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   ROTTERDAM — Four more Schalmont seniors have been charged with spray-painting graffi ti on the high school building.
   Adam Alteri, 18, of Donald Drive, Nicholas Bonitatibus, 18 of Masullo Parkway, Joseph Lontrato, 17, of Horizon Boulevard and Christopher Longo, 17, of Maria Court all surrendered themselves to Rotterdam Police last week in connection with the June 10 incident.
   Police said the four students were among a group of six that vandalized an outside wall of the school. Schalmont seniors Frank Costanza and Jack Macejka were both arrested on identical charges last week.
   The four students arrested Thursday were ordered held overnight in Schenectady County Jail and released to the custody of their parents Friday.
   Superintendent Valerie Kelsey said last week the vandalism wasn't extensive and was easily remedied. Kelsey also declined to discuss any disciplinary action taken against the students.
   Rotterdam Police said the investigation into the incident is complete and no further arrests are anticipated.

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Kelsey also declined to discuss any disciplinary action taken against the students.

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Mistrial in DA impersonation case
BY STEVEN COOK Gazette Reporter
Reach Gazette reporter Steven Cook at 395-3122 or scook@dailygazette.net.

Prosecutors say a Rotterdam man impersonated a district attorney’s office official while conducting his own investigation into a burglary last summer.
The man’s defense attorney says he never impersonated anyone and was simply someone trying to do the right thing.
A Schenectady City Court jury said they couldn’t decide.
The jury, which heard the case over three days last week, came back deadlocked Monday. A mistrial was declared.
Gustavo Kaplan, 31, had faced jail time, accused of telling a woman Aug. 11 that he was working with the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office on a burglary investigation.
   The woman, however, questioned that and called police. He was charged with criminal impersonation, a misdemeanor.
   Prosecutor Erin Brownell tried the case over three days last week.
   She said she did not believe Kaplan had malicious intent. She noted that Kaplan has a master’s degree in criminal justice. Nonetheless, she said, they can’t have people saying they are with the district attorney’s office when they’re not.
   “It takes away the trust people have in the criminal justice system,” she said.
   “I don’t think he was trying to hurt anybody, but I do think he was trying to put himself into an investigation.”
   At the center of the case was a burglary in the city. Kaplan heard information about a burglary involving a disabled victim and he wanted to help. When he talked to the woman, he was trying to fi nd out where the victim lived.
   Kaplan defense attorney Adam Parisi said Kaplan asked questions, but never said he was with the district attorney’s offi ce.
   The information he found also turned out to be correct, Parisi said.
   “He wants to do the right thing,” Parisi said. “The dispute was when the nurse says she heard one thing and Gustavo said another.”
   Kaplan, who does tutoring and did work with a local attorney prior to this case, said the prosecution should make anyone rethink helping out in the future.
   “There’s no incentive for people to come forward with information,” he said. “They could get charged themselves.”  

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Police looking for suspects in home invasion
Updated: 6/21/2007
By: Web Staff

  
  
Several suspects are on the loose after a home invasion in Rotterdam Junction.

Police said five to six men stormed into a house on Gardenier Street late Wednesday night.

Two men and a woman were inside at the time. The men were forced into the basement at gunpoint, while the woman hid somewhere else.

One of the men later escaped and managed to go next door for help.

Residents said this is usually a quiet and safe neighborhood.

Neighbor Carl Ramundo said, "You just you have to be a little more on your toes I suppose. You know, it's just very unsuspecting so I guess it could just happen anywhere."

Investigators said the suspects didn't take anything.

Anyone with information is asked to call Rotterdam police.

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ROTTERDAM JUNCTION
Masked men invade home
2 residents hit in head with guns
BY STEVEN COOK Gazette Reporter

