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Inmate Dies At Jail In Region; Investigation Underway Inmate Dies At Jail In Region; Investigation Underway
Inmate Dies At Jail In Region; Investigation Underway An investigation is underway after an inmate died at a jail in the region. Staff at the Schenectady County jail discovered 53-year-old Hussayn McCain unresponsive in his cell at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, according to the sheriff’s office. Officers and medics attempted to revive the man, but he was later pronounced dead at Ellis Hospital. Sheriff’s officials did not speculate on a possible cause of death. An official determination will come from the Schenectady County Medical Examiner’s office. There is no evidence to suggest that McCain’s death was a suicide, Deputy Superintend…
Vicious Hammer Attack: Man Gets 22 Years For Beating Woman Locked Inside Home In Region Vicious Hammer Attack: Man Gets 22 Years For Beating Woman Locked Inside Home In Region
Vicious Hammer Attack: Man Gets 22 Years For Beating Woman Locked Inside Home In Region A man from the region will spend decades in prison for brutally beating a woman with a hammer after locking her inside his home. Demar Reinfurt, age 43, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 22 years behind bars in Schenectady County Court on Thursday, Sept. 7, after being convicted of multiple violent felonies. According to prosecutors, Reinfurt locked the woman inside his Schenectady apartment on March 27, 2020.  The victim eventually managed to call 911 and dispatchers heard her beg the man to “unlock the door” 14 times. Earlier Report: Hammer Attack: Man Brutally Beat Woman Loc…
Man Dies Following 2-Vehicle Crash In Region Despite Efforts Of Good Samaritans Man Dies Following 2-Vehicle Crash In Region Despite Efforts Of Good Samaritans
Man Dies Following 2-Vehicle Crash In Region Despite Efforts Of Good Samaritans A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy roadway in the region. The incident happened just before 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Saratoga County, on Route 146 in the Town of Clifton Park. According to sheriff’s officials, 53-year-old Geoffrey Gabel, of Halfmoon, was riding a Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on Route 146 when he struck a Nissan SUV making a left turn east of the traffic circle at Route 146A. Other drivers came to Gabel’s aid before police and medics arrived, but he was later pronounced dead at Ellis Hospital in Clifton Park, deputies said. No other vehicles were involv…
Hammer Attack: Man Brutally Beat Woman Locked Inside His Home In Region, Jury Finds Hammer Attack: Man Brutally Beat Woman Locked Inside His Home In Region, Jury Finds
Hammer Attack: Man Brutally Beat Woman Locked Inside His Home In Region, Jury Finds A man accused of brutally attacking a woman with a hammer inside his home in the region, leaving her with a cracked skull and broken bones, has been convicted by a jury. Demar Reinfurt, age 43, was found guilty of multiple felonies by a Schenectady County jury on Thursday, July 6, in connection with the March 2020 attack inside his Schenectady apartment. The victim managed to call 911 at around 2 a.m. on March 27, 2020 and dispatchers heard her say, “unlock the door” 14 times. Schenectady Police officers were initially unable to locate the victim, but showed up to Reinfurt’s door after the…
Shot In Foot: Man Injured In Area Shooting Shot In Foot: Man Injured In Area Shooting
Shot In Foot: Man Injured In Area Shooting Police are investigating a shooting in the region that sent a man to the hospital. The incident happened shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday, June 22, in Schenectady, near Mason Avenue and Avenue B. According to Schenectady Police, officers were investigating a report of shots fired near the Franklin School Apartments when a man showed up to Ellis Hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim was shot in the foot and the injury was considered non-life-threatening, police said. It was not immediately clear whether the victim and shooter know each other or if the attack was random. No suspects …
Gunman In Area Trooper Shooting ID'd As 32-Year-Old Parolee; Incident Captured On Bodycam Gunman In Area Trooper Shooting ID'd As 32-Year-Old Parolee; Incident Captured On Bodycam
Gunman In Area Trooper Shooting ID'd As 32-Year-Old Parolee; Incident Captured On Bodycam New Update - NY State Police Trooper Shooting: Woman Who Drove Vehicle Facing Multiple Charges An officer-worn body camera captured the moment a convicted felon out on parole opened fire on a New York State Police trooper during a traffic stop in upstate New York. Emergency crews in Schenectady County were initially called at around 11:15 a.m. Friday, June 16, with reports that a trooper had been shot on I-88 in the town Duanesburg. According to State Police, the incident began when the trooper stopped an SUV near Exit 23 after observing the vehicle going more than 100 miles per hour. As…
