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More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
Owner accused of intentionally setting Colonie butcher shop on fire
Police: Owner intentionally set butcher shop on fire. The owner of a Colonie butcher shop is accused of intentionally setting his business on fire last year. The fire happened on June 8, 2023 around 5 a.m. at Big Body Butcher Shop at 2008 Central Ave. The business had extensive damage and never reopened. Investigators determined it to be suspicious.
Musician Thomas Konow, 61, Killed In Fiery Catskill Crash
The Greene County incident happened at around 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, on State Route 9W in Catskill. New York State Police said Thomas Konow, age 61, of Claverack in Columbia County, was driving a GMC SUV southbound on SR 9W when the vehicle left the roadway, struck the wall of a railroad overpass, and caught fire.
State Police arrest three people for allegedly driving drunk with children in the vehicle
State Police have arrested three people recently for allegedly driving while intoxicated with children in their vehicles. Andrew P. Smith, 36, of Troy, was stopped on Hoosick Street in Brunswick around 12:30 a.m. on July 21. He was taken to the State Police station, where he recorded a blood alcohol concentration of 0.27%. – over three times the legal limit. In addition, police said Smith’s license is revoked because of a previous DWI conviction.
Petersburgh man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend
A Petersburgh man was found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend and leaving her body in the woods back in 2022. Ian J. Hasselwander, 24, was convicted on Wednesday of second-degree murder and strangulation in connection with the disappearance and death of Morgan Bates. Bates went missing on Feb. 22. Her...
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
Burglary suspect nabbed after six hour ATV pursuit
KINDERHOOK—State Police (SP) and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Corey Hinz, 35, of Stuyvesant following an extended pursuit in the Town of Kinderhook, July 9. At 8 a.m., a Columbia County deputy began pursuing Mr. Hinz, a known burglary suspect, traveling on an off-road vehicle in...
Police seize cocaine, meth, and cannabis in Albany traffic stop
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man was arrested after a traffic stop during which police said the driver had cocaine, meth and marijuana. Thursday at 7:19 p.m., Albany County Sheriff’s Deputies patrolling in the City of Albany, conducted a traffic stop in the area of Livingston Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard.
New Update: 17-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 4 Days Found Safe
Update:A 17-year-old girl from the region who had been missing for several days has been located.Albany County resident Mariaha Surgick, of Watervliet, had last been seen in East Greenbush in Rensselaer County on Saturday, July 20.On Wednesday evening, July 24, Watervliet Police announced that …
Arrest made after reports of man with a gun in Troy
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Troy police responded to 4th Street Friday after reports of a man with a gun. Police have taken a man into custody. Around 2:52 in the afternoon, police responded to 4th Street between Ida Street & Jefferson Street. The suspect was not found with a gun, but was arrested for unlawfully operating a vehicle. A truck was found crashed into a pole on scene.
Duo Wanted For Armed Carjacking Targeting Woman In Albany
The incident happened shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in Albany near Alexander and Clinton streets. Albany Police said the victim told officers she was sitting in her vehicle when two men approached, one appearing to hold a handgun, and demanded her car. She complied and the suspects fled...
14 year old drives stolen car into Troy restaurant's outdoor dining area
Shocking video caught a 14-year-old boy crashing a stolen car into a restaurant patio area in Troy before he opens the car door and runs away. It happened at the Twisted Fiddler in Troy last Wednesday morning before they opened for the day, destroying the majority of their patio furniture and other items in the area.
No injuries reported in Thornton Street fire in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany firefighters worked early Saturday morning to get a fire under control after it broke out at a residence on Thornton Street. First responders said they were called to the scene, between Second and Third Streets, at approximately 1:29 a.m. and responded only a minute later. By 3:41 a.m., the fire was marked under control.
Capital Region grassroots groups receive funding boost to combat youth violence
Capital Region grassroots groups at the heart of combatting violence among youth received a boost in funding Wednesday morning. Albany's victory church and a local business owner handed out funds to six groups to keep their missions going and continue serving the youth. Ben Williams and David Graham run local...
Pittsfield Teen Who Drowned In Berkshire County Pond ID'd; Community Rallies Around Family
Earl Giver Essien was found unresponsive at Benedict Pond at Beartown State Forest in Great Barrington just before 2 p.m. on July 17. Police and witnesses pulled her from the water to perform CPR before paramedics rushed her to Fairview Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. Pittsfield Schools Superintendent Joseph...
One person arrested after police presence in Troy
One person has been arrested after a large police presence in Troy. The individual arrested is being faced with charges relating to unlawfully operating a vehicle. Officers responded to a report of a man with a handgun in the area of 4th Street between Ida Street and Jefferson Street just before 3 p.m., Troy Police said.
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