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Troy man accused of having guns, drugs
A Troy man is accused of possessing guns and drugs. Police searched a residence on 2nd Street near Madison Street in South Troy on Tuesday. Officers also stopped a vehicle nearby. The driver of that vehicle, Nashier N. Clayton, had two illegal guns and cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, Troy Police...
Girlfriend of deceased in Fox Run Apartments officer involved shooting sues
CLIFTON PARK (NEWS10) – Kyla Brothers, the girlfriend of Anthony Zaremski, who was killed by police during a search warrant execution in Clifton Park last summer, has filed a lawsuit against the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department and several deputies. The lawsuit, filed by James C. Knox of Hacker Murphy, LLP, was submitted to the U.S. […]
Police surround Rensselaer home in ‘swatting’ incident
Police surround Rensselaer home in false swatting incident. Rensselaer Police surrounded a home on Wednesday for what they thought was a person who shot his family, but actually was a false “swatting” call. Officers from multiple police agencies responded to a residence on the 2000 block of 10th...
Kiera Ebert, 14, Killed In Alleged DWI Waterford Rollover
The Saratoga County incident happened at around 8:45 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in the town of Waterford. Police said Everhett Hatlee, of Troy, was driving a Dodge Charger on Fonda Road when he lost control and rolled his vehicle near White Street. The crash killed 14-year-old Kiera Ebert and seriously...
Court date set for teen in deadly Waterford crash
The teenager arrested in connection to a deadly crash that killed another teen in Waterford is due in court later this month. As NewsChannel 13 has reported, court documents reveal Hatlee was smoking marijuana before the rollover crash on Fonda Road that killed Kiera Ebert, 14. Police are still investigating...
Albany man faces gun, robbery charges
An 18-year-old Albany man is facing weapon and robbery charges. Eric Chapman was arrested around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Clinton Avenue and Quail Street for allegedly having a loaded handgun. In addition, Chapman has been charged in connection with a robbery on May 31 in the 100 block of Central Avenue, Albany Police said.
Serial burglars continue to be charged for alleged crimes, some after release
Jesse Stockman and Michael Monge have been keeping local law enforcement and courts busy for the past six months and now police have added charges The post Serial burglars continue to be charged for alleged crimes, some after release first appeared on Spotlight News.
Feather Locklear and Hennifer Aniston lead police on wild chicken chase
They're not your average run-of-the-mill fugitives. Two hens, Feather Locklear and Hennifer Aniston, kept Watervliet Police busy one week in June. CBS6 spoke to the two officers credited with catching these jailbirds after they flew the coop. "It was a very unexpected call." Officer Ryan Watson says. "It's not every...
Inmate Punches, Bites Corrections Officer At Saratoga County Jail, Police Say
The incident happened Wednesday, May 22, at the Saratoga County jail in Ballston Spa, but was not reported publicly until Tuesday, July 2. Sheriff’s officials said John Rathbun, age 26, punched a corrections officer in the face and bit him, causing injuries. The officer was treated at a medical facility and released.
Traffic stop leads to illegal gun possession arrest in Albany
On Monday, patrols from the Albany County Sheriff's Office pulled a car over near Central Avenue and Quail Street after witnessing a traffic observation. Deputies say an investigation led to the finding of a loaded Hi-Point 9mm semi-automatic firearm that he didn't have the right to possess. Deputies also say Mott was driving while impaired by drugs.
Rensselaer Police: Not enough evidence to charge staffer in alleged physical contact of student
Police: Not enough evidence for incident at Rensselaer school. Rensselaer Police tell 13Investigates there is not enough evidence to support an arrest after an investigation into an incident between a student and an employee at a local high school. 13Investigates reported in May that it allegedly involved physical contact between...
Four arrested in Albany for illegal possession of firearms, some stolen
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The City of Albany has witnessed 4 illegal gun arrests over the past four days. Four Albany men face felony firearm possession charges. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the sheriff arrested 57-year-old James A. Cooke in the area of Robin St. and Orange St. for illegally possessing a loaded Ruger .40 caliber semi-automatic firearm which had also been reported stolen out of Charlotte, N.C.
Child abduction case raises questions about New York's AMBER Alert system
As of the end of last year, 1,200 children have been successfully recovered through AMBER Alerts nationwide. But high-profile AMBER Alert cases in the Capital Region in the last year have sparked questions about how the system works, the length of time it can take to activate an AMBER Alert and if changes are necessary.
'No evidence of mechanical failure' in fatal upstate New York plane crash, NTSB says
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board shows there was "no evidence of mechanical failure" before afatal plane crash on June 17 in upstate New York. According to the report, the airplane barely made it past the runway before it pitched up about 800...
FOUND! Puppy Nabbed From Saratoga County Neighborhood! Returned!
UPDATE! Dolly has been found! According to the family's Facebook page, on Tuesday night, July 2nd Dolly was turned into the Albany Police Department. The family is grateful to everyone who has reached out and helped them look for her. On Wednesday, June 26th at 8:30 am Dolly, a Pomsky...
Update: Capital Region Woman Found Hours After Being Reported Missing
Update:A woman from the region who was reported missing was located hours later.Schenectady County resident Deidre Pangburn, age 74, of Glenville, had last been seen Tuesday morning, July 2, near Swaggertown and Worden roads.On Tuesday afternoon, Glenville Police Chief Stephen Janik told Daily Voic…
Accused killer won’t show up for court; DA withdraws plea deal
A plea deal for a man accused of killing an Albany man during a fight in February is off the table after prosecutors said he refused to show up for court. Police said Payne and his girlfriend were arguing with another couple at a home on the 300 block of Clinton Avenue, when the fight became physical. Williams was taken to Albany Medical Center, where he died.
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