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Hudson Valley Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Roommate To Death With Knife To Skull Hudson Valley Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Roommate To Death With Knife To Skull
Hudson Valley Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Roommate To Death With Knife To Skull A man from the region faces years in prison after being found guilty by a jury for stabbing his roommate to death. Related: Arrest Made In Gruesome Murder Of Poughkeepsie Man Stabbed In Head Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced Tuesday, Aug. 6, that Poughkeepsie resident Andrew Fraser, age unknown, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for killing Dontay Brown.  “Today’s sentencing serves as a critical reminder that our office is dedicated to seeking justice for victims of violent crimes," Parisi said. "The defendant’s actions were&nbs…

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by Kathy Reakes
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22-Year-Old Stabbed In Capital Region; Search Underway For Suspect 22-Year-Old Stabbed In Capital Region; Search Underway For Suspect
22-Year-Old Stabbed In Capital Region; Search Underway For Suspect Police are investigating a stabbing in the region that sent a man to the hospital. The attack happened in Albany, near the intersection of Quail and West streets, shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Albany Police said officers found a 22-year-old man who had been stabbed in his back. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects had been arrested as of Monday, Aug. 5. Police did not say whether the victim knew his attacker or speculate on a possible motive. Anyone with information is asked to contact Albany Police detectives at…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
3 Stabbed In Hudson Valley During Fight 3 Stabbed In Hudson Valley During Fight
3 Stabbed In Hudson Valley During Fight Police are investigating after three people were stabbed during a fight in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at Looper's Plaza, located at South Avenue and Wolcott Avenue in Beacon. According to Beacon Police Chief Thomas Figlia, the department received a 911 call regarding something happening at the plaza. The chief said that as officers responded, they located several people in South Avenue Park walking from the area toward West Center Street. One of those stopped, a 16-year-old male, was found to be bleeding.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Injured In Stabbing Attack In Capital Region Woman Injured In Stabbing Attack In Capital Region
Woman Injured In Stabbing Attack In Capital Region A woman is recovering after she was repeatedly stabbed on a residential street in the region. The attack happened in Albany’s Arbor Hill neighborhood, on North Pearl Street near Wilson Street, at around 5:40 p.m. Monday, July 22. Albany Police said officers arrived to find a 46-year-old woman suffering from stab wounds to her arm and leg. She was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital where she remains in stable condition. No suspects had been arrested as of Tuesday afternoon, July 23. It was not immediately clear whether the victim knows her attacker or what led up to the incident. A…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Duo Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of 24-Year-Old, Attack On Second Victim Near UAlbany Campus Duo Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of 24-Year-Old, Attack On Second Victim Near UAlbany Campus
Duo Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of 24-Year-Old, Attack On Second Victim Near UAlbany Campus Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a stabbing attack that killed a 24-year-old man and injured a second victim near a college campus in the region. Emergency crews in Albany were called at around 3:40 a.m. Monday, June 3, for a stabbing near Washington Avenue and Quail Street, one block from the University at Albany’s downtown campus. Albany Police said a 25-year-old man flagged paramedics down after suffering a stab wound to his back. Earlier Report: 24-Year-Old Stabbed To Death, Second Victim Injured In Attack Near UAlbany Downtown Campus As medics were treating…

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by Michael Mashburn
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22-Year-Old Woman Stabbed During Capital Region Robbery 22-Year-Old Woman Stabbed During Capital Region Robbery
22-Year-Old Woman Stabbed During Capital Region Robbery A woman is recovering after she was stabbed during a robbery in the region. Albany Police were called at around 7:45 p.m. Friday, June 14, for a robbery near Washington and Lexington avenues. Officers found a 22-year-old woman suffering from a stab wound to her back. She was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation found that the victim was sitting with two others at the bus stop near Western Avenue and Sprague Place when two men approached them, one armed with a knife. The suspects then forcibly stole their belongings, and at one point…

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by Michael Mashburn
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24-Year-Old Stabbed To Death, Second Victim Injured In Attack Near UAlbany Campus 24-Year-Old Stabbed To Death, Second Victim Injured In Attack Near UAlbany Campus
24-Year-Old Stabbed To Death, Second Victim Injured In Attack Near UAlbany Campus A 24-year-old man was killed and a second victim was injured in an early-morning stabbing attack in the region. Emergency crews in Albany were called at around 3:40 a.m. Monday, June 3, for a stabbing near Washington Avenue and Quail Street, one block from the University at Albany’s downtown campus. Albany Police said a 25-year-old man flagged paramedics down after suffering a stab wound to his back. As medics were treating the man, another individual informed them that a second victim had been stabbed roughly a block away, near Washington and Lake avenues, and was unconscious. Officers …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Charges Upgraded To Murder In Hudson Valley 'Gator' Stabbing Case Charges Upgraded To Murder In Hudson Valley 'Gator' Stabbing Case
