Weekly Safety Report: Domestic Dispute and Arson Hit Troy, NY

Troy, NY police are investigating two incidents this week. The first incident involved a domestic dispute in the early morning hours of New Year's Eve. No shots were fired, but a car window was broken. The second incident occurred at a Veterans Club in Lansingburgh, where a fire was reported. A man was arrested and charged with arson and possession of an open container.

Troy police investigating New Year 's Eve early morning dispute

WRGB12-31-2023

During the early morning hours of New Year's Eve, Troy police responded to a call for a loud noise that sounded like gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found several individuals in the street involved in a domestic dispute. One person punched a car window, causing it to break. No shots were fired and no weapons were involved. Patrol officers filed a report and the investigation is ongoing.

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• Troy police investigating New Year 's Eve early morning dispute

Man arrested on arson charges in Troy following Veterans Club fire

WRGB01-02-2024

A fire broke out at the Veterans Club in Lansingburgh on Monday night. Multiple 911 calls reported the exterior fire. Michael J. Christiansen, a Troy resident, was arrested and charged with third-degree arson and possession of an open container. Troy Fire members extinguished the fire while police assisted with traffic control. The investigation is ongoing.

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• Man arrested on arson charges in Troy following Veterans Club fire
• Troy man accused of setting fire to veterans building

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