Weekly Safety Report: Homicide, Life Sentence, Cocaine Distribution, and Hit-and-Run Impact Schenectady

This week in Schenectady County, New York, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a homicide where two teenagers were arrested for attempting to rob the victim, a man sentenced to life for murdering his wife and son and attempting to murder his toddler, a man receiving a 14-year sentence for his involvement in a cocaine distribution ring with Schenectady ties, and a hit-and-run incident involving a young boy near a daycare.

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 a homicide in Schenectady. The suspects were attempting to rob the victim, Usman Pirzada, who was shot and later died from his injuries.

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• Two teens arrested in connection with Schenectady homicide
• Victim dies as Schenectady police continue to investigate Tuesday night shooting
• Suspect Arrested in Overnight Shooting in Schenectady
• Schenectady man dies after shooting

Nelson Patino sentenced to life for murdering wife and son , attempted murder of toddler

WRGB12-19-2023

Nelson Patino was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Sor Alexandra Bustamante Gomez, and their 5-year-old son, Jacob Patino. He also attempted to murder his 2-year-old son, Anthony, who survived the attack.

Related reports:

• Nelson Patino sentenced to life for murdering wife and son , attempted murder of toddler
• Duanesburg man gets life in prison for killing wife , 5-year-old son

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

WNYT12-19-2023

Richard "Richie" Sinde, along with Jeffrey Civitello Sr. and Jeffrey C. Civitello Jr., conspired to distribute cocaine. Sinde was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trafficking approximately 15 kilograms of cocaine.

Related reports:

• 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 incident occurred near a daycare in Schenectady, where a young boy was struck by a vehicle while crossing in a marked crosswalk. The boy was found unconscious and taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment.

Related reports:

• Driver Nabbed In Hit-Run Of Boy Near Schenectady Daycare , Police Say
• Person injured in Schenectady hit-and-run
• Arrest made in Schenectady hit-and-run
• Man accused of hit-and-run in Schenectady arrested

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