CRIME & SAFETY
One person hurt in crash between tractor-trailer, car
One person is hurt after a crash between a car and tractor-trailer in Troy on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened in the area of 4th Street and Tyler Streets. The driver of the car had minor injuries, police said. The driver is determined to be at fault and it will be issued a citation.
Victim identified in deadly Route 85 crash
Matthew R. Monthie of Clifton Park crossed over the center lane and collided with a vehicle coming towards Albany on Route 85, killing Shawna D. Marzahl of Selkirk The post Victim identified in deadly Route 85 crash first appeared on Spotlight News.
Death of Cohoes native who went missing 30 years ago classified as homicide
The death of a Cohoes native who went missing from Wayne County over 30 years ago is being classified as a homicide. Judith Geurin was last seen on Feb. 20, 1991 in the town of Sodus. Her belongings were left behind in her apartment. Hunters found her remains in October 2020. And police have matched the remains to Geurin, according to WHEC-TV in Rochester.
Appeals court overturns Troy man’s conviction in 2018 Albany shooting
An appeals court has thrown out the conviction of a Troy man for a 2018 shooting in Albany. Jeffrey Walker was found guilty of assault, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal use of a firearm. He was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for the Oct. 7, 2018, shooting outside a bar near Lark Street in Albany.
Troy Man Sells Stolen Car To Malta Dealership: Police
A man from the region is facing charges after allegedly selling a stolen vehicle to a dealership. Rensselaer County resident Mousse Saiid, age 42, of Troy, was arrested on Friday, April 26, on grand larceny and related charges. New York State Police said a Saratoga County car dealership located in...
Police: West Sand Lake woman was 3x too drunk to drive
A Rensselaer County woman is accused of driving while over three times the legal limit for drunken driving. Marla L. Ortega, 43, of West Sand Lake, was pulled over on April 27 around 3:30 p.m., after State Police received a complaint about an erratic driver on State Route 43 in Sand Lake. Troopers found the vehicle running in a nearby parking lot, police said.
Troy restaurant robbery under investigation
Nighthawks, a Troy restaurant, said it was robbed. The robbery happened Wednesday night, they said. Three women in a Pontiac robbed them. One person ran into the store and grabbed money while the other two distracted the staff, according to a post on their Facebook page. They add that there...
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