Home Invasion Shooting: Residents Fire At Group, Injuring 1, During Area Break-In Home Invasion Shooting: Residents Fire At Group, Injuring 1, During Area Break-In
Home Invasion Shooting: Residents Fire At Group, Injuring 1, During Area Break-In Four people are facing criminal charges following an attempted home invasion and shooting at a house in the region, authorities said. Emergency crews in Schenectady were called just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, with reports of multiple shots fired at a home on Kings Road, according to Schenectady Police. Investigators determined that several people had attempted to break into the home and had made it into the home’s breezeway before two adults inside opened fire on them. One suspect was hit by gunfire, prompting the group to flee the scene, police said. Evidence technicians later …
'No More Bruises': Woman Took Part In Foster Boy’s Abuse Before His Murder In Region, DA Says 'No More Bruises': Woman Took Part In Foster Boy’s Abuse Before His Murder In Region, DA Says
'No More Bruises': Woman Took Part In Foster Boy’s Abuse Before His Murder In Region, DA Says The wife of a New York foster dad convicted of murdering their 4-year-old foster son not only knew the boy was being abused in the months before his death, but actively took part in it, prosecutors said. Schenectady County resident Latrisha Greene, age 27, of Rotterdam, was arraigned on multiple charges of perjury and endangering the welfare of a child in Schenectady County Court on Monday, Dec. 19. Earlier Report: 'Absolute Sociopath': Rotterdam Foster Dad Sentenced In Beating Death Of 4-Year-Old It came weeks after her husband, 29-year-old Dequan Greene, was sentenced to the maximum…
'Absolute Sociopath': Foster Dad Sentenced In Beating Death Of 4-Year-Old In Region 'Absolute Sociopath': Foster Dad Sentenced In Beating Death Of 4-Year-Old In Region
'Absolute Sociopath': Foster Dad Sentenced In Beating Death Of 4-Year-Old In Region A New York foster dad will spend decades in prison for brutally beating his 4-year-old foster son to death. Schenectady County resident Dequan Greene, age 29, of Rotterdam, was sentenced to the maximum of 25 years to life in prison in Schenectady County Court on Tuesday, Dec. 6. It followed his September 2022 jury conviction of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter stemming from the death of Charlie Garay in December 2020. Investigators determined that Charlie and his 5-year-old brother were abused for months after being placed in the care of Greene and his wife, Latrisha, by…
17-Year-Old Dies In ATV Crash In Region 17-Year-Old Dies In ATV Crash In Region
17-Year-Old Dies In ATV Crash In Region A 17-year-old boy has died following an ATV crash in the region, authorities said. Emergency crews in Schenectady County were called at around 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, with reports of an ATV crash with injuries in Duanesburg, on Batter Street. State Police said Connor Summerfield, of Howes Cave in Schoharie County, was driving the ATV with a 14-year-old passenger when the vehicle left the roadway and struck an embankment. Both Summerfield and the passenger were ejected, leaving the older teen with severe injuries, according to police. He was taken to Ellis Hospital, where he was later pro…
Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Father On His 21st Birthday In Region Caught Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Father On His 21st Birthday In Region Caught
Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Father On His 21st Birthday In Region Caught The man believed to have fatally shot a father on his 21st birthday in the region has been captured by police months after the killing. Anthony Romero, age 24, was arrested without incident by the US Marshals Task Force in Albany on Monday, Oct. 31, in connection with the May 2022 murder of New York City resident Treavine Tate in Schenectady, police said. Earlier Report: Suspect Sought After Man Fatally Shot In Schenectady On 21st Birthday On the night of Tate’s death, Schenectady Police were called at around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, May 30, with reports of shots fired near State and Hulett…
Motorcyclist From Region Killed In Crash At Age 26 Remembered As 'Goofy Soul' Motorcyclist From Region Killed In Crash At Age 26 Remembered As 'Goofy Soul'
Motorcyclist From Region Killed In Crash At Age 26 Remembered As 'Goofy Soul' Support is pouring in for the family of a Capital District man who died in a motorcycle crash at the age of 26. Kevin Figueroa, of Schenectady, died from injuries sustained in the wreck that happened around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21, in the city’s Mont Pleasant neighborhood, according to Schenectady Police. Investigators said Figueroa was riding his motorcycle westbound on Crane Street when he struck an oncoming vehicle that attempted to make a left turn onto Sixth Avenue. He was not wearing a helmet at the time, police said. Members of the Schenectady Fire Department treated Figueroa at…
