Drunk Driver On Thruway Had Teen In Car, Police Say Drunk Driver On Thruway Had Teen In Car, Police Say
Drunk Driver On Thruway Had Teen In Car, Police Say A 33-year-old man is facing DWI charges after he was allegedly busted driving drunk on a highway with a teenager in the car, authorities said. Troopers in Albany County stopped Evan Person, of Ozone Park, Queens, at around 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, for a vehicle and traffic violation as he drove on I-87 in the town of Bethlehem, according to State Police. During their interaction, troopers determined that Person was intoxicated. Testing revealed he had a blood alcohol content of 0.10 percent, police said. Troopers said he also had a 15-year-old passenger in the car. The teen was later turn…
Angry Rider Pulls Gun On Uber Driver At Capital Region Hotel, Police Say Angry Rider Pulls Gun On Uber Driver At Capital Region Hotel, Police Say
Angry Rider Pulls Gun On Uber Driver At Capital Region Hotel, Police Say A dispute between an Uber driver and a passenger ended with the customer pulling a gun on the driver at a hotel in the region, authorities said. The Albany County incident happened at around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Tru by Hilton in Colonie, located on Albany-Shaker Road, according to Colonie Police. Officers determined that Omjasisa Felder, age 52, of Troy, got into a confrontation with the Uber driver over the details of a ride. During the argument, he reportedly displayed a gun and pointed it at the driver before returning to his hotel room. No shots were fired and there were…
Convicted Felon Tried Stabbing 2 Victims In Capital Region Home, Police Say Convicted Felon Tried Stabbing 2 Victims In Capital Region Home, Police Say
Convicted Felon Tried Stabbing 2 Victims In Capital Region Home, Police Say A convicted felon is facing a fresh set of charges after allegedly trying to stab two people inside a home in the region, authorities said. Officers in Albany County were called at around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, with reports of an assault at a home in Watervliet on 4th Avenue, according to Watervliet Police. When police arrived, they determined that 43-year-old Brad Bova, of Watervliet, had attempted to stab the victims with a large knife. He then barricaded himself inside the home. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Colonie, Cohoes, and Green Island police depart…
Suspect Nabbed In Violent Christmas Day Robbery In Capital Region Suspect Nabbed In Violent Christmas Day Robbery In Capital Region
Suspect Nabbed In Violent Christmas Day Robbery In Capital Region A man is behind bars in connection with a violent, Christmas Day robbery in the region. Albany County resident Shandell Scott, age 32, of New Scotland, was arrested by State Police on Tuesday, Jan. 3. It came more than a week after troopers were called to a Voorheesville home at around noon on Sunday, Dec. 25, with reports of an altercation and theft. Investigators determined that Scott struck and “forcibly took” multiple items from the victim. At the time of the incident, the victim had an active stay-away order of protection against Scott, police said. Scott surrendered at a State Pol…
Knives, Guns Present During Fight At Capital Region Mall That Sparked Lockdowns, Police Say Knives, Guns Present During Fight At Capital Region Mall That Sparked Lockdowns, Police Say
Knives, Guns Present During Fight At Capital Region Mall That Sparked Lockdowns, Police Say Operations are back to normal at a mall in the region after a fight broke out between several people, sending some stores into a lockdown. In Albany County, Colonie Police were called to the Colonie Center Mall at around 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, for a reported fight involving several individuals, some who were armed with knives and handguns. The fight broke out on the mall’s upper level, between Macy’s and Boscov’s. When officers arrived, they found one injured victim who had suffered “minor” knife wounds to his hands and head during the fight, police said. He was treated by medics at t…
Capital Region Man Attempted To Sexually Abuse Child, Police Say Capital Region Man Attempted To Sexually Abuse Child, Police Say
Capital Region Man Attempted To Sexually Abuse Child, Police Say A 39-year-old man from the region is facing charges after allegedly attempting to sexually abuse a young child, authorities said. Louis Maniscalco, of Albany, was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 20, following an investigation by New York State Police. Troopers said a concerned person contacted the agency saying they believed Maniscalco had had “inappropriate” contact with a child under the age of 11. Investigators subsequently determined that he had made multiple attempts to engage in sexual activity with the child, police said. Maniscalco was arraigned at the Guilderland Town Court on two counts …
Are There More Victims? Capital Region Man Accused Of Meeting '14-Year-Old' For Sex Are There More Victims? Capital Region Man Accused Of Meeting '14-Year-Old' For Sex
