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Seen Him? Hudson Valley 18-Year-Old Reported Missing Seen Him? Hudson Valley 18-Year-Old Reported Missing
Seen Him? Hudson Valley 18-Year-Old Reported Missing Police are asking for help in locating an 18-year-old Hudson Valley man who was reported missing. Orange County resident Tyler Rivera was last seen at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in the village of Washingtonville on Emerson Drive. Rivera is considered a vulnerable adult with autism and may be in need of medical attention, according to the Washingtonville Village Police Department. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a light gray sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, white sneakers, and was carrying a black backpack. Police said he may have traveled to Ulster County. Anyone…
Update: Human Remains Found In Dutchess County Are Of Young Woman Update: Human Remains Found In Dutchess County Are Of Young Woman
Update: Human Remains Found In Dutchess County Are Of Young Woman Authorities have confirmed that human remains unearthed on a Hudson Valley construction site are of a young woman who may have been dead for over a decade.  The remains were found in Putnam County on Tuesday, April 16, during excavation work at the property of a new home built in Patterson in the area of Ice Pond Road, according to New York State Police. Earlier Report - Human Remains Found Near Ice Pond Road In Patterson The investigation into identifying the remains is still in its early stages, but so far, police have confirmed they are of a white female between 16 and 28 year…
Update: Missing 10-Year-Old From Region Located Update: Missing 10-Year-Old From Region Located
Update: Missing 10-Year-Old From Region Located This story has been updated. A 10-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing has been located. Jaiyden Abear, of Albany, had last been seen at around 1 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the area of Academy Road and Helderberg Avenue, according to Albany Police. On Tuesday evening, April 9, police announced that Jaiyden was located and is safe. No other details were given.  Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a 10-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing. Jaiyden Abear, of Albany, was last seen at around 1 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the area of Acade…
'Outstanding End' After Missing 14-Year-Old From Region Located 'Outstanding End' After Missing 14-Year-Old From Region Located
'Outstanding End' After Missing 14-Year-Old From Region Located This story has been updated. A 14-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing has been located. Rensselaer County resident Matthew Ramos, of North Greenbush, left his home at the Eagle Rock Apartments sometime overnight Thursday, April 4, according to police. Detectives had urged residents in the Defreestville, Highland Park, and Mansions area to check their outside surveillance video to aid in the search. On Friday evening, police announced that the teen was found near his home and was "just fine." No other details were released. "An outstanding end to this long day," North Gr…
Seen Him? Missing Man Last Seen In Dutchess County Seen Him? Missing Man Last Seen In Dutchess County
Seen Him? Missing Man Last Seen In Dutchess County The New York State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Hudson Valley man who hasn't been since Sunday, March 24. Nicolas Faust, age 43, formerly of Ulster County in Marlborough, and Westchester County in Peekskill, was reported missing by his family, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. Faust was last seen by friends in the Mill Street area of Poughkeepsie on Sunday, March 24 around 2 a.m. He is described as being 5-foot-9, 175 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call the New York State Police at 845-677-7300…
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Area Woman Missing 3 Days Seen Her? Alert Issued For Area Woman Missing 3 Days
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Area Woman Missing 3 Days Police in the region are asking for help in locating a missing, vulnerable adult. Albany County resident Tabitha King, age 41, of Colonie, was last seen in Albany on Friday, March 29, after being dropped off for an appointment, according to Colonie Police. King is 5-foot-1 and 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Colonie Police Department at 518-783-2754. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Update: Missing 26-Year-Old Putnam County Man Found Dead Update: Missing 26-Year-Old Putnam County Man Found Dead
Update: Missing 26-Year-Old Putnam County Man Found Dead A 26-year-old man from the Hudson Valley who had been missing for nearly two months has been found dead.  Putnam County resident Colin Albert Marma of Garrison, age 26, was found dead nearly two months after he was last seen on Friday, Feb. 2, according to an announcement by the Hope Alive 845 non-profit group on Thursday, March 28.  Earlier Report - Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Garrison "Hope Alive 845 Team sends our love and condolences to the family who did everything humanly possible to find their son," the group said in their announcement, adding, …
Search Intensifies For Missing Woman After Car Found Abandoned In Region Search Intensifies For Missing Woman After Car Found Abandoned In Region
Search Intensifies For Missing Woman After Car Found Abandoned In Region Search crews have descended on a remote area near the New York/Massachusetts state line after finding an abandoned car belonging to a woman who has been missing for weeks. Fae Morgana Barbone, age 40, was reported missing out of Williamstown, Massachusetts, on Thursday, March 7. She was last seen in Maine, where she had an “interaction” with a police officer, according to Williamstown Police. Sightings of the woman have also been reported in North Adams and the Carolinas. The case got a major break at around 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, when someone reported a suspicious vehicle parked in W…
