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Rotterdam mom, boyfriend, charged in death of disabled daughter
A Schenectady County grand jury has indicted Skylar Pettit's mother, Amber Geier, 54, on nine charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and concealment of a human corpse. Geier’s boyfriend, Ricky Loika, 52, was also indicted on six related charges including animal cruelty for the mistreatment of four mastiff dogs.
Man sentenced to 47 years to life for kidnapping 9-year-old girl from upstate New York park
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (AP) — A man was sentenced Wednesday to 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl who went missing from a state park in upstate New York last year. Craig N. Ross Jr. pleaded guilty in February to taking the...
Family member: Child who died from starvation loved to dance and sing
Family remembers 5-year-old who died by starvation. A 5-year-old Schenectady girl who died after being deprived of food and water is being remembered as “amazingly beautiful and brilliant.”. NewsChannel 13 Kumi Tucker spoke to a family member of the child, who said the child’s name is Charlotte. She loved...
Child Ate Cocaine In Schenectady Home Where Sibling Died: DA
Police were called to a Schenectady residence on Elmer Avenue near Poplar Street at around 3 a.m. Sunday, April 14, for a young girl who was unconscious and not breathing. Medics pronounced the girl dead a short time later. An investigation found that the girl’s father, 33-year-old Robert Buskey, starved...
Police: Suspect in Albany officer-involved shooting shot himself in head
The suspect in Wednesday’s officer-involved shooting in Albany died after shooting himself in the head, according to Police Chief Eric Hawkins. Hawkins said an autopsy on the suspect, 28-year-old Amiel Layeni, was done Wednesday. Layeni was seen speeding just after midnight on Wednesday morning near North Main Avenue and...
Police: Clifton Park man used victim’s bank card to steal more than $10,000
A Clifton Park man is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from a Saratoga County resident’s bank account. Anthony J. Cafararo Jr., 58, had access to a bank card to obtain groceries for the victim, State Police said. Cafararo allegedly withdrew the money at multiple ATMs without notifying the victim or having permission, police said. The money was not returned to the victim. The matter was reported to police in December.
'Doughy, Drunk Pizza' Found At This Capital Region Restaurant, Popular Guru Declares
Self-proclaimed pizza expert Dave Portnoy has rendered his verdict on another pizzeria in the region.The 47-year-old Barstool Sports owner found himself in Albany on Monday, April 8, and decided to stop by longtime joint Pizzeria Sapienza for his popular “One Bite Pizza Reviews” series on YouTube.F…
Albany man charged with retail thefts at Crossgates, Market 32
GUILDERLAND — An Albany man was arrested on April 17 for a string of retail thefts in Guilderland. Damir A. Willis, 27, was taken into custody on a bench warrant and four arrest warrants, all issued from Guilderland Town Court. He was wanted for larcenies and burglaries at Crossgates...
Albany Football Star AJ Simon Dead at 25
Watch: University of Kentucky Dancer Kate Kaufling Dead at 20. The football community is mourning the loss of a rising star. Amitral "AJ" Simon—a former defensive lineman for the University at Albany's football team—died at the age of 25 on April 17, his school confirmed. No cause of death has been confirmed at this time.
5 things to know this Thursday, April 18
Former UAlbany football player and NFL prospect Amitral "AJ" Simon has died. He was 25. Also, an Albany Police officer is recovering and a suspect died early Wednesday morning after an exchange of gunfire. Chief Eric Hawkins says the officer was ambushed after a short chase and traffic stop. Craig Ross being sentenced 47 years to life for kidnapping, the FBI investigating two Gloversville explosions, and a new K9 joining the ranks of the Bennington Police Department are all covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
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