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Dragged Woman Out Of NY Restaurant, Stole Her Phone, Drove Off With Her Inside Car: Police Dragged Woman Out Of NY Restaurant, Stole Her Phone, Drove Off With Her Inside Car: Police
Dragged Woman Out Of NY Restaurant, Stole Her Phone, Drove Off With Her Inside Car: Police A man is accused of dragging a woman out of a Long Island restaurant, stealing her phone, and driving off with her still inside his car, police said. Syed Ibrahim Ali, 25, of Syosset, was arrested after officers responded to a disturbance in the parking lot of 1029 Oyster Bay Road, East Norwich, Nassau County police said. Detectives did not say whether Ali and the 30-year-old woman knew each other, but said the disturbance escalated when he “dragged the victim out of the restaurant and pinned her to the ground.” The woman broke free and ran back into the restaurant, where she attempted to…
‘Daddy’s Home!’ 'Madman' Rams Car Into Niskayuna AT&T, Hunting Ex-GF With Bat, Jury Finds ‘Daddy’s Home!’ 'Madman' Rams Car Into Niskayuna AT&T, Hunting Ex-GF With Bat, Jury Finds
‘Daddy’s Home!’ 'Madman' Rams Car Into Niskayuna AT&T, Hunting Ex-GF With Bat, Jury Finds A New York jury convicted a Schenectady man accused of crashing his Mercedes into an AT&T store where his ex-girlfriend worked, then tearing through the business with a baseball bat while shouting for her. Steven Carrion, 33, was found guilty Tuesday, Nov. 18, of eight charges stemming from the September 2022 incident at Mohawk Commons in Niskayuna, according to the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office. Jurors deliberated for just two hours. Carrion had been served with a full stay-away order of protection the morning of Sept. 25, 2022. Hours later, he drove his Mercedes direct…
Vandal Targeted Black Victim's Car In Saratoga County Hate Crime, Police Say Vandal Targeted Black Victim's Car In Saratoga County Hate Crime, Police Say
Vandal Targeted Black Victim's Car In Saratoga County Hate Crime, Police Say A 20-year-old Saratoga County man is facing felony hate crime charges after allegedly vandalizing a victim’s car, police said. Deputies responded to a disturbance call on Blue Heron Way in the town of Ballston just before 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined that Christopher Brothers, 20, of Ballston Spa, struck the victim’s car with a hammer and jumped on top of it, causing over $1,500 in damage, police said. Deputies alleged he intentionally targeted the victim, who is Black, because of his perceived race. Brothers was arres…
Electric Fly Swatter Used In Attack At NY Home, Police Say Electric Fly Swatter Used In Attack At NY Home, Police Say
Electric Fly Swatter Used In Attack At NY Home, Police Say A New York woman is facing felony charges after allegedly attacking someone with an electric fly swatter during a domestic incident, police said. Jennifer Garland, 35, of Halfmoon, was arrested Monday night, Aug. 4, after deputies responded to a reported disturbance on Fellows Road just before 9 p.m., according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators allege Garland violated an active order of protection by intentionally injuring another person with a “racket-style” electronic fly swatter that had exposed wires.  The victim was struck multiple times in the arm and suffer…
HV Man Tied Belt Around Kid's Neck, Tried Lifting Up While Violating Protection Order: Cops HV Man Tied Belt Around Kid's Neck, Tried Lifting Up While Violating Protection Order: Cops
HV Man Tied Belt Around Kid's Neck, Tried Lifting Up While Violating Protection Order: Cops A Hudson Valley man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly attempting to strangle a child while violating a protection order, police said. Police in Ulster County responded to a Kingston apartment on Wall Street for a violation of a full stay away order of protection just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Arriving officers found Jeffery Roberts, 36, inside the home despite being barred by a court order, Kingston Police said. Residents told investigators that Roberts had placed a leather belt around the neck of one of the children and attempted to lift the child off of the ground by…
Ex-BF Tried Stabbing Woman To Death During Kidnapping In Capital Region, Jury Finds Ex-BF Tried Stabbing Woman To Death During Kidnapping In Capital Region, Jury Finds
Ex-BF Tried Stabbing Woman To Death During Kidnapping In Capital Region, Jury Finds A Hudson Valley man was convicted of attempted murder after kidnapping, choking, and trying to stab his ex-girlfriend to death, jurors found. Orlando Williams, 55, of Hudson, was also found guilty of kidnapping, strangulation, and related charges by a Columbia County jury on Wednesday, April 9, stemming from the horrific attack in March 2024. Hudson Police found the victim “distressed” and covered in mud following the attack at her Hudson apartment at around 10:30 p.m. on March 14, 2024, as Daily Voice reported. She told investigators that she was alone smoking a cigarette on her back deck…
Man Rammed Estranged Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking, Threats: Capital Region Jury Man Rammed Estranged Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking, Threats: Capital Region Jury
