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Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Region, Police Say Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Region, Police Say
Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Region, 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…

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Jury Convicts Gunman Of Attempted Murder In 2 Shootings In Region Jury Convicts Gunman Of Attempted Murder In 2 Shootings In Region
Jury Convicts Gunman Of Attempted Murder In 2 Shootings In Region A 35-year-old man accused of trying to gun down two people during separate robberies in the region could spend the rest of his life in prison. Demetries Smith, of Albany, was convicted of all charges in a seven-count indictment, including first-degree attempted murder, by an Albany County Supreme Court jury on Monday, Feb. 27. Prosecutors said Smith was involved in two separate shootings in Albany in October 2021, the first of which occurred on Oct. 6 on North Swan Street near Livingston Avenue. Investigators determined that Smith shot the victim while attempting to rob them. The second s…

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2 Missing Girls From Region Found Safe, Police Say 2 Missing Girls From Region Found Safe, Police Say
2 Missing Girls From Region Found Safe, Police Say This story has been updated. Two young girls who were reported missing in the region have been located, authorities announced.  Deysi Rivero, age 12, and Tomiko Akbar, age 11, both of Albany, had last been seen at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, near Livingston and North Lake avenues, Albany Police said. On Thursday morning, Nov. 10, police said both girls had been found in Albany. "They're safe, in good health and will be reunited with their families," Albany Police said in a statement. "Thank you to everyone who helped share this information and assisted in their safe return." O…

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After Assaulting GF, Man From Region Tried To Distract Cops With Bogus Shooting Call: Police After Assaulting GF, Man From Region Tried To Distract Cops With Bogus Shooting Call: Police
After Assaulting GF, Man From Region Tried To Distract Cops With Bogus Shooting Call: Police 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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Woman Shot To Death In Region ID'd As Music Entrepreneur With 'Kind Heart' Woman Shot To Death In Region ID'd As Music Entrepreneur With 'Kind Heart'
Woman Shot To Death In Region ID'd As Music Entrepreneur With 'Kind Heart' Authorities have identified a 27-year-old Capital District woman who was fatally shot in broad daylight in Albany. Dominique Eley, of Albany, was found at around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, near North Pearl Street and Livingston Avenue, according to Albany Police. She had been shot multiple times in the torso, police said. Earlier report: Police Seek Tips After Woman Fatally Shot In Albany Medics treated Eley at the scene, but she was later pronounced dead at Albany Medical Center Hospital. So far police have made no arrests and are still working to determine what led up to the shooti…

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Police Seek Tips After Woman Fatally Shot In Region Police Seek Tips After Woman Fatally Shot In Region
Police Seek Tips After Woman Fatally Shot In Region Police are investigating after a woman was fatally shot in the Capital District. Officers found the 27-year-old victim at around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, after getting reports of shots fired near North Pearl Street and Livingston Avenue, according to Albany Police. She had been shot multiple times in the torso, police said. Medics treated the woman at the scene, but she later died at Albany Medical Center Hospital, police said. So far investigators have not released the woman’s name and no suspects have been arrested. It's unclear what may have led up to the shooting. Anyone with infor…

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Missing 8-Year-Old Boy Found Safe In Region Missing 8-Year-Old Boy Found Safe In Region
Missing 8-Year-Old Boy Found Safe In Region 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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