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Taxidermist Admits Improperly Disposing Of Animals, Other Violations At Business In Region
A taxidermist in the region has admitted to improperly disposing of animal parts and other violations.
The Schenectady County business owner, who operates a taxidermy company in Glenville on Scotch Bush Road, pleaded guilty and paid a fine for Environmental Conservation Law violations on Monday, Oct. 3.
According to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), officers executed a search warrant at the business in April 2023.
Inside, they reportedly found animal parts that were improperly disposed of and susceptible to Chronic Wasting Disease, which affects deer, elk, reindeer, and m…
Burglar Who Targeted Capital Region Businesses Nabbed Over Year Later, Police Say
A suspected burglar is facing charges more than a year after allegedly targeting multiple businesses in the region.
Columbia County resident James Smith, age 52, of Hudson, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 20, in connection with a burglary at a Brunswick business in Rensselaer County in April 2022.
According to New York State Police, Smith broke into a business on Hoosick Road at around 4:40 a.m. on April 3, 2022. The business was closed and unoccupied at the time.
He then tried breaking into a nearby restaurant with a burglary tool on the same day, but was unable to get inside, troopers said…
Hudson Valley Woman Charged With Using Ex-Boyfriend's Credit Card, Bank Account
A Hudson Valley woman has been charged with allegedly using her ex-boyfriend's credit card and bank account to make $700 in purchases.
Orange County resident Kelly Kopp, age 34, of Middletown, was arrested on Thursday, May 18, and charged with:
Grand larceny
Identity theft
Petit larceny
An investigation revealed that during the months of April and May, Kopp used the credit card, and bank account of an ex-boyfriend to make unauthorized purchases in the amount of $711.00, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Monroe Court on Monday, M…
Ex-Employee Tries Stealing $11,000 From Business In Region, Police Say
A man from the region is accused of trying to steal thousands of dollars from his former employer.
Washington County resident William Jordan, age 57, of Salem, was arrested on multiple charges Saturday, May 6, according to New York State Police.
Troopers said they were initially contacted in February 2023 by a business owner in Clifton Park in Saratoga County claiming that someone was trying to cash an unauthorized check from the company’s account.
Investigators determined that Jordan, a former employee, allegedly stole the company check without permission and forged it for over $11,000 be…
Woman Steals Money From Person She Worked For In Region, Police Say
A woman was arrested for larceny after she allegedly stole more than $2,800 from a person she worked for in the Capital Region as a home health aide.
The incident took place in Warren County on Monday, April 24 in Chestertown.
State Police arrested Warren County resident Erica Hitchcock-Smith, 40, of the town of Chester, for grand larceny and petit larceny following an investigation into a February theft, said Trooper Stephanie O’Neil.
On Monday, Feb. 20, at about 6:45 a.m., troopers received a complaint that money had been stolen from the home of an elderly Warren County resident, O'Neil…
Duo Breaks Into Nearly 100 Storage Units, Steals From Area Business, Police Say
Two people are facing charges after allegedly breaking into dozens of storage units in the region and stealing property, authorities said.
State Police said troopers in Schenectady County were first contacted in early November 2022 with reports that multiple units had been broken into at Superior Storage, located in Duanesburg on Western Turnpike.
Investigators determined that Edward Cruz, age 29, and Trista Lohmeyer, age 28, both of Albany, were behind the break-ins. Altogether, the pair reportedly destroyed locks on 91 storage units before stealing items from inside.
Troopers finally ar…
Nursing Home Employees In Region Stole Drugs, Falsified Records, Police Say
Two employees at a nursing home in the region are facing charges after allegedly stealing drugs from the facility and then falsifying business records to cover their tracks, authorities said.
The thefts occurred in Columbia County at the Livingston Hills Nursing Home in Livingston, according to State Police.
Investigators determined that 39-year-old Lauren Emery, of Hudson, and 47-year-old Alison Steedle, of Clinton in Oneida County, falsified and forged business records in an attempt to conceal their theft of narcotics, police said.
Both women were arrested Thursday, Dec. 8, on multiple c…
Area Man Nabbed For Burglary Of $1K In Goods From Home, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man has been charged with burglary after allegedly entering a home and stealing more than $1,000 in goods.
The incident took place in Rockland County around 9:25 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, in Stony Point.
Rafael Olivo, age 58, of Stony Point, was arrested after he allegedly entered a home and removed items valued at more than $1,000 without permission, said Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police.
Olivo was arrested and charged with:
Burglary
Grand larceny
Petit Larceny
Criminal trespass
He was processed and issued a criminal summons and is scheduled to appear in cou…
Area Couple Charged With Stealing Flowers, Other Items From Graves
Two people have been arrested for allegedly stealing plants, pumpkins, and flowers from graves in a Hudson Valley cemetery.
Orange County residents John D. Riach, age 69, and Lisebeth S. Riach, age 63, both of the Town of Newburgh, were arrested Thursday, Oct. 27 for the incidents which occurred in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd, said Lloyd Police Chief James Janso.
Earlier report: Flowers Are Being Stolen From Graves At Cemetery In Town Of Lloyd, Police Say
Since July, Lloyd Police have received numerous complaints of the thefts of flowers, plants, and pumpkins fro…
Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say
A local woman has been arrested for allegedly entering a Hudson Valley home and stealing more than $1K in items.
Danielle Logan, age 37, allegedly entered the Rockland County residence in Stony Point and removed items valued at more than $1,000, according to Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police.
Following an investigation, Logan, a resident of Stony Point, was arrested and charged with:
Burglary
Grandy larceny
Petit larceny
Criminal trespass
She was released on an appearance ticket and is due in court on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Stony Point.
