State Police Arrest Ellenville Man on Assault 2nd charges in the town of Wawarsing
On January 8, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., State Police from the Ellenville barracks arrested Eudomar Demacedo, 31, of Ellenville, NY, following a violent altercation that resulted in serious injuries to a 34-year-old male victim. Demacedo has been charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree (D Felony), Menacing in the 2nd Degree (A Misdemeanor), and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree (A Misdemeanor).
The incident occurred earlier that morning at the victim’s residence on Route 209 in Wawarsing, NY. During the altercation, Demacedo struck the victim multiple times with a 2×4. The victim was transported to Ellenville Hospital and later transported by helicopter to Garnet Health Medical Center – Middletown.
After an investigation by SP Ellenville Bureau of Investigation (BCI), Demacedo was arrested on the above charges and arraigned in Ulster County Central Arraignment Part and subsequently remanded to Ulster County Jail, where he will await future proceedings. This investigation remains ongoing.
New York State Police Announce Arrests Following Traffic Stop in Savona
The New York State Police in Bath have announced the arrest of Stephanie N. Short, 36, of Corning, NY, on multiple charges stemming from a Steuben County Superior Court warrant. The charges include Transport of a Firearm (D Felony), Tampering with Physical Evidence: Conceal/Destroy (E Felony), Criminal Possession of a Firearm (E Felony), and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd (A Misdemeanor).
The charges are related to a June 23, 2024, traffic stop in the village of Savona. During the stop, Short was operating a 2006 Toyota 4Runner with passenger Jeramiah P. Mendez, 35, of Naples, NY. An investigation revealed that Mendez had outstanding warrants. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a handgun, live ammunition, and a bag of gun parts. Mendez was also arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D Felony) and Criminal Possession of a Firearm (E Felony).
Albany man arrested for Possession of Firearms following multiple search warrants conducted in the City of Albany
On January 8, 2025, multiple search warrants were simultaneously executed in the City of Albany relating to a ghost gun manufacturing case led by the Special Investigations Unit – Albany, Gun Trafficking Interdiction Unit (GTIU). The year-long investigation led to the arrest of 42-year-old Demetrio Daga of 51 Winnie Ave in the City of Albany. During the execution of the warrants, Daga was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm ghost handgun as well as manufacturing ghost guns inside his residence using 3D printers and various gun parts. Two residences which DAGA was using to manufacture the Personally Manufactured Firearms (PMF’s) contained the following items:
- Multiple 3D printers (one of which was actively printing a handgun lower receiver)
- (13) handguns (ghost guns)
- (22) AR-style assault rifles (ghost guns)
- (18) serialized AR-style assault rifles
- (2) pump style shotguns
- Over (200) 3D-printed lower handgun receivers and rifle frames.
- Thousands of rounds of various ammunition
- Numerous high-capacity magazines in various calibers
- Miscellaneous gun parts
- Miscellaneous gun manufacturing devices
- Computers, documents, and other electronic devices associated with the manufacturing of PMF’s
- Body armor
DAGA was charged with (1) count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm in the 1st Degree, subsection 2, 10 or more firearms (B Felony) and (1) count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm in the 2nd Degree subsection 3, Loaded Firearm (C Felony). He was remanded to the Albany County Jail without bail. He is set to return to the City of Albany, City Court on Monday, January 13 at 10:00 AM.
The investigation is still ongoing, and additional charges are expected.
Buffalo man arrested for extensive retail theft
On January 8, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Clarence arrested Eric Santiago Delmoral, 35 of Buffalo, NY for charges from January 5, 2025 theft, Grand Larceny 4th degree (Class E Felony) and Conspiracy 5th degree (Class A Misdemeanor). Additionally charges for January 6, 2025 theft, Robbery 3rd degree (Class D Felony), Grand Larceny 3rd degree (Class D Felony), Conspiracy 5th degree (Class A Misd) and Making a Threat of Mass Harm (Class B Misd).
On January 8, 2025, SP Clarence Bureau Criminal Investigation responded to Bath and Body Works in the town of Clarence for a retail theft and a possible threat of mass harm. The investigation determined on January 5, 2025, two black male suspects entered the store and stole products valued at over $1,800. The same individuals returned on January 6, 2025, and stole additional products totaling over $3,000. While attempting to leave the store on January 6, a suspect allegedly threatened store employees, stating, “I have a bomb” and “this is a bomb threat.”
Through diligent investigative efforts, the BCI identified one of the suspects as Santiago Delmoral. Santiago Delmoral was apprehended in the city of Buffalo after attempting to flee on foot from Troopers.
Further investigation revealed that Santiago Delmoral is connected to 10 theft incidents at various Bath and Body Works locations in the area, with a total value of $14,296.85 in stolen merchandise.
Santiago Delmoral was arraigned in the town of Clarence Court and remanded to the Erie County Holding Center in $5k cash/$15k bond. Santiago Delmoral next court appearance is January 15, 2025.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the New York State Police at 585-344-6200
State Police Arrest Rock Hill Man for Possession of Child Pornography
On January 8, 2025, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal investigation (BCI) at Wurtsboro with the assistance of Troop F Computer Crimes Unit arrested Omar A. Delgado, age 19, of Rock Hill, NY, for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E felony) and Possessing Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child under 16 years of age (E felony). Delgado was arraigned in the Town of Mamakating Court and was released on his own recognizance with a returnable date of January 27, 2025, to the Town of Thompson Court at 5 p.m.