Man Shot To Death In Region On 21st Birthday Man Shot To Death In Region On 21st Birthday
Man Shot To Death In Region On 21st Birthday Police in the Capital District are trying to figure out who shot a man to death on his 21st birthday. Schenectady Police were called at around 11:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, with reports of a man lying on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds near State and Hulett streets. By the time officers arrived the victim had already been taken to Ellis Hospital by private vehicle, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The victim was identified as Treavine Tate, of the Bronx. Monday was his 21st birthday, according to police. It's unclear what led up to the shooting and so far police have made …
Suspect Nabbed After Stolen Police SUV Pursuit On New York State Thruway Suspect Nabbed After Stolen Police SUV Pursuit On New York State Thruway
Suspect Nabbed After Stolen Police SUV Pursuit On New York State Thruway A Capital District man is accused of stealing a police car and then leading officers on a chase down the New York State Thruway. The Schenectady Police Department reported that one of its marked patrol SUVs was taken from Ellis Hospital at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, by someone they had taken to the facility for evaluation, New York State Police said. A short time later, the cop car was seen getting onto the New York State Thruway at Carmen Road heading eastbound before continuing south past Albany, police said. A helicopter from the New York State Police Aviation Unit followed as the…
Missing Westchester Man Found Dead In Upstate NY Missing Westchester Man Found Dead In Upstate NY
Missing Westchester Man Found Dead In Upstate NY A man reported missing from the Hudson Valley was found dead in the parking lot of an upstate New York state park. New York State Police troopers launched an investigation on Friday, April 30 into the disappearance of Westchester County resident Jesse Ritholz, age 36, of Yonkers, who was reported missing by a family member. Police said that Ritholz’s family advised investigators that he was supposed to come to visit them on Saturday, April 24, and when Ritholz’s mother and father visited his apartment days later on Tuesday, April 27, “they observed that everything appeared normal.” During…
COVID-19: NY Sets New Rules For Vaccines, Including Fines, Issues Updated Guidance For Schools COVID-19: NY Sets New Rules For Vaccines, Including Fines, Issues Updated Guidance For Schools
Covid-19: NY Sets New Rules For Vaccines, Including Fines, Issues Updated Guidance For Schools Some hospitals in New York are doing a better job than others in maximizing their allocations of COVID-19 vaccinations, and as a result, the state is launching new rules and possible fines. During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Jan. 4 in Albany, Cuomo said that while some New York have utilized nearly all of their allocated vaccinations, others, including several systems in downstate New York, have only used between 20 percent or 30 percent of their designated doses. 
Statewide, just 46 percent of the doses allocated to hospitals have been administered in the first few weeks of the vaccinat…
ID Released For Hudson Valley Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing ID Released For Hudson Valley Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing
ID Released For Hudson Valley Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing The identity has been released for the 11-year-old boy from Northern Westchester County who died after falling about 300 feet while ice climbing in the Catskills. The boy, now identified as Chappaqua resident Mattias Edstrom, fell about 300 feet down ice-covered ledges In the Town of Hunter, according to authorities. Edstrom was the son of Town of New Castle Supervisor Ivy Pool. The incident happened around 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 in the Indian Head Wilderness area of the Catskill State Park near a popular ice climbing location known as the "Dark Side" off of Platte Clove R…
11-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Dies In 300-Foot Fall While Ice Climbing 11-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Dies In 300-Foot Fall While Ice Climbing
11-Year-Old From Hudson Valley Dies In 300-Foot Fall While Ice Climbing Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Northern Westchester Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing An 11-year-old boy from Westchester County died after falling about 300 feet while ice climbing in the Catskills. The boy, whose identity has not been released, fell about 300 feet down ice-covered ledges In the Town of Hunter, Greene County Sheriff Peter Kusminsky said. The incident happened around 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 in the Indian Head Wilderness area of the Catskill State Park near a popular ice climbing location known as the "Dark Side" off of Platte Clove Road,…