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Sheriff says man held at problem-plagued jail in Atlanta was stabbed to death by another detainee
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office said Atlanta police are investigating after a man being held at the county jail, which is under federal investigation, was stabbed to death by another detainee.The sheriff's office says 37-year-old Leonard Fortner was stabbed multiple times by 36-year-old Edward Cherry just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Fortner was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:39 p.m. The stabbing happened in the day room of the housing zone where both men lived, the sheriff's office said. The Fulton County medical examiner's office will do an autopsy.The sheriff's office did not immediately respond...
Duo Nabbed In Connection To Shooting Of Poughkeepsie Man
The arrests occurred in Dutchess County on Wednesday, April 3 for the Saturday, March 30 incident at 444 Main St., in Poughkeepsie. During the incident, officers found 34-year-old Jaquan Fryar, of Poughkeepsie with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to an area hospital, where he remains, said Det. Sgt. Terrence Beam of the Poughkeepsie Police Department.
Fatal crash in Johnstown under investigation
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office announced they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on April 2 near the town line between Johnstown and Gloversville. The crash took place at the intersection of NY-29A and NY-30A.
NY weather update: Winter weather advisory for New York until Friday morning – up to 8 inches of snow
On Thursday at 4:07 a.m. an updated winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Friday at 6 a.m. for Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Washington, Saratoga and Ulster counties. The weather service adds, "Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches." "Hazardous to difficult travel expected....
Pair of deadly Fulton County car crashes under investigation
Two deadly car crashes are under investigation in Fulton County. Both happened on Tuesday afternoon, according to investigators. Stanley Korona, 89, was turning into his driveway around noon on County Highway 107 in Perth, when a car hit him, police said. Korona was flown to Albany Medical Center and later...
NY weather: Winter storm warning affecting Fulton County until Friday morning
A winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:06 a.m. valid from 11 a.m. until Friday 6 a.m. for Fulton County. The weather service comments, "Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 6 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph."
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