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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...
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.
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.
Albany Man Arrested in Major Drug Bust
On July 10, 2024, a significant arrest was made by the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in Albany, NY, shedding light on the persistent battle against drug trafficking in the region. The Arrest. Tylan M. Houze, a 26-year-old resident of Albany, found himself in handcuffs after a meticulous investigation...
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...
Police: Schenectady deli store owned redeemed food stamps for drugs
A Schenectady deli store owner is accused of redeeming food stamps in exchange for drugs. Omar Alaidrus, 23, allegedly used the electronics benefits card of a police officer posing as a customer to record a purchase of $201.15. Alaidrus then took $100 from the cash register and gave the officer fentanyl pills and Xanax, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
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...
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.
Man stabbed in Schenectady Tuesday morning, police say
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — Schenectady Police Lt. Ryan Macherone told CBS 6 Tuesday, a man was stabbed in the upper chest, reportedly following an altercation. Police responded to the area of State Street and Broadway Tuesday at 8:44 a.m., for reports of a male that was stabbed. The 48 -year-old male with a stab wound to the upper chest was located at the scene, according to police, and conscious when officers arrived.
Rock-Throwing Vandal Damages Fire Truck, Other Targets In Cohoes, Police Say
Albany County resident Michael Cooper, age 33, of Cohoes, was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal mischief Thursday, July 11. Cohoes Police said officers were called to the city’s fire department on Central Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. that evening for vandalism to a fire truck. The vehicle’s windshield had been shattered by a rock, leaving nearly $1,500 in damage.
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