   A Gardenier Street home was invaded around midnight Wednesday by a group of masked men demanding money, police said.
   The men barged into 342 Gardenier St. and ordered the three residents to the floor. Two of the residents were struck in the head with guns, but no one was hurt seriously, according to police.
   The men fled empty-handed after a resident escaped and summoned police.
   None of the occupants said they recognized the attackers, police said, and they gave only vague descriptions of the group. The attackers were between the ages of 18 and 20, of small to medium build, wearing black hoodies over their heads and bandanas across their faces.
   Rotterdam Police Department spokesman Lt. Jason Murphy said the attack happened in an isolated area just off Mabie Lane near Route 5S by the Schenectady International plant.
   Gardenier Street was quiet enough Thursday afternoon for a friendly-looking white dog to wander freely to greet visitors.
   “It’s a quiet neighborhood,” Murphy said. “A call of that nature is uncommon.”
   The house itself is a two-story gray structure with a pool in the backyard. Sitting at a picnic table outside Thursday afternoon was a man who said he was one of the occupants. He declined to give his name.
He said he was on the couch in the front room just before midnight when the group barged in, though not all at once.
   The front door was open, he said. “You don’t have to lock your doors around here.”
   His first reaction, he said, was that it was a joke. That quickly evaporated as he was forced to the floor. He said his sister’s boyfriend escaped to a neighbor’s house, ending the brief ordeal.
He said he didn’t know what the men were looking for. He speculated they had bad information.
   He said he got a bump on his head and was shaken up, but was otherwise fine.
   As he spoke, he finished an ice cream cone. “This is the first thing I’ve eaten all day,” he said.

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ROTTERDAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Patrick Pardi, 36, of Guilderland Avenue, was charged May 22 with disorderly conduct. Maria Rivera, 32, of Hamburg Street, Schenectady, was charged May 24 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. William Waterson, 17, of Kenmore Avenue, was charged May 25 with unlawful possession of marijuana. Marcel Jacobs, 42, of Grant Avenue, Schenectady, was charged May 26 with petty larceny. Lisa Maynard, 43, of Ninth Avenue, Watervliet, was charged May 26 with driving while intoxicated, a felony. Christopher Andrako, 28, of South Ferry Street, Schenectady, was charged May 26 with fourthdegree grand larceny. Richard Anthony, 19, of Wellington Avenue, was charged May 27 with petty larceny.
   Mary Littleton, 46, of Bridle Pathway, Schenectady, was charged May 28 with aggravated driving while intoxicated.
   Michael Lafountain, 24, of Lafountain Lane, Granville, was charged May 28 with driving with ability impaired by drugs and thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
   Daniel Noreen, 27, of Kellar Avenue, was charged May 29 with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.
   Rodney Murphy, 37, of Division Street, Schenectady, was charged May 29 with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
   Markita Hall, 29, of Webster Street, Schenectady, was charged May 29 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
   Aaron Willman, 43, of Delamont Avenue, Schenectady, was charged May 29 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
   Shontia Santiago, 26, of Bradley Street, Schenectady, was charged May 30 with second-degree harassment.
   Christopher Russo, 18, of Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, was charged May 30 with second-degree obstruction of governmental administration and petty larceny.
   Joel Ward, 28, of Chrisler Avenue, Schenectady, was charged May 30 with second-degree harassment.
   Robert Hall, 20, of Maplewood Avenue, Schenectady, was charged May 31 with two counts of seconddegree harassment, third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
   Natalya Aliyeva, 36, of Troy, was charged May 31 with petty larceny.
   Jennifer Bacon, 27, of James Street, Schenectady, was charged May 31 with second-degree harassment.
   Leonid Dumsky, 42, of Sixth Avenue B, Troy, was charged May 31 with petty larceny.
   Jason Galietta, 29, of Hamburg Street, Schenectady, was charged June 1 with second-degree criminal contempt.
   Keith Oconnor, 19, of Cox Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 2 with operating a motor vehicle with a restriction and unlawful possession of marijuana.
   Gustavo Kaplan, 31, of Morning Glory Way, Schenectady, was charged June 2 with second-degree imprisonment.
   Kathleen Lanoux, 46, of Webster Street, Schenectady, was charged June 4 with endangering the welfare of a child.
   Angel Leone, 20, of Seventh Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 4 with third-degree bail jumping.
   Lakema Keller, 28, of Division Street, Schenectady, was charged June 4 with second-degree harassment.
   Ashley Parker, 16, of East Campbell Road, Schenectady, was charged June 4 with third-degree assault.
   Heidi Schmelzlen, 18, of Woodbridge Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 4 with third-degree criminal trespassing.
   Kevin Sheroka, 19, of Granville Avenue, was charged June 4 with second-degree aggravated harassment.
   Ryan Stem, 17, of Becker Street, Schenectady, was charged June 4 with petty larceny.
   Danielle Daniels, 37, of Avenue H, Schenectady, was charged June 4 with second-degree criminal contempt.
   Eduardo Oquendo, 30, of Northampton Road, Amsterdam, was charged June 5 with petty larceny.
   Shauntia Lockett, 16, of Summit Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 5 with petty larceny.
   William Shippey, 35, of Fourth Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 5 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
   Joseph Scepkowski, 20, of Wabash Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 6 with second-degree criminal contempt, fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, second-degree harassment and petty larceny.  

