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A Youthful Offender was convicted of Criminal Mischief 4 th in the Town of Schoharie Court. The Town of Schoharie sentenced him to three (3) years’ probation, fifty (50) hours community service, and restitution. Daniel Merwin, 43, was convicted of Criminal Contempt 2 nd , in the Town of Jefferson Court. The Town of Jefferson sentenced him to a conditional discharge, fine of $220, a surcharge of $205, an Order of Protection, DNA submission, and a DNA fee of $50. Schoharie County Sheriff’s Deputy Haqq was the arresting officer. Mr. Merwin also was convicted of Harassment 2 nd in the Town of Jefferson Court on another matter. Mr. Merwin was sentenced to a Conditional Discharge, and a surcharge of $125. Schoharie County Sheriff’s Deputy Slater was the arresting officer. Courtney Slater, 37, was convicted of Welfare Fraud in the 5 th Degree in the Town of Schoharie Court. The Town of Schoharie Court sentenced her to three (3) years’ Probation, disqualification from benefits, and restitution paid up front in the amount of $3,756. Schoharie County Sheriff’s Investigator Smith and Schoharie County DSS Social Services Investigator Santulli were the arresting officers. Tayari Jackson, 40, was convicted of Unlawful Imprisonment in the 2 nd Degree in the Town of Carlisle. The Town of Carlisle Court sentenced him to ninety (90) days imprisonment, a DNA fee of $50, and a refrain from Order of Protection. New York State Trooper Chiarello was the arresting officer. David Walker, 34, was convicted of one count of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, Class E Felony in the Schoharie County Court. Mr. Walker received the following sentence: An indeterminate sentence with a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years in New York State prison, concurrent with sentence for the Reckless Assault of a Child charge, mandatory surcharge of $300, Crime Victim Assistance fee $25; Sex offender registration fee $50; Supplemental Sex Offender Victim Fee $1,000; DNA fee $50 plus DNA sample; Registration under SORA; Mr. Walker waived his right to appeal; Mr. Walker is to surrender all firearms, rifles, and shotguns pursuant to sections 265.20(a)(1)(f) and 400.05(a) of the New York State Penal Law. David Walker, 34, was also convicted of one count of Reckless Assault of a Child, a Class D Felony in the Schoharie County Court. Mr. Walker received the following sentence: A two-year determinate, concurrent with the 1 – 3 years of incarceration for the Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child charge; Mandatory surcharge of $300; Crime Victim Assistance fee $25; DNA fee $50 plus DNA sample; Mr. Walker waived his right to appeal; and Mr. Walker is to surrender all firearms, rifles, and shotguns pursuant to sections 265.20(a)(1)(f) and 400.05(a) of the New York State Penal Law. It was alleged Mr. Walker recklessly assaulted an infant in November of 2022, causing a serious physical brain injury to the infant. New York State Trooper Cintula and Investigator Hock were the arresting officers. *** CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS AND INDICTMENTS ARE ACCUSATIONS. A DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
