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Teacher Sent 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Minor, Police In Region Say
A high school teacher in the region is facing charges after allegedly sending sexually suggestive messages to a minor, authorities said.
Rensselaer County resident Peter Bertram, age 43, of the Village of Nassau, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 17, following an investigation by State Police.
Investigators determined that Bertram, who teaches at Averill Park High School in Rensselaer, sent “indecent and sexually suggestive” images and text messages to a child under the age of 17.
The victim is not a student at Averill Park High School.
Troopers were initially contacted on Monday morning, Jan. …
Man, Woman From Capital District Accused Of Stealing $1,200 Worth Of Items From Lowe's Store
A man and woman from the region are facing charges after they allegedly stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Lowe’s store.
Hugo Cabrera, age 46, of Troy, and Justine Tuttle, age 42, of Schodack, were arrested Friday, Sept. 2, on a warrant for felony grand larceny.
State police in Saratoga County were initially called on Tuesday, March 22, with reports of a theft that occurred at the Lowe’s on State Route 146 in Halfmoon a week prior.
Investigators determined that Cabrera stole over $1,200 worth of items from the store with Tuttle’s help, police said.
The pair was issued an appea…
