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Sexual Assault At Park In Albany Under Investigation Sexual Assault At Park In Albany Under Investigation
Sexual Assault At Park In Albany Under Investigation Police in the region are investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred at a popular park. The incident occurred in Albany at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, in the area of Six Mile Park, located at 135 Fuller Road. According to Albany Police, when officers arrived at the park, they learned that the victim, a woman, was inside a vehicle at the time of the assault.  Police said the woman was able to free herself from the vehicle and seek help. She was then transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The suspect is described as being a Black male who is approximately 5…
Man Found Dead On Capital Region Roadway Man Found Dead On Capital Region Roadway
Man Found Dead On Capital Region Roadway See Updated Story: Update: Woman Stabbed Man Found Dead On Albany Roadway, Police Say Police are investigating after a man was found dead on a roadway in the region. Emergency crews in Albany were called about someone lying in the roadway near the intersection of Commerce Avenue and North Manning Boulevard shortly after 5 a.m. Monday, July 29. Officers found the man face down and unresponsive. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene, according to Albany Police. The man’s identity and cause of death has not been made public. It was not immediately clear how long he had been there. Al…
'I Hope He Haunts You': Slain Capital Region Father's Family Confronts Killer Before Sentencing 'I Hope He Haunts You': Slain Capital Region Father's Family Confronts Killer Before Sentencing
Nicholas Anderson Gets 15 Years For Fatal Albany Shooting Nearly three years after a father was gunned down in a residential neighborhood in the region, his relatives confronted his killer face to face. Nicholas Anderson, age 30, of Albany, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars in Albany County Court on Friday, June 7, in the death of Rashad Nicholson. It followed his guilty plea to a reduced charge of first-degree manslaughter for fatally shooting Nicholson in the city’s West Hill neighborhood, near Third and Oaks streets, on July 24, 2021. Earlier Report: Suspected Gunman Charged In Killing Of Rashad Nicholson In Albany Medics found Nic…
12-Year-Old Shooter Tried Murdering Woman In Capital Region, Police Say 12-Year-Old Shooter Tried Murdering Woman In Capital Region, Police Say
12-Year-Old Shooter Tried Murdering Woman In Capital Region, Police Say A 12-year-old boy is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting a woman in the region. Albany Police were called at around 4 p.m. Monday, May 13, for a shooting near South Pearl and Schuyler streets. They found a 43-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her arm. The victim was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators tracked down the 12-year-old suspect and arrested him in Albany on Tuesday night, May 21. It was not immediately clear whether he and the victim knew one another. The bo…
24-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Capital Region Shooting; Search For Gunman Underway 24-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Capital Region Shooting; Search For Gunman Underway
24-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Capital Region Shooting; Search For Gunman Underway A young man is fighting for his life following a late-night shooting in the region. The incident happened at around 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in Albany’s West Hill neighborhood, near First and Ontario streets. Staff at Albany Medical Center Hospital contacted Albany Police after the 24-year-old victim showed up to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to his chest. The man remains hospitalized in critical condition, police said. No suspects had been identified as of Wednesday, May 22. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Albany Police at 518-462-8039. Anonymous tips …
Man Wielding Knives Threatens Patrons At Capital Region Bar, Police Say Man Wielding Knives Threatens Patrons At Capital Region Bar, Police Say
Man Wielding Knives Threatens Patrons At Capital Region Bar, Police Say A 56-year-old man is accused of threatening patrons inside a bar in the region while brandishing multiple knives. The Albany County incident happened just before 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26 at Albany’s Oh Bar, a predominantly gay bar located on Lark Street. Albany Police said officers responded to the business after someone called 911 reporting a man with a weapon. An investigation found that Walter Mastan, of Albany, went behind the bar without permission and grabbed several knives. He then threatened multiple patrons, police said. No customers or employees were injured in the ordeal. Mastan…