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Angel Leone, 20, of Seventh Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 7 with third-degree bail jumping. Anthony Ferrara, 44, of Swampscott Street, was charged June 7 with two counts of third-degree assault. Elizabeth Sanchez, 35, of Bayard Street, Amsterdam, was charged June 7 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Steven Doulides, 27, of County Line Road, Schenectady, was charged June 7 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Rudranath Shiwsanker, 22, of Summit Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 8 with petty larceny.
   Frank Costanzo, 18, of Wendy Court, Schenectady, was charged June 9 with fifth-degree conspiracy, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal trespassing and making graffiti.
   Jack Macejka, 17, of Columba Drive, was charged June 9 with fifth-degree conspiracy, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal trespassing and making graffiti.
   Neema Ramroop, 20, of Webster Street, Schenectady, was charged June 9 with petty larceny.
   Erica Norton, 27, of Chrisler Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 10 with petty larceny.
   Baldat Indarjit, 44, of Brandywine Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 10 with driving while intoxicated.
   Ahmad Khoshbin, 26, of Netherlands Blvd., was charged June 10 with third-degree assault.
   Michael Milewski, 33, of Kings Road, Schenectady, was charged June 11 with driving while intoxicated.
   David Morris, 38, of Pearl Street, Albany, was charged June 11 with fourth-degree grand larceny.

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Frank Costanzo, 18, of Wendy Court, Schenectady, was charged June 9 with fifth-degree conspiracy, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal trespassing and making graffiti.

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Thefts alleged for drug purchases

SCHENECTADY — A city woman was indicted on felony grand larceny and other charges in connection with allegedly stealing and using credit cards to support a drug habit.
Danene Campbell, 39, of 227 Furman St., also was indicted by a Schenectady County grand jury on criminal possession of stolen property, forgery and attempted forgery.
The indictment states she used stolen credit cards at Price Chopper at Mohawk Commons, Price Chopper on Eastern Parkway and at various locations in Rotterdam Square Mall on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1.
According to Rotterdam Police, Campbell would prey on people who left their purses or wallets unattended in shopping carts at grocery stores. She would pluck credit cards then purchase items to would later sell to support her crack habit, police said.
When police searched her home, they said they found credit cards and more than $4,000 worth of merchandise.

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Chase in city, Rotterdam involves several agencies

   ROTTERDAM — A city man allegedly led police from several agencies on a chase after he was stopped on Interstate-890 Thursday night. The man was reportedly wanted on a larceny warrant out of Glenville.
   Rotterdam police stopped the man, whose identity has not been confirmed, around 8:30 p.m.
   The man allegedly sped away as the Rotterdam officer, Michael Rumbaugh, approached his vehicle. A chase followed into Schenectady with other agencies including state police, Schenectady, Colonie and Niskayuna. The pursuit included the suspect driving onto railroad tracks off Chrisler Avenue in Rotterdam, with a pursuing Rotterdam car damaged at that point.
   The man stopped his car on Manchester Road in Woodlawn and fled on foot.
   He had not been caught late Thursday but his identity was confirmed, police said. Charges are pending.  

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The man was reportedly wanted on a larceny warrant out of Glenville.

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Camera doesn’t lie: Cops told the truth

   It was nice to read in the June 29 Gazette that videocameras installed in police cars are a help. They are certainly a necessary thing to have. The statement [by a city attorney], “The video and the audio both demonstrated the officers were acting in a professional manner ...”, says it all.
   NADINE PUTORTI
   Rotterdam

