Known Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Possession, Forfiets Drug Proceeds and BMW – Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that RICKY DURHAM, 39, of Albany, NY, pled guilty to (1) count of Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the Second Degree, a Class “D” Felony, in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin. DURHAM faces a cap of 3 years in prison when sentenced on July 7, 2008. Additionally, DURHAM must forfeit $49,000 and his vehicle, a BMW.

Albany Man Gets 17 Years For Rape - District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that EDWARD FIRST, 36, of Myrtle Ave, Albany, NY, was sentenced to 17 years in prison. In February, FIRST pled guilty to (1) count of Rape in the First Degree, a Class “ B ” Felony.

Internet Predator Caught in NYSP Online Sting Operation Sent to Prison - District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that JOSEPH LANSING, 50, of Colonie, NY, was sentenced to 1 ½ years in prison and ten years post release supervision by the Honorable Thomas Breslin. In March, LANSING pled guilty to (1) count of Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to Minors in the First degree, a Class “ E ” Felony.

Albany Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug and Gun Possession– District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that ANTHONY LEWIS, 47, of Albany, NY, was sentenced to ten years in prison and two years post release supervision by the Honorable Thomas Breslin. On March 11, 2008, LEWIS pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class “B” Felony. This is LEWIS’ fifth felony conviction.

16-Year-Old Sent to State Prison For Gun Possession – Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that SHACREAM MORRIS-CALDWELL, 16, of Green Street, Albany, NY, was sentenced to two years in prison and two years post release supervision by the Honorable Thomas Breslin. In march, MORRIS-CALDWELL to pled guilty to (1) count of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class “D” Felony.

Man Pleads Guilty to Hiding Gun in Infant Crib - District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ, 30, of Second Street in Albany, NY, pled guilty to (1) count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class “ C ” Felony in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin. RODRIGUEZ faces no more than 5 years in prison and 5 years post release supervision when sentenced in July. RODRIGUEZ must also sign a no contact order of protection for the victim and her children.

Albany Man Gets 9 Years After Fingerprint Found at Scene - District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that ROBERT DEMPSEY, 42, of Orange Street, Albany, NY, was sentenced to 9 years in prison and 5 years post release supervision as a second felony offender by the Honorable Dan Lamont. In April, DEMPSEY pled guilty to (1) count of Burglary in the Second Degree, a Class “ C ” Violent Felony. DEMPSEY was previously convicted of the crime Attempted Burglary in the Third Degree in March 2002.

Drug Dealer Caught Shipping Cocaine Through UPS – Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that PATRICK LEIGH, 31, of Albany, NY, pled guilty to (1) count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, a Class “D” Felony, in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin. LEIGH faces a cap of 9 years in prison and 5 years post release supervision when sentenced on July 17, 2008.

Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Conduct A with Minor - District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that DANIEL ROACH, 18, of Albany, NY, pled guilty to (1) count of Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, a Class “ E ” Felony and (1) count of Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree, a Class “D” Felony by the Honorable Thomas Breslin. ROACH faces 4 years in prison and 10 years post release supervision when sentenced in July.

Two Teens Plead Guilty to Robbery of Elderly Albany Couple – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that STANLEY FELICIANO, 14, of Albany, NY, and RACHELLE LIPSCOMB, 14, of Albany, NY, pled guilty to (1) count of Robbery in the Second Degree, a Class “C” Violent Felony, in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin. Under the terms of the plea bargain, LIPSCOMB and FELICIANO will receive 1 to 3 years incarceration when sentenced on May 14, 2008.

Two Teens Sentenced to 3 Years for Robbery of Elderly Albany Couple – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that STANLEY FELICIANO, 14, of Albany, NY, and RACHELLE LIPSCOMB, 14, of Albany, NY, were sentenced to 1 to 3 years in a juvenile incarceration facility by the Honorable Thomas Breslin. In March, FELICIANO and LIPSCOMB pled guilty to (1) count of Robbery in the Second Degree, a Class “C” Violent Felony.

Media Advisory
District Attorney Soares Announces Free Training For Landlords– District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that Friday, May 16, 2008, the Albany County Rural Housing Alliance will host a free landlord training session presented by ADA Jessica Blain Lewis. More than 450 property owners in the County of Albany have already taken advantage of this training.

Albany Man Gets 8 ½ Years For Burglary - District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that MATTHEW HOUCK, 29, of, Watervliet, NY, was sentenced to 8 ½ years in prison. In March, HOUCK pled guilty to (1) count of Burglary in the First Degree, a Class “ B ” Violent Felony.

‘Operation Speeding Bullet’ Takes Criminal and Gun Off Street in 18 Days – Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that RYAN CHERRY, 21, of Bronx, NY was sentenced to 2 years in prison with 2 years post release supervision. In March, CHERRY pled guilty to (1) count of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2 nd Degree in front of the Honorable Thomas A. Breslin.

Albany County Alcohol Compliance Task Force Continues Compliance Inspections in Colonie
No Underage Drinkers Found and Most Patrons Took Cabs Home – District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that the Albany County Alcohol Compliance Task Force conducted surprise inspections last night at three locations in the Town of Colonie.

Cohoes Man Sentenced to 20 Years For Domestic Violence–  Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that PETER CAPONE, 40, of Cohoes, NY was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 5 years post release supervision. In March, CAPONE pled guilty to (1) count of Assault in the First Degree, a Class “B” Violent Felony, before the Honorable Stephen Herrick.

Third Teen Sentenced for Robbery of Elderly Albany Couple – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that LEESA WALKER, 16, of Albany, NY, was sentenced to 3 years in prison by the Honorable Thomas Breslin. In March, WALKER pled guilty to (1) count of Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree, a Class “D” Felony.

Father Indicted for Death of Infant – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that GREGORY MILGO, 29, of Albany, NY, was indicted by the Grand Jury on nine counts including; (1) count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class “A-1” Felony, (1) count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class “B” Felony, (1) count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class “C” Felony, (4) counts of Assault in the Second Degree, a Class “D” Felony, and (2) counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class “A” Misdemeanor. MILGO faces 25 years to life in prison.

Known Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Possession, Forfiets Drug Proceeds and BMW – Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares announced today that RICKY DURHAM, 39, of Albany, NY, pled guilty to (1) count of Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the Second Degree, a Class “D” Felony, in front of the Honorable Thomas Breslin. DURHAM faces a cap of 3 years in prison when sentenced on July 7, 2008. Additionally, DURHAM must forfeit $49,000 and his vehicle, a BMW.

Mother Arraigned on Charges Stemming from Death of Infant Son – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that SASHA POOLE, 21, of Albany, NY, was arraigned on a sealed indictment consisting of; (1) count of Criminally Negligent Homicide, a Class “E” Felony, (1) count of Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, a Class “D” Felony, and (1) count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class “A” Misdemeanor, in front of the Honorable Dan Lamont. POOLE faces a maximum of 7 years in prison.

Father Arraigned for Death of Infant – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced that GREGORY MILGO, 29, of Albany, NY, was arraigned on nine counts including; (1) count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class “A-1” Felony, (1) count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class “B” Felony, (1) count of Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class “C” Felony, (4) counts of Assault in the Second Degree, a Class “D” Felony, and (2) counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class “A” Misdemeanor. MILGO faces 25 years to life in prison and was remanded into the custody of the Albany County Sheriff.