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Multiple arrests made after stabbing, robbery calls
The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office said they have arrested multiple people in regards to a stabbing investigation in Clifton Park that happened on February 20. The stabbing was in retaliation to a robbery in Halfmoon, according to deputies. The stabbing victim was rushed to Albany Med with potentially life-threatening injuries.
Tune of the town: Teen pens a song about the Glenridge Road 'Can Opener' Bridge
GLENVILLE, NY (WRGB) — A Capital Region teen making a splash in the music world with his new original song – all about the infamous Glenville Bridge. I caught up with the teen today to hear the song – and learn more about his inspiration behind it.
Child wanders off from school, found in roadway
A scary Monday for Mother Ashley Crewell when her son’s school called to tell her he had wandered off. Where he was found is even more alarming. Her 7-year-old special needs son walked off the Broadalbin-Perth elementary campus and wandered into the middle of this road. She's thankful a stranger intervened and got the child to safety.
5 things to know this Friday, April 26
Officials in Texas are investigating whether there was any criminal wrongdoing in a helicopter crash that killed two New York Army National Guard members from the Capital Region. Also, Gloversville Police identified the body found in Cayadutta Creek as James Anderson, Sr., 48, of Johnstown. Anderson, Sr. was reported missing last year. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning.
Man Chokes Suffolk Woman While Holding Their Infant Son, Makes Over 1K Threatening Calls: DA
Suffolk County prosecutors slapped Saratoga County resident Preston Wido, age 37, of Clifton Park, with multiple felony and misdemeanor domestic violence charges on Wednesday, April 24. According to investigators, Wido left the victim two voicemails threatening to kill her on Monday, March 11. Police arrested him a week later on...
Amsterdam woman killed in one-car Thruway crash
CATSKILL – An evening car crash on the northbound Thruway in the Town of Catskill has claimed the life of a 66-year-old Amsterdam woman, State Police report. The driver, Regina Levine, was driving between the Saugerties and Catskill exits at around 6:40 p.m. on April 19 when for an unknown reason, her 2004 Ford Escape, traveling in the passing lane, ran off the road, went through a guiderail, struck an earth embankment and overturned.
Cold Case Homicide Reward Offered
SARATOGA SPRINGS —The family of Sheila Shepherd is offering a $50,000 reward to anyone that can provide credible evidence that leads to the positive identification, and/or arrest of the individual(s) responsible for her murder, according to a press release and image released by the Saratoga Springs Police Department April 19.
Jose Sartin Arrested For Galway Robbery, Assault
The Saratoga County incident happened at around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at a residence on Route 29 in the town of Galway. Sheriff’s officials said Jose Sartin, of Middle Grove, struck another person in the face, injuring them, before forcibly stealing property from the victim. Sartin’s relationship to...
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