Press Release - Patricia Goulden Plea

FROM:   HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

        ULSTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DATE:   OCTOBER 13, 2015

SUBJECT: PRESS RELEASE – PRISCILLA GOULDEN

On October 13, 2015, Priscilla Goulden, age 51, of Clintondale, NY, pled guilty in Ulster County Court to the felony of Forgery in the Second Degree.

Goulden was arrested by members of the New York State Police on March 22, 2014.

Goulden was the former Plattekill PTA treasurer. She was accused of forging numerous checks of another board member totaling $13,350.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 6, 2016.

Press Release - Michael R. Parisi

FROM:     HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

                 ULSTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DATE:     OCTOBER 5, 2015

SUBJECT: PRESS RELEASE – MICHAEL R. PARISI

On October 5, 2015, Michael R. Parisi of Newburgh, age 25, was sentenced by Judge Donald A. Williams to six months in the Ulster County Jail, five years of probation, a ten thousand dollar fine, and restitution to Central Hudson in the amount of $32,492.  Parisi entered a plea of guilty on July 27, 2015 to Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the First Degree (Class C Felony) and Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (Class D Felony). 

Parisi and co-defendant Denis Pruitt, 32, were arrested on May 1, 2014, in connection with a marihuana grow house operation discovered by members of the New York State Police at Highland.  The sophisticated operation was run from a house at 490 Orchard Drive in Plattekill, in a residential neighborhood. The location was found to be heavily barricaded and contained ventilation systems along with over 730 marihuana plants in various stages of growth. It was further discovered that Parisi illegally diverted electrical power underground to the residence to sustain the operation.

Co-defendant Pruitt, who entered a plea to Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the First Degree on December 15, 2014, was sentenced on February 18, 2015 to one year in the Ulster County Jail.

Press Release - Propane

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2015

RE: PRESS RELEASE – PROPANE

Propane gas is a petroleum-based product and will typically follow the ups and downs of crude oil and natural gas markets. The propane gas business is competitive and each company sets its own pricing policy. The price is not regulated by state, federal or local government. The Ulster County District Attorney’s Division of Consumer Affairs suggests checking with a supplier for the pricing options available, understanding all terms of the contract (e.g., fees, purchasing requirements) and conditions under which the contract can be canceled. Consumers who are not satisfied with the terms should consider another provider.

Consumer Affairs can be reached at 340-3260.

DV AWARENESS - KUDOS TO CHIEF SINAGRA AND THE TOWN OF SAUGERTIES POLICE DEPARTMENT

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT, DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

KUDOS TO CHIEF SINAGRA AND THE TOWN OF SAUGERTIES POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Saugerties Police Department has taken a bold approach to promoting Domestic Violence Awareness.  The above vehicle will be on patrol year round.  This is a great way to bring community awareness to Domestic Violence.  Hopefully this simple, thoughtful, measure will create more discussion on this critically important issue.

Special thanks to Sean Fitzpatrick of Fast Signs and Bob Siracusano of Sawyer Motors.

Domestic Violence Press Conference September 29, 2015