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Man Wielding Knives Threatens Patrons At Albany Bar, Police Say Man Wielding Knives Threatens Patrons At Albany Bar, Police Say
Man Wielding Knives Threatens Patrons At Albany Bar, Police Say A 56-year-old man is accused of threatening patrons inside a bar in the region while brandishing multiple knives. The Albany County incident happened just before 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26 at Albany’s Oh Bar, a predominantly gay bar located on Lark Street. Albany Police said officers responded to the business after someone called 911 reporting a man with a weapon. An investigation found that Walter Mastan, of Albany, went behind the bar without permission and grabbed several knives. He then threatened multiple patrons, police said. No customers or employees were injured in the ordeal. Mastan…

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After Assaulting GF, Albany Man Tried To Distract Cops With Bogus Shooting Call, Police Say After Assaulting GF, Albany Man Tried To Distract Cops With Bogus Shooting Call, Police Say
After Assaulting GF, Albany Man Tried To Distract Cops With Bogus Shooting Call, Police Say A 30-year-old man from the region is facing charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and then trying to throw police off his trail by calling 911 to report a phony shooting, authorities said. Albany Police were called at around 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, with reports of a domestic altercation at an apartment near Colonie and Lark streets. When officers arrived, a woman told police that her boyfriend, Bilal Turner, of Albany, had grabbed her by the throat and choked her before leaving the home, Albany Police said. He also stomped on her foot with his boot, causing her to suffer a de…

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Teen Sentenced In Stolen Car Chase That Killed 13-Year-Old In Albany Teen Sentenced In Stolen Car Chase That Killed 13-Year-Old In Albany
Teen Sentenced In Stolen Car Chase That Killed 13-Year-Old In Albany A 16-year-old girl is heading to prison for leading a stolen car chase in New York that killed a 13-year-old boy.  The teen, whose name was not released due to her age, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years behind bars Thursday, Oct. 6, in Albany County court. Earlier Report: 16-Year-Old Girl Charged In Stolen Car Chase That Killed Albany Teen It followed her August 2022 guilty plea to second-degree manslaughter in the death of 13-year-old Tea’Shawn Walker, of Albany, in April 2022. Investigators said the girl was behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle that fled from Albany police when of…

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Missing 8-Year-Old Boy Found Safe In Albany Missing 8-Year-Old Boy Found Safe In Albany
Missing 8-Year-Old Boy Found Safe In Albany Update: An 8-year-old boy with autism who was reported missing Tuesday, July 5, has been found safe, according to Albany Police. Brandon Isio ran away from his home on Livingston Avenue at around 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, police said. At around noon, Albany Police announced Isio had been found safe, unharmed. "Brandon was located in the City of Albany and has been reunited with his family," Albany Police said in a statement. "Thank you to everyone who shared this information and help ensure his safe return." Original report: Police in the Capital District are asking for the public’s help …

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by Michael Mashburn
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16-Year-Old Girl Charged In Stolen Car Chase That Killed Albany Teen 16-Year-Old Girl Charged In Stolen Car Chase That Killed Albany Teen
16-Year-Old Girl Charged In Stolen Car Chase That Killed Albany Teen A 16-year-old girl has been charged after a stolen car chase in the Capital District left one of her teen passengers dead. The teen was arrested Friday afternoon, June 10, according to Albany Police. Her name is not being released due to her age. Investigators said the girl was behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle that fled from Albany police when officers attempted to stop it near Lark Street and Manning Boulevard on April 4. In all, six teenagers were in the car, according to police. Shortly after the girl fled, she crashed into another vehicle that was entering Northern Boulevard from…

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by Michael Mashburn