Weekly Safety Report: Illegal Guns, Drug Charges, Shooting, Sentencing, Officer Termination, and Fire in Albany County, New York

This week in Albany County, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include the discovery of illegal guns during a traffic stop, drug charges following another traffic stop, a shooting resulting in a non-life-threatening injury, a sentencing for a fatal shooting, the release of names of officers facing termination, and a basement fire causing extensive damage to a home.

Police : Albany man had illegal guns in car

WNYT12-21-2023

During a traffic stop on Quail Street, State Police discovered two loaded handguns in the vehicle driven by 32-year-old Kymir R. Pearson. One of the guns had an illegal high-capacity magazine, and Pearson did not possess a valid permit.

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• Police : Albany man had illegal guns in car

Pair face drug charges after Albany traffic stop

WNYT12-19-2023

A Ravena man and Catskill woman were charged with drug offenses following a traffic stop on Henry Johnson Boulevard and Livingston Avenue. Albany County sheriff's deputies found heroin and cocaine in their possession.

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• Pair face drug charges after Albany traffic stop

Albany Police : Man shot Friday night

WNYT12-16-2023

A 46-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his shoulder in the area of North Swan and Third Streets. He was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment.

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• Albany Police : Man shot Friday night
• Albany shooting leaves one injured

Albany teen sentenced 20 years to life for deadly June 2023 shooting

WRGB12-18-2023

An 18-year-old, Aalias Gilbert, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of 21-year-old Naheim Burbridge outside a convenience store on Morton Avenue.

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• Albany teen sentenced 20 years to life for deadly June 2023 shooting

Names released of cop trio Albany 's mayor , police chief want fired

WNYT12-19-2023

Three officers, Leonard Gaspary, John Polec, and Joshua Sears, who are being sought for termination by the Albany Police Department, were named in a lawsuit filed by the city against the police union.

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• Names released of cop trio Albany 's mayor , police chief want fired

Basement fire breaks out in Albany

WNYT12-17-2023

A fire broke out in the basement of a residence on Second Street, resulting in significant smoke and water damage. Fortunately, everyone inside the home was able to evacuate safely.

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• Basement fire breaks out in Albany

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