CRIME & SAFETY
Police arrest 3 in Northern NY drug raid
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Police say a drug investigation in the North Country led to the arrests of three people. Plattsburgh City Police say they determined large amounts of narcotics were being sold from a home on Wood Manor Drive in the town of Plattsburgh. Monday, city police and the...
Police seek surveillance video in search for missing man
Police continue search for East Greenbush missing me. East Greenbush Police are seeking surveillance video that could help in their search for a missing man. Joseph Viola was last seen at his residence on Rhode Island Avenue on April 25 around 10:40 p.m. Police are asking any residents on that street and the surrounding streets to look for any camera footage they may have of Viola walking in the area around that time.
Latham man charged with violating restraining order while in prison
A man from Latham is facing charges for violating a restraining order while already in jail. Matthew Smith, 58, repeatedly called someone with a restraining order against him, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said. Smith is now facing a felony charge of aggravated family offense, and a misdemeanor of...
North Greenbush police investigate serious head-on collision
North Greenbush, NY (WRGB) — Police in North Greenbush are investigating a head-on crash that left both drivers with serious injuries and closed State Route 66 for three hours. Police responded with Wynantskill Fire Department, North Greenbush Ambulance and Poestenkill Fire Department for reports of a head-on collision just...
Man guilty on three of four counts in 2022 Albany murder
A man accused of killing a hip-hop artist in Albany has been found guilty of three of the four counts against him on Thursday, according to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office. Tyshaun Purvis was convicted of murder in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the...
Former Albany County Sheriff’s employee who stole $122,000 avoids jail
A former Albany County Sheriff’s employee was sentenced for stealing $122,251.25 in government funds. John Cox, 62, of Schenectady got two years of probation, including 180 days of home confinement. Cox admitted earlier this year he issued 16 fraudulent checks from sheriff’s office funds from June 2017 to Feb....
Contractor arrested, accused of stealing from Guilderland doctor’s practice
Contractor arrested, accused of stealing from Guilderland doctor’s practice. When beloved Dr. Jose David opened his own family medicine practice off Western Avenue in Guilderland in 2019, he said Quent Weigel renovated two floors. A while later when they were ready to do more work, they brought him and...
Man Driving Stolen Car Rams Deputy's Patrol Vehicle On I-87 In Clifton Park, Police Say
The Saratoga County incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, on I-87 in Clifton Park. According to sheriff’s officials, a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle in the northbound lanes near Exit 10 after learning that it had been stolen from outside a Stewart’s Shops on Route 146.
Investigators checking if deadly Whitehall fire was set on purpose
Investigators are looking into whether a fire that killed a 10-year-old girl in Whitehall was set on purpose. The fire started Wednesday morning at 5 Maple Street. Fourth grader Aryonna Jabot was killed in the fire, according to the Whitehall School District. Mental health counselors will be available throughout the...
Mechanicville Police seek missing teen
Mechanicville Police are looking for a missing teen. He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 150 to 160 pounds. He has blond hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mechanicville Police at 518-664-7383. Anonymous tips can be sent to this link.
Rensselaer police investigating incident between student & employee at high school
Rensselaer police investigate incident at high school. Only on 13: Rensselaer Police are investigating an alleged incident between a student and a staff member in the Rensselaer City School District. The Rensselaer Deputy Police Chief, John Mooney said a report was filed, but he is not releasing information on the...
Schenectady man sentenced for leaving scene of fatal Ballston crash
The Schenectady man who left the scene of a fatal crash in Ballston in November was sentenced Wednesday to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison. Gary A. Lucas, 38, was driving to work on Nov. 15 just before 5:45 a.m., when he struck Meredith Hamilton near the Valero gas station at the intersection of Route 50 and Brookline Road.
Niskayuna Youth Baseball team kicked off field by town expresses frustration
Niskayuna, NY (WRGB) — A recent incident at Babe Ruth Field in Niskayuna has sparked controversy, leading to a confrontation with local police . On Thursday, police were called to the field, where young players were practicing, following a dispute over the field's usage. Town Officials claim that the...
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