Cellphone-Smashing Domestic Incident In Capital Region Leads To Repeat Offender’s Arrest: Cops Cellphone-Smashing Domestic Incident In Capital Region Leads To Repeat Offender’s Arrest: Cops Cellphone-Smashing Domestic Incident In Capital Region Leads To Repeat Offender’s Arrest: Cops
Cellphone-Smashing Domestic Incident In Capital Region Leads To Repeat Offender’s Arrest: Cops A Capital Region man violated an order of protection, stomped on the victim’s cellphone, and subjected them to unlawful physical contact, authorities said. Raphael A. Germain, 36, of Wilton, was arrested after deputies responded to an active domestic incident on state Route 50 in Wilton around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said. Germain broke the victim’s cellphone, which was valued at more than $250, by stomping on it, deputies said. He also committed unlawful physical contact with the victim, according to the sheriff’s office. Germain was charged with a…

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Stolen Car With 13-Year-Old Driving Spotted In Albany, Two Teens Arrested: Police Stolen Car With 13-Year-Old Driving Spotted In Albany, Two Teens Arrested: Police Stolen Car With 13-Year-Old Driving Spotted In Albany, Two Teens Arrested: Police
Stolen Car With 13-Year-Old Driving Spotted In Albany, Two Teens Arrested: Police Two Albany teenagers were arrested after police found them joyriding in a stolen car, cops said. Officers spotted the vehicle near South Pearl Street and Third Avenue around 8:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, the Albany Police Department said. When cops attempted to pull the vehicle over, a 13-year-old boy and 14-year-old boy jumped out and fled on foot, authorities said. But the teens didn’t get far before the officers located and arrested them, police said. Their names were not released due to their ages. The 13-year-old was charged with third-degree possession of stolen property and resisting …
Bearded Bank Suspect Bags $9K In NY, Tries For Another Haul With Fake Military ID: Police Bearded Bank Suspect Bags $9K In NY, Tries For Another Haul With Fake Military ID: Police Bearded Bank Suspect Bags $9K In NY, Tries For Another Haul With Fake Military ID: Police
Bearded Bank Suspect Bags $9K In NY, Tries For Another Haul With Fake Military ID: Police A mystery man stole $9,000 from a Capital Region bank, then attempted to take $9,000 more using fake military credentials, police said. The man used a fraudulent New York State driver’s license to withdraw $9,000 from the Bank of Greene County in Ravena on Friday, Sept. 25, New York State Police announced Tuesday, Oct. 27. Additionally, the man tried to withdraw $9,000 from Arrow Bank in Glens Falls using a fraudulent military VA identification card but was denied, according to authorities. The suspect was caught on camera at one location wearing a plaid flannel shirt, bushy beard, and blu…
Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New York, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New York, 18 Other States: DA Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New York, 18 Other States: DA
Nearly $3M Home Depot, Lowe’s Theft Ring Hit New York, 18 Other States: DA A theft ring targeting Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other retailers caused nearly $3 million in losses across 19 states — including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Virginia — authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Eight men have been arrested and a ninth is wanted after investigators uncovered a network of more than 30 people handling thefts, transportation, storage, and resale of stolen merchandise, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. The group committed hundreds of thefts begi…
Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-NYPD Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-NYPD Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-NYPD Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report
Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-nypd Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report A retired NYPD detective from the Hudson Valley, NY accused of fatally shooting a father of two during a road-rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge is once again facing a murder charge after a Manhattan grand jury returned an indictment, according to reports.  Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was indicted on second-degree murder on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in connection with the shooting death of Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.  The indictment marks a significant development in the case, as Romero had initially been charged with murder following the …

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Triplet, Nypd Recruit, 21, Killed In Queens Motorcycle Crash A 21-year-old New Jersey native who was the youngest of triplets and training to become an NYPD officer was killed in a motorcycle crash in Queens, authorities said. Caleb Ethan Park, of Brooklyn, lost control of his 2008 Triumph Street Triple motorcycle on the ramp from the eastbound Jackie Robinson Parkway to the northbound Van Wyck Expressway around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, the NYPD said. The motorcycle struck a concrete barrier on the right side of the ramp, throwing Park onto the roadway, according to the NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad. He was rushed to Ja…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say
Police Called On 3-Year-Old Soccer Player For Being 'Too Good,' Parents Say A 3-year-old boy's parents said police were called to their son's soccer game because he was "too good." Nevada Pierre was playing in an i9 Sports soccer league in Winter Park, Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 24, when a league official called the police. The Winter Park Police Department released body camera video of the incident on Monday, Oct. 26. Nevada's parents claimed their son was being kicked out of the league because he was more skilled than the other children. "They're mad at my son because he actually plays soccer," Martasia Griffin told officers. "So I'm a l…