Charges Upgraded To Murder In Hudson Valley 'Gator' Stabbing Case Charges against one of two residents in the region charged in the stabbing of a man in a fight over tools have been upgraded to murder after the victim died days later in a case involving. the presence of an alligator. Related: Live Alligator Discovered At Scene Of Stabbing In Pawling Residence Dutchess County resident Giuseppe Vassallo, age 43, of Pawling, who was initially charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of Nathaniel Vieira, age 42, also of Pawling, on Saturday, March 2, saw his charges increased to murder on Thursday, April 11, said Sinead McLoughlin of the Dutc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Update: Student Attacks 16-Year-Old, Staffer With Knife At Capital Region School, Police Say Update: Student Attacks 16-Year-Old, Staffer With Knife At Capital Region School, Police Say
Update: Student Attacks 16-Year-Old, Staffer With Knife At Capital Region School, Police Say This story has been updated. A 16-year-old student and an adult staffer have been injured in a reported stabbing attack at a school in the region. Emergency crews in Rensselaer County were called to Troy Community School on 5th Avenue shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 for a stabbing inside the building. Troy Police said the juvenile victim and another male student got into a fight inside the school when the suspect pulled out a pocket knife and injured the other student. A member of the school’s security team responded with other staff members and attempted to break up the fight. A…

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by Michael Mashburn
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16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Capital Region Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips 16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Capital Region Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips
16-Year-Old Stabbed Multiple Times In Capital Region Neighborhood; Police Seeking Tips A teenager is recovering after being stabbed numerous times in a residential neighborhood in the region. The Saratoga County attack happened at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the town of Clifton Park on Redfield Park. Sheriff’s officials said deputies found a 16-year-old boy suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body and leg. He was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center. His condition was not immediately available. No suspects had been arrested as of Wednesday evening, Feb. 21. Investigators did not say whether the attack was random or if the victim and culprit k…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
3 Charged In Stabbing At Hudson Valley Amazon Facility 3 Charged In Stabbing At Hudson Valley Amazon Facility
3 Charged In Stabbing At Hudson Valley Amazon Facility A man and two women were charged in connection with an alleged stabbing inside an Amazon facility in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Dutchess County at the Amazon warehouse in the town of East Fishkill around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1.  According to Chief Derrick Cuccia of the town of East Fishkill Police, officers responded to the warehouse for a report of a stabbing. They found one man with a wound on his hand from a switchblade knife and were told that an Amazon employee, identified as Jelani J. Senior, age 20, address unknown, was the aggressor. An investigatio…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Report Of Stabbing At Elementary School In Capital Region Under Investigation Report Of Stabbing At Elementary School In Capital Region Under Investigation
Report Of Stabbing At Elementary School In Capital Region Under Investigation Police are investigating reports of a stabbing at an elementary school in the region. Emergency crews in Albany were called to the Schuyler Achievement Center, located on Clinton Avenue, at around 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 for a person suffering from a stab wound in the nurse’s office. An Albany Police Department spokesperson told Daily Voice that the incident is under investigation. No other information, including the victim’s age, gender, or condition, was released.  It was not immediately clear whether the victim was injured on campus or went to the school afterward.  Students…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Stabs 33-Year-Old Near Shuttered Church In Capital Region, Runs From Cops, Police Say Man Stabs 33-Year-Old Near Shuttered Church In Capital Region, Runs From Cops, Police Say
Man Stabs 33-Year-Old Near Shuttered Church In Capital Region, Runs From Cops, Police Say A 49-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing another man multiple times near a shuttered church in the region. Emergency crews in Albany were called at around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, for a stabbing near Central Avenue and Robin Street. The incident happened just steps from the Blessed Hope Worship Center, which is now listed as permanently closed. Officers found a 33-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his back and torso, according to Albany Police. He was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. A…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Suspect Nabbed In Late-Night Stabbing Near Capital Region Park Suspect Nabbed In Late-Night Stabbing Near Capital Region Park