State Police arrest teen wanted in Nevada for armed Robbery during Moreau traffic stop
On December 27, 2024, State Police of Wilton arrested a 17-year-old who was a passenger in a vehicle during a traffic stop in Moreau, NY.
On December 27, 2024, at about 8:40 p.m., Troopers stopped a vehicle on I-87 in Moreau, NY, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The 17-year-old was a passenger in the vehicle and observed not wearing a seat belt. The juvenile initially refused to provide any identifying information. When their identity was discovered, the investigation determined the 17-year-old had an active arrest warrant issued by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in Nevada for Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, Kidnapping, and other felony charges.
The 17-year-old was taken into custody. The driver of the vehicle and two other passengers were also detained but later released without criminal charges. The 17-year-old was arraigned at the Saratoga County Youth Part Court and remanded to the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility as a fugitive from justice. The juvenile will remain there pending extradition back to Nevada.
State Police investigate pedestrian fatally struck on Thruway in Montgomery County
*UPDATE* January 10, 2025
The investigation into this collision determined that Mr. Bonaparte’s vehicle was experiencing a mechanical brake issue, which caused him to stop on the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle that fatally struck Mr. Bonaparte was being driven by Jose M. Prieto Cole, 24, of Albany, NY. At the time of the collision, Prieto Cole was allegedly distracted and using a cellular device. During the investigation, Prieto Cole provided a written deposition that falsely represented his actions just prior to and at the time of the collision.
On January 9, 2025, Prieto Cole was arrested and processed at SP Fonda for Criminally Negligent Homicide, Offering a False Instrument in the second degree, and numerous Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He was arraigned at the Root Town Court and remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash, $100,000 bond, and $100,000 partially secured bond.
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Original-posted January 6, 2025
On January 4, 2025, State Police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck by a westbound vehicle on I-90 in Canajoharie, NY.
On January 4, 2025, at about 11:50 a.m. State Police of Troop T responded to the reports of a car-pedestrian collision on I-90 westbound in Canajoharie, NY. The investigation determined that a westbound vehicle being driven by David Bonaparte, 61, of Rome, NY, stopped on the northern shoulder. Bonaparte exited the vehicle and was struck by another westbound vehicle. He sustained severe injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing. The driver of the other vehicle immediately stopped, contacted emergency services and has been cooperative with the investigation.
State Police arrest Cohoes man following multiple Lowes thefts
On January 8, 2025, State Police of Clifton Park arrested James E. Thornton, 56, of Cohoes, NY, for Grand Larceny in the third degree, a class “D” felony.
On September 5, 2024, at about 7:55 p.m., Troopers received a complaint about multiple past thefts from the Lowes in Halfmoon, NY. The investigation revealed that from July 2024 to September 2024, Thornton allegedly entered the store more than half a dozen times. During those visits to the store, he reportedly stole more than $3,000 worth of merchandise. As a result of this investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Thornton by the Halfmoon Town Court on December 3, 2024.
Thornton was arrested in Cohoes, NY, and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing. He was arraigned at the Halfmoon Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,000 cash, $4,000 bond, or a $4,000 partially secured bond.
State Police arrest Fort Johnson contractor for Grand Larceny
On January 8, 2025, State Police of Latham arrested Aaron Jablonski, 53, of Fort Johnson, NY, for Grand Larceny in the third degree, a class “D” felony.
On July 20, 2023, at about 1:08 p.m., Troopers received a theft complaint from an Albany County resident. The investigation determined that while Jablonski was acting as the owner and operator of a “Concrete Solutions” business in August 2022, the victim hired Jablonski to complete work at their residence and provided a more than $3,000 deposit. Jablonski allegedly failed to complete the agreed upon work. He was provided an opportunity by the State Police to reimburse the victim but failed to do so. On October 11, 2023, the Knox Town Court issued an arrest warrant for Jablonski as a result of this investigation.
Jablonski was located and arrested in Fort Johnson, NY. He was transported to SP Latham for processing, arraigned at the Guilderland Town Court, and remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility without bail.
State Police are seeking public assistance with a grand larceny case in Watertown
State Police in Watertown are seeking assistance with identifying a female suspect who was captured on surveillance camera using a stolen credit card at Bath and Body Works in Salmon Run Mall.
In the surveillance footage, the woman is seen wearing a Davidson’s 60th Anniversary t-shirt and carrying a pink stroller luggage bag.
Anyone who recognizes the individual in the photo is asked to contact State Police at (315) 366-6000 and reference case #NY2400713795.
Central Square Man arrested for Forgery
On January 8, 2025, the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from Hastings arrested Michael J. Leonelli, age 46, from Central Square, NY, for:
Forgery 2nd Degree (class “D” felony)
Forgery 3rd Degree (class “A” misdemeanor)
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree (class “D” felony)
The investigation began in July 2024 after State Police received a complaint from the Caughdenoy Fire Department. The fire department requested Leonelli provide them with his FAA Part 107 UAS Certificate (drone license), as he had been operating the fire department’s drone in an official capacity as an employee. Rather than providing the fire department with an FAA certificate, Leonelli allegedly produced a forged document that represented himself as possessing a Part 107 certificate.
State Police were assisted by the FAA and Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General