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ROTTERDAM POLICE
   DEPARTMENT
   Richard Trinci, 42, of Mount Stuart Road, was charged June 12 with endangering the welfare of a child, two counts of second-degree harassment and second-degree menacing.
   Rosanna Wildermuth, 39, of Mount Stuart Road, was charged June 12 with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree menacing.
   Allen Crigger, 26, of Brandywine Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 14 with petty larceny.
   Rafael Gonzalez, 27, of Main Street, Schenectady, was charged June 14 with petty larceny.
   Adam Alteri, 18, of Donald Drive, Schenectady, was charged June 14 with fifth-degree conspiracy, thirddegree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal trespassing and making graffiti.
   Nicholas Bonitatibus, 18, of Masullo Pkwy., Schenectady, was charged June 14 with fifth-degree conspiracy, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal trespassing and making graffiti.
   Bobbie Civitello, 27, of Euclid Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 14 with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana and fifthdegree criminal possession of stolen property.
   Christopher Longo, 17, of Maria Court, Schenectady, was charged June 14 with fifth-degree conspiracy, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal trespassing and making graffiti.
   Joseph Lontrato, 17, of Horizon Blvd., Schenectady, was charged June 14 with fifth-degree conspiracy, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal trespassing and making graffiti.
   David Callahan, 27, of Woodbridge Avenue, was charged June 14 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
   John Contakos, 30, of Curry Road, was charged June 15 with third-degree assault and third-degree criminal mischief.
   Shane Hunter, 18, of Wiley Street, Schenectady, was charged June 15 with petty larceny.
   Jeanine Arrunategui, 18, of Hoosac Street, Johnstown, was charged June 16 with petty larceny.
   Jennifer Baker, 19, of State Highway 67, Fort Plain, was charged June 16 with petty larceny.
   Lorenzo Ross, 42, of Lafayette Street, Schenectady, was charged June 16 with petty larceny.
   Michael Liska, 27, of Carman Road, was charged June 17 with second-degree harassment and resisting arrest.
   Miguel Cadiz, 30, of N. Westcott Road, Schenectady, was charged June 17 with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.
   Jason Sprague, 27, of Kings Road, Schenectady, was charged June 17 with second-degree menacing.
   Linda Brown, 30, of Broadway, was charged June 18 with seconddegree harassment.
   Christopher Garrow, 21, of Fairfax Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 18 with third-degree bail jumping.
   Brittany Kellogg, 17, of Suffolk Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 18 with third-degree criminal trespassing.
   Scott Shafer, 39, of Elmer Street, Schenectady, was charged June 19 with third-degree burglary.
   Edward Varno, 44, of Palma Avenue, was charged June 19 with second-degree harassment.
   Sarah Moore, 23, of Stanley Street, Schenectady, was charged June 19 with petty larceny.
   Beatrice Gray, 21, of Van Vranken Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 20 with false personation and petty larceny.
   Athena Yoxall, 42, of Palazini Drive, was charged June 20 with issuing a bad check.
   Milo Martinez, 16, of Taylor Street, Schenectady, was charged June 20 with fourth-degree criminal mischief, second-degree reckless endangerment and reckless endangerment of property.
   Jay Cole, 29, of Hawthorne Street, Albany, was charged June 20 with driving while intoxicated.
   James Kress, 45, of Hamburg Street, was charged June 21 with fourth-degree grand larceny.
   Russell Pendt, 20, of Bridge Street, Schenectady, was charged June 21 with second-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal mischief.
   Cassandra Christman, 16, of N. Pinetree Drive, Gloversville, was charged June 21 with petty larceny.
   Rachael Colon, 25, of Park Place, Schenectady, was charged June 23 with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated.
Tonya Davenport, 28, of Congress Street, Schenectady, was charged June 23 with third-degree bail jumping and petty larceny.
John Martini, 28, of Droms Road, Scotia, was charged June 23 with second-degree burglary.
Greg Soucia, 21, of Elm Street, Duanesburg, was charged June 23 with petty larceny.
John Matarazzo, 35, of Route 5S, Pattersonville, was charged June 24 with second-degree assault, petty larceny and resisting arrest.
Elysa Leiva, 24, of Eighth Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 24 with petty larceny.
Mark Cooper, 42, of Cox Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 25 with issuing a bad check.
   Keith Oconnor, 19, of Cox Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 25 with driving with ability impaired by drugs and violation of a license restriction.
   Shirley Allen, 47, of Second Street, Albany, was charged June 25 with third-degree bail jumping and third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.
   Paula Bennice, 37, of The Plaza, Schenectady, was charged June 25 with third-degree criminal tampering.
   Donald D’Allessandris, 60, of Paul Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 25 with first-degree harassment.

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Rocco Bonitatibus III, 39, of Earl Street, Schenectady, was charged June 26 with third- and fourthdegree criminal possession of a weapon.
Kenneth Carr, 59, of Oak Point, New Milford, was charged June 27 with third-degree assault.
Aaron Karnes, 18, of Vley Road, Glenville, was charged June 27 with possession of an alcoholic beverage by person under the age of 21.
Matthew Olds, 17, of Charles Street, Scotia, was charged June 27 with possession of an alcoholic beverage by a person under the age of 21.
Rosanna Wildermuth, 39, of Joyous Lane, Scotia, was charged June 28 with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree menacing. Kwame Miller, 27, of Lucy Road, was charged June 28 with fourthdegree grand larceny.
   Richard Trinci, 42, of Mount Stewart Road, was charged June 28 with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment.
   Devin Andres, 30, of Dean Street, Schenectady, was charged June 28 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.  

