Statement by DA Soares regarding Houghtaling trial

Baker Pleads to Rape of 14-Year-Old Girl – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that RAKIM BAKER, 18, of North Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY plead guilty to (1) count of Attempted Rape in the 1st Degree before the Honorable Thomas Breslin

Man Accused of Stealing from Church Pleads Guilty– District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that Paul Motto, 48, of Ravena, NY, plead guilty to one count of Petit Larceny, a Class “A” Misdemeanor. MOTTO faces three years of probation and will make full restitution to his victim.

McKnight Pleads Not Guilty to 12 Count Indictment– District Attorney P. David Soares today announced the arraignment of PETER MCKNIGHT, 45, of Colorado, on twelve counts including: (2) counts of Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree, (2) counts of Assault in the 1st Degree, (2) Counts of Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, (2) counts of Criminal Use of a Firearm in the 1st Degree, (2) counts of Criminal Use of a Firearm in the 2nd Degree and (2) counts of Burglary in the 1st Degree.

Terrence Anthony Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison –  District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that TERRENCE ANTHONY, 26, of Yates Street, Albany, NY was sentenced to eight years in prison by the Honorable Dan Lamont.

Maye Pleads Guilty, Faces 7 Years for Robbery –  District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that SHAMAR MAYE, 25, of Albany, NY, pleaded guilty to one count of Robbery in the 2nd Degree in front of the Honorable Stephen W. Herrick.

Guilty Verdict in Trial of Transient Albany Burglar
Hall Faces 15 Years in Prison –  District Attorney P. David Soares announced that KEVIN HALL, 42, of Keene, NH, was found guilty by jury this afternoon after a trial presided over by the Honorable Thomas Breslin.

Graham Pleads Guilty, Faces 20 Years in Prison – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that JOSEPH GRAHAM, 40, of Albany, NY, pleaded guilty to Burglary in the 1st Degree and Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin.

Corrections Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced the arraignment of NILDA DARDIZ, 45, of Renssealer, NY, on five counts including: Insurance Fraud in the 3rd Degree, Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, Perjury in the 1st Degree and Presenting a Violation of the Worker’s Compensation Law.

Husband and Wife Team Found Guilty in Insurance Scheme Case, Each Faces up to 4 Years in Prison – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that JOSEPH and RENEE HOUGHTALING were both found guilty after trial by jury of (1) count of Falsifying Business Records in the 1st Degree before the Honorable Stephen Herrick.

Megan Vogel Pleads Guilty to DWI and Vehicular Manslaughter – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that MEGAN VOGEL, 22, of Albany, NY, pleaded guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree and Operating a Motor V ehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin.

Former Albany Police Officer Arrested for Theft, Faces up to 15 Years in Prison – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced the arrest of PETER MANNS, 60, of Albany, NY, for (4) counts including: (1) count of Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree, (1) count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree and (2) counts of Offering a False Personal Income Tax Return for Filing.

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Pet Cat– Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that WILLIAM BRANNIGAN, 61, of Slingerlands, NY plead guilty to (1) count of Attempted Aggravated Cruelty to Animals in front of the Honorable John Bailey.

Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Raping Young Girl– Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that JOSEPH FAULKNER, 34, of Albany, NY pled guilty to (1) count of Rape in the 1 st Degree in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin.

Peter Manns Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny– District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that PETER MANNS, 60, of Albany, NY, plead guilty to (1) count of Grand Larceny in the 4 th Degree and (1) count of Offering a False Personal Income Tax Return for Filing.

Sherlord Ferguson Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Charities– Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that SHERLORD TYRONE FERGUSON, 36, of Clifton Park, NY plead guilty to (1) count of Grand larceny in the 4 th Degree in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin.

Albany Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder,
Faces 32 Years in Prison– District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that MICHAEL KINDRED, 23, of Albany, NY, was found guilty of (1) Count of Attempted Murder in the 2 nd Degree, (1) count of Assault in the 2 nd Degree, (1) count of Reckless Endangerment in the 1 st Degree and (1) count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2 nd Degree after a trial presided over by the Honorable Thomas Breslin.

Albany Man Found Guilty of Robbery While on Work Release –  District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that ERNEST MILES, 43, of Albany , NY , was found guilty of (1) Count of Burglary in the 3 nd Degree after a trial presided over by the Honorable Thomas Breslin.

Second Teen This Week to Face 3 Years for Gun Possession – Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that MESSIAH HOLLOWAY, 22, of Albany, NY pled guilty to (1) count of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2 nd Degree in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin.

Court Affirms Jury Verdict in Animal Cruelty Case– Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that the conviction of SUSAN PETERS, 43, of Coeymans, NY, after a jury trial in Coeyman’s Town Court was upheld by the Honorable Stephen W. Herrick.

Gun Possession Plea Results in 3 Years Sentence for Albany Man – Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that KADEEM YOUNG, 19, of Albany, NY pled guilty to (1) count of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2 nd Degree in front of the Honorable Stephen Herrick.

Supreme Court Affirms Guilty Verdict of Cop Shooter– Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that the conviction of TRACY GRADY of Albany, NY, after a jury trial in Albany County Court was upheld by the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division Third Department.

Moore Sentenced to 50 Years for Raping Child–  District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that VICTOR MOORE, 32, of Waterford , NY , was sentenced to 50 years in prison and 10 years of post release supervision by the Honorable Thomas Breslin. On April 5, 2007 , MOORE was found guilty of (1) count of Rape in the 1 st Degree and (2) counts of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the 1 st Degree after a trial presided over by the Honorable Thomas Breslin.