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Rock-Wielding Burglar Hits Two Albany Businesses Overnight: Police
A Capital Region man smashed into two Albany businesses to steal cash and liquor during an after-dark crime spree, police said.
Markeis Val, 29, threw a rock through glass at DaFazio’s Pizza around 11 p.m. Sunday, May 3, then took a cash drawer from the business, the Albany Police Department said Wednesday, May 6.
Just over two hours later, Val threw another rock through the window of Broadway Liquor around 1 a.m. Monday, May 4, then entered and stole multiple bottles of liquor before fleeing, police said. The businesses are just around the corner from each other at Livingston Avenue and Br…
Dog Stabbed, Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After NY Police Chase: Cops
An Albany man stabbed a dog after breaking into a home while fleeing police, authorities said Friday, March 27.
Elijah Torres, 25, was acting erratically with a knife near the corner of Lark Street and Jay Street when cops responded just after 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26, the Albany Police Department said. When officers arrived, Torres took off on foot, according to investigators. He kicked down the door to a residence on Dove Street, sprinted through the back and ran into a neighbor’s yard, cops said.
In the yard, he encountered a dog and stabbed the dog in the head, police said. Officers th…
NY Man Punches Victim In Face, Steals Phone, Smashes TV In Wild 3 A.M. Assault: Police
A New York man repeatedly punched a victim in the face, stole their phone and smashed a television in a domestic incident early Sunday, March 15, authorities said.
Dillan Madison, 31, was arrested and hit with a top charge of felony aggravated family offense, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said. He had previously been charged with the same crime within the past five years, police said.
Cops responded to 56 Antone Mountain Road in Corinth just after 3 a.m. Sunday for a domestic disturbance call and arrested Madison at the scene, the sheriff’s office said. In addition to his physical as…
Man Enters Garage, Lights Fire, Causes Over $1.5K In Damage At Capital Region Home: Police
A 69-year-old man has been charged more than a year after a garage fire at a Saratoga County home that investigators say was intentionally set.
Moreau resident Brian A. Lemery was arrested Monday, Feb. 23, in connection with a December 2024 fire on Jackson Road in Moreau, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Feb. 26.
Troopers originally responded on Dec. 3, 2024, to a report of a garage fire at the property. After investigating, authorities determined the fire had been deliberately started.
According to State Police, Lemery is accused of entering the garage without perm…
'Delco Pooper' She Pooped On A Car — Now She’s On Probation — Watch The Viral Road Rage Video
The woman who went viral after defecating on another driver’s car during a road rage incident has avoided trial—at least for now.
Christina Marie Solometo, 44, of Ridley Park, Delaware County (Delco), Pennsylvania, was formally sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 16, as part of the county’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program, court records show.
As a condition of the program, Solometo must complete:
24 months of probation
community service
anger management classes
a ban on posting about her case on social media
If she satisfies those terms, her charges—including indecent exposure…
Man Steals $20K In Lawn Equipment, Power Tools From NY Tractor Supply Stores: Cops
A multi-week investigation into thefts from Tractor Supply stores in Orange County led to the arrest of a man accused of stealing more than $20,000 worth of outdoor power equipment, authorities announced.
Martin Hodge, 61, of New Windsor, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 20, and charged in connection with the thefts, which happened at Tractor Supply locations in New Windsor and Crawford, New Windsor Police announced on Friday, Nov. 21.
According to the department, officers from New Windsor and the Town of Crawford executed several search warrants on Wednesday, Nov. 19, and the day…
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…
Long Island Man Assaults Pseg Worker, Then Kicks Hospital Wall, Cops Say
A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a PSEG worker, then caused damage to a hospital wall while in custody, Nassau County Police said.
The incident happened on Saturday, July 19, at 11:03 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Marina Pointe Drive in East Rockaway, detectives from the Fourth Squad said in an arrest report.
According to police, the victim, a 61-year-old male PSEG employee working as an Environmental Engineer, was on site investigating hazardous materials when he was approached by a man later identified as John A. Spears, 33, of Lynbrook.
“A verbal argument ensue…
Wanted NJ Burglar, 21, Caught In NY With Illegal Gun, USPS Jacket, Credit Card Scanner: Police
A 21-year-old man wanted for a New Jersey burglary was pulled over in Hewlett and found with an illegal gun, a USPS jacket, and credit card scam equipment, Nassau County police said.
Loquinne Mathis Jr., of Beach 101st Street in Rockaway Park, was driving a 2009 Mazda westbound on Main Street near Howland Road in East Rockaway when Fourth Precinct officers spotted the vehicle with no front license plate, according to detectives.
Police stopped the car around 9:27 a.m. on Broadway near East Rockaway Road on Monday, June 2.
During the traffic stop, officers discovered Mathis was driving with…
'I Pooped On Her Car': Road Rage Defecation In Pennsylvania Park Caught In Viral Video
A Delaware County woman was arrested after allegedly defecating on another driver’s car during a bizarre road rage incident that was caught on video and quickly went viral, police said on Thursday, May 1.
Christina Marie Solometo, 44, of Ridley Park, is accused of squatting on a vehicle’s hood and relieving herself during a traffic dispute at Fourth Street and Madison Avenue in Prospect Park on Tuesday, April 29, according to Prospect Park Police and court documents.
The video, which has circulated widely on social media, shows a woman apparently pantsless stepping out of a vehicle, sitting…
