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New Update: ID Released For Man Killed By Pack Of Dogs In Albany New Update: ID Released For Man Killed By Pack Of Dogs In Albany
New Update: ID Released For Man Killed By Pack Of Dogs In Albany Police have released the name of a man killed by a pack of dogs during what officers said was a "vicious" attack. Related: Man Attacked, Killed By Dogs In Albany Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said during a press conference that the incident occurred in Albany on Wednesday, Oct. 9, around 6 p.m. in the backyard of a home adjacent to the residence where the dogs lived on Central Avenue. The victim, identified as Schenectady resident James Provost, age 59, was attacked and killed by at least eight or nine mixed-breed pit bulls, Hawkins said. Hawkins said the attack was "horrific."…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Albany Man Nabbed After Attacking Woman With Gun, Police Say Albany Man Nabbed After Attacking Woman With Gun, Police Say
Albany Man Nabbed After Attacking Woman With Gun, Police Say A 23-year-old Capital Region man has been charged in connection with a domestic-related menacing crime in which he allegedly threatened a woman with a handgun. The incident occurred in Albany around 10:30 a.m. on South Pearl Street on Wednesday, Sept. 25. According to Albany Police, an investigation into the incident found that Teshawn Conley of Albany had been involved in a physical altercation with a woman, during which he threatened her with a handgun while a child was present. The victim was injured during the incident, police said. Conley was still on the scene and was taken into cus…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Update: 11-Year-Old Boy From Albany Located After 8 Days Update: 11-Year-Old Boy From Albany Located After 8 Days
Missing Albany Child Jaiyden Abear Located After 8 Days New update: An 11-year-old boy from the region has been located after going missing for over a week. Jaiyden Abear had last been seen in Albany on Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Late Monday night, Sept. 23, he was located safely in Schenectady, Albany Police told Daily Voice. No other details were given. Original report: Authorities in the region are asking for help in locating an 11-year-old boy who has been missing for over a week. Jaiyden Abear was last seen in Albany on Sunday, Sept. 15, according to the National Center for …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Cold Case: Murder Of Albany's 'Baby Moses,' Solved After 27 Years Cold Case: Murder Of Albany's 'Baby Moses,' Solved After 27 Years
Cold Case: Murder Of Albany's 'Baby Moses,' Solved After 27 Years After some 27 years, detectives have solved the cold case murder of a baby boy in the region. Albany County resident Keri Mazzuca, age 52, of Altamont,  was charged in connection with the Sunday, Sept. 7, 1977 homicide, on Saturday, Sept. 14.  According to Albany Police Officer Megan Craft, around 7:15 a.m., Sept. 7, 1997, officers responded to the area of the Moses statue in Washington Park for reports of a dead baby.  A park worker found the child's body while digging a ditch next to a flower bed near the statue. When officers arrived, they located the dead infant who woul…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Duo Wanted For Armed Carjacking Targeting Woman In Capital Region Duo Wanted For Armed Carjacking Targeting Woman In Capital Region
Duo Wanted For Armed Carjacking Targeting Woman In Capital Region A woman escaped unharmed following an armed carjacking in the region. The incident happened shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in Albany near Alexander and Clinton streets. Albany Police said the victim told officers she was sitting in her vehicle when two men approached, one appearing to hold a handgun, and demanded her car. She complied and the suspects fled the scene in her vehicle. The woman was not injured in the ordeal. Officers located the stolen car Friday morning, July 26, in Delmar, near Delaware and Plymouth avenues. No suspects have been arrested. Anyone with informati…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman Injured In Stabbing Attack In Capital Region Woman Injured In Stabbing Attack In Capital Region
Woman Injured In Stabbing Attack In Capital Region A woman is recovering after she was repeatedly stabbed on a residential street in the region. The attack happened in Albany’s Arbor Hill neighborhood, on North Pearl Street near Wilson Street, at around 5:40 p.m. Monday, July 22. Albany Police said officers arrived to find a 46-year-old woman suffering from stab wounds to her arm and leg. She was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital where she remains in stable condition. No suspects had been arrested as of Tuesday afternoon, July 23. It was not immediately clear whether the victim knows her attacker or what led up to the incident. A…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Deadly Shooting: ID Released For 21-Year-Old Gunned Down Outside Capital Region Restaurant Deadly Shooting: ID Released For 21-Year-Old Gunned Down Outside Capital Region Restaurant