34-Year-Old Shot To Death Near Capital Region Park After Repeated Fights, Police Say 34-Year-Old Shot To Death Near Capital Region Park After Repeated Fights, Police Say
34-Year-Old Shot To Death Near Capital Region Park After Repeated Fights, Police Say Police are seeking tips after a man was shot to death near a park in the region. The killing happened at around 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, near Albany’s Bleecker Stadium, near Ontario and First streets. Albany Police said officers were called about a shooting and found evidence consistent with gunfire when they arrived. As detectives were investigating the incident, they learned that a 34-year-old gunshot victim had been dropped off at Albany Medical Center Hospital. The victim, identified by police as Ashad Cooper, was pronounced dead a short time later. According to investigators, Coop…
Woman Found Dead At Capital Region Park Woman Found Dead At Capital Region Park
Woman Found Dead At Six Mile Waterworks Park In Albany Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a park in the region. The discovery was made at around 7:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Albany’s Six Mile Waterworks Park, located near the Northway and I-90. An Albany Police spokesperson told Daily Voice the woman’s death is not believed to be suspicious in nature. Her identity had not been released as of Monday afternoon. The incident is under investigation and an official cause of death will be determined by the Albany County Coroner’s Office. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Man Murders 48-Year-Old Found Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say Man Murders 48-Year-Old Found Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say
Man Murders 48-Year-Old Found Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with another man’s death at a home in the region. Albany Police were called at around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, for a welfare check at a residence on Rose Court. The caller told dispatchers that a man at the home, 48-year-old Justin Bishop, hadn’t been heard from since the day prior. When they entered the house, officers found Bishop dead. He had suffered multiple cuts to his head and neck area, according to police. On Monday, Jan. 15, detectives announced that they arrested and charged Ashley Heshmat with second-degree murder…
14-Year-Old Shot In Capital Region, Search On For Suspect 14-Year-Old Shot In Capital Region, Search On For Suspect
14-Year-Old Shot In Capital Region, Search On For Suspect A teenager is recovering after being shot in the region. Police in Albany were called just before 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, for a shooting in the city’s Arbor Hill neighborhood, near Henry Johnson Boulevard and 3rd Street. When officers arrived, they found a 14-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his leg. He was treated at the scene by medics and was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators believe the teen was shot by an acquaintance after the two got into a fight, police said. No suspects had been arrested as of Monday, Jan. 8. Anyone wi…
New Update: Suspect Killed By Police On Thruway Was Wanted For Shooting Hours Earlier New Update: Suspect Killed By Police On Thruway Was Wanted For Shooting Hours Earlier
New Update: Suspect Killed By Police On Thruway Was Wanted For Shooting Hours Earlier This story has been updated. A suspect killed in a shootout with troopers on the Thruway was wanted in connection with another shooting hours earlier that left a man in critical condition. The Rockland County incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 in the southbound lanes of I-87 in the Town of Ramapo. State Police said troopers stopped a Mercedes sedan near exit 15A that had been identified in a Be on the Lookout (BOLO) as part of an attempted homicide investigation in Albany. During the traffic stop, the suspect and sole occupant of the car opened fire on troopers…
New Update: Teens From Capital Region Missing For 2 Weeks Located New Update: Teens From Capital Region Missing For 2 Weeks Located
New Update: Teens From Capital Region Missing For 2 Weeks Located Two teenagers from the region have been located weeks after going missing. Columbia County residents Aubrey Congemi, age 15, and Briana Carlton, age 17, had last been seen in the hamlet of Elizaville on Sunday, Dec. 17. At the time, New York State Police said the girls had recently moved to the area from Albany and were known to hang around the Colonie Center and Crossgates Mall shopping areas. On Tuesday, Jan. 2, police said Congemi and Carlton were located by Albany Police.  Both girls were in good health and were returned to their family. No other details were given. Original st…
15-Year-Old Busted With Gun, Cocaine In Capital Region, Police Say 15-Year-Old Busted With Gun, Cocaine In Capital Region, Police Say
