Cobleskill State Police Announce Seven Arrests

COBLESKILL - Earlier this afternoon New York State Police stationed in Cobleskill announced the arrest of seven individuals within Schoharie County over the past week for crimes ranging from grand larceny and possessing a billy club to violating an order of protection:

Cobleskill Woman Charged With Grand Larceny

On January 11th, the State Police in Cobleskill, NY arrested Melissa A. Laraway, 30, of Cobleskill, NY for grand larceny and unlawful possession of personal identification.  Laraway was arrested following a four day investigation which revealed that Laraway had stolen a bank debit card and made multiple withdrawals.  Laraway was charged with Grand Larceny in the fourth degree, an E felony, and Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification, a misdemeanor.  Laraway was arraigned in the Town of Cobleskill and had bail placed on her in the amount of $1000 cash or $3000 bond. 

On January 13th, the State Police in Cobleskill arrested Dylan A. Finch, 20, of Delanson, NY for threatening a 15 year old over the phone.  Finch was charged with Aggravated Harassment in the second degree, a misdemeanor, after Troopers say he threatened a 15 year old with physical injury over the phone.  Finch was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Duanesburg Court on 1/20/14. at 7:00 p.m.

Troopers Arrest Warnerville Man Following a Domestic Dispute

Troopers allege that Brizzee attempted to prevent his girlfriend from calling the police during a domestic dispute by grabbing her cell phone several times.  Brizzee was charged with Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor.  Brizzee was arraigned in the Town of Richmondville Court and released on his own recognizance.

Troopers Arrest Berne Man for Drug Possession

On January 15th, the State Police in Cobleskill, NY arrested Raymond A. Shepard, 32, of Berne, NY for drug possession following a traffic stop.  Troopers stopped Shepard for a minor traffic infraction on Shady Tree Lane in the Town of Cobleskill, however when they activated their emergency lights Shepard was observed throwing pills out the car window.  Troopers charged Shepard with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a misdemeanor, and possessing a controlled substance outside of its original container, a violation.  Shepard was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to Cobleskill court on 1/28/14 at 4:00 p.m. 

Esperance Woman Arrested for Possessing a Billy Club

On January 17th, the State Police in Cobleskill, NY arrested Merreta G. Johnston, 23, of Esperance, NY for possessing a billy club.  Troopers stopped Johnston on State Route 7 in the Town of Schoharie for driving with no front plate.  Subsequent to the stop Johnston’s car was searched and the billy club was discovered.  Johnston was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor.  Johnston was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Schoharie court on February 2, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

Troopers Arrest Fulton Man for Violating an Order of Protection

On January 17th, the State Police in Cobleskill, NY arrested Brian J. O’Neil, 32, of Fulton, NY for violating an order of protection.  Troopers responded to a residence on Lynx Drive in the Town of Fulton at the request of  EMS for an uncooperative patient.  When Troopers arrived they discovered O’Neil at the residence.  The investigation revealed that O’Neil is not supposed to be at the residence.   O’Neil was charged with criminal contempt in the second degree, a misdemeanor.  O’Neil was arraigned in the Town of Cobleskill court and released on his own recognizance.  O’Neil is scheduled to return to the Town of Fulton court on 2/19/14 at 3:30 p.m.

Fonda Man Arrested for Marihuana After His Car Gets Stuck in a Ditch

On January 18th , the State Police in Cobleskill, NY arrested Kyle D. Geniti, 20, of Fonda, NY for possession of marihuana.  Troopers discovered Geniti’s vehicle in a ditch on the south side of Grovners Corners Road in the Town of Carlisle.  Troopers smelled marihuana coming from the vehicle when the spoke with Geniti.  Subsequent to a search of the vehicle, Troopers discovered a bag of marihuana with approximately 28 grams.  Geniti was charged with criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree.

Geniti was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Carlisle court on 1/22/14 at 9:00a.m.