Man Rammed Estranged Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking, Threats: Capital Region Jury A Schenectady man was convicted of attempted murder after intentionally striking his estranged wife with his vehicle in what prosecutors called a deliberate act of violence. Sherifullah Hashimi, 62, was found guilty on seven counts in all, mostly felonies, by a Schenectady County jury on Monday, Feb. 3, according to the district attorney’s office. The case stemmed from a violent incident at the Southgate Housing Complex on Frank Street in Schenectady on July 23, 2023. Multiple people called 911 reporting that a woman had been struck by a car. Surveillance video obtained by Schenectady Poli…
Man Repeatedly Stabs Woman In Front Of 2 Kids Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say Man Repeatedly Stabs Woman In Front Of 2 Kids Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say
Man Repeatedly Stabs Woman In Front Of 2 Kids Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say A man is facing attempted murder charges following a stabbing attack that injured a woman in Albany. Officers responded to a residence in the city’s Beverwyck neighborhood, near Sherman and Quail streets, for a stabbing at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. Inside the home, they found a woman, 31, suffering from stab wounds to her torso, legs, and hands, Albany Police said. She was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital in stable condition. An investigation found that another resident of the home, Elijah Thomas, 34, stabbed the woman in front of two young children during a domestic dispute…
'Disrespected' Correction Officer Repeatedly Beat Wife In Front Of Kids In Capital Region: Jury 'Disrespected' Correction Officer Repeatedly Beat Wife In Front Of Kids In Capital Region: Jury
'Disrespected' Correction Officer Repeatedly Beat Wife In Front Of Kids In Capital Region: Jury A former correction officer in the Capital Region is facing significant prison time after subjecting his wife to years of horrific abuse. Stephen Frank, 48, was found guilty of multiple felony domestic violence charges by a Saratoga County jury on Wednesday, Jan. 29, following a week-long trial. Frank, a former Warren County correction officer, repeatedly subjected the woman to verbal and physical abuse over a period of years, the Saratoga County DA’s office said. His now ex-wife took the stand, telling jurors she suffered repeated bruising, cuts, and even damage to her lungs. The abuse, …
Armed 5-Hour Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Dutchess County Man Armed 5-Hour Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Dutchess County Man
Armed 5-Hour Standoff Ends With Arrest Of Dutchess County Man A five-hour standoff in Dutchess County ended with the arrest of a 36-year-old man wanted on a warrant for reckless endangerment, police said. Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said Richard P. Danko, age 36, of Dover Plains, was charged following a complaint and an hours-long standoff at his residence on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 in Dover Plains. According to Watterson, deputies responded to 16 Old State Route 22 at around 6:10 a.m. after receiving a report of a person being threatened with a shotgun. When they arrived, Danko was identified as a suspect but refused t…
Stabbing Leads To Capital Region Woman's Arrest, Police Say Stabbing Leads To Capital Region Woman's Arrest, Police Say
Stabbing Leads To Capital Region Woman's Arrest, Police Say A 27-year-old Albany woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a man during a domestic incident on Columbia Street, authorities report. Albany police arrested Angel Infante, 27, of Albany, in connection with a domestic-related stabbing that occurred Monday, Dec. 30, said Megan Craft, spokeswoman for the Albany Police.  Officers responded to the scene at 11:55 a.m. following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, they found a 34-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his chest and abdomen. Emergency medical personnel treated him at the scene before being transported t…
21-Year-Old Accused Of Violating Protection Orders While In Custody In Region 21-Year-Old Accused Of Violating Protection Orders While In Custody In Region
21-Year-Old Accused Of Violating Protection Orders While In Custody In Region A man is facing charges after allegedly violating an order of protection while incarcerated for the second time in the span of a month, authorities said. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office reported that Brandon Mima, age 21, of Beacon, currently held at the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center, is accused of contacting two individuals protected by the order via telephone. He was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and charged with: Aggravated family offense, a felony, Criminal contempt in the second degree, a misdemeanor,  Obstruction of governmental administration in the secon…
Man From Region Nabbed For Assault, Knocking Victim's Teeth Out, Police Say Man From Region Nabbed For Assault, Knocking Victim's Teeth Out, Police Say
Man From Region Nabbed For Assault, Knocking Victim's Teeth Out, Police Say A man from the region was charged with assault after he allegedly broke into a home and knocked a victim's teeth out.  The incident occurred in Sullivan County on Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Town of Thompson. According to Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, deputies encountered Xavier Vega, age 30, of Monticello. The investigation at the scene revealed that Vega had been removed from that location earlier in the day under an order of protection.  Vega returned to the residence, allegedly broke in, and assaulted a 61-year-old occupant by knocking his teeth ou…