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CRIME & SAFETY
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
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...
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.
Pair arrested, accused of stealing more than $200k from an elderly man
Two people were arrested and charged after police say they stole over $200,000 from an 86-year-old man they were tasked with caring for. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced Tuesday, the arrests of Amber Diacetis, 30, of Albany, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly stealing over $200,000 from an elderly victim.
Man charged with killing ex-girlfriend asks court to throw out his murder charge due to ‘insufficient’ evidence
The remains of Jessica Hildenbrandt were found near a gravel pit in Searsburg, a couple of months after she went missing in July 2019. Read the story on VTDigger here: Man charged with killing ex-girlfriend asks court to throw out his murder charge due to ‘insufficient’ evidence.
Troy Woman Steals Over $8K From Employer, Police Say
Rensselaer County resident Sinead Corrigan, age 42, of Troy, was arrested Monday, May 6, on suspicion of felony grand larceny. Her arrest came a month after a Saratoga County business owner in Wilton contacted New York State Police in early April about an alleged theft. Troopers determined that Corrigan, who...
Alert Issued For Missing Castleton-On-Hudson Teen Joni Crowe
Rensselaer County resident Joni Crowe, age 16, left her residence in Castleton-on-Hudson at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. Schodack Police said the teen, who is considered a vulnerable juvenile, was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, light blue crop top, dark colored sweatpants, and red and black Crocs. Crowe also...
Troy community shaken: Two young girls shot amidst neighborhood argument
Troy, NY (WRGB) — A search underway tonight for the person responsible for shooting two young girls -- one of them just 11 years old. It happened in Troy over the weekend. Those who know the children are devastated and say they want the suspect to do the right thing – and come forward.
No One Reported Injured After Car Strikes House in Williamstown
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — No injuries were reported Wednesday after a car drove into a house at 1033 Simonds Road (Route 7). Williamstown Police and Fire and Northern Berkshire EMS were at the scene at about 2 p.m. on Wednesday cleaning up and waiting for a wrecker to remove the vehicle.
Safe spots for teens help them stay out of trouble
Two young girls, ages 14 and 11, continue to recover after a 1 a.m. shooting in Troy on Sunday. The shooting has people wondering why kids were out at that hour, and if there’s anything that can be done to help keep them safe. The problem is always top...
Troy police chief, mayor talk about stopping youth violence
Troy police chief, mayor discuss ways to stop youth violence. The Troy mayor and police chief are working to get guns off the street as part of an effort to stop youth violence, they told NewsChannel 13. Two teens, ages, 14, and 11, were shot Sunday just before 1 a.m....
Exploring the link between chronic absenteeism and youth violence in Troy schools
TROY, NY (WRGB) — We're taking a look at how the problem of chronic absenteeism could play a role in youth violence. While the shooting didn't happen during the school day, we've heard from those who say they know the girls - and tell CBS 6 they weren't regularly attending school.
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