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Rotterdam Nurse Charged In Death Of Skylar Pettit
Schenectady County residents Amber Geier and her boyfriend Rickey Loika were arrested Thursday, April 18, in the death of Geier’s 24-year-old daughter Skylar Pettit. The young woman, who had Down syndrome and diabetes, was found dead inside her Rotterdam residence on July 31, 2023 following a welfare check requested by her school. Investigators determined that she had been dead for months.
Lynchburg man pleads guilty to conspiring to rob a New York bank
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg man who pleaded guilty to conspiring to rob a bank is set to be sentenced for the crime, according to the Department of Justice. Officials said 30-year-old Brian Tierney pleaded guilty on April 16 to the charge of conspiring to commit bank robbery, back in November 2022.
New superintendent appointed at Mayfield
Education board members of Mayfield Central School appointed a new superintendent on Tuesday. Christopher Clapper served as superintendent of Alexandria Central School District since 2017 and was signed to a four year contract with Mayfield, beginning in early July.
Police: Suspect stealing from Johnstown cars
Johnstown Police are looking for a suspect that has been going through and stealing items from vehicles, they said. The person has appeared to target the Market Street and Pleasant Avenue area the most. He also was seen crossing West Main Street and walking south on South William at 2:20 a.m. on the morning of April 15.
New York legislators aim to make state parks safer following high-profile abduction
Following Wednesday’s sentencing of a Saratoga County man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl, New York lawmakers are hopeful legislation will increase safety in state parks. In Saratoga County Court, Craig Ross Jr. was sentenced to 47 years to life for the abduction and...
Amsterdam man sentenced 15 years for drug conspiracy
An Amsterdam man was sentenced on Tuesday to 15 years and one month for engaging in drug trafficking conspiracy and possession. Bernardo Tovar, 34, was also charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl pills, cocaine, and methamphetamine, and for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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