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19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing In Region, Police Say 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing In Region, Police Say
19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing In Region, Police Say A teen driver is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading troopers on a chase before crashing his car in the region. The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County resident Kevin Penadicent, of Troy, reportedly continued driving at a high rate of speed and turned off his headlights to try and evade police. Penadicent eventually lost c…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Burglars Crash Into Gun Shop, Steal Merchandise Using Car Stolen From Region Burglars Crash Into Gun Shop, Steal Merchandise Using Car Stolen From Region
Burglars Crash Into Gun Shop, Steal Merchandise Using Car Stolen From Region Police are seeking tips after a group of thieves forced their way into a gun shop in the region and stole merchandise. The Washington County break-in happened at around 7:40 a.m. Sunday, July 16, in Easton, at the Beecroft’s Shooters Supply on State Route 40. A Kia Sportage intentionally drove into the store’s front door, allowing several people to enter and steal items, according to New York State Police. The owner told investigators that no guns appeared to be missing. Troopers said the suspects fled the scene in the Kia, which had been stolen in Schenectady. The car was later recovered…

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by Michael Mashburn