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Police & Fire
Hammer Attack Ends In Hours-Long Barricade Standoff At Capitol Region Home
A violent hammer attack led to a three-and-a-half-hour barricade standoff before a suspect was taken into custody in Saratoga Springs, police announced. Chance O. Barger was arrested after officers responded to a home on Thoroughbred Drive at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Friday, June 19, for a reported disturbance, according to the Saratoga Springs Police Department. The homeowner told officers an acquaintance had assaulted him with a hammer and remained inside the residence, police said. The victim suffered head injuries and was bleeding heavily from his face when officers arrived. He was t…
Police & Fire
Suspicious Fire At Abandoned Building On Route 9W In Greene County Under Investigation
A fire that destroyed an abandoned building on Route 9W in Greene County is now being investigated as suspicious. The fire happened on Thursday afternoon, June 18, when troopers responded to a fire at an abandoned building at 13066 Route 9W in Coxsackie a little after 3 p.m., New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 23. Several drivers traveling northbound on Route 9W had reported seeing smoke coming from the structure and called 911, police said. Investigators said the building became fully engulfed in flames shortly after the initial reports were received. Firefighte…
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing NY Fisherman Found After Weeklong Search Along CT Coast
The body of a New York fisherman was found a week after he was pulled beneath the water off the Connecticut coast, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23. Kwahiwi Edwards, 34, of Queens, was found Saturday, June 20, on a beach near Shoreline Drive in Stratford, according to Fairfield police. The grim discovery ended days of searching after Edwards disappeared June 13 near Fairfield's Penfield Beach. Police said Edwards and another fisherman became stranded on a reef as a rising tide quickly surrounded them and cut them off from the shore. A witness who saw them stranded on the reef d…
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Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Son To Die In Dumpster Faces Murder Charge
A Danbury woman accused of leaving her newborn son in a dumpster to die nearly a decade ago is now facing a murder charge with special circumstances, prosecutors said. Dominique Harrison, 28, of Danbury, was arrested last week, but authorities did not provide details about the alleged crime until her arraignment Monday, officials said. The charges stem from an investigation into the 2018 discovery of human remains in Stamford, Danbury police said. It's unclear why she was not arrested until now. At Monday's arraignment, Assistant State's Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding said Harrison ad…
Police & Fire
6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (
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The death toll of a devastating fire at a New York Knights Inn has increased to six — and a 24-year-old man now faces manslaughter charges, police said. Broome County resident Tyler J. Russell, of Endwell, was arrested Monday evening, June 22, following an investigation into the deadly blaze at the Knights Inn on East Main Street in Endwell, New York State Police said in an update on Monday night. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the fire broke out at around 6 a.m. on Monday at the Knights Inn, located at 2603 East Main St. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy blac…
Police & Fire
2 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Fire Tears Through NY Knights Inn
Two people were killed and others were hospitalized after an intense fire tore through a Knights Inn in Central New York. New, updated report - 6 Dead In NY Knights Inn Fire, Suspect Charged With Manslaughter, Arson (UPDATE) The blaze began at around 6 a.m. on Monday, June 22, when Broome County first responders received reports of a fire at the Knights Inn at 2603 East Main St. in the hamlet of Endwell, according to New York State Police. Members of the Endwell Fire Department soon arrived and found heavy, black smoke coming from the front of the building, as well as…
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'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
A Connecticut father who died after a fall during a Madison Square Garden concert is being remembered as a devoted family man whose life centered on the people and community he loved. Hundreds are now rallying around his family following his death. Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, suffered injuries "indicative of falling from an elevated condition" inside the iconic Manhattan arena during a Goose concert, according to New York police. Officers said the incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Kueker was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died. The NYPD is inves…
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Man Burglarizes 3 Greene County Restaurants In 2 Days, Caught Months Later:
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A Connecticut man has been charged in a burglary spree that targeted three Hudson Valley, NY businesses within hours earlier this year, police said. Troy P. Stone, 41, of Ansonia, CT, was arrested following a months-long investigation into the burglaries, which happened in Greene County, NY, in January, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 19. The investigation began on Jan. 17, at around 1:16 a.m., when troopers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Gracie's Luncheonette on Route 23B in the Town of Catskill. Investigators said that Stone had unlawfully e…
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Contact With Minor
A 35-year-old Orange County man faces a felony charge for allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a child, police announced. Pine Bush resident Eric Guarneri, 35, was arrested on Thursday, June 18, in connection with an investigation into his alleged conduct, Town of Montgomery Police said. Guarneri is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a minor younger than 17 years old, police said. He was charged with third-degree criminal sex act. After his arrest, he was arraigned and remanded to Orange County Jail on a $10,000 cash bail. The investigation was conduct…
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Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret
What began as a routine parking maneuver ended with a Tesla plowing through a grass median, striking multiple vehicles, and crashing into a support pillar outside a Hershey outlet store, police said. The crash happened at the Tanger Outlets in Derry Township around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, according to Derry Township police Sharada Naganur, of Princeton, New Jersey, was parked or attempting to park her 2026 Tesla when the vehicle suddenly jumped a curb and turned sharply right, police said. The Tesla traveled down a grass median toward the row of stores, striking a small tree and thr…
