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Teen Lures Man Through Facebook Marketplace, Robs Him At Knifepoint In Region, Police Say Teen Lures Man Through Facebook Marketplace, Robs Him At Knifepoint In Region, Police Say
Teen Lures Man Through Facebook Marketplace, Robs Him At Knifepoint In Region, Police Say A 16-year-old boy from the region is facing criminal charges after allegedly luring a man and robbing him at knifepoint. The incident happened Tuesday, March 21, in Saratoga County in the Town of Halfmoon, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the teen, who lives in Halfmoon, contacted the victim on Facebook Marketplace and arranged to meet him at a business on Route 9 to buy a cell phone. When the two met, however, the boy attempted to run away with the phone without paying, deputies said. The victim chased after the teen, who allegedly threatened him with a k…

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16-Year-Old Shot In Capital District, Police Asking For Tips 16-Year-Old Shot In Capital District, Police Asking For Tips
16-Year-Old Shot In Capital District, Police Asking For Tips A 16-year-old boy is hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot in the Capital District. Police in Troy were called at around 10:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, with reports of a disturbance outside of the Corliss Park Apartments, located on Northern Drive. When officers arrived, they found the 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. Police and fire crews treated the boy at the scene before he was taken to the hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition, police said. Based on conversations with witnesses, investigators believe the victim and shooter …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Teens Busted With AR-15 Rifle, Handgun In Capital District, Police Say Teens Busted With AR-15 Rifle, Handgun In Capital District, Police Say
Teens Busted With AR-15 Rifle, Handgun In Capital District, Police Say Two 16-and-17-year-old boys are facing charges after they were allegedly busted carrying loaded guns in the Capital District. Albany Police said they spotted the teens at around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, as the boys walked near McCrossin Avenue and Thornton Street in Albany. When detectives tried to stop the teens as part of an ongoing investigation, they took off running, police said. The 16-year-old boy was caught and arrested a short time later in the backyard of a home on McCrossin Avenue. He was carrying a loaded .40 caliber handgun, according to police. The 17-year-old suspect …

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by Michael Mashburn