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15-Year-Old Busted With Gun, Cocaine In Albany, Police Say 15-Year-Old Busted With Gun, Cocaine In Albany, Police Say
15-Year-Old Busted With Gun, Cocaine In Albany, Police Say A 15-year-old boy is facing charges after he was allegedly caught with a loaded gun and cocaine in the region.  Albany Police were called at around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, for a person with a weapon near Central and Lexington avenues. When officers arrived, they confronted a teen matching the suspect’s description, but he took off running. He made it roughly three blocks away before he was arrested near Orange Street and Route 9. The teen was found with a loaded 9mm handgun and a quantity of crack cocaine, police said. He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and cri…
Trio Nabbed With Drugs, Gun At Inn In Region, Police Say Trio Nabbed With Drugs, Gun At Inn In Region, Police Say
Trio Nabbed With Drugs, Gun At Inn In Region, Police Say Three men were charged with various drug possession charges following a warrants raid on an inn in the region. The warrants search occurred in Sullivan County in Monticello at the Monticello Inn around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The first search warrant was executed in room 218 where deputies arrested Jacob McCoy, aka “Scar”, age 50, of the Bronx.  McCoy, who is a 3-time felony offender, was found to be in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, said Undersheriff Eric Chaboty of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. He was charged with several counts of f…
Drunk Driver Busted With LSD During Traffic Stop In Capital Region, Police Say Drunk Driver Busted With LSD During Traffic Stop In Capital Region, Police Say
Drunk Driver Busted With LSD During Traffic Stop In Capital Region, Police Say A 36-year-old man is facing driving while intoxicated charges after allegedly being caught drunk behind the wheel with illegal drugs in the car, police said. The upstate New York incident happened Thursday evening, Aug. 31, in Warren County, on Route 9 in Lake George, according to state police. Connecticut resident Andrew Tustian, of Stratford, was stopped for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations before troopers determined he was intoxicated, police said. Troopers also discovered multiple controlled substances in the car, including lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), according to poli…
Good Doggy: K9 Uncovers Drugs, Nearly Dozen Guns During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say Good Doggy: K9 Uncovers Drugs, Nearly Dozen Guns During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say
Good Doggy: K9 Uncovers Drugs, Nearly Dozen Guns During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say A New York State Police K9 deserves some extra treats after reportedly helping troopers uncover nearly a dozen guns and drugs during a traffic stop in the region. In Sullivan County, a State Police trooper stopped Tyquan Robinson, age 32, of New York City, at around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, as he drove on Route 17 in the Town of Rockland. According to State Police, Robinson initially lied about his name and age. As he and the trooper were talking, the agency’s police K9 “Wink” began sniffing both inside and outside the vehicle. The dog eventually gave the signal that narcotics were presen…
Stranger In Shower: Woman Entered Brunswick Home, Bathed Herself, Police Say Stranger In Shower: Woman Entered Brunswick Home, Bathed Herself, Police Say
Stranger In Shower: Woman Entered Brunswick Home, Bathed Herself, Police Say A homeowner in the region got quite the surprise when they discovered a stranger bathing herself in their home. The incident happened just before 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 16 in Rensselaer County, at a home in Brunswick. New York State Police were contacted by the homeowner, who told troopers that a woman had entered their home without permission and used the shower. When troopers arrived, they found the suspect, 34-year-old Jessica Wise, of Troy, still inside the bathroom. As they were arresting her, troopers found her to be in possession of a glass smoking device containing drug residue,…
'Large Amount' Of Marijuana Found After Man Causes Capital Region Wreck, Flees: Police 'Large Amount' Of Marijuana Found After Man Causes Capital Region Wreck, Flees: Police
'Large Amount' Of Marijuana Found After Man Causes Capital Region Wreck, Flees: Police A 28-year-old man from the region is accused of causing a head-on crash that sent two others to the hospital and then fleeing the scene while under the influence.  Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called at around 9:20 p.m. Friday, June 2, with reports of a two-car crash in Wilton, on Northern Pines Road. By the time troopers arrived, the driver who caused the crash, Genn Clark, of Wilton, had fled into a nearby wooded area, according to State Police. The driver and a juvenile passenger in the other car suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to Albany…
Man Nabbed In Stolen Car With Gun, Drugs In Region Man Nabbed In Stolen Car With Gun, Drugs In Region
Man Nabbed In Stolen Car With Gun, Drugs In Region This story has been updated. A 22-year-old man from the region is behind bars on a slew of charges including the unauthorized use of a vehicle he allegedly stole. Sullivan County resident March Santiago, of Roscoe, was recently arrested while the town of Fallsburg Police was conducting seatbelt enforcement and stopped him in a 2013 Toyota Camry on Route 42 in South Fallsburg, said Fallsburg Police Chief Simmie Williams. A license check found that the Camry was reported stolen in Liberty and the Santiago had a suspended license, Williams said. An investigation found that Santiago had a loa…
Duo Burglarizes House, Knocks Homeowner To Ground While Fleeing In Capital Region, Police Say Duo Burglarizes House, Knocks Homeowner To Ground While Fleeing In Capital Region, Police Say
Duo Burglarizes House, Knocks Homeowner To Ground While Fleeing In Capital Region, Police Say Two accused burglars are facing charges after allegedly breaking into a home in the region and stealing property before knocking the homeowner to the ground with their car while fleeing the scene, authorities said. Troopers in Saratoga County were called at around 5:45 p.m. Monday, April 24, with reports of a burglary in progress at a home in Moreau, located on Hilton Drive, according to State Police. As they were heading to the scene, troopers learned that the suspects had fled the home in a car. With assistance from the South Glens Falls Police Department and Saratoga County Sheriff’s Of…
