Columbia County police blotter

Editor’s Note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.

Anthony E. Hamm, 30, of Valatie, was arrested at 11:13 a.m. March 21 in Claverack and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. He was issued an appearance ticket for a future court date.

Daniel P. Ludwig, 23, of Valatie, was arrested at 11:13 a.m. March 21 in Claverack and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket for a future court date.

Michael J. Brenseke, 37, of Bay Shore, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. March 21 in Ghent and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket for a future court date.