Treatment Court program.

Michael Johnson, 47, of Brooklyn, entered a plea of guilty to a Violation of Probation. He is on probation with respect to the conviction of Attempted Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree. He will be sentenced at a later date.

John Gallagher, 51, of Cairo, entered a plea of guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree. He will be sentenced at a later date.

02/12/2025

On January 7, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Malik Washington, 25, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 5 years state prison plus 3 years prost release supervision as well as a revocation of his license as a result of his conviction for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and Driving While Ability Impaired with Drugs.

Tahir Holmes, 22, an incarcerated individual, was arraigned on a charge of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree. Holmes is accused of possessing ceramic razor blades while serving state prison time at Greene Correctional Facility.

Gregory Tompkins, 19, an incarcerated individual, was arraigned on the charge of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree. Tompkins is charged with having possessed ceramic razor blades while serving state prison time at Coxsackie Correctional Facility.

On January 10, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Evan Kravitz, 43, of Earlton, entered a plea of guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter. He will be sentenced to a period of state prison at a later date.

Dakota Smith, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to a term of 3 to 6 years in state prison with respect to his conviction of Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree.

On January 14, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Ryan Whipple, 41, of Wilmington, Vermont, was sentenced to 5 years probation with respect to his plea of guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

Wayne Vandiver, 31, of Catskill, was sentenced to 5 years probation and the requirement that he participate in Treatment Court with respect to his plea of guilty to Attempted Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

Mark Romine, 32, of Preston Hollow, was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison with respect to his conviction Felony Aggravated DWI.

Markus Wilson, 23, of Philmont, was sentenced to 3 ½ years in state prison plus 3 years post release supervision with respect to his conviction for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree.

On January 21, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Khalid Hubbard, 25, of Troy, was sentenced to 3 years state prison plus 2 years post release supervision with respect to his conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree.

Gregory Smith, 56, an incarcerated individual, was extradited back to the State of New Jersey on a Parole Warrant.

On January 24, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

James O’Donnell, 42, of Mount Marion, was sentenced to 7 years state prison on his conviction of Burglary in the 2nd Degree.

On January 28, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Melissa Mentessi, 47, of Athens, was sentenced to 5 years probation and revocation of her license with respect to her conviction for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.

On February 4, 2025, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

Lahquan Palmer, 30, an incarcerated individual, was arraigned on the Felony charge of Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree. Palmer is charged with having possessed a weapon while serving state prison time at Greene Correctional Facility.

02/10/2025

On November 12, 2024, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

People v. William Marino: Marino, 44, of Durham, was sentenced to 3 years probation with respect to the crime of Petit Larceny.

People v. Ryan Jenes: Jenes, 25, of Catskill, was sentenced to 5 years probation and the requirement that he pay restitution with respect to his plea to Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree.

People v. Dequana Vincent: Vincent, 30, of Bronx, entered a plea to Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree and was sentenced to 5 years probation. Vincent introduced suboxone into Greene Correctional Facility while visiting an inmate.

On November 19, 2024, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

People v. Dana Workman: Workman, 39, of West Coxsackie, entered a plea of guilty to Grand Larceny at which time she was sentenced to probation and a requirement that she pay full restitution to the victim.

People v. Annette Ruffin: Ruffin, 33, of Rockville Centre, entered a plea of guilty to Promoting Prison Contraband in the 1st Degree and was sentenced to 5 years probation. Ruffin brought contraband consisting of ma*****na and razor blades into Greene Correctional Facility while visiting an inmate.

On November 26, 2024, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

People v. Billy Bender: Bender, 44, of Catskill, was sentenced to probation and the requirement to pay restitution with respect to his plea of guilty to Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree. Bender stole items from the Lowes Store.

People v. Albriana Jackson: Jackson, 29, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 5 years probation and Treatment Court with respect to her plea to a felony DWI offense.

People v. Wayne Vandiver: Vandiver, 31, of Catskill, entered a plea of guilty to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and was sentenced to 5 years probation plus a requirement that he participate in Treatment Court.

On December 10, 2024, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

People v. Anthony Alford: Alford, 33, of Catskill, entered a plea to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree. He was sentenced to 5 years probation.

People v. Mark Romine: Romine, 32, of Preston Hollow, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in State Prison with respect to his conviction for Aggravated DWI with a child in the vehicle.

People v. Dakota Smith: Smith, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 3 to 6 years in State Prison with respect to his conviction for Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree.

People v. Melissa Mentessi: Mentessi, 47, of Athens, was sentenced to 5 years probation and a requirement that she participate in Treatment Court with respect to her conviction for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree and Driving While Impaired by Drugs.

People v. Shannon Caston: Caston, 37, of Kingston, was sentenced to 3 years in State Prison plus 2 years post release supervision for violating her term of probation. Caston was on probation for her conviction of the felony of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th Degree.

On December 17, 2024, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

People v. Robert Scott Wolf: Wolf, 32, was returned to the State of Virginia with respect to a criminal charge pending against him in that state.

On January 3, 2024, the following matters were handled at the Greene County, County Court:

People v. Alquaron Feldman: Feldman, 44, of Hudson, entered a plea of guilty to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, a felony. He will be sentenced at a later date.

People v. Bryan McGowan: McGowan, 28, of New Baltimore, entered a plea of guilty to Burglary in the 3rd Degree. He will be sentenced at a later date.

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