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300-Pound Cannabis Haul Seized During I-87 Traffic Stop:
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Three hundred pounds of cannabis were seized during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Saratoga County, New York State Police announced on Monday, June 22. Tyler Thompson, 41, of Schenectady, was arrested after troopers discovered the massive cannabis haul during a stop on the Northway in Malta, according to police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit, working with the United States Border Patrol, stopped Thompson's vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately 10:53 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, authorities said. During the investigation, State Police K9 "J" assis…
Police & Fire
Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police
A stable worker is being sought after stabbing his roommate during an argument at the North Shore Equestrian Center on the LIU Post campus in Brookville, NY, police said. Brookville Police were notified Saturday, June 20, by staff at Glen Cove Hospital that a stabbing victim was receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an incident at approximately 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, according to Police Chief Kenneth Lack. The preliminary investigation determined that an altercation occurred between two roommates who were both employed by the North Shore Equestrian Center, Lack said. Duri…
Police & Fire
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day
Opening day at the Steve Benko Pool in New Canaan didn't go quite as planned. Instead of swimmers diving in, a Tesla did. A now-viral video taken by Kristen Schilo of New Canaan Dogs shows firefighters hoisting the electric vehicle from the pool at Waveny Park after it crashed through a fence and plunged into the water Tuesday morning, June 16. Multiple lifeguards and police officers entered the pool to help the driver out of the submerged vehicle, police said. He was the only person inside. Concerns about the pool becoming electrified appear to be unfounded. According to EV F…
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11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…
Police & Fire
Detectives Punched, Bitten While Arresting Albany Robbery Suspect: Police
A man accused in a robbery investigation allegedly punched two Albany police detectives in the face and bit one of them while resisting arrest, police announced on Wednesday, June 17. Niajateke Johnson, 24, of Albany, was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, after detectives with the Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigation Unit spotted him near Henry Johnson Boulevard and Second Street around 8:20 p.m., according to a release. Johnson had been identified as a suspect in an ongoing robbery investigation stemming from an incident on the 300 block of Central Avenue near Ontario Street on Sa…
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3 Pounds Of Cocaine Found During Thruway Traffic Stop, NY State Police Say
More than three pounds of cocaine were seized during a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway, New York State Police announced on Thursday, June 18. Robert C. Davis, 39, of Troy, Freddie J. Fields, 45, of Albany, and Terrell C. Welcome, 36, of Schenectady were arrested following the stop on Interstate 87 in Bethlehem at about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, according to state police. Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation while working in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, police said. Davis was identif…
Police & Fire
Attack On Albany Police Officer Sends Man To State Prison: DA
A violent attack that left an Albany police officer needing surgery has landed a city man in state prison, the Albany County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, June 17. Emory Johnson, 27, of Albany, was sentenced Tuesday by Judge William Little to three years in state prison followed by three years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to Assault in the Second Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, according to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon. The case stemmed from an incident at the City Mission on Feb. 7, 2025, authorities said. John…
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Child Sexual Abuse Material Found During Investigation: NY State Police
A man is accused of possessing and promoting child sexual abuse material following a cyber tip investigation, New York State Police in Latham announced on Wednesday, June 17. Daniel A. Elkins, 36, of Lake George, was arrested on Tuesday, June 9, following an investigation by State Police in Queensbury and the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, according to a release. The investigation began after a cyber tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), police said. Authorities executed a search warrant at Elkins' residence in Lake George on June 9 with assis…
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Child Sexual Abuse Allegation From 2013 Leads To Man's Arrest:
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A child sexual abuse allegation dating back more than a decade has led to an arrest, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, June 17. Ricky M. Baker, 46, of Granville, was charged with Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree following an investigation into allegations involving a child, according to State Police. Troopers received information on June 1 indicating a past sexual assault of a child, police said. The investigation determined that in 2013, Baker allegedly had sexual contact with a child younger than 14 years old while in Granville, according to investigators. Baker surrendered…
Police & Fire
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD. Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…
Police & Fire
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House
A man accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard members steps from the White House now faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors announced. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, an Afghan national, was charged in a 17-count superseding indictment filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, June 16, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The new charges stem from the shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injured Sgt. Andrew Wolfe on Nov. 26. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed in the sh…