Update: Hudson Valley Man Missing For Months From Found Dead, Family Says Update: Hudson Valley Man Missing For Months From Found Dead, Family Says
Update: Hudson Valley Man Missing For Months From Found Dead, Family Says The family of a man who was found dead after going missing from Northern Westchester for several months is asking for help from community members for his funeral expenses.  Jose Fernando Palta, who was missing from the Ossining area since Sunday night, Dec. 17, was found dead on Saturday, March 16, according to his cousin, Rosa Angelica.  Earlier Report - Alert Issued For Person Missing For Several Days In Ossining In the days since Palta was found, Angelica has started a GoFundMe fundraising page to collect donations to go toward his funeral expenses.  The …
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Region Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Region
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Region Police in the region are seeking tips in the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl. Albany County resident Alisha Rodgers, of Watervliet, was reported missing on Thursday, March 21. It was not immediately clear when she was last seen. Watervliet Police said the teen is considered a runaway and is known to frequent the Capital District. Rodgers is 5-foot-6 and 148 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Watervliet Police Department at 518-270-3833. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Alert Issued For Area 14-Year-Old Missing Nearly Week Alert Issued For Area 14-Year-Old Missing Nearly Week
Alert Issued For Area 14-Year-Old Missing Nearly Week Police in the region are asking for help locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for nearly a week. Montgomery County resident Diamond Hoover was last seen on Thursday, March 14, and was reported as a runaway, according to Amsterdam Police. Hoover is 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Amsterdam Police Department or 518-842-1100 or email infopd@amsterdampd.com. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Where Is Bilal? Disappearance Of Area Man Still Mystery 2 Years Later Where Is Bilal? Disappearance Of Area Man Still Mystery 2 Years Later
Where Is Bilal? Disappearance Of Area Man Still Mystery 2 Years Later Police are renewing calls for tips two years after a man from the region went missing. Saratoga County resident Bilal Ashfaq, age 21, of Halfmoon, was last seen at around 4 p.m. on March 16, 2022, on Terminal Road near the Mohawk River. Relatives told New York State Police that Ashfaq went for a walk and never returned home. Ashfaq is described as an Indian male, approximately 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  He was wearing a light green hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and red sneakers at the time of his disappearance. Police said he is a vulnerable adult and…
‘We Need Answers’: Death Of 14-Year-Old Girl In Region Still Mystery One Year Later ‘We Need Answers’: Death Of 14-Year-Old Girl In Region Still Mystery One Year Later
‘We Need Answers’: Death Of 14-Year-Old Girl In Region Still Mystery One Year Later A year after Samantha Humphrey’s body was pulled from a river in upstate New York, her killer remains at large. The 14-year-old Schenectady High School sophomore was last seen on Nov. 25, 2022, near the city's Mohawk River. Her mother reported her missing the following day. Investigators spent months fruitlessly searching the water and surrounding areas with K9 units and dive teams before her body was finally recovered on Feb. 22, 2023. Earlier Report: NY Teen Samantha Humphrey Remembered As 'A Light In The Dark' Following Death At Age 14 A week later, Schenectady Police confirmed…
Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Hudson Valley Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Hudson Valley
Alert Issued For Missing 26-Year-Old Man From Hudson Valley Authorities are asking for help from the public in locating a missing 26-year-old Hudson Valley man who may be in need of medical attention. New, updated report - Update: Missing 26-Year-Old Garrison Man Found Dead Putnam County resident Colin Albert Marma of Garrison, age 26, was last seen on Friday, Feb. 2, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Feb. 12.  Marma, a vulnerable adult who suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black gym pants, red sneakers, and a black baseball cap.  He is described as …
New Update: Missing 14-Year-Old From Region Found New Update: Missing 14-Year-Old From Region Found
New Update: Missing 14-Year-Old From Region Found New update: A teenager from the region has been found weeks after going missing. Saratoga County resident Gabriella Lopez, age 14, of Malta, had last been seen on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. On Friday, Jan. 12, sheriff's officials announced that she had been located. No other details were given. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a teenager from the region who has been missing for three weeks. Saratoga County resident Gabriella Lopez, age 14, of Malta, was reported missing on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Sheriff’s officials said she may have traveled to Schenectady. Lo…
Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge
Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge A missing Connecticut mother of five has been declared dead by a judge after being missing for more than four years. Fairfield County resident Jennifer Farber Dulos, age 50, of New Canaan, was declared dead officially by a judge on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, according to ABC News 7. Related story: Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say Dulos' mother, Gloria Farber, who is the guardian of her children, had petitioned the court to declare Jennifer dead to protect the children's assets, the news outlet reported. Dulos, whose body has never been found was last se…