Deadly Shooting: ID Released For 21-Year-Old Gunned Down Outside Capital Region Restaurant Police have identified a 21-year-old man who was killed in a broad-daylight, ambush shooting outside a restaurant in the region. The incident happened in Albany near Delaware Avenue and Southern Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. Albany Police said two men were involved in a dispute when one of them approached a vehicle in the City Square Plaza and opened fire, killing the other. On Wednesday, July 10, police identified the deceased as 21-year-old Davyjian Grier. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person in the vehicle escaped the attack unharmed. No suspects ha…

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by Michael Mashburn
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22-Year-Old Woman Stabbed During Capital Region Robbery 22-Year-Old Woman Stabbed During Capital Region Robbery
22-Year-Old Woman Stabbed During Capital Region Robbery A woman is recovering after she was stabbed during a robbery in the region. Albany Police were called at around 7:45 p.m. Friday, June 14, for a robbery near Washington and Lexington avenues. Officers found a 22-year-old woman suffering from a stab wound to her back. She was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation found that the victim was sitting with two others at the bus stop near Western Avenue and Sprague Place when two men approached them, one armed with a knife. The suspects then forcibly stole their belongings, and at one point…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea
Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea The man accused of hitting a University at Albany student from Long Island with his dirt bike, leaving her in a medically induced coma, formally responded to the charges against him. Albany County resident Austin Breyette, age 25, of Watervliet, pleaded not guilty to assault and related charges on Monday, June 3, stemming from an alleged hit-and-run crash that seriously injured UAlbany freshman Alexa Kropf. The 18-year-old Kropf, a Long Island native from Floral Park, was struck just blocks from the UAlbany campus at around midnight Saturday, April 27. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Leaves…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hit-Run Biker Who Left NY 18-Year-Old In Coma Nabbed Nearly Month Later, Police Say Hit-Run Biker Who Left NY 18-Year-Old In Coma Nabbed Nearly Month Later, Police Say
Suspect Arrested In Hit-Run Crash Injuring Alexa Kropf Nearly a month after a University at Albany student from Long Island was severely injured in a hit-and-run dirt bike crash, a suspect is behind bars. Albany Police arrested Austin Breyette, age 25, of Watervliet, early Thursday morning, May 23, in connection with the collision that left 18-year-old UAlbany freshman Alexa Kropf in a medically induced coma. Kropf, a Long Island native from Floral Park, was struck by a dirt bike rider just blocks from the UAlbany campus at around midnight Saturday, April 27. Earlier Report: New Update: 18-Year-Old Severely Injured In NY Hit-Run Awake …

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Update: 18-Year-Old Severely Injured In NY Hit-Run Awake After Week In Coma New Update: 18-Year-Old Severely Injured In NY Hit-Run Awake After Week In Coma
UAlbany Hit-Run Victim Alexa Kropf Awake After Week In Coma Relatives of a University at Albany student from Long Island who was severely injured in a hit-and-run crash are celebrating a major milestone in her long recovery. Alexa Kropf, age 18, of Floral Park, is no longer in a medically induced coma and is breathing on her own, her family announced in an update on GoFundMe Monday, May 6. “We are deeply grateful for all your prayers. Prayer has incredible power!” said campaign organizer Christine M. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Leaves UAlbany's Alexa Kropf Severely Injured Kropf remains in critical condition at Albany Medical Center Hospital mo…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Every Parent's Worst Fear': Hit-Run Leaves UAlbany Freshman With Brain Swelling, Broken Bones 'Every Parent's Worst Fear': Hit-Run Leaves UAlbany Freshman With Brain Swelling, Broken Bones
Hit-Run Leaves UAlbany's Alexa Kropf Severely Injured A University at Albany student remains hospitalized with serious injuries after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver on a dirt bike. Long Island resident Alexa Kropf, age 18, of Floral Park, was hit at around midnight Saturday, April 27, while walking along Hudson Avenue, just blocks from the UAlbany campus. When officers arrived, they found the freshman lying in the roadway with a serious head injury and a broken leg, according to Albany Police. Witnesses told investigators that Kropf was struck by a man who was driving an illegal dirt bike at a high rate of speed while weaving and ou…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Violent Night: 2 Injured In Separate Capital Region Shootings Hours Apart Violent Night: 2 Injured In Separate Capital Region Shootings Hours Apart
Man, Woman Injured In Separate Albany Shootings Two people were injured in separate shootings in the region that occurred hours apart. Both incidents happened in Albany, with the first shooting reported shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in the city’s West Hill neighborhood, near Clinton Avenue and Quail Street. Albany Police said a 21-year-old man walked into the emergency department at Albany Medical Center Hospital suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper thigh and hand. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The victim told police that he had been outside with a group of people when he was shot. No other informat…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
