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Rookie 21-Year-Old Cop In Capital Region Illegally Accessed Computer Records, Police Say Rookie 21-Year-Old Cop In Capital Region Illegally Accessed Computer Records, Police Say
Rookie 21-Year-Old Cop In Capital Region Illegally Accessed Computer Records, Police Say A rookie cop in the region is facing misconduct charges after he allegedly abused his authority by illegally accessing computer records. Fulton County resident Chance Petteys, age 21, of Johnstown, was arrested Monday, June 17, on suspicion of official misconduct and related charges following an investigation by New York State Police. According to troopers, Petteys used his position at the Gloversville Police Department to improperly access computer records “without any legitimate law enforcement purposes.” The records included sensitive personal information and accounts of prior police int…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Alert Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old From Capital Region Alert Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old From Capital Region
Alert Issued For Missing 17-Year-Old From Capital Region Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager from the region. Fulton County resident Harmmony Lamont, age 17, of Johnstown, was reported missing Wednesday, Aug. 30, according to police. Investigators said she may be Johnstown or Gloversville. No other details were made available. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Johnstown Police Department at 518-736-4021. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Threatened To Kill Sheriff In Capital Region, Police Say Man Threatened To Kill Sheriff In Capital Region, Police Say
Man Threatened To Kill Sheriff In Capital Region, Police Say A man is behind bars, accused of threatening to murder a Capital Region sheriff. Fulton County resident Jason Blowers, age 51, of Northampton, was arrested Saturday, Sept. 17, following an investigation by New York State Police. Troopers were first contacted Wednesday, Sept. 14, with a complaint that Blowers had made phone threats to murder Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino and others, police said. The threats were made on multiple occasions to various agencies to intimidate and “coerce a unit of government,” according to police. Blowers was taken into custody during a traffic stop i…

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by Michael Mashburn