Troy man sentenced to prison for role in Cohoes home invasion
ALBANY, N.Y. >> The 32-year- old Troy man accused of taking part in a home invasion in the City of Cohoes last year was recently sentenced to 5 years in state prison for his role, according to Albany County District Attorney David
Soares.
Soa r e s a nnounced on Thursday that Andy Sousie, 32, of Troy, was sentenced to 5 years in state Prison, to be followed by 5 years of post- release supervision, before the Honorable William A. Carter in Albany County Court.
On November 8, 2018, Soares said that Sousie pleaded guilty to one count of second- degree attempted burglary, a Class D Violent Felony.
On August 5, 2018, authorities said that Sousie, personally or in concert with another person or persons, unlawfully entered a residence on Remsen Street in the City of Cohoes in an attempt to commit the crime of second- degree burglary.
Officials said that an investigation uncovered that during the incident the homeowner, Shawn Rogowski, fired a legally possessed shotgun at the intruders who were unlawfully entering his residence.
Authorities said Daryl Sousie Sr., 37, of Troy, was ultimately struck in the abdomen and later died as a result of the injuries.
Soares said Michael Peabody, 49, of Cohoes, was charged with one count of fourth- degree conspiracy, a Class E Felony, and his case remains open and pending.
On August 5, 2018, authorities said Rogowski possessed a quantity of marijuana while inside of his residence on Remsen Street in the City of Cohoes.
In December, Soares said that Rogowski was justified in his ac-
tions during the home invasion. Officials said that Rogowski faces 3 years of probation after recently pleading guilty to one count of criminal possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor.
Assistant District Attorney David Szalda handled the prosecution of this case.