Suspect Nabbed In Late-Night Stabbing Near Capital Region Park Police have arrested a suspect in an overnight stabbing attack near a park in the region. The incident happened at around 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in Albany near Central Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard, steps from Townsend Park. When officers arrived, they found a 42-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to his lower back, according to Albany Police. He was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation pointed to 33-year-old Teyona Lewis, of Troy, as the culprit, according to police. Lewis was arrested a sho…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Blame Game: Suspect In Fatal Area Stabbing Had Been Released Despite Wanted Status For Assault Blame Game: Suspect In Fatal Area Stabbing Had Been Released Despite Wanted Status For Assault
Blame Game: Suspect In Fatal Area Stabbing Had Been Released Despite Wanted Status For Assault A 20-year-old undocumented immigrant was arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing in the region that occurred after he was released from custody despite being wanted for another broad-daylight stabbing. Emergency crews in Rensselaer County were called at around 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, for a stabbing in Troy near River and Duow streets, mere yards from KIPP Troy Prep Elementary School. When officers arrived, they found 28-year-old Jario Hernandez-Sanchez unconscious, having suffered multiple stab wounds, according to Troy Police. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Relate…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman Admits Stabbing Passenger Aboard Transit Bus In Capital Region Woman Admits Stabbing Passenger Aboard Transit Bus In Capital Region
Woman Admits Stabbing Passenger Aboard Transit Bus In Capital Region A 31-year-old woman is facing years in prison after admitting that she stabbed a passenger aboard a transit bus in the region. Keionna Hood, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty in connection with the attack in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 29. According to the district attorney’s office, Hood was aboard a CDTA bus in Colonie on May 1, 2023 when the bus stopped at a gas station on Central Avenue. She admitted to stabbing another passenger with a knife, injuring the person. The extent of the victim’s injuries was not immediately clear, and investigators did not speculate on a possible mot…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Support Rising For Aspiring Doctor Stabbed In July 4th Attack At Capital Region Park Support Rising For Aspiring Doctor Stabbed In July 4th Attack At Capital Region Park
Support Rising For Aspiring Doctor Stabbed In July 4th Attack At Capital Region Park The community is rallying around a young woman who was seriously injured in a Fourth of July stabbing attack at a park in the region. Kirsten Spring, of Albany, was walking her dog at an Albany park on Tuesday, July 4, when a female acquaintance stabbed her twice in the abdomen, according to a GoFundMe created by her mother Jean Kelly. Spring, a full-time student at the College of Saint Rose and aspiring doctor, suffered damage to her colon, kidney, and bladder, as well as cuts on her face. She also had to have her appendix removed. Since the attack, she has undergone four surgeries and ha…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman Stabbed At Motel In Capital Region, Police Searching For Culprit Woman Stabbed At Motel In Capital Region, Police Searching For Culprit
Woman Stabbed At Motel In Capital Region, Police Searching For Culprit The search is on for a man who stabbed a woman at a motel in the region. Police in Troy were called at around 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, with reports that a woman had been stabbed at the Best Western located on River Street. The suspect had fled the scene by the time officers arrived, according to Troy Police. Investigators believe he and the victim know each other. The woman was driven by private vehicle to the hospital and was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Nobody else was injured. Police did not say what led up to the attack. Anyone with information in the…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Family Fight Ends With Man Stabbed In Capital Region, Police Say Family Fight Ends With Man Stabbed In Capital Region, Police Say
Family Fight Ends With Man Stabbed In Capital Region, Police Say A man is recovering after he was stabbed during a family altercation in the region. In Columbia County, police in the city of Hudson were called at around 5:45 p.m. Sunday, June 2, with reports of a large fight near North 5th street and Long Alley. When officers arrived, they found a 35-year-old man who had been stabbed in the chest with a knife, according to Hudson Police. The victim was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center, where is listed in stable condition. Investigators interviewed several witnesses to the stabbing, however none were willing to cooperate with police. No sus…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Terror Spree: Man Stabs Victim In Neck After Release For Earlier Random Attack In Region: Cops Terror Spree: Man Stabs Victim In Neck After Release For Earlier Random Attack In Region: Cops
Terror Spree: Man Stabs Victim In Neck After Release For Earlier Random Attack In Region: Cops A man from the region who was released from jail after randomly attacking a woman at a dog park continued his terror spree hours later by targeting three other victims, including a man who was stabbed in the neck, authorities said. The Albany County crime spree reportedly began at around 3:15 p.m. Monday, June 12, in Cohoes, at the Columbia Gardens Apartment complex. According to Cohoes Police, 39-year-old Thomas Spears, of Cohoes, approached a woman at the complex’s dog park in an “aggressive” manner before grabbing her head with both hands and squeezing while pressing his fingers into her…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Deadly Stabbing: Man Who Admitted Murdering Long Island Ex-Girlfriend Gets Decades In Prison Deadly Stabbing: Man Who Admitted Murdering Long Island Ex-Girlfriend Gets Decades In Prison
