Press Release - Steffon Williams and Clarence Davis Plea

 

FROM:  HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE:  FEBRUARY 27, 2015

RE:  PRESS RELEASE – PEOPLE V. STEFFON WILLIAMS & CLARENCE      DAVIS

On February 27, 2015, Steffon Williams and Clarence Davis pleaded guilty in Ulster County Court to Robbery in the Second Degree for their roles in the robbery of the Rondout Savings Bank on Schwenk Drive in the City of Kingston on July 25^th, 2014.  

On that date, Williams and Davis entered the bank shortly after 11:00 a.m.  Williams approached the teller station with a bag and demanded that the tellers fill the bag with money and they complied.  Davis followed Williams into the bank and positioned himself at a desk of an assistant branch manager.  He warned the assistant manager that nobody would be hurt if she kept her hands on the desk.  After the robbery, Williams and Davis fled the bank to a vehicle that was waiting for them in the lot of a nearby apartment complex.  A third man, Cinque Mandela, has been indicted as the getaway driver.  His indictment is still pending.

The case was investigated by the City of Kingston Police Department and is being prosecuted by Chief Assistant District Attorney Michael Kavanagh. 

Press Release - Ryan Noval Plea

FROM:  HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE:  FEBRUARY 25, 2015

RE:  PRESS RELEASE – PEOPLE V. RYAN NOVAL

On February 25, 2015, Ryan Noval pleaded guilty in Ulster County Court to Robbery in the First Degree as a result of an incident that occurred on August 27^th, 2014 in the Town of Wawarsing.  

Noval and his girlfriend, Nicole Halter, were arrested after 911 received a call reporting that a woman had sustained a gunshot wound.  Members of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office responded and located the female who reported that she was shot by Noval as she fled from him after he robbed her with a shotgun.  Noval fired one round from a shotgun at close range through the rear passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle as she drove away.  The victim was struck in the back but was able to drive from the scene and report the incident.  Noval and Halter were located shortly thereafter in a residence where Noval had barricaded himself.  After a brief standoff, Noval surrendered to authorities without further incident.  The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The case is scheduled for April 28^th, 2015 in Ulster County Court for sentencing.

The case was investigated by the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office and is being prosecuted by Chief Assistant District Attorney Michael Kavanagh. 

Press Release - Tyler J. Grable Indictment

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2015

RE:  PRESS RELEASE – PEOPLE V TYLER J. GRABLE

     The Ulster County Grand Jury has handed down a multiple count indictment against Tyler J. Grable, age 22, of 3 Romney Way, Cottekill, NY.  Grable has been charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree, four counts of Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree, and four counts of Vehicular Assault in the First Degree. 

     The charges stem from a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Cottekill Road and Lucas Avenue in the Town of Rosendale on September 26, 2014. Grable was operating a 1999 Subaru sedan which collided with a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The driver of the Jeep was killed as a result of the crash. A front seat passenger in the Jeep Liberty, the victim’s 19 year old son, was injured in the crash. The intersection is a four-way stop.

     The case was investigated by the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Police, and the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office.  The charges contained in the indictment allege that the defendant operated his vehicle recklessly, while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and in so doing caused the death of another person.

    

Press Release - Jared Dutcher, Convicted of Domestic Violence

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2015

RE:  PRESS RELEASE – JARED DUTCHER, CONVICTED OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

On February 17, 2015 Jared Dutcher of Saugerties, New York, pled guilty to Criminal Contempt 1st and was sentenced to 1 and 1/4 - 3 years in state prison. In addition the court issued an order of protection on behalf of the victim and two children which the victim and defendant have in common.

Defendant has prior assault and criminal contempt second degree convictions regarding this same victim, as well as 2002 assault and criminal contempt second convictions regarding a different victim.

In this matter the Town of Saugerties Court had issued an order of protection for the victim which the defendant violated in a domestic violence incident during which the children in question were present.

The case was prosecuted by Sr. Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth A. Culmone-Mills.  The defendant was prosecuted by attorney Majer Gold of the Ulster County Public Defender’s Office.

Press Release - Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2015

RE: CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS REGARDING TAX PREPARERS

Taxpayers who use the services of paid tax preparers are entitled to protection from unfair treatment, according to the Ulster County District Attorney’s Division of Consumer Affairs (340-3260).

Most tax preparers act within the law and treat their clients fairly, but if you want to know more you can review the Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers which describes your rights and contains important information about how to protect yourself from unfair practices. This publication is available from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website at www.tax.ny.gov, or call 518-457-5181.