Woman Busted Bringing Drugs To Upstate NY Jail, State Police Say Woman Busted Bringing Drugs To Upstate NY Jail, State Police Say
Woman Busted Bringing Drugs To Upstate NY Jail, State Police Say A 35-year-old woman was allegedly busted bringing drugs into a Hudson Valley correctional facility. The incident took place at the Ulster County Correctional Facility in Wawarsing on Sunday, Feb. 12. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Suffolk County resident Julie Tate of Holtsville was visiting the jail when she was found in possession of 29 strips of buprenorphine and approximately 6.8 grams of synthetic cannabinoids.  She was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, and two counts of promoting pr…
Unlicensed Duo Busted With Drugs During Traffic Stop In Capital Region, Police Say Unlicensed Duo Busted With Drugs During Traffic Stop In Capital Region, Police Say
Unlicensed Duo Busted With Drugs During Traffic Stop In Capital Region, Police Say A 46-year-old man is facing numerous drug charges following an early-morning traffic stop in the region, authorities said. Troopers in Greene County stopped a Nissan Rogue at around 5:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan 22, as it drove eastbound on Route 2B in the village of Catskill, according to State Police. During the stop, troopers learned that the driver only had a learner’s permit and the passenger, Alonzo Lowe, of Albany, had a suspended driver’s license. Police ended up towing the vehicle. While searching the car to make an inventory list, troopers reported finding a plastic baggie containing 31…
Woman Nabbed With 'Candy-Like' Drugs At NY Hotel, Police Say Woman Nabbed With 'Candy-Like' Drugs At NY Hotel, Police Say
Woman Nabbed With 'Candy-Like' Drugs At NY Hotel, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman was nabbed with "candy-like" methamphetamine pills and crack cocaine at an area hotel during a warrant search. Dutchess County resident Cali A. Hamilton, age 25, of the town of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 27 by members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force at the Red Roof Inn in Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, coordinator of the Dutchess County Task Force, agents executed a warrant at the Red Roof Inn and seized a quantity of “candy-like” pills determined to be methamphetamine and a quantity of crack cocaine.  Hamilto…
Duo Nabbed For Burglary At Warehouse In Capital District, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Burglary At Warehouse In Capital District, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Burglary At Warehouse In Capital District, Police Say Two Hudson Valley men were nabbed for allegedly stealing six German-made cabinets from a warehouse. The burglary took place in Greene County around 5:15 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 22 in the town of Cario. The owner of the property informed state police that six German-made cabinets were missing from the warehouse, said Trooper Steven Nevel. During the investigation, troopers learned that the cabinets were removed from the warehouse and placed into a U-Haul, Nevel said. Troopers located Justin Euson, age 35, and Nikolas DeJesus, age 28, both from Saugerties, in Ulster County, with the U-Haul th…
Traffic Stop Leads To DWI, Multiple Felony Charges For 35-Year-Old From Albany Traffic Stop Leads To DWI, Multiple Felony Charges For 35-Year-Old From Albany
Traffic Stop Leads To DWI, Multiple Felony Charges For 35-Year-Old From Albany What began as a traffic stop on a stretch of the New York Thruway ended with a 35-year-old man behind bars, facing multiple felony charges, authorities said. State police in Saratoga County stopped Albany resident James Delessio just after 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, as he drove on I-87 in the town of Malta. A trooper had observed his Honda Accord commit multiple moving violations, police said. During their conversation, troopers determined that Delessio was intoxicated. He was also found to be in possession of drugs, police said. As troopers attempted to arrest Delessio he resisted and inj…
Traffic Stop In Capital District Turns Up Stolen Car, Gun, Drugs Traffic Stop In Capital District Turns Up Stolen Car, Gun, Drugs
Traffic Stop In Capital District Turns Up Stolen Car, Gun, Drugs Three people are facing charges after state troopers recovered a stolen car and gun in the Capital District. Troopers in Columbia County stopped the Hyundai Santa Fe just before 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14, on State Route 9 near Stickles Road in Livingston. The vehicle had been reported stolen from Livingston the previous Friday, July 8, according to New York State Police. Inside the car troopers found three suspects, along with small amounts of crack-cocaine and heroin, police said. They also recovered a stolen Ruger 17 HMR rifle. Police identified the suspects as Carlyle Gill, age 35, of L…
Man, Two Women Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop In Capital District Man, Two Women Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop In Capital District
Man, Two Women Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop In Capital District Three people are facing drug charges after police said a traffic stop in the Capital District led to the discovery of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.  Troopers in Greene County patrolling Catskill saw a 2006 Ford Fusion traveling east on Allen Street make a traffic violation at about 1:50 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, according to New York State Police. Authorities pulled the car over and saw the driver, later identified as 32-year-old Jessica Collazo, of Catskill, walking away from the Ford, police said. Collazo was ordered to return to the Ford, police reported. While she w…
Larceny Complaints Lead To Eight Arrests, Takedown Of Capital District Crime Ring Larceny Complaints Lead To Eight Arrests, Takedown Of Capital District Crime Ring
Larceny Complaints Lead To Eight Arrests, Takedown Of Capital District Crime Ring An investigation into stolen catalytic converters landed eight Columbia County residents in jail. Investigators had been looking into numerous larceny complaints around the Claverack area since December 2021, according to New York State Police. Catalytic converter thefts became so prevalent in the area that state police put out an alert in April 2022 warning residents to be vigilant and take precautions, like parking in well-lit areas. Earlier report: Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Area The investigation involved numerous search warrants on homes and vehicles in the county and…