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ROTTERDAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Charleen Rogers, 20, of County Line Road, was charged June 28 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
   Tyquawn Terry, 16, of Chrisler Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 29 with petty larceny.
   Ryan McFarland, 16, of Albany Street, Schenectady, was charged June 29 with petty larceny.
   Breaanne Garahan, 20, of Elder Street, Schenectady, was charged June 29 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

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PUBLIC RECORD
POLICE BLOTTER
ROTTERDAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bernadette Haney, 47, of Lakeside Avenue, Malta, was charged June 30 with petty larceny. Denise Northrup, 19, of Locust Avenue, Schenectady, was charged June 30 with petty larceny and second-degree robbery. Samuel Gilbert, 22, of Maryvale, Schenectady, was charged June 30 with failure to appear. Jason Hall, 22, of Shannon Street, Schenectady, was charged June 30 with third-degree burglary. Daniel Graham, 29, of Quackenbush Road, was charged June 30 with third-degree attempted assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
   Jesse Chestnut, 19, of Court Royal, Schenectady, was charged June 30 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
   Sarah Driessen, 20, of Rose Street, Delanson, was charged June 30 with petty larceny.
   Jenna Orrick, 18, of Main Street, Delanson, was charged June 30 with petty larceny.
   Jonathan Gardiner, 17, of Batter Street, Pattersonville, was charged July 1 with unlawful possession of marijuana.
   Matthew Kessler, 16, of Guilderland Avenue, was charged July 1 with unlawful possession of marijuana.
   Tomas Sanchez, 17, of Congress Street, Schenectady, was charged July 1 with disorderly conduct and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration.
   Edward Kosloski, 23, of Long Avenue, was charged July 1 with second-degree harassment.
   Gerald Deitz, 48, of Forrest Road, Schenectady, was charged July 1 with third-degree assault.
   Kelly Charland, 41, of Garland Place, Schenectady, was charged July 1 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
   Shaima Gellineau, 21, of Howard Street, Schenectady, was charged July 2 with petty larceny.
   Michael West, 60, of Glengary Road, was charged July 2 with second-degree menacing.
   Anthony DeFilippo, 25, of River Road, was charged July 2 with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminal possession of marijuana.
   Aubrey DeFilippo, 27, of River Road, was charged July 2 with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminal possession of a marijuana.
   Paula Haviland, 36, of Country Brook Court, was charged July 2 with second-degree harassment.
   James Reed, 23, of Shannon Street, Schenectady, was charged July 2 with two counts of seconddegree burglary and two counts of fourth-degree conspiracy.
   John Martini, 28, of Droms Road, Scotia, was charged July 2 with second-degree burglary.
   Claude Anderson, 55, of Sixth Avenue, Schenectady, was charged July 2 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
   Manjet Dulku, 19, of Becker Street, Schenectady, was charged July 5 with fourth-degree grand larceny.
   Jimmy Thomas, 59, of Lark Drive, Albany, was charged July 6 with petty larceny.
   Leila Iadicicco, 25, no address available, was charged July 7 with second-degree burglary.
   Timothy Felano, 48, of Albany Street, Schenectady, was charged July 8 with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and fourth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.
   Tiffany Jendreski, 18, of Harrison Street, Schenectady, was charged July 10 with second-degree criminal impersonation.

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Teen gun thief charged with house burglary
   ROTTERDAM — The 15-yearold boy whom police described as the leader of a group of teenagers who stole dozens of guns from the Taylor & Vadney sporting goods shop last year has been arrested again and charged with burglary, a felony.
   Francis Auleta of 2835 Broadway, now nearly 17, was charged with burglarizing a residence on Fort Hunter Road. A 15-year-old was also arrested in connection to the burglary; police did not release his name because of his age. They charged him with burglary, possession of stolen property and grand larceny, all felonies. The minor will face those charges in Family Court.
   Auleta is now old enough to stand trial.
   His criminal record goes back at least a year. He was arrested twice on charges of stealing guns from Taylor & Vadney last summer, including one heist in which a group of teenagers took 21 guns. Police said Auleta came up with the idea and proposed it to a group of older teenagers, all of whom were arrested after the burglaries.
   Because of his age, Auleta was sent to Family Court, where he was sentenced to nine months in county jail.
   He was released on June 22. Five weeks later, police say he was burglarizing the house on Fort Hunter Road.
   If convicted, he faces 3 to 15 years in prison.