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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
Police & Fire
NY State Police Issue Alert After 6-Year-Old Goes Missing At Fairgrounds NY State Police Issue Alert After 6-Year-Old Goes Missing At Fairgrounds
NY State Police Issue Alert After 6-Year-Old Goes Missing At Fairgrounds New York State Police issued an alert about a missing 6-year-old boy who is believed to have wandered off at fairgrounds in the region. Police received a report at about 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, that Onnex Thompson-Hall went missing after reportedly wandering off in the area of the Washington County Fairgrounds in Easton. Authorities said Onnex is described as 4 feet tall and 55 pounds. He is not wearing shoes and is wearing only a diaper, police said. He has autism and is unfamiliar with the area, police said. Onnex's family believes he will answer to his name if called, authoritie…

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by Nicole Valinote