New Update: Officer Released From Hospital Following Deadly Shooting In Capital Region New Update: Officer Released From Hospital Following Deadly Shooting In Capital Region
Injured Albany Officer Jonathan Damphier Out Of Hospital A week after being shot in an ambush attack in which the suspect then killed himself, a police officer in the region is back home with his family. Albany Police officer Jonathan Damphier was released from Albany Medical Center Hospital on Wednesday, April 24, the agency announced. Cameras were rolling as Damphier emerged from the hospital in a wheelchair accompanied by Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins. He received a round of applause from the dozens of law enforcement members gathered outside before being helped into a waiting ambulance. Officers applaud as Albany Police Officer Jonat…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Details: Suspect Killed Himself After Shooting Capital Region Officer, Chief Says New Details: Suspect Killed Himself After Shooting Capital Region Officer, Chief Says
Suspect In Albany Officer Shooting Killed Himself: Police New details have emerged following a police shooting in the region that left the suspect dead and the officer hospitalized. The incident happened at around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood, just yards from the College of Saint Rose campus. Albany Police said an officer was “ambushed” near the intersection of North Main and Western avenues after catching up to a vehicle that had fled a traffic stop for speeding. Earlier Report: Albany Cop Hurt, Suspect Killed Near College Of Saint Rose As the officer approached the parked car, now unoccupied, the s…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Cop Wounded, Suspect Killed During 'Ambush' Shootout Near College In Capital Region Cop Wounded, Suspect Killed During 'Ambush' Shootout Near College In Capital Region
Albany Cop Hurt, Suspect Killed Near College Of Saint Rose A police officer is recovering following a chase and shootout in the region that left the suspect dead. The incident happened at around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood, just yards from the College of Saint Rose campus. Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said an officer was “ambushed” near the intersection of North Main and Western avenues after catching up to a vehicle that had fled a traffic stop for speeding. As the officer approached the parked car, now unoccupied, the suspect appeared from behind it and shot the officer. He fired back, hitting the susp…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Shooting Victim Takes Self To Hospital After Early-Morning Robbery In Capital Region Shooting Victim Takes Self To Hospital After Early-Morning Robbery In Capital Region
Shooting Victim Takes Self To Hospital After Early-Morning Robbery In Capital Region Police in the region are asking for help following an early-morning shooting that sent a man to the hospital. The Albany County incident happened shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday, April 13, in Albany’s West Hill neighborhood. Police said a 41-year-old man walked into the emergency room at Albany Medical Center Hospital with a gunshot wound to the knee. The wound was not considered life-threatening. The victim told investigators that he was shot during a robbery on First Street between Henry Johnson Boulevard and Lexington Avenue. No suspects had been arrested as of Monday afternoon, April 1…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Update: Missing Capital Region 10-Year-Old Located Update: Missing Capital Region 10-Year-Old Located
Update: Albany 10-Year-Old Jaiyden Abear Found Safe This story has been updated. A 10-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing has been located. Jaiyden Abear, of Albany, had last been seen at around 1 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the area of Academy Road and Helderberg Avenue, according to Albany Police. On Tuesday evening, April 9, police announced that Jaiyden was located and is safe. No other details were given.  Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a 10-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing. Jaiyden Abear, of Albany, was last seen at around 1 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the area of Acade…

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by Michael Mashburn
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3-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside Capital Region Home 3-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside Capital Region Home
3-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside Capital Region Home A toddler is recovering after being shot inside a home in the region. Albany Police said officers were called to Albany Medical Center Hospital at around 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, for a 3-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators determined that the boy was with relatives inside a home near Lark Drive and Manning Boulevard when a firearm was discharged inside the residence, striking him in the upper shoulder area. The child was conscious and alert when he arrived at the hospital, police said. His condition was not made public. Albany Police said the incident is under i…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
