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Toddler's death in Watervliet leaves father seeking answers from police and CPS
WATERVLIET, NY (WRGB) — It's been over one week since the suspicious death of a Watervliet toddler and local law enforcement is continuing investigating. The toddler’s father is speaking out that he wants answers from police and child protective services. Kaliff Seabrooks, the toddler’s father remembers his son...
Gigantic Snake Killed After it Allegedly Tried to Attack Workers
A work crew in upstate New York reportedly killed a snake in "self-defense" after it tried to attack them last week. Earlier this week we told you about a work crew from Albany Water that was attempting to fix a water main in upstate New York when a gigantic snake reportedly came out from the woods and slithered its way to the work site. At first, it was reported that when the crew saw the snake they called the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to report it, and soon after a DEC crew responded to capture and remove the snake.
Investigators learn more about decomposed body found in Albany
New information on decomposed body found in Albany. The woman whose body was found on Sheridan Avenue last week in Albany had been missing for a few months, investigators said. They think they know who she is, but are waiting for official results to come back. The investigation paints a...
Troy man, 21, arrested in shooting of two girls
Troy Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection to the shooting in May of two girls. Keovion J. Goodwine is accused of shooting the 14-year-old and 11-year-old shortly after midnight on May 12, Troy Police said. Troy and Colonie Police on July 2 searched an apartment on Phelan Court...
Five injured after juveniles crash into CDTA bus
Five people had minor injuries after police said juveniles driving a stolen vehicle crashed into a CDTA bus in Albany. The crash happened just after 10 a.m. Monday, July 15 at the intersection of Quail Street and Sherman Street. The occupants of the vehicle left the scene, Albany Police said.
See Photos from Devastating Warehouse Fire in Downtown Albany, NY
For the second time in the span of mere months, a building on Learned Street in Albany's warehouse district has been claimed by a massive fire. Per a report from ABC News 10 and other outlets, a three-story warehouse building located at 20 Learned Street in Albany caught fire late Friday night. Albany Fire Department crews were dispatched at 10:41PM that evening, according to the report.
Secret Camera Installed in Bathroom at Upstate New York CVS
An Upstate New York man has been arrested after being accused of installing a recording device in a CVS Pharmacy bathroom. A CVS Pharmacy manager from Schenectady, New York was arrested, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, after police say he installed a recording device in the employees-only bathroom at the CVS store located at 2801 Guilderland Ave. Rotterdam, New York.
Second person indicted in death of Albany woman; Murder charge against first suspect dropped
A grand jury has indicted a second man in connection with the death of a woman killed after her ex-boyfriend was sentenced for assaulting her. Patrick Dean, 37, was arrested last month in the death of Sky Lemmons-Dixon, the Times Union reported. Lemmons-Dixon, 23, was shot in her State Street Apartment last Christmas Day. She died on Jan. 1.
Overturned 18-wheeler near route 40 and Northern Dr.
Troy, NY (WRGB) — Glenda Horn sent us this photo of an overturned 18-wheeler near Route 40 and Northern Drive in Troy. According to Troy Police, there are no injuries, the tractor trailer carrying rock material was the only vehicle involved and it tipped over onto it’s side.
Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested 72-year-old from Mechanicville for DWI and other related charges
DWI (class D felony) Operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or greater (class D felony) First-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle (revoked driver’s license) Operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device (class A misdemeanor) Failure to keep right (infraction) The Sheriff’s Office...
Police Arrest Capital Region Man Accused of Smashing Fire Truck
Cohoes Police Arrest Man Who Vandalized Fire Truck. Great work by the Cohoes Police to apprehend a man that they say had been vandalizing multiple properties owned and used by the Cohoes Fire Department over the last few weeks. According to the Cohoes Police Department, at around 6:10 p.m. last...
Troy to pay $5.77M to family of man killed by cop who ran red light
It has been nearly a year and a half since a Troy police officer barreled through a red light at 88 miles per hour and slammed his police cruiser into the sedan of a local pizza delivery driver ― killing the man on impact. The city of Troy announced this week they will pay Sabeeh Alalkawi’s family $5.77 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit and have fired the officer, Justin Byrnes, after his license was revoked...
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