New Update: Teens From Region Missing For 2 Weeks Located New Update: Teens From Region Missing For 2 Weeks Located
New Update: Teens From Region Missing For 2 Weeks Located Two teenagers from the region have been located weeks after going missing. Columbia County residents Aubrey Congemi, age 15, and Briana Carlton, age 17, had last been seen in the hamlet of Elizaville on Sunday, Dec. 17. At the time, New York State Police said the girls had recently moved to the area from Albany and were known to hang around the Colonie Center and Crossgates Mall shopping areas. On Tuesday, Jan. 2, police said Congemi and Carlton were located by Albany Police.  Both girls were in good health and were returned to their family. No other details were given. Original st…
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found
Missing Hudson Valley Woman Found A missing Hudson Valley resident has been located and is safe. The Orange County woman who had missing for a day has been located by the New York City Police and is safe, said the town of Crawford Police. The alert for Helen Vasile, age 80, who was considered a "vulnerable adult" was issued by Crawford Police on Thursday, Dec. 28. She was last seen driving a blue Subaru Crosstrek driving northbound over the new Tappan Zee Bridge.  Crawford Police announced on Friday, Dec. 29 that the alert was canceled after she was located in "good health." Police did not say where she was found.&n…
'Historic Moment': Hochul Enacts Task Force Focusing On Missing Women, Girls Of Color 'Historic Moment': Hochul Enacts Task Force Focusing On Missing Women, Girls Of Color
'Historic Moment': Hochul Enacts Task Force Focusing On Missing Women, Girls Of Color Leaders in New York are aiming to put greater focus on cases involving missing girls and women of color. A bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, Dec. 21, established a task force on missing women and girls who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). The nine-member task force will include representatives from the Office of Family and Children's Services and New York State Police and will work to address discrepancies in how such cases are handled. They will be required to submit a report on their findings and recommendations within two years. “Public safety is my top p…
Devastating East Coast Storm Leaves 5 Dead, Including Woman From Region, 2 Missing Devastating East Coast Storm Leaves 5 Dead, Including Woman From Region, 2 Missing
Devastating East Coast Storm Leaves 5 Dead, Including Woman From Region, 2 Missing Five people were killed and two others went missing during the powerful storm with torrential rain and damaging winds pummeled the Northeast. In upstate New York, 76-year-old MaryAnn Hyland died when her Chevrolet SUV became submerged in floodwaters in the village of Catskill in Greene County late Monday morning, Dec. 18, according to this Daily Voice report. Hyland was a resident of the hamlet of Leeds in Greene County. In Hanover, Massachusetts, about 25 miles south of Boston, 89-year-old Robert Horky was killed after a tree fell on a small travel trailer he was in at around 9:45 a.m…
New Update: One Teen From Region Located, 13-Year-Old Still Missing Weeks Later New Update: One Teen From Region Located, 13-Year-Old Still Missing Weeks Later
New Update: One Teen From Region Located, 13-Year-Old Still Missing Weeks Later This story has been updated. A 16-year-old girl from the region has been located after going missing for several days. Julissa O’Reilly, of Troy, had last been seen on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the city’s downtown area. On Saturday, Dec. 9, Troy Police announced that she was located in Lansingburgh and was reunited with her family. In an unrelated case, Schenectady Police are still asking for help in locating 13-year-old Gabrella Lopez, who disappeared on Wednesday, Nov. 22. No other information was provided. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s Youth Aid Bureau at 51…
Missing Man From Region Found Dead Missing Man From Region Found Dead
Missing Man From Region Found Dead The search for a missing man from the region has ended in tragedy. Albany County resident Richard Ryther, age 71, of Glenmont, was reported missing Friday, Nov. 24. On Sunday, Nov. 26, Bethlehem Police announced that Ryther was found dead in a wooded area at the Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve. The preserve is located just yards from Ryther’s home on River Road. His death does not appear suspicious, police said. The Albany County Coroner’s Office will determine an official cause of death. Overnight temperatures Friday and Saturday were in the low to mid 20’s. Multiple agencies assisted …
'Heinous' Killing: Hudson Valley Man Admits Stabbing Victim To Death, Hiding Body In Home 'Heinous' Killing: Hudson Valley Man Admits Stabbing Victim To Death, Hiding Body In Home
'Heinous' Killing: Hudson Valley Man Admits Stabbing Victim To Death, Hiding Body In Home More than a year after a missing Hudson Valley man was found stabbed to death and wrapped in a tarp, his killer has finally confessed. Rockland County resident Joseph Janulewicz, age 65, of West Nyack, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Rockland County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 22, in the death of Brian Romney. The 56-year-old Orange County resident, of Greenwood Lake, was reported missing in June 2022 after he failed to show up at a relative’s home in West Nyack. Earlier Report: Man Charged With Murder After Body Of Missing Person Found In West Nyack Village of Greenwood Lake Police…
14-Year-Old Boy From Region Missing For 5 Days 14-Year-Old Boy From Region Missing For 5 Days
