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Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter July 3- Crash and aggravated DWI on Bridge Street
Bethlehem police and EMS responded to Bridge Street on Thursday, May 30 at approximately 8:05 p.m. for a report of a personal injury vehicle accident. The post Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter July 3- Crash and aggravated DWI on Bridge Street first appeared on Spotlight News.
Six teens shot in Albany overnight, police say
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — UPDATE:. According to Albany Police, officers responded Friday at 12:15 a.m., officers responded to a home on the 600 block of Myrtle Avenue for reports of a shooting. Police said they located evidence consistent with gunfire in the backyard of the residence and in the street. Police said, "the shooting incident occurred during a large gathering where six victims sustained gunshot wounds, but were no longer on scene."
Elsmere Fire Extinguishes A Car Fire Before Their Car Fire Drill
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom. A car fire drill for the Elsmere Fire Department started early when a call was dispatched for an actual car fire in Glenmont. Just before a car fire drill, the...
Police surround Rensselaer home in ‘swatting’ incident
Police surround Rensselaer home in false swatting incident. Rensselaer Police surrounded a home on Wednesday for what they thought was a person who shot his family, but actually was a false “swatting” call. Officers from multiple police agencies responded to a residence on the 2000 block of 10th...
Alleged burglar caught in basement of Brunswick home
State Police didn’t have to go far to find an alleged burglar. Yasmin M. Vasquez, 25, was found in the basement of a Brunswick home Tuesday and arrested. Vasquez forcibly entered the home that day and the day before, then damaged items inside, police said. Police found a burglary...
Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter July 3- UPS driver charged with DWI after returning vehicle
A UPS Driver returning his vehicle to the business was arrested for DWI after a manager allegedly saw an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. The post Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter July 3- UPS driver charged with DWI after returning vehicle first appeared on Spotlight News.
Street fight in Troy turns violent in altercations with police
TROY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A street fight that broke out in Troy Friday morning turned violent after altercations with police. Troy Police say they responded to a call of a street fight on 8th Street near the intersection of Hoosick Street just after 3 a.m. Friday. In video obtained...
Troy officer caught on video, appears to throw a punch at a disabled man, police respond
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Cell phone and security video shows what appears to be a Troy police officer punching a man. The said video was filmed by a concerned neighbor, who claims the man is disabled and was punched by the officer -- unprovoked. They also explain that the incident happened Thursday night, following a dispute over fireworks.
Duo arrested on felony drug charges in Columbia County
Two people have been arrested after they were allegedly found with a large amount of drugs, said New York State Police. Krista Chadwell, 37, and Jerome Grandson, 36, both of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, were arrested on July 2.
Troy man accused of having guns, drugs
A Troy man is accused of possessing guns and drugs. Police searched a residence on 2nd Street near Madison Street in South Troy on Tuesday. Officers also stopped a vehicle nearby. The driver of that vehicle, Nashier N. Clayton, had two illegal guns and cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, Troy Police...
Local groups gather in hopes to help end violence
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Dozens gathered in Albany Saturday, providing comfort and looking for solutions for those who have lost loved ones due to violence. This comes after a violent few days in the Capital Region. The message of the day: we need to do something about this. Parents...
Green Island family loses home of 30 years to fire
GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Green Island home is destroyed after a devastating fire Thursday night. The family has lived in this house for nearly 30 years. The fire that tore through their home is still under investigation, and the fire chief says it's too early to know what happened.
Man Stuck in New York Cave for Hours Rescued
A 20-year-old man had to be rescued from a cave in upstate New York. If you spend time hiking on any of the numerous trails across New York it's probably a good idea to avoid going into any caves you might come across because it could end up being a situation you aren't able to get yourself out of.
Thank you for your exemplary service w/ Photo Gallery
The annual Bethlehem Police Department awards ceremony recognized the exceptional service of its individuals in an afternoon ceremony at Elm Ave Park. The post Thank you for your exemplary service w/ Photo Gallery first appeared on Spotlight News.
Police: Averill Park woman was over 3x too drunk to drive
An Averill Park woman is accused of driving while over three times the legal limit for intoxication. State Police responded to the area of Edgewood Drive in Averill Park just before 3 p.m. on July 1 for a report of an unresponsive driver. Troopers found the driver, Lori B. Murray,...
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