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County Sheriff's raise concern about recent officer deaths
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--AN ‘END TO OPEN SEASON ON POLICE OFFICERS’ IS THE CALL OF THE NEW YORK STATE SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION. SHERIFFS FROM ACROSS THE STATE GATHERED IN THE NEW YORK STATE CAPITOL TO CALL ON LAWMAKERS TO TAKE ACTION BY MAKING CHANGES SUCH AS REVISITING THE STATE’S BAIL LAWS AND THE AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY.
5 things to know this Wednesday, April 24
A special needs student at Broadalbin-Perth Elementary wandered off campus into the road. Thankfully, a driver stopped and got the child back to safety. NEWS10 was able to speak with the child's mother about the school's response. Also, a Massachusetts man wanted on a murder charge was arrested at Albany International Airport Tuesday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.
Shocking, Tragic Reason Why Upstate New York Highway Was Closed
We've learned the tragic reason why a major highway was closed in Upstate New York. The incident happened in Albany on Tuesday around 10:43 p.m. On Tuesday around 10:45 a.m., New York State Police took to X to warn about a traffic alert in Albany. The highway was closed because...
Man dies after going off I-90 overpass down onto 787
Man due to be sentenced died after going off overpass. A man who was supposed to be sentenced Tuesday in Albany County Court ended up dead on Interstate 787. Traffic was backed up on some of the busiest highways in our area. Photos from drivers show the congestion. Traffic was...
Traffic stop leads to ghost gun arrest for 2 in Albany
Two Albany men were arrested after a traffic stop in Albany Tuesday evening. Nazaruz Thompson and Sincere Cobb, both 19, allegedly had a loaded ghost gun and did not have the right to possess firearms, per the Albany County Sheriff's Office.
Troy man, 23, found with defaced gun and drugs in police operation, say police
TROY, NY (WRGB) — Troy Police say they have arrested a 23-year-old man, following the execution of a search warrant on Monday evening. According to Police the joint operation including the Troy Police Department and Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of Matthew Durand at a home on 10 Mann Ave in Troy.
Update: Construction Scammer Jumps To Death On Capital Region Highway Ahead Of Sentencing
This story has been updated.New details are emerging after a man jumped to his death from atop an interstate overpass in the region, shutting down the highway for over an hour.The Albany County incident happened at around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, near the I-90/I-787 interchange in Albany. Ear…
Candlelight vigil to be held for Albany murder victim
A candlelight vigil will be held Tuesday night for an Albany woman who was shot in the head on Christmas Day and died a few days later. Sky Lemmons-Dixon was found with a gunshot wound at home on State Street. Michael Varlak has been charged with second-degree murder and criminal...
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