30-Year-Old Man Killed In Fight With Friend At Capital Region Home, Police Say 30-Year-Old Man Killed In Fight With Friend At Capital Region Home, Police Say
30-Year-Old Man Killed In Fight With Friend At Capital Region Home, Police Say A homicide investigation is underway after a 30-year-old man suffered fatal injuries during a fight at a home in the region. Albany Police were called at around 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, for an unconscious man inside a residence on Clinton Avenue near Henry Johnson Boulevard. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Jieshi Williams, was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital and later died from blunt force trauma injuries. According to investigators, Williams and his girlfriend were at a gathering with another couple when he got into a physical fight with the other man. Detectives did not…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Deadly Stabbing: New Details Released In Man's Killing At Capital Region Home Deadly Stabbing: New Details Released In Man's Killing At Capital Region Home
Deadly Stabbing: New Details Released In Man's Killing At Capital Region Home New details have emerged in the case of a 44-year-old man accused of stabbing his brother-in-law to death at a home in the region. Ashley Heshmat, of Albany, pleaded not guilty to a seven-count indictment including second-degree murder in Albany County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 24, in the death of Justin Bishop. Albany Police were called at around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, for a welfare check at a residence on Rose Court. Earlier Report: Man Murders 48-Year-Old Found Inside Albany Home, Police Say The caller told dispatchers that Bishop, who lived at the home with Heshmat, hadn’t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Gunman Nabbed In Killing Of Capital Region 23-Year-Old Who Testified Against Abusive BF: Police Gunman Nabbed In Killing Of Capital Region 23-Year-Old Who Testified Against Abusive BF: Police
Gunman Nabbed In Killing Of Capital Region 23-Year-Old Who Testified Against Abusive BF: Police Police have arrested a suspect in the killing of a 23-year-old New York woman who was shot to death on Christmas morning after cooperating in her boyfriend’s attempted murder trial. Michael Varlack, age 36, of Albany was arraigned on murder and related charges in Albany County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the death of Sky Lemmons-Dixon. The young woman was found inside her State Street residence on Monday morning, Dec. 25, with a single gunshot wound to her head, according to Albany Police. Earlier Report: 'A Woman With Dreams': Albany 23-Year-Old Shot To Death After Testifying A…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Christmas Shooting: 23-Year-Old Dies Week After Attack At Capital Region Home Christmas Shooting: 23-Year-Old Dies Week After Attack At Capital Region Home
Christmas Shooting: 23-Year-Old Dies Week After Attack At Capital Region Home A 23-year-old woman has died following a Christmas Day shooting at a home in the region. The incident happened at around 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25 in Albany, at a residence on State Street. Albany Police said Sky Lemmons-Dixon was found inside with a single gunshot wound to her head. She spent days at Albany Medical Center Hospital before finally succumbing to her injuries, the department announced Tuesday, Jan. 2. No suspects have been arrested and police did not speculate on a possible motive for the killing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at …

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
Capital Region Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment' Capital Region Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment'
Capital Region Police Detective Who Died At Age 37 Remembered For 'Unwavering Commitment' Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the sudden loss of a police officer from the region being remembered for his commitment to the community. Albany Police Detective Conor O’Shea died Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the age of 37, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Albany, O’Shea grew up in the hamlet of Slingerlands and attended Bethlehem Central Schools, where he fell in love with hockey, his obituary said. “He forged many lasting relationships with teammates and coaches in local youth hockey organizations,” reads his memorial. “As a goalie, Con stopped many…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Update: 15-Year-Old Found 2 Days After Going Missing Near Capital Region School New Update: 15-Year-Old Found 2 Days After Going Missing Near Capital Region School
Adrian MacDuff Found After Going Missing Near Albany School This story has been updated. A 15-year-old boy from the region who was missing for two days has been found.  Adrian MacDuff, of Albany, had last been seen at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, near the Neil Hellman School on Academy Road. On Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13, Albany Police announced that the boy had been located and is safe. No other information was given.  Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a 15-year-old boy from the region who has been missing for two days. Adrian MacDuff, of Albany, was last seen at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, near the …

