Inside the Tarrytown Courthouse: Fahey Gets 15 Days, Pair Caught with 15 Pounds of Marijuana Plead Not Guilty

Here's a look at some of the cases that came before the during its March 2, 2011 session.

Pair Caught Transporting Marijuana Plead Not Guilty

Two Endicott residents who were arrested with 15 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $30,000 made their first court appearance on Wednesday.

April Roberts, 39, and Shaquan Jordan, 25, were stopped for speeding on Sunday by New York State Troopers patrolling I-87 in Tarrytown. State police soon found a large zip-lock bag full of marijuana in the car.

Roberts and Jordan are charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana, a felony. On Wednesday, lawyers for both defendants entered pleas of not guilty.

During court, it was revealed that Roberts works for a YMCA in Broome County as well as a laser center. Jordan doesn't work, but volunteers full-time at the Boys and Girls Club. Both Jordan and Roberts live together with Robert's 16-year-old child.

Assistant District Attorney Robert Docherty said he was worried that Jordan was working with children, and that Ms. Roberts had apparently indicated during her arrest that she intended to sell the marijuana for money.

Bail was set for both defendants at $10,000 cash and $5,000 bond. Information from the Westchester Department of Corrections indicates that they remain in county jail.

Attempted Burglary Suspect Pleads Guilty

Sean Alstad, who is accused of trying to break into an apartment on Crescent Drive, pled guilty to a reduced charge on Wednesdsay. You can read the full story of Alstad's arrest .

Alstad was originally charged with a burglary offense, however that was reduced to Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor. The Crescent Drive resident will have to be on his best behavior from now until his sentencing on May 25.

"If there is a violation of probation you will get a year in jail," Village Justice Kyle McGovern said.

Man Driving Drunk with a Child Makes Court Appearance

Andres Alvarez, of White Plains, made his first appearance in court after being arrested on Feb. 19 on suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated.

Police stopped Alvarez as he was driving a Toyota Sienna on South Broadway. The officer that initiated the stop performed field sobriety tests on Alvarez and found that he was disoriented. A breathalyzer later confirmed he had a .1 percent blood-alcohol content. During the stop, police also found Alvarez's child was in the rear of the car and an open bottle of beer and wine was also the Sienna.

On Wednesday, the issue of the child took precedence. The Assistant District Attorney, Robert Docherty, said he would like a full stay-away from the child, citing safety concerns and the possibility that Alvarez could influence his child, who could be a potential witness in the case. 

However, Alvarez now has his license revoked, and having no criminal or abuse history, Justice McGovern noted that he did not pose a direct danger to his child. He denied the full stay-away request, but noted that any mistakes by Alvarez would mean that the man would have to seek alternative housing for the remainder of his case.

Alvarez was ordered to attend an evaluation through the Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) program and will be back in court at a later date.

Fahey Gets 15 Days

Kevin Fahey, of Sleepy Hollow, pled guilty to Petit Larceny and will spend 15 days in jail.

Fahey was arrested on Nov. 22 and charged with Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th degree. He was caught stealing a New York Daily News newspaper from the doorstep of 21 North Washington before fleeing on a bicycle. He was stopped and detained by police shortly after the incident.

Fahey was ordered to stay away from 21 North Washington and was led off to jail to serve his time.

Crowley Sent to TASC

Terrence Crowley, of Briarcliff, was in court on numerous traffic violations after being arrested on suspicion of DWI on February 16.

Crowley refused a breathalyzer test when he was arrested. During court, it was ordered that he get an evaluation for any dependency issues at the Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) program. He will be back on March 30.

Court is in session Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.