Are There More Victims? Capital Region Man Accused Of Meeting '14-Year-Old' For Sex Police in the region say there may be more victims out there after a man was arrested for allegedly traveling to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old for sex. Albany County resident Blair Paczkowski, age 47, of Colonie, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 9, following an investigation by State Police’s Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Investigators determined that Paczkowski had made plans to drive to an agreed location in Colonie in order to meet the purported teen for “sexual exploitation,” police said. He was taken into custody after arriving at the a…
Robbers Hit 2 Banks In Capital Region, Police Seeking Tips Robbers Hit 2 Banks In Capital Region, Police Seeking Tips
Robbers Hit 2 Banks In Capital Region, Police Seeking Tips Police are asking for tips after robbers hit two different banks in the region on Friday, Dec. 9. Albany Police were first called at around 9:20 a.m. with reports of a robbery at the SEFCU located on Clinton Avenue. Employees told police that a man had approached the counter, passed a note implying that he had a weapon, and demanded cash. The teller complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. Investigators described the suspect as a Black man wearing dark colored clothing. Nearly 35 minutes later, Albany Police were alerted to another robbery, this ti…
Woman 'Severely' Injured In Stabbing Inside Capital Region Home At Hands Of Ex-BF, Police Say Woman 'Severely' Injured In Stabbing Inside Capital Region Home At Hands Of Ex-BF, Police Say
Woman 'Severely' Injured In Stabbing Inside Capital Region Home At Hands Of Ex-BF, Police Say A woman is recovering from “severe” injuries suffered in a stabbing attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend inside her home in the region, authorities said. Emergency crews in Albany County were called at around 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, with reports of a violent domestic dispute at a home in Latham, located on Fiddlers Lane. The altercation was heard by several neighbors, who called 911, Colonie Police said. When officers arrived, they heard commotion inside the home, where they found a 39-year-old woman suffering from severe stab wounds to her neck, head, and face, according to police. O…
Man Accused Of Gunning Down 18-Year-Old In Capital Region Enters Plea Man Accused Of Gunning Down 18-Year-Old In Capital Region Enters Plea
Man Accused Of Gunning Down 18-Year-Old In Capital Region Enters Plea The man accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old man in the region has formally responded to the charges against him. Brian Moses, age 20, of Albany, pleaded not guilty to one count of second-degree murder Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Albany County Supreme Court in the killing of William Sanders. Earlier Report: Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Nabbed After Hours-Long Standoff In Albany According to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office, Moses intentionally shot Sanders at a home near Hamilton and Quail streets in Albany on Friday, Sept. 30. When police arrived, they found Sande…
Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Nabbed After Hours-Long Standoff In Capital Region Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Nabbed After Hours-Long Standoff In Capital Region
Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Nabbed After Hours-Long Standoff In Capital Region The suspect accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old man in the region is behind bars following an hours-long standoff with police. Albany Police were called at around 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, with reports of a shooting at a home on Hamilton Street near Quail Street. Earlier Report: Fatal Shooting Leads To Standoff With Police In Albany When officers arrived, they found 18-year-old William Sanders lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds, department spokesperson Steve Smith said. Sanders was pronounced dead at the scene. Police were then informed that the suspect had barricaded…
Inmate At Capital Region Jail Accused Of Throwing Feces At Corrections Officers Inmate At Capital Region Jail Accused Of Throwing Feces At Corrections Officers
Inmate At Capital Region Jail Accused Of Throwing Feces At Corrections Officers An inmate at a Capital Region jail is facing new charges after allegedly throwing feces at corrections officers. The incident happened Monday, Sept. 26, at the Albany County jail, according to the sheriff’s office. Ian Neely, age 27, was charged with felony aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate after the alleged attack. At the time of the incident, Neely was being held on a weapons possession charge. He was arraigned at the Town of Colonie Criminal Court before being taken back to the Albany County jail. If convicted on the new charge, Neely could face an additional one t…