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
Report Of Stabbing At Elementary School In Capital Region Under Investigation Report Of Stabbing At Elementary School In Capital Region Under Investigation
Reported Stabbing At Schuyler Achievement Center In Albany Police are investigating reports of a stabbing at an elementary school in the region. Emergency crews in Albany were called to the Schuyler Achievement Center, located on Clinton Avenue, at around 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 for a person suffering from a stab wound in the nurse’s office. An Albany Police Department spokesperson told Daily Voice that the incident is under investigation. No other information, including the victim’s age, gender, or condition, was released.  It was not immediately clear whether the victim was injured on campus or went to the school afterward.  Students…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Alert Issued For Missing 21-Year-Old NY Woman: 'We Are Concerned For Her Safety,' Police Say Alert Issued For Missing 21-Year-Old NY Woman: 'We Are Concerned For Her Safety,' Police Say
Alert Issued For Missing 21-Year-Old NY Woman: 'We Are Concerned For Her Safety,' Police Say A 21-year-old New York woman has been missing for three days and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Police announced on Saturday, Nov. 25 that it is currently attempting to locate Azalea Gardner who was last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 22 in Albany at around 4 p.m. in the area of Morton Avenue and South Pearl Street. Gardner 5-foot-2, 125 pounds with blue eyes and currently has pink hair. She was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black boots, the the Albany Police Department said.  "At this time we are concerned for her safety," the department sai…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible' Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible'
Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible' Local leaders are speaking out after popular convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops announced it was shuttering one of its locations in the region over growing concerns about crime. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the company announced it was closing its Albany store located near Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard, citing a rise in thefts, robberies, and violent threats against employees. The store’s last day in business will be Thursday, Nov. 16. Apparently miffed at the notion that police hadn’t done enough to prevent the drastic move, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins issued a statement saying t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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ID Released For Victim Killed In Early-Morning Shooting Outside Capital Region Home ID Released For Victim Killed In Early-Morning Shooting Outside Capital Region Home
ID Released For Victim Killed In Early-Morning Shooting Outside Capital Region Home Authorities have identified a man who was killed in an early-morning shooting outside a home in the region. 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 a man with a gunshot wound to his chest.  He was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to Albany Police. On Monday, Nov. 13, investigators identified the victim as 32-year-old Elijah Thompson. No suspects had been arrested as of Monday evening and police did not speculate on…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Don't Fall For It: Phone Scammers Posing As Cops Targeting Capital Region Residents Don't Fall For It: Phone Scammers Posing As Cops Targeting Capital Region Residents
Don't Fall For It: Phone Scammers Posing As Cops Targeting Capital Region Residents If you get a suspicious phone call threatening arrest, don’t worry, it’s most likely bogus. Several concerned citizens contacted the Albany Police Department on Monday, Oct. 16, reporting a man who was posing as an Albany cop, according to the agency. The caller told people that they had an outstanding warrant and they needed to make a payment in order to “take care of it.” If payment was not received, he told them, they would be arrested. Albany Police addressed the scam in a Facebook post Tuesday, Oct. 17, saying the department will never ask for financial or credit card information over…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Food Delivery Drivers Among Victims In Reported Uptick In Capital Region Vehicle Thefts Food Delivery Drivers Among Victims In Reported Uptick In Capital Region Vehicle Thefts
Food Delivery Drivers Among Victims In Reported Uptick In Capital Region Vehicle Thefts Police are warning of an uptick in vehicle thefts in the region, including several belonging to food delivery drivers. The Albany Police Department has received numerous reports of stolen cars, many of which were left running unattended, the agency said on Facebook Monday, Aug. 7. In some of the thefts, the cars belonged to independent contractors working for Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grub Hub. “We want to remind our community that you should not leave your vehicle running unattended,” the department said. “You should not leave your keys in the ignition or a spare key inside your vehicle.…

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by Michael Mashburn