14-Year-Old Boy From Region Missing For 5 Days Authorities are working to locate a teenager from the region who has been missing for nearly a week. Saratoga County resident Jeremiah Wakefield, age 14, of Halfmoon, was last seen on Friday, Nov. 10, according to sheriff's officials. He is believed to be in the Clifton Park or Halfmoon areas. Wakefield is 5-feet-6-inches tall and 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, a black jacket, and white sneakers. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office at 518-885-6761. Share thi…
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Upstate NY Boy Missing For 2 Days Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Upstate NY Boy Missing For 2 Days
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Upstate NY Boy Missing For 2 Days Police are seeking tips in the search for a 15-year-old boy from the region who has been missing for two days. Keagen Hayes was last seen in Johnstown in Fulton County on Saturday, Oct. 28, according to Johnstown Police. In an update Sunday, Oct. 29, the National Center for Missing and Endangered said Hayes may be in the town of Ephratah. The organization also shared a more recent photo of the boy showing him with all black hair.  An older photo shared by Johnstown Police shows him with blonde highlights. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact police at 518-736-402…
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Woman From Region Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Woman From Region
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Woman From Region Police are investigating the disappearance of a woman from the region missing for over 24 hours. Albany County resident Jeanne Diehl-Dufort, age 63, of Colonie, was last seen on Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to Colonie Police. She is described as 5-feet-4-inches tall and 100 pounds, with reddish-gray hair and green eyes. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
New Update: Missing 17-Year-Old From Region May Be Traveling With This Man, Police Say New Update: Missing 17-Year-Old From Region May Be Traveling With This Man, Police Say
New Update: Missing 17-Year-Old From Region May Be Traveling With This Man, Police Say Police have released new details in the search for a missing New York teenager who may have traveled hours away from home. Rensselaer County resident Chante Ballo, age 17, of East Greenbush, was last seen shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, near Robert Lane and Red Mill Road. In an update Wednesday, Oct. 11, the East Greenbush Police Department said Chante is believed to be with 34-year-old Gabriel Vargas in the Richmond Hills area of Queens. Chante is described as 5-feet-5-inches tall and 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing all black with white sneakers and was …
New Update: 24-Year-Old NY Woman Missing For Several Days Found New Update: 24-Year-Old NY Woman Missing For Several Days Found
New Update: 24-Year-Old NY Woman Missing For Several Days Found New update: A 24-year-old New York woman who was missing for several days has been found. Oneida County resident Madelyn Fiore, age 24, had last been seen leaving her town of Marcy home at around noon Tuesday, Oct. 3. Fiore took off without her cell phone and failed to show up to work or her college classes, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday, Oct. 6, sheriff's officials announced that that Fiore had been found off of Church Road in Marcy.  She was taken to St. Elizabeth's Hospital for evaluation. No other details were given. Original story: Poli…
Hudson Valley Man Dies After Becoming Trapped Under ATV In Stream Hudson Valley Man Dies After Becoming Trapped Under ATV In Stream
Hudson Valley Man Dies After Becoming Trapped Under ATV In Stream A man who was reported missing after a day of riding his ATV was found dead underneath the vehicle in a stream in the region. The Ulster County incident took place in Port Ewen on Tuesday, Sept. 26. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, Wayne Nickerson, age 47, of Port Ewen was reported missing by his partner after he failed to return home from a ride on his ATV. State Police performed an immediate search of the area but failed to find the missing man, Nevel said. Nickerson was located on Wednesday, Sept. 27 by state police partially submerged in a stream undern…
New Update: Missing NY Girl Located New Update: Missing NY Girl Located
New Update: Missing NY Girl Located New update: A 16-year-old New York girl who went missing has been found. Emily Clapper, a resident of Herkimer County, about 80 miles west of Albany. had last been seen on Monday, Oct. 2. Late Thursday night, Oct. 5, New York State Police announced she was located in "good health" in southern Otsego County, in the city of Oneonta by Oneonta Police.  "We would like to thank the public for their assistance," state police said in a statement. Original report: Have you seen her? A 16-year-old New York girl has gone missing and a statewide alert has been issued on Wednesday,…
Update: Man From Region Missing For Several Days Found Safe Update: Man From Region Missing For Several Days Found Safe
Update: Man From Region Missing For Several Days Found Safe This story has been updated. A man from the region who had been missing for several days has been found. Albany County resident Feliz Perez, age 44, of Colonie, had last been seen at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, heading to the Colonie Center shopping mall, according to Colonie Police. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, police announced that Perez was located. No other information was available. Original story: Police are asking for assistance in locating a missing man from the region. Albany County resident Feliz Perez, age 44, of Colonie, was last seen at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Se…