Weekly Safety Report: Homicide, Cocaine Distribution, and Hit-and-Run Shake Schenectady

Two teens were arrested in connection with a homicide in Schenectady, New York. The victim, Usman Pirzada, was shot during an attempted robbery and later died from his injuries. In another incident, a man from New Jersey was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his involvement in a cocaine distribution ring with ties to Schenectady. Lastly, a hit-and-run accident occurred near a daycare in Schenectady, where a young boy was struck while crossing the road.

Two teens arrested in connection with Schenectady homicide

WNYT12-21-2023

Two teenagers, Jevoun G. Drake and Jose Y. Amey, were arrested in connection with the homicide of Usman Pirzada. The suspects allegedly attempted to rob the victim, resulting in a fatal shooting. Jevoun G. Drake was charged with second-degree murder, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon, while Jose Y. Amey was charged with robbery.

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Man gets 14-year sentence for cocaine distribution ring with Schenectady ties

WNYT12-19-2023

Richard "Richie" Sinde, a New Jersey man, received a 14-year prison sentence for his involvement in a cocaine distribution ring with ties to Schenectady. Sinde admitted to trafficking approximately 15 kilograms of cocaine. He was part of a conspiracy that also involved Jeffrey Civitello Sr. and Jeffrey C. Civitello Jr., who were convicted on drug charges.

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• Man gets 14-year sentence for cocaine distribution ring with Schenectady ties

Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run Of Boy Near Schenectady Daycare , Police Say

Daily Voice12-19-2023

A hit-and-run accident occurred near the intersection of Route 7 and Albany Street in Schenectady. Multiple witnesses reported a male lying in the roadway and not moving. The victim, a young boy whose age and hometown are unknown, was found unconscious and taken to Albany Medical Center. The preliminary investigation revealed that the boy was crossing in a marked crosswalk when he was struck.

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