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Woman Busted Driving Stolen Car While Drunk In Region, Police Say Woman Busted Driving Stolen Car While Drunk In Region, Police Say
Woman Busted Driving Stolen Car While Drunk In Region, Police Say A 44-year-old woman from the region is facing charges after police allegedly caught her driving a stolen car while intoxicated. Troopers stopped Kelly Golden, of Albany, at around 10:40 p.m. Monday, May 29, for an alleged vehicle and traffic law violation on Washington Avenue in Albany. During their interaction, troopers determined that Golden was under the influence of alcohol and arrested her, according to State Police. Testing later revealed she had a blood alcohol content of .08 percent. Not long after, the owner of the vehicle showed up and told troopers that the car had been stolen …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Construction Worker Barred From School In Region Over Confederate Flag Construction Worker Barred From School In Region Over Confederate Flag
Construction Worker Barred From School In Region Over Confederate Flag A construction worker has been barred from a Capital District school after twice showing up to campus in a vehicle donning a Confederate flag. Students and staff first noticed the vehicle parked at Albany High School Monday, May 16, and alerted administrators, according to the Albany City School District. It was determined that the vehicle in question belonged to an employee of a contractor working on the school’s expansion project. The district said it notified the construction company of the offensive display and the company said it had addressed the issue with the employee. “The indivi…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Popular Chef In Capital District Man Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Popular Chef In Capital District
Man Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Popular Chef In Capital District Police have arrested a man accused of fatally stabbing an up-and-coming chef in the Capital District. Marquis Jackson, age 34, of Albany, was charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon, Albany Police said. Investigators believe Jackson stabbed 31-year-old Tyrome Wallace multiple times during an altercation inside a home on Washington Avenue Monday night, May 16. Wallace later died at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Jackson was arraigned Wednesday, May 18, in Albany City Criminal Court and was being held at the Albany County jail. RIP Tyrome Wallace So sa…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Stabbed To Death In Capital District Man Stabbed To Death In Capital District
Man Stabbed To Death In Capital District A man has died following a stabbing attack in the Capital District. Police were called to an Albany home on Washington Avenue near Partridge Street just after 10 p.m. Monday, May 16, with reports of a stabbing. When they arrived they found Tyrome Wallace, age 31, suffering from stab wounds, police said. He was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he later died. Investigators say the attack happened inside the home and involved individuals who knew one another. So far police have not made an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Detective Di…

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by Michael Mashburn