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5 things to know this Monday, May 20
A fatal car crash is under investigation in Broadalbin. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says the crash involved only one car and the driver. Also, Albany Police responded to Lark Drive and Manning Boulevard late Saturday for reports of a shooting. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know.
Lightning strike believed to cause home fire near Albany
UNION, Wis. (WMTV) - A lightning strike is believed to have caused a fire Monday morning in a rural home near Albany, officials reported. Albany Fire Dept. reported the initial call for a fire came in around 5:30 a.m. to a home on W. Holt Road, in the Town of Union.
Albany man charged with second-degree assault
Albany Police say 40-year-old Darryl Baker, Albany, was charged for assaulting a 74-year-old man in the face after a verbal altercation Saturday evening. Officers responded to the area of Delaware Avenue and Stanwix Street around 5:05 p.m. for reports of an assault. The 74-year-old told police that the argument happened...
Two charged in caretaker scheme, accused of stealing more than $200,000
RENSSELAER COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — Two people have been charged in a caretaker scheme, following a multi-agency investigation. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly stealing over $200,000 from an elderly victim.
Watervliet participates in gun buy-back program, 75 firearms turned in
Dozens of guns were taken off the streets in Watervliet this weekend. The community gun buy-back event was hosted by the Watervliet Police Department and the New York Attorney General’s Office. 75 firearms, including 3 assault weapons, 38 handguns, and 31 long guns were turned in. This is the...
Troy Police investigating assault near 4th Street early Sunday morning
Troy Police tell NewsChannel 13 that they are investigating an assault that happened in Troy overnight. It happened just after midnight Sunday in the area of 125 4th Street. We are told that an adult male stabbed another adult male during an argument. Police say there is no indication of...
Columbia County to explore new bus service with state grant
HUDSON – Columbia County is going to explore the creation of a new public transportation option connecting the City of Hudson to the Town and Village of Chatham. The $200,000 that will fund a study into the new routes was secured in the state budget by Senator Michelle Hinchey (D, Saugerties) and Assemblywoman Didi Barrett (D, Hudson).
Troy PD investigating daylight shots fired incident
TROY, NY (WRGB) — Police in Troy are investigating a shots fired incident Saturday afternoon. At approximately 4:30 PM, patrols responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 3rd Ave & 109th St. The suspect fled prior to police arrival, and police said no victims are known to have been injured.
Seven Albany Police Department Officers promoted
Seven officers in the Albany Police Department have been promoted. A ceremony was held to recognize and congratulate these brave officers. Three officers were promoted to sergeant, three were promoted to lieutenant, and one was promoted to commander. Chief Eric Hawkins says these officers were recommended for promotion because of...
A Florida scam routed through a Glenmont store led to arrest of Albany man
BETHLEHEM — An Albany man was arrested by Bethlehem Police on Tuesday for a scam in Lake County, Florida. Ming Shan Zhu, 33, was charged with third-degree larceny, a felony. A release from the Bethlehem Police Department said events unfolded this way:. A victim in Lake County was phoned...
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