Restaurant Burglary Suspect Nabbed In Capital Region Restaurant Burglary Suspect Nabbed In Capital Region
Restaurant Burglary Suspect Nabbed In Capital Region A Capital Region man was nabbed for allegedly breaking into a restaurant, causing damage, and stealing money. The incident occurred in Saratoga County at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, on Maple Avenue in Greenville. According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, an investigation determined that David Gregson, age 57, of Saratoga Springs, allegedly forced his way into the restaurant, causing damage to the building earlier in the evening. While inside, Gregson reportedly stole money and then fled on foot. A few hours later, Gregson was located in Saratoga Springs, where he was arrested and charg…
4-Month-Old Injured After Woman Crashes Into Tree In Region 4-Month-Old Injured After Woman Crashes Into Tree In Region
4-Month-Old Injured After Woman Crashes Into Tree In Region A 4-month-old girl sustained life-threatening injuries, and two others were seriously injured after the car they were in left the roadway and struck a tree head-on in the region. The incident occurred in Ulster County at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, on Libertyville Road in the town of New Paltz. According to New Paltz Police Chief Matthew Sutton, a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a 2007 Saturn was traveling northbound when they passed another vehicle in the no-passing zone. After passing, when re-entering the lane, the 26-year-old female driver lost control and hit a t…
9 Students, 1 Adult Injured In School Bus Crash In Region 9 Students, 1 Adult Injured In School Bus Crash In Region
9 Students, 1 Adult Injured In School Bus Crash In Region Nine students and an adult were injured during a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus in the region. The crash occurred in Orange County around 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 28, at the intersection of Route 52 and Route 17 in the town of Crawford. According to Crawford Police Chief Dominick Blasko, a 2021 Dodge truck was traveling eastbound in the eastbound lane of Route 52 when it collided with a 2024 First Student school bus.   The First Student Bus was transporting 43 Pine Bush students to Edward J Russell Elementary School when the collision took place, Blasko said. The bus was ma…
Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Region Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Region
Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Region A fuel tank rollover crash has caused heavy delays on a busy stretch of the New York State Thruway. State Police said the crash has all I-87 southbound lanes closed from Exit 21 in Catskill to Ulster County in Saugerties Exit 20 for at least the next six hours. State police said the crash occurred in Ulster County around 3:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, near mile marker 105. No one was injured, but an unknown quantity of diesel fuel spilled and is in the process of being cleaned up.  The southbound lanes will be closed most of the morning until the cleanup is complete, state police said. …
$50K Fraud: Ex-Employee In Rensselaer County Used Company Credit Card For Over Year, Police Say $50K Fraud: Ex-Employee In Rensselaer County Used Company Credit Card For Over Year, Police Say
$50K Fraud: Ex-Employee In Rensselaer County Used Company Credit Card For Over Year, Police Say A Capital Region woman has been charged with alleged grand larceny for using a company credit for personal items. Rensselaer County resident Kimberly A. Neumann, age 53, of Troy, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 23. According to New York State Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, an investigation determined that Neumann worked for the company and allegedly used the company's corporate credit card to make purchases unrelated to the business's needs from the summer of 2023 until the summer of 2024 without permission or authorization.  O'Neil said these purchases were reportedly for Neumann's g…
Pair Of 45-Year-Old Capital Region Women Nabbed For Animal Cruelty In Case Involving 40 Cats Pair Of 45-Year-Old Capital Region Women Nabbed For Animal Cruelty In Case Involving 40 Cats
Pair Of 45-Year-Old Capital Region Women Nabbed For Animal Cruelty In Case Involving 40 Cats Two women from the region have been charged with 40 counts of animal cruelty to cats. The incident occurred in Columbia County on Friday, Oct. 18, in Hillsdale. After receiving a tip about possible animal abuse, members of the New York State Police, with the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, Animal Nation, and the Hillsdale Building Department, determined that Jennifer Rossi, age 45, and Peggy Card, age 45, both of Hillsdale, failed to care for the animals, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Animal Nation, located in Westchester County in South Salem, volunteered to care for the cats at their shelter, H…
Duo Caught With Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Region After Complaint From Resident Duo Caught With Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Region After Complaint From Resident
Duo Caught With Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Region After Complaint From Resident Two people, including a Fairfield County resident, face charges after they were caught with heroin, cocaine, and prescription medication in the Hudson Valley during a suspected drug deal, police said. The arrests resulted from an incident in Putnam County on Thursday, Oct. 17 just before 10:30 p.m., when a caller told the Putnam County Sheriff's Office that drugs were possibly being sold from a car within the village of Brewster.  Sheriff's deputies responded to the location and found 52-year-old Michael Flynn of Brookfield, Connecticut in possession of heroin and cocaine that he alleg…
Fatal Crash In Region: 26-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Fatal Crash In Region: 26-Year-Old ID'd As Victim
Fatal Crash In Region: 26-Year-Old ID'd As Victim A two-vehicle crash in the region claimed the life of one person and injured another. The collision occurred in Orange County at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, on Route 32 in Newburgh. According to the town of Newburgh Police Lt. Matthew Nadolny, a preliminary investigation determined that a 2007 Ford Econoline van, operated by Leonel Marquez-Martinez, age 36, of Wallkill, was traveling southbound on  Route 32.  Nadolny said a 2015 Chevrolet Volt operated by Marcus Bennett, age 26, of Montgomery, was traveling northbound when the two crashed. Bennett was pronounce…
Road Rage: 24-Year-Old Man Displays Weapon During Incident In Capital Region, Police Say Road Rage: 24-Year-Old Man Displays Weapon During Incident In Capital Region, Police Say
Road Rage: 24-Year-Old Man Displays Weapon During Incident In Capital Region, Police Say A Capital Region man was nabbed for road rage after allegedly displaying a weapon to another driver. Saratoga County resident Justin R. Maetzel, age 24, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at his home for the incident on Route 7 in Albany County near Colonie. According to New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, an investigation determined on Route 7 near the I-87 interchange in Colonie, Matzel allegedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun inside his vehicle during a road rage dispute.  Maetzel fled the location while the victim contacted 911. He was later loc…
Capital Region Man Nabbed For Child Porn After Cyber Tip Capital Region Man Nabbed For Child Porn After Cyber Tip
Capital Region Man Nabbed For Child Porn After Cyber Tip A Captial Region man was busted with child pornography after New York State Police received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Rensselaer County resident Andrew M. Squillari, age 26, of Troy, was charged on Wednesday, Oct. 23, following an investigation by the State Police and the US Department of Homeland Security. According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, Squillari is accused of promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation.  His arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his residence…
Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say
Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say A 16-year-old runaway in the region has been nabbed for allegedly stealing two vehicles, burglary, and theft. The arrest occurred in Ulster County on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the town of Lloyd. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the Lake Katrine teen was charged after a month-long investigation found the boy allegedly stole two vehicles, entered a residence, stole a cell phone and iPad, and took alcohol from a convenience store in Highland. The teen was charged with Burglary Grand larceny, fourth-degree Grand larceny, third-degree, two counts Petit larceny. Janso said as an adolesc…
23-Year-Old Found Shot In Broad Daylight In Region 23-Year-Old Found Shot In Broad Daylight In Region
23-Year-Old Found Shot In Broad Daylight In Region A man was found shot on a city street during an incident between several people in the region. The fight occurred in Dutchess County at 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 24, on Mill Street in Beacon. According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, officers found the injured 23-year-old Beacon resident on the street; all parties were still on the scene. Figlia said the unidentified victim was transported to the hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. The investigation into the cause of the shooting is ongoing, but there is no threat to the general public, Figlia said. This is a de…