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Texts, Video Help Convict NY Woman In Attempted Murder Case: Authorities
A New York woman who shot and seriously wounded another woman in a street argument was convicted of attempted murder on Monday, May 11, authorities said.
Celanna Smith, 26, was also found guilty of assault and weapons possession in connection with the Aug. 13, 2025, shooting that sent a 24-year-old woman to the hospital in need of emergency, life-saving surgery, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Smith, of Rensselaer, was part of a group that was arguing around 12:45 a.m. outside 22 Albany Street, according to authorities. Part of the confrontation was captured on video, inc…
16-Year-Old Murdered 'Amazing' HS Athlete At Capital Region Party, DA Says
Months after a high school athlete was shot to death at a Capital Region home, a teenager has been charged with his murder.
The 16-year-old defendant, who prosecutors did not name due to his age, was arraigned on a seven-count indictment charging him with murder and related charges in Schenectady County Family Court on Monday, Jan. 27, in the killing of Dubar Knowles.
Knowles, 15 at the time, was attending a large party at a Schenectady residence, located on Congress Street near 8th Avenue, when the defendant shot him once through the chest at around 11:20 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2024, according t…
Dine-n-Dasher Attacked Restaurant Owner In Capital Region, Causing Brain Injury: Jury
A diner trying to skip out on his bill attacked a Capital Region restaurant owner, leaving the victim with brain damage, a jury found.
Lucas Healey, 43, of Albany, was found guilty of robbery and assault following a three-day trial in Albany Supreme Court on Monday, Jan. 27.
Healey was dining and drinking at Shogun Sushi & Sake Bar on Madison Avenue in Albany on May 29, 2024, when he attempted to leave after only paying $50 of his $425 bill, the Albany County DA’s office said.
When restaurant employees confronted him outside and asked him to return to pay the remainder of his bill, an …
