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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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 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...
Police: New Jersey man tried to con woman out of $40,000
New Jersey man accused of trying to scam senior citizen. A New Jersey man is facing charges for allegedly trying to scam a Colonie resident out of $40,000. Dhruv P. Patel, 33, of Franklin Park, is accused of posing as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in a phone call. Patel told the resident that his name was “Patrick” and he claimed that she was a victim of identity theft and should remove all funds from her bank accounts and turn them over to him for safekeeping, Colonie Police said.
Police identify fatalities in White Creek crash
State Police have identified the two people who died in Wednesday morning's White Creek crash. Police say Tricia Daigneault, 29, Hoosick Falls, and Shumeka Mentor, 39, Albany, both succumbed to their injuries on the scene.
Balloon tribute honors Whitehall 4th grader killed in fire
Whitehall residents honor girl killed in house fire. Residents of the community gathered outside Whitehall Elementary School on Wednesday to honor a little girl killed in a house fire. The crowd held helium filled balloons and children were blowing bubbles in memory of Airyonna Jabot., who died in a fire...
Missing woman pulled alive from Hudson River
A 55-year-old woman was pulled alive from the Hudson River in Selkirk Tuesday morning. Police were called to Henry Hudson Park around 9:15 a.m. for a report of a missing woman. They found her car and several hours later found her alive in the river. She was conscious and talking...
Photos show smiling National Guardsman recovering from chopper crash
New photos have been released of a local guardsman injured in a helicopter crash back in March, as he continues to recover. The 3-142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion out of Ronkonkoma, New York posted photos Wednesday of Rensselaer Native Jacob Pratt taking part in a pinning ceremony from his hospital bed.
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...
No, Abused Toddler Wasn't Found Wandering In East Greenbush As Viral Post Claims
Local Facebook groups across the country have been flooded by posts claiming that an injured or abused 2-year-old boy was just found an hour ago. The post, accompanied by two photos of a young boy with visible injuries on his face, states that the child is safe at “the police station,” but nobody has come looking for him.
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