Police & Fire
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries
The British may have marched on Boston centuries ago, looking for a fight. This time, the Scots are here looking for a pint. Scottish soccer fans have descended on Massachusetts for the World Cup, and in less than a week, they've helped drink some of the city's bars dry. The "Tartan Army" spent the past week filling restaurants and pubs, and in some cases helping empty beer taps across the city, according to NBC Boston. The fans took over the streets last weekend after Scotland claimed a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday and marched to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game on Sunday. Sam Ad…
Police & Fire
Man, 81, Killed In Route 66 Crash In Hudson Valley
An 81-year-old driver was killed in a head-on crash on Route 66 in Columbia County. The crash happened at around 2:20 p.m. on Monday, June 15, when troopers responded to a two-car crash on Route 66 in Ghent, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, June 17. Investigators found that a 2026 Honda CR-V driven by Jere Wrightsman, 81, of Chatham, was traveling southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided head-on with a 2024 Mazda CX-50, State Police said. A 64-year-old woman from Ghent was driving the Mazda. Both drivers were taken to Albany Medical Cen…
Police & Fire
Laser Strike Forces NY State Police Helicopter Off Flight Path; Man Charged With Felony
A laser pointed at a New York State Police helicopter during a nighttime training flight has led to a felony arrest, authorities announced. Daymian S. Massago, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with Directing a Laser at an Aircraft in the First Degree after allegedly aiming a laser at a State Police Aviation Airbus H145D3 helicopter, New York State Police said on Wednesday, June 17. The incident happened at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, while the helicopter crew was conducting night training over Saratoga Springs, according to police. Investigators said the aircraft was…
Police & Fire
Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops
A 23-year-old Delaware man was arrested in Philadelphia after police say a shooting at Wilmington Hospital left one 19-year-old dead and another critically injured. John Wallace-Bey, of New Castle, DE, was taken into custody Tuesday night, June 16, in Philadelphia and is awaiting extradition to Delaware, Wilmington Police announced. Wallace-Bey has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and carrying a concealed deadly weapon, police said. The shooting happened at Wilmington Hospital in t…
Police & Fire
17 Horses Killed In Devastating Barn Fire At Saratoga Casino Hotel Facility
A devastating early morning fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel harness racing facility claimed the lives of 17 horses and destroyed a barn, according to reports. The fire was reported just after 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the harness racing complex located at 25 Nelson Ave. in Saratoga Springs, according to the Saratoga Springs Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they found a barn heavily involved in flames. Because of the serious fire conditions, crews began a defensive attack while working to protect nearby buildings and prevent the blaze from spreading. Mutual …
Police & Fire
Hiker On Mushrooms Runs From Group After Argument In NY State Park — Then Arrested, Cops Say
A 30-year-old man faces charges after taking mushrooms during a hike in a New York state park, fleeing from his hiking group after an argument, and running to a nearby street before being caught with drugs, police said. Brooklyn resident Jashiya B. Smith, 30, was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, following an incident that began late Monday night, June 15, in Harriman State Park, New York State Police announced. According to the agency, the events leading to Smith's arrest began just after 8 p.m. on Monday, when New York State Park Police responded to a report of lost hikers in the p…
Police & Fire
Man Hit With Burglary, Assault Charges After Early-Morning Incident In Hudson Valley
A 30-year-old man was arrested on multiple felony charges following an early-morning burglary investigation in Ulster County, police announced. Jared P. Raymond, 30, of Saugerties, was arrested just before 5 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, according to the Saugerties Police Department. He was charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault, and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, all felony offenses. Police said the arrest stemmed from an incident on Delaware Street in the hamlet of Glasco. Authorities did not release more details about the circumstances surround…
Police & Fire
NJ Fire Kills 'All My Children' Actor, Wife
The two people killed in a New Jersey house fire early this week have been identified as Paul Avery, who starred in "All My Children," and his wife, Sheila Garry Avery, their child confirmed. New Jersey State Police said only that the fire at 88 Mohican Rd. in Blairstown broke out Tuesday morning, June 16, and that two people had died. The couple's daughter, Kyle Avery, announced on Facebook that his parents had tragically perished in the fire. "I’m devastated to share that our parents, Paul and Sheila Garry Avery, passed away early this morning," he wrote. "We loved them so much, and they…
Police & Fire
Officer Injured When Drunk Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car In NY: Police
A suspected drunk driver slammed into a police vehicle, sending an officer to the hospital in New York, police announced on Tuesday, June 16. Rene Dominguez Alonso, 38, of North New Hyde Park, was arrested after the crash near New Hyde Park Road and Aberdeen Road in North New Hyde Park at 4:20 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. A Third Precinct officer was on routine patrol when a gray 2004 Infiniti sedan struck the patrol vehicle from behind, police said. Another patrol unit nearby on an unrelated assignment witnessed the collision. The driver remained at the scene while officers …
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Man Arrested 3 Times In 5 Days, Accused Of Stealing Cars, Wallet In NY: Police
A 24-year-old man was arrested three times in five days in Ulster County and is accused of stealing multiple vehicles and a wallet — and being repeatedly released, police said. Luke M. Heiser, 24, was arrested in connection with a string of separate crimes that occurred between June 9 and June 13, the City of Kingston Police Department announced Monday, June 15. The investigation began on June 9 when a victim reported a stolen wallet and the unauthorized use of credit cards that had been inside it. Police said the wallet was later found in a storm drain where it had been di…
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