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ID Released For Man Who Died In Police Custody Following Capital Region Arrest ID Released For Man Who Died In Police Custody Following Capital Region Arrest
ID Released For Man Who Died In Police Custody Following Capital Region Arrest Authorities have identified a man who died in police custody following an arrest in the region. The Rensselaer County incident happened just before noon Friday, Oct. 13, in Troy’s Lansingburgh neighborhood. According to Troy Police, officers responded to a home after a resident called 911 reporting a trespasser. When they arrived, they saw 48-year-old Woody Smith, of Troy, crawling out of a first-floor window, police said. One officer pulled out his department-issued TASER device, but did not fire the weapon, according to officials. Smith was then handcuffed on the ground and positioned…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Update: Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Located In NYC New Update: Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Located In NYC
New Update: Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Located In NYC This story has been updated. A missing 10-year-old girl from Upstate New York has been found after a search that spanned several days and involved multiple police agencies. Rensselaer County resident Elizabeth Rosa had last been seen at around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.1, in Troy, getting into an unknown car on 7th Avenue in the North Lansingburgh neighborhood. Detectives said the girl was likely traveling to stay with family in New York City or on Long Island. Late Thursday night, Aug. 3, Troy Police announced that Rosa had been found in New York City and was safe.  "Troy PD Det…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Body Recovered From Capital Region River Body Recovered From Capital Region River
Body Recovered From Capital Region River Police are investigating after a body was found in a river in the region. The discovery was made Wednesday afternoon, July 12, in Rensselaer County, along the Hudson River in Troy. Police and fire crews recovered the body near the city’s Madison Pier, not far from the Green Island Bridge, Troy Police said. Authorities did not provide the person’s gender or speculate on how long they may have been in the water. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, July 13, in hopes of making a positive identification and determining an official cause of death. “As of right now there are no suspicious c…

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by Michael Mashburn
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ID Released For Customer Shot To Death Outside Capital Region Store ID Released For Customer Shot To Death Outside Capital Region Store
ID Released For Customer Shot To Death Outside Capital Region Store Authorities have identified a man who was shot to death during a fight outside a store in the region. The shooting happened at around 5:20 p.m. Sunday, July 2, in Troy, at the Family Dollar store located near 102nd Street and 2nd Avenue. According to Troy Police, two customers got into an altercation in front of the store when one of them opened fire. The victim, identified as 39-year-old Alexander Crawford, of Troy, managed to get back into the store and tell employees he had been shot. Crawford was taken by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. No …

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by Michael Mashburn
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String Of Overnight Car Fires In Capital Region Under Investigation String Of Overnight Car Fires In Capital Region Under Investigation
String Of Overnight Car Fires In Capital Region Under Investigation Police are working to determine whether a series of overnight car fires in the region are connected. Four separate fires were reported inside vehicles early Wednesday morning, June 21, in Rensselaer County, in the village of Lansingburgh, according to Troy Police. No structures were involved and there were no reports of injuries. “Our detectives have begun their investigation in an attempt to determine if the fires are related, any potential evidence involved and the identity of any potential suspects,” Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker said in a statement. No suspects had been i…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Tragic Update: Missing Capital Region Man Found Dead Tragic Update: Missing Capital Region Man Found Dead
Tragic Update: Missing Capital Region Man Found Dead Nearly a week after a 55-year-old man from the region went missing, the search for him has ended in tragedy. Rensselaer County resident Michael Hart, of Troy, had last been seen at around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, on Marvin Avenue in Troy, according to police. On Friday, June 9, Troy Police announced that search crews found Hart dead in a wooded area in South Troy. His death is under investigation, but does not appear suspicious, Assistant Police Chief Steven Barker said in a statement. In their initial alert seeking tips, police stated that Hart was developmentally disabled and may be…

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by Michael Mashburn
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More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Capital District More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Capital District
More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Capital District Authorities are reporting additional cases of dogs found to have died from parvovirus in the Capital District. Troy Police said the department’s animal control officer is working to determine if any crimes have occurred in connection with the deaths. Earlier report: Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Troy Biking Trail The announcement comes just days after Troy Police revealed that three deceased dogs were found near the city’s Uncle Sam Bike Path. Our Animal Control officer has recently responded to additional incidents where deceased dogs have been found to hav…

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by Michael Mashburn