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Southern Ulster Times , Wednesday , October 11 , 2017
Two face weapons charge in Marlborough
Members of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team ( URGENT ) report the arrest of two Town of Marlborough residents for weapons possession .
On October 6 , at about 1 p . m ., , the Town of Marlborough Police Department received a tip that a woman was attempting to sell an unregistered 44 magnum handgun . The woman was located by members of the Town of Marlborough Police in the Hamlet of Milton and was in possession of the handgun . Marlborough Police identified the woman as Leasha L . Ladow , 49 , of Marlborough and she was subsequently arrested . U . R . G . E . N . T . was notified of the incident and responded to the Town of Marlborough to assist . Through investigation members of U . R . G . E . N . T . developed information that the defendant and the defendant ’ s roommate were possessing additional firearms illegally .
U . R . G . E . N . T . and the Town of Marlborough Police executed a search warrant at the defendant ’ s residence on State Route 9W in the Town of Marlborough .
Inside the residence five unregistered handguns , four shotguns , one rifle , two metal knuckle knives , one switchblade knife and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition were located . The defendant ’ s roommate returned home during the search and rapidly fled the area in a motor vehicle when he saw police at his residence . Marlborough Police quickly pursued the roommate and stopped him on State Route 9W . The roommate was identified as Aaron L . Busch , 34 , of Marlborough and was arrested and turned over to U . R . G . E . N . T .
Ladow was charged with the felonies of Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the 3rd Degree ( 1 count ), Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree ( 1 count ), Criminal Possession of a Firearm ( 5 counts ) and the misdemeanor of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree ( 3 counts ).
Busch was charged with the felonies of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree ( 1 count ), Criminal Possession of a Firearm ( 5 counts ) and the
Motorcycle crash sends driver to hospital misdemeanor of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree ( 3 counts ).
The defendants potentially face additional charges as the investigation remains open until the origin of all the firearms is confirmed .
Both defendants were arraigned in the Town of Marlborough Justice Court and were remanded to the Ulster County Jail in lieu of $ 25,000 cash or $ 50,000 secured bond .
The defendants are scheduled to appear in the Town of Marlborough Justice Court on a future date and time .
The following agencies have members assigned to URGENT : Ulster County Sheriff ’ s Office , Ulster County District Attorney ’ s Office , Town of Woodstock Police , Town of Shandaken Police , Ulster County Probation , Town of Plattekill Police , Town of Marlborough Police , Town of New Paltz Police , Village of Ellenville Police , City of Kingston Police , Saugerties Police and the United States Department of Homeland Security Investigations .
Police Blotter
Marianne Buccellato
An air ambulance helicopter taking off from the field at Hudson Valley Sportsdome , Saturday , following a motor vehicle accident .
By MARK REYNOLDS mreynolds @ tcnewspapers . com
On Saturday , September 7 , the Marlborough Police received a 911 call at 11:43 am on an accident involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Milton .
Police Chief Gerald Cocozza said Robert Prince , 57 , of Clintondale was driving his 2012 Harley Davidson Motorcycle west on Milton Turnpike towards Plattekill when he collided with a 2012 Kia Sorento driven by Katherine Finigan , 38 , of Highland after she pulled out of Milton Cross Rd . A Riley Finigan , 14 , was listed also as a passenger in the Sorento .
“ Its a bad intersection . Its a blind hill with a slight curve ,” Cocozza said . “ We have accidents there all the time with people pulling out in front of people because they don ’ t see them coming . Its a very short sight distance .”
Cocozza believes Finigan is at fault “ by the letter of the law but I really can understand how it can happen .” He said Prince had the Right of Way in this situation .
Cocozza said Prince “ T-boned ” Finigan “ right behind the driver ’ s door and in the rear axle of her car . He flips off his bike , smashes into the side of the car and goes rolling across the ground .” The Chief said Finigan was moving very slowly coming onto Milton Turnpike and Prince was “ probably traveling at least 40 mph , which is the speed limit .”
Mobile Life Support Services showed up and were concerned about a possible head injury , even though Prince was wearing his helmet . An emergency helicopter was ordered , landing safely at the Hudson Valley Sportsdome , that brought Prince to the Mid Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie . The Finigans were looked at by Mobile Life and were unhurt and refused transportation to the hospital .
“ He ended up with broken ankles , broken ribs , maybe a broken or dislocated shoulder or clavicle bone but no head injury ,” Cocozza said . “ They let him out of the hospital that evening .”
Also on the scene were the Milton Fire Department , the NYS Troopers , Erichsen Towing ( requested by Finigan ) and Absolutely Automotive ( requested by Prince ).
Town of Lloyd
Brittany S . Carroll , 28 , of Amenia , NY was arrested Oct . 4 and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree . She was released on an appearance ticket and is due in Town Court Oct . 26 .
Darien J . Totten , 50 , of Poughkeepsie , was arrested Oct . 4 and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree . He was released on an appearance ticket and is due in Town Court Oct . 26 .
Joliyne S . Rodriguez , 24 , of Poughkeepsie , was arrested Oct . 6 on an arrest warrant for False Personation . She was arraigned before Town of Plattekill Judge Maciocia and remanded to the Ulster County Jail on $ 300 cash bail or $ 750 bond . She was due back in the Town of Lloyd Court Oct . 10 .
Dale M . Peace , 21 , of Hyde Park , was arrested Oct . 2 and charged with Operation of a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana . He was released on an appearance ticket and is due in Town Court Oct . 26 .
Town of Marlborough
Raswangombe Jones , 31 , of Modena , was arrested Sept . 30 and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of Motor Vehicle – 3rd and Speed Violation : Speed in Zone . Jones was released on own recognizance and is due in Town Court Oct . 18 .
Joseph F . Martines , 26 , of Milton , was arrested Oct . 3 and charged with Operation of a Motor vehicle without Inspection , Operation of a Motor vehicle without Insurance , Sale / Installation / Use of Motorcycle – Straight Pipes and Operation of a Motor Vehicle – Registration Suspended . Martines was released on his own recognizance and is due in Town Court Oct . 17 .