15-Year-Old Busted With Gun, Cocaine In Capital Region, Police Say A 15-year-old boy is facing charges after he was allegedly caught with a loaded gun and cocaine in the region.  Albany Police were called at around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, for a person with a weapon near Central and Lexington avenues. When officers arrived, they confronted a teen matching the suspect’s description, but he took off running. He made it roughly three blocks away before he was arrested near Orange Street and Route 9. The teen was found with a loaded 9mm handgun and a quantity of crack cocaine, police said. He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and cri…
'Left Her To Die': Capital Region Man Sentenced For Setting Woman On Fire, Burning Second 'Left Her To Die': Capital Region Man Sentenced For Setting Woman On Fire, Burning Second
'Left Her To Die': Capital Region Man Sentenced For Setting Woman On Fire, Burning Second A man from the region may spend the rest of his life behind bars for trying to kill a woman by setting her on fire and seriously burning a second victim. Houston Ketter, age 41, of Albany, was sentenced to 50 years in prison in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Dec. 19, after a jury found him guilty of attempted murder. According to the district attorney’s office, Ketter “acted in an especially cruel and wanton manner” when he set Kari Rouse on fire near Bradford and Robin streets in Albany on Nov. 13, 2022. Earlier Report - ‘Especially Cruel’: Man Set Woman On Fire, Burned Second In Alban…
Temple Shooting: 28-Year-Old Federally Charged After Gunshots At NY Synagogue Temple Shooting: 28-Year-Old Federally Charged After Gunshots At NY Synagogue
Mufid Fawaz Alkhader Charged After Shooting At Temple Israel The man accused of opening fire at a New York synagogue on the first day of Hanukkah has been federally charged. Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, age 28, of Schenectady, appeared in Albany federal court on Friday, Dec. 8, where he was arraigned on one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm. According to the criminal complaint, Alkhader approached Albany’s Temple Israel, located on New Scotland Avenue, at around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 armed with a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. He then fired the weapon twice into the air, prosecutors allege. Earlier Report: New Update: Shooting At NY Syna…
New Update: Shooting At NY Synagogue On First Day Of Hanukkah Investigated As Hate Crime New Update: Shooting At NY Synagogue On First Day Of Hanukkah Investigated As Hate Crime
Shooting At Albany Temple Israel Investigated As Hate Crime This story has been updated. A shooting at a New York synagogue on the first day of Hanukkah is being investigated as a hate crime. The incident happened at Albany’s Temple Israel, located on New Scotland Avenue, on Thursday, Dec. 7. According to Albany Police, the 28-year-old man fired two shots from a shotgun in the building's parking lot. Nobody was injured. The shots were first heard by the temple's director of Early Childhood Center, who called 911. At least two dozen preschool-aged children were inside the building at the time, police said. The facility was immediately placed…
Suspect Nabbed In Shooting That Killed 32-Year-Old Near Capital Region Home Suspect Nabbed In Shooting That Killed 32-Year-Old Near Capital Region Home
Suspect Nabbed In Shooting That Killed 32-Year-Old Near Capital Region Home A suspect is behind bars in connection with a deadly shooting in the region that claimed the life of a 32-year-old man. The incident happened at around 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in Albany’s West Hill neighborhood, on Judson Street near First Street. When officers arrived, they found Elijah Thompson with a gunshot wound to his chest. Earlier Report: ID Released For Victim Killed In Early-Morning Shooting Outside Albany Home He was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to Albany Police. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, detectives announced that Dario …
15-Year-Old Student Brings Gun To Capital Region School, Police Say 15-Year-Old Student Brings Gun To Capital Region School, Police Say
15-Year-Old Student Brings Gun To Capital Region School, Police Say A 15-year-old student is facing charges after allegedly bringing a gun to a school in the region. Albany Police were called just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, for a person with a weapon at Green Tech High Charter School, located on Slingerland Street. Officers spoke with school officials and arrested the teen after finding him with a handgun, police said. Earlier Report: 14-Year-Old Student With Knife Prompts Lockdown At Albany High School, Police Say Nobody was injured and an investigation found that the teen did not threaten to shoot anyone. The teen, whose name is not being re…
14-Year-Old Student With Knife Prompts Lockdown At Capital Region High School, Police Say 14-Year-Old Student With Knife Prompts Lockdown At Capital Region High School, Police Say
