CT Man, 56, Killed in Wallingford I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police CT Man, 56, Killed in Wallingford I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police
CT Man, 56, Killed in Wallingford I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police A 56-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a crash on I-91 in New Haven County, authorities said.  William Risley, of Watertown, died on Monday, Nov. 11, after he crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer truck on the interstate around 2 p.m., Connecticut State Police said.  According to the police report, Risley and the other vehicle were both in the center lane and had just passed exit 15 in Wallingford when the crash happened.  Paramedics rushed Risley to Midstate Hospital in Meriden, where he later died of his injuries.  The other driver, a 53-year-old man from S…
Reckless, Fleeing Driver Nabbed Through Use Of Tire Deflation Device In Albany, Police Say Reckless, Fleeing Driver Nabbed Through Use Of Tire Deflation Device In Albany, Police Say
Reckless, Fleeing Driver Nabbed Through Use Of Tire Deflation Device In Albany, Police Say A Capital Region man allegedly driving recklessly was nabbed with more than two kilos of cocaine after he failed to stop for police and sped away before being apprehended with the use of stop sticks. The incident occurred in Albany at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28, on I-87. According to New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, troopers attempted to stop Nashaan A. Howard, age 40, of Schenectady, in Albany County in Bethlehem. When Howard failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated. O'Neil said Howard was driving recklessly at a high rate of speed and discarding items from the vehicle durin…
This East Meadow Bagel Shop Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says This East Meadow Bagel Shop Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
This East Meadow Bagel Shop Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic.  Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…
Schenectady Man Busted For Possessing Child Porn, Police Say Schenectady Man Busted For Possessing Child Porn, Police Say
Schenectady Man Busted For Possessing Child Porn, Police Say A Captial Region man was busted for allegedly promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation. Ryan Marx, age 32, of Schenectady, was charged on Thursday, Oct. 17, in Schenectady, Trooper Stephanie O'Neil said the New York State Police, with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, the US Department of Homeland Security, and the Town of Rotterdam Police Department, investigated Marx's activities. His arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his residence in Schenectady afte…
Fatal Shooting: 15-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Schenectady Fatal Shooting: 15-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Schenectady
Fatal Shooting: 15-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Schenectady Police in the Capital Region have identified a 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed. The incident happened in Schenectady around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in the 1100 block of Congress Street. According to the Schenectady Police, officers found a large crowd running from the area when they arrived.  They located Dubar T. Knowles, of Schenectady, in the backyard of 1122 Congress St., suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso. Knowles later died from his injuries, police said. A 13-year-old girl from Schenectady was also shot and is currently recovering from surgery…
New Update: ID Released For Man Killed By Pack Of Dogs In Albany New Update: ID Released For Man Killed By Pack Of Dogs In Albany
New Update: ID Released For Man Killed By Pack Of Dogs In Albany Police have released the name of a man killed by a pack of dogs during what officers said was a "vicious" attack. Related: Man Attacked, Killed By Dogs In Albany Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said during a press conference that the incident occurred in Albany on Wednesday, Oct. 9, around 6 p.m. in the backyard of a home adjacent to the residence where the dogs lived on Central Avenue. The victim, identified as Schenectady resident James Provost, age 59, was attacked and killed by at least eight or nine mixed-breed pit bulls, Hawkins said. Hawkins said the attack was "horrific."…
Update: 11-Year-Old Boy From Albany Located After 8 Days Update: 11-Year-Old Boy From Albany Located After 8 Days
Update: 11-Year-Old Boy From Albany Located After 8 Days New update: An 11-year-old boy from the region has been located after going missing for over a week. Jaiyden Abear had last been seen in Albany on Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Late Monday night, Sept. 23, he was located safely in Schenectady, Albany Police told Daily Voice. No other details were given. Original report: Authorities in the region are asking for help in locating an 11-year-old boy who has been missing for over a week. Jaiyden Abear was last seen in Albany on Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the National Center for …
Scotia Man Sentenced In Fiery Fatal Crash That Killed Mother Of 3 Scotia Man Sentenced In Fiery Fatal Crash That Killed Mother Of 3
Scotia Man Sentenced In Fiery Fatal Crash That Killed Mother Of 3 A 32-year-old man will spend years in prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide in a fiery crash that killed a mother of three and grandmother of five. Related: Passenger Dies In Fiery Drunk-Driving Crash Near Capital Region College, Police Say Schenectady County resident Gregory Mitchell, of Scotia, was sentenced Thursday, Sept. 18, to six to 18 years in prison on the aggravated vehicular homicide charge and six years on an assault charge for the Saturday, Oct. 21 crash in Schenectady.  According to Schenectady District Attorney Robert Carney, following the …
Paramus Bank Burglar Torches Paterson DPW Building Hours After Release: Police Paramus Bank Burglar Torches Paterson DPW Building Hours After Release: Police
Paramus Bank Burglar Torches Paterson DPW Building Hours After Release: Police A 32-year-old New York man arrested for faking a slashing while burglarizing a Paramus bank set fire to a DPW building in Paterson hours after being released, Daily Voice has learned. Jonathan Gardner, of Canastota and Schenectady, was captured on video pouring gasoline on a structure behind the DPW building on 800 Broadway (Pennington Park) in Paterson just after 1 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, a spokesperson from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.  He was found sitting near the scene and was lodged in the Bergen County Jail on charges of aggravated arson, burglary, a…
Man Kills Parents Before Jumping To Death From Albany Bridge, Police Say Man Kills Parents Before Jumping To Death From Albany Bridge, Police Say
Man Kills Parents Before Jumping To Death From Albany Bridge, Police Say A man from the region murdered both of his parents before jumping to his death from a highway bridge in upstate New York, police said. Troopers in Albany were called about a man threatening to jump from the Patroon Island Bridge (I-90) at around 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Before they could get there, the man jumped and was found dead below the bridge. New York State Police identified the man as 35-year-old Jordan Miklowitz, of Schenectady. The incident shut down the northbound lanes of I-787 for nearly three-and-a-half hours. Southbound traffic was also briefly halted. An investigation fou…
Man Admits To Fatal Shooting In Capital Region; Will Get 20 Years In Prison Man Admits To Fatal Shooting In Capital Region; Will Get 20 Years In Prison
Man Admits To Fatal Shooting In Capital Region; Will Get 20 Years In Prison A 32-year-old Schenectady County man accused of a fatal shooting in October will plead guilty to the slaying and spend at least 20 years behind bars, police said.  Kevin Dingle, of Schenectady, was facing 12 felony charges in the case, including murder and tampering with eviidence among others, Schenectady County police said. Dingle pleaded guity to murder in the second degree and a 20-to-life prison sentence.  Schenectady police were called to 764 State Street on Oct. 22, 2023. Officers found the body of Leroy A. Chisom on the second-floor suffering from bullet wou…
Alert Issued For Capital Region Woman Missing Several Weeks Alert Issued For Capital Region Woman Missing Several Weeks
Alert Issued For Capital Region Woman Missing Several Weeks Police are asking for help in locating a woman from the region who has been missing for several weeks. Schoharie County resident Carlie Mace was officially reported missing on Monday, Aug. 5, weeks after relatives last had contact with her. Sheriff’s officials said her last known location was in Schenectady. Mace is 5-foot-6 and 210 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office at 518-295-8114. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.