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Mother speaks after 14-year-old daughter shot in Troy
A Troy mother is in tears Wednesday night. Carmen says her 14 year old daughter Cee Cee is still in the hospital awaiting surgery, after her and her 11 year old friend were shot while outside a home on Fourth street in Troy over the weekend. Video shows the girls...
Two people killed in White Creek crash
State Police have provided an update on Wednesday’s fatal crash in Washington County. Two people were killed in the head-on crash in White Creek. It happened just before 6:15 a.m. on Route 22 just south of Grandma Moses Road. One vehicle was driven by Tricia A. Daigneault, 29, of...
Pittsfield man sentenced to more than 10 years for rape of students at residential school
BERKSHIRE COUNTY, Mass. (WRGB) — A Pittsfield man will serve at least 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to raping students at the residential school where he worked. On Wednesday, May 15th, Douglas Agyeh, 44, pleaded guilty to 23 charges. Agyeh pleaded guilty in Berkshire Superior Court...
Four juveniles arrested in separate Cohoes crimes
Cohoes Police have arrested four juveniles in two separate incidents on Wednesday. Officers responded to the area of Imperial Avenue around 11:40 a.m. for a report of two juveniles attempting to steal a vehicle. A witness told police they tried to get in and start the engine without a key. They left on foot into a wooded area. Following a brief search, officers arrested two 15-year-olds. They are facing a potential charge of grand larceny.
Troy man sentenced for animal abuse after a number of animals died under his care
TROY, NY (WRGB) — A Troy man has been sentenced to more than a month behind bars in an animal abuse case. Prosecutors say Tyler Valentine deliberately allowed three dogs, four cats, a bearded dragon and a ferret to die under his care in November of 2021. Valentine will...
New store opens in Albany Stewart’s closed over crime concerns
New store to open at old Stewart’s shops in Albany. A new store has taken over an old Stewart’s Shop that closed due to safety concerns. The store on Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard in Albany is now a BuyRite Food Mart. Stewart’s said last November it was...
Four local Troopers receive NYSP commendations
ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — New York State Police Superintendent Steven James issued commendations and recognized 31 individuals for bravery and overall exceptional contributions at the annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 16. The ceremony — now in its 48th year — pays tribute to...
Seven Albany Police Department Officers promoted
Seven officers in the Albany Police Department have been promoted. A ceremony was held to recognize and congratulate these brave officers. Three officers were promoted to sergeant, three were promoted to lieutenant, and one was promoted to commander. Chief Eric Hawkins says these officers were recommended for promotion because of...
Two charged in caretaker scheme, accused of stealing more than $200,000
RENSSELAER COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — Two people have been charged in a caretaker scheme, following a multi-agency investigation. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly stealing over $200,000 from an elderly victim.
Mass. man charged in kidnapping, shooting denied bail
The Dalton, Massachusetts man accused of trying to chain up a man in his basement, leading to a fight and a shooting was denied bail after a hearing. Nicholas Lighten is accused of getting into a fight with the victim on May 9 at Ligthen’s home at Housatonic Street. Lighten then allegedly forced the victim to the basement, tried to restrain him and then shot him in the upper thigh, according to the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office.
Rensselaer man pleads guilty to first-degree manslaughter
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced on Friday that Jahteek Sanchez, Rensselaer, pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter. His plea was with the understanding that he will receive a State Prison sentence between 22 and 25 years, which would be followed by a 5-year period of post-release supervision. Crawford...
Teen arrested after 'menacing officers' with a BB gun
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday night after police said he pulled a BB gun on them. Tuesday just before 7 p.m., officers responded to Hoffman Park in Albany for reports of a person with a weapon. According to police, when officers arrived a boy matching the description and he was given commands to stop.
Investigators: Troy man damages patrol car while under arrest
Investigators: Troy man damages to patrol car while under arrest. A Troy man is accused of kicking and punching a Saratoga County deputy’s car while he was under arrest. Tyquan Simon caused more than $250 worth of damage to a patrol car by hitting a window and the divider, investigators said.
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