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Duo From Region Nabbed For Stealing Checks Worth $130K From Post Office Boxes, Police Say
Two men from the region have been charged with possession of stolen property and robbery for allegedly stealing more than 100 checks worth $130,000 from post office boxes.
Dutchess County residents Jaiyah Shabelch, age 25, and Raheem Angus, age 25, both of Poughkeepsie, were arrested on Monday, March 11 following an investigation into the thefts.
According to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police, officers were conducting surveillance of a free-standing US postal box on Raymond Avenue after several complaints of stolen checks.
While watching, two people accessed the mailbox and ran away when off…
Kitten’s Abuse Probe Leads To Rape, Robbery, Other Charges Against Latham Man
What began as an animal cruelty investigation ended with nearly a dozen criminal charges, including seven felonies, against a man from the region.
Albany County resident Preston Wido, age 36, of Latham, was indicted on rape, robbery, and nine other charges in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Wido was initially arrested by Troy Police in April 2023 after a domestic violence investigation found that he seriously injured a 2-month-old kitten at a home in Lansingburgh, according to police.
The cat’s owner brought the animal to a veterinarian, where it was determined it had suffered a c…
Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Albany, Police Say
A suspect has been arrested in a violent robbery involving a pizza delivery driver in the region.
Nasir Shabazz, age 27, of Albany, was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 4, for allegedly attacking a female Domino’s delivery driver in August 2023.
According to Albany Police, the victim delivered pizza to Shabazz’ home near North Pearl Street and Livingston Avenue just before midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
When she informed him of the delivery fee, he allegedly punched the woman in the face several times and stole the food.
The victim suffered pain and swelling in her face.
Shabazz was ch…
Ex-Con Commuted By Cuomo Murders 27-Year-Old In Cohoes, DA Says
An anti-violence activist who once spent decades in prison before he was granted early release by former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now accused of killing a 27-year-old man.
Dontie Mitchell, age 43, of Albany, was indicted on murder and related charges by an Albany County grand jury on Friday, Aug. 18, in the death of Shieer Leggett.
According to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office, Mitchell, either alone or with others, shot Leggett to death in Cohoes, near Main and Schuyler streets, on Friday, Aug. 11.
Mitchell is also accused of having an illegal handgun at the time of the m…
'Give Me Your Money Or I'll Kill You': Gunpoint Bike Robbery Suspect From Region Caught
A suspect from the Hudson Valley is in custody after robbing a bicyclist at gunpoint, township police say.
Ulster County resident Antwan Clayton Jones, age 42, of Ellenville, is charged with robbery, terroristic threats, and related counts, the department wrote in a release.
The incident happened in Pennsylvania, in the Bucks County township of Bensalem, just north of Philadelphia. on Monday, July 31 in the parking lot of the Street Road Kohl's, police said.
The victim had just withdrawn cash from an ATM and was beginning to ride away on his bike when a man pulled up in a car a…
Gunman In Killing Of Colonie 15-Year-Old 'Beacon Of Light' Gets Prison Time
More than a year after a 15-year-old New York girl was gunned down during a robbery, her killer is heading to prison.
Branden Rivera, age 20, of Albany, was sentenced to 25 years behind bars in Albany County Court on Thursday, Jan. 19. It came months after he pleaded guilty to one count of attempted second-degree murder in the death of Destiny Greene.
Earlier Report: Man Pleads Guilty In Killing Of Latham 15-Year-Old Remembered As 'Beacon Of Light'
Greene, a sophomore at Latham’s Shaker High School, was shot at around 9 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, near Wilbur and Philip streets in Alba…
Inmate Beat, Choked Corrections Officer Unconscious At Rensselaer County Jail, Police Say
A jail inmate in the region is facing attempted murder charges stemming from a brutal, unprovoked attack on a corrections officer, authorities said.
The incident happened Wednesday evening, Jan. 4, at the Rensselaer County jail in Troy, according to the sheriff’s office.
Investigators said Matthew Fluty, of Troy, “maliciously” attacked the unsuspecting officer after taking his two-way radio to prevent him from calling for help. The officer was overpowered, beaten, and choked to the point of unconsciousness.
Fluty then reportedly left the officer lying helpless on the jail’s upper-level flo…