14-Year-Old Student With Knife Prompts Lockdown At Capital Region High School, Police Say A 14-year-old is facing charges after allegedly being caught with a knife on a school campus in the region. Police in Albany were called at around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, for a person with a weapon at Albany High School. When they arrived, they located the student and arrested him without incident, according to Albany Police. An investigation found that there was an altercation between students in the hallway shortly before police arrived. The incident forced the campus into a brief lockdown. Nobody was injured during the ordeal. The 14-year-old suspect, whose name is not being releas…
Man Stabs 33-Year-Old Near Shuttered Church In Capital Region, Runs From Cops, Police Say Man Stabs 33-Year-Old Near Shuttered Church In Capital Region, Runs From Cops, Police Say
Man Stabs 33-Year-Old Near Shuttered Church In Capital Region, Runs From Cops, Police Say A 49-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing another man multiple times near a shuttered church in the region. Emergency crews in Albany were called at around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, for a stabbing near Central Avenue and Robin Street. The incident happened just steps from the Blessed Hope Worship Center, which is now listed as permanently closed. Officers found a 33-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his back and torso, according to Albany Police. He was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. A…
$138K Scam: Contractor Skips Town After Taking Capital Region Homeowner's Cash, Police Say $138K Scam: Contractor Skips Town After Taking Capital Region Homeowner's Cash, Police Say
$138K Scam: Contractor Skips Town After Taking Capital Region Homeowner's Cash, Police Say A construction contractor is facing charges after allegedly scamming a homeowner in the region out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Michael Matteo, age 57, of Albany, was arraigned in Albany County Court on Thursday, Oct. 19. According to Albany Police, the victim reached out to investigators in August 2023 saying they had paid Matteo for construction work that was never completed. An investigation found that Matteo received nearly $140,000 between June 2022 and January 2023 to renovate a home in Albany. Matteo accepted the payments, but never finished the project, police said. He i…
Man Films Himself Abusing Dog At Capital Region Home, Posts On Social Media, Police Say Man Films Himself Abusing Dog At Capital Region Home, Posts On Social Media, Police Say
Man Films Himself Abusing Dog At Capital Region Home, Posts On Social Media, Police Say A 24-year-old man from the region is accused of physically abusing his dog and posting it on social media. Jahmir Williams, of Albany, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 17, on suspicion of animal cruelty. According to Albany Police, someone contacted the department saying a dog had been abused at an Albany home in September 2023. An investigation found that Williams repeatedly struck the animal with a leash and then posted video of the abuse on social media. Officers found the dog in Williams’ home in good health and turned it over to a local rescue organization. Williams is charged with aggrav…
Suspect Nabbed In Late-Night Stabbing Near Capital Region Park Suspect Nabbed In Late-Night Stabbing Near Capital Region Park
Suspect Nabbed In Late-Night Stabbing Near Capital Region Park Police have arrested a suspect in an overnight stabbing attack near a park in the region. The incident happened at around 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in Albany near Central Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard, steps from Townsend Park. When officers arrived, they found a 42-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to his lower back, according to Albany Police. He was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation pointed to 33-year-old Teyona Lewis, of Troy, as the culprit, according to police. Lewis was arrested a sho…
Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong: Teen Accused In 6 Separate iPhone Thefts In Capital Region Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong: Teen Accused In 6 Separate iPhone Thefts In Capital Region
Facebook Marketplace Gone Wrong: Teen Accused In 6 Separate iPhone Thefts In Capital Region A 17-year-old boy is facing charges in connection with a string of thefts in the region stemming from online classifieds. The Albany teen is accused of stealing at least six iPhones after arranging to meet the victims on Facebook Marketplace, according to Albany Police. On six separate occasions between August and September 2023, police responded to several calls where the victims agreed to meet the suspect at a specified location to sell an iPhone or iPad they had posted for sale online. When the teen arrived, he took the items and then fled, according to police. Nobody was injured dur…
Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Capital Region, Police Say Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Capital Region, Police Say
Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Capital 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…
Armed Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed After Targeting Capital Region Branch, Police Say Armed Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed After Targeting Capital Region Branch, Police Say
Armed Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed After Targeting Capital Region Branch, Police Say A 59-year-old man is accused of robbing a bank in the region at gunpoint. The robbery happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Albany at the Broadview bank on State Street, according to Albany Police. Investigators said Leonard Price, of Albany, entered the branch and displayed a handgun, demanding money from the drawer. The teller complied and Price fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. No employees or customers were injured during the robbery. Price was arrested Saturday, Aug. 12, on suspicion of first-degree robbery. Following arraignment, he was ordered held…
Man Holds Woman Captive, Fires Gun Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say Man Holds Woman Captive, Fires Gun Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say
Man Holds Woman Captive, Fires Gun Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say A domestic violence call in the region ended with a 37-year-old man in handcuffs accused of holding a woman against her will and threatening her with a loaded gun. The incident happened shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, in Albany, at a home on Clinton Avenue near Henry Johnson Boulevard, according to Albany Police. After arriving at the home to investigate reports of a domestic disturbance, officers learned that a woman inside had been held against her will by 37-year-old Mallah Dickson, police said. Dickson also fired a single shot from an illegally possessed handgun inside the home…
New Update: Capital Region Woman, Dog Missing For 2 Weeks Found In NYC New Update: Capital Region Woman, Dog Missing For 2 Weeks Found In NYC
New Update: Capital Region Woman, Dog Missing For 2 Weeks Found In NYC A woman from the region who had been missing for two weeks has been found. Alexandra McGuinness, age 42, of Albany, had last been seen Wednesday, June 28, in Albany, near Grove and Helderberg avenues, according to Albany Police. Earlier Report: Albany Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC On Friday, July 14, police announced that McGuinness and her dog had been found in New York City and were both in good health. No other information was provided. Original story: Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a New York woman who has been missing for over a week…
New Details: Missing 29-Year-Old Was Found Dead In Capital Region River New Details: Missing 29-Year-Old Was Found Dead In Capital Region River
New Details: Missing 29-Year-Old Was Found Dead In Capital Region River Authorities have released new details in the case of a missing woman from the region who was later found dead. Okelly Yhap, age 29, was reported missing by Albany Police on Sunday, July 9. On Tuesday morning, July 11, investigators were called to Bethlehem’s Henry Hudson Park with reports that a body had been found in the Hudson River. Bethlehem Police later confirmed that the body is that of Yhap. Police did not speculate on a possible cause of death, but said her death does not appear suspicious. In their initial announcement, police said Yhap was developmentally disabled, deaf, and h…
New Update: Missing Capital Region Woman Found Dead New Update: Missing Capital Region Woman Found Dead
New Update: Missing Capital Region Woman Found Dead The search for a missing woman from the region has ended in tragedy two days after she went missing. Okelly Yhap, age 29, of Albany, had last been seen at around 5:30 a.m. Sunday, July 9, near Alexander and Clinton streets. On Tuesday, July 11, Albany Police announced that Yhap was found dead in the town of Bethlehem. Police did not speculate on a possible cause of death. The investigation is ongoing, but her death does not appear suspicious, according to police. In their initial announcement, police said Yhap was developmentally disabled, deaf, and had a history of depression.
Capital Region Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC Capital Region Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC
Capital Region Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a New York woman who has been missing for over a week. Alexandra McGuinness, age 42, of Albany, was last seen Wednesday, June 28, in Albany, near Grove and Helderberg avenues, according to Albany Police. Surveillance video showed her the following day walking in Manhattan with rolling luggage and her black labradoodle, “Batman.” McGuinness is described as 5-feet-6-inches tall and approximately 115 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray coat, blue jeans, and white shoes. Albany Police said investigators ar…