Deadly Stabbing: Man Who Admitted Murdering Long Island Ex-Girlfriend Gets Decades In Prison More than a year after a 27-year-old woman was stabbed to death outside of her Long Island home, her killer from upstate New York is facing decades in prison. Kason Parker, age 35, of Albany, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, May 31. It came weeks after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend Meghan Kiefer in October 2021. Earlier Report: Stabbed 54 Times: Man Admits Murdering Coram Ex-Girlfriend On First Day Of Trial According to prosecutors, Kiefer, age 27, had returned to her Coram home with a frie…

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by Michael Mashburn
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16-Year-Old Stabs Teen's Neck In Capital Region, Police Say 16-Year-Old Stabs Teen's Neck In Capital Region, Police Say
16-Year-Old Stabs Teen's Neck In Capital Region, Police Say A 16-year-old is facing charges after allegedly stabbing another teen in the region, authorities said. Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, with reports of a stabbing in the town of Malta, on Luther Road, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found a 17-year-old boy who had been stabbed in the neck. His attacker had fled the scene by the time investigators arrived. The victim was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment and is expected to survive, police said. On Thursday, April 27, the sheriff’s office announc…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Stabbing At Convenience Store In Capital Region Lands 22-Year-Old In Hospital Stabbing At Convenience Store In Capital Region Lands 22-Year-Old In Hospital
Stabbing At Convenience Store In Capital Region Lands 22-Year-Old In Hospital A 22-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed at a convenience store in the region. The incident happened at around 7:20 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Cumberland Farms in Hoosick Falls, located on Church Street, according to Hoosick Falls Police. Arriving officers found the victim suffering from a stab wound and applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding, police said. The victim was taken by ambulance to the Pittstown Fire Station and was then flown to Albany Medical Center for treatment. Nobody else was injured. In an update on Sunday, March 12, police said the victim had been …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Seen Him? Suspect In Random Stabbing Attack In Capital Region Sought By Police Seen Him? Suspect In Random Stabbing Attack In Capital Region Sought By Police
Seen Him? Suspect In Random Stabbing Attack In Capital Region Sought By Police A victim is recovering after a random daytime stabbing attack in the region, authorities said. The incident happened at around 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20 in Albany, south of the Empire State Plaza, according to State Police. Troopers said the victim was on Madison Avenue near Eagle Street when an unknown man stabbed their arm in an unprovoked attack before fleeing the scene. Nobody else was injured. The victim walked to the agency’s capital facility, where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Troopers described the suspect as a Black man standing 5 feet 10 inches tall with …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Accused In New Year's Day Stabbing Of Woman Inside Capital Region Home Man Accused In New Year's Day Stabbing Of Woman Inside Capital Region Home
Man Accused In New Year's Day Stabbing Of Woman Inside Capital Region Home A woman is recovering after being stabbed inside a home in the region on New Year’s Day. Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called at around 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, with reports that a person had been stabbed inside a Saratoga Springs apartment building, located on Seward Street. When officers arrived, they found the 26-year-old woman inside one of the units suffering from a knife wound to her leg, according to Saratoga Springs Police. She was taken to Saratoga Hospital for treatment and was later released. Police also located the suspect, 28-year-old Damon Beckerman, inside the ap…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
NY Tenant Stabs Landlord During Argument Over TV Remote, Police Say NY Tenant Stabs Landlord During Argument Over TV Remote, Police Say
NY Tenant Stabs Landlord During Argument Over TV Remote, Police Say A New York man is behind bars, accused of stabbing his landlord during an argument over a TV remote, authorities said. Police in Columbia County were called at around 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, with reports of a stabbing in the city of Hudson, at a home near Columbia and North Second streets. An investigation revealed that 52-year-old Randy Shook stabbed his 66-year-old landlord during an argument over possession of a TV remote, Hudson Police said. The victim suffered a small laceration to his left forearm and was treated by medics. His injuries were not considered life threatening, police sa…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
29-Year-Old Stabbed Man In Head, Arm During Dispute In Capital District, Police Say 29-Year-Old Stabbed Man In Head, Arm During Dispute In Capital District, Police Say
29-Year-Old Stabbed Man In Head, Arm During Dispute In Capital District, Police Say A suspect is behind bars after an argument between two men escalated to a stabbing attack in the Capital District, authorities said. The incident happened in Rensselaer County at around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, near Third and Congress streets in Troy. The victim told Troy Police he and another man were involved in a verbal dispute when the suspect stabbed him in his head and arm. Following the ordeal, the victim fled the area and was brought to Samaritan Hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Investigators eventually identified the suspect as 29-…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Stabbed Over 'Ongoing issue' Between Teens In Region, Police Say 14-Year-Old Stabbed Over 'Ongoing issue' Between Teens In Region, Police Say
14-Year-Old Stabbed Over 'Ongoing issue' Between Teens In Region, Police Say A 14-year-old boy was stabbed during a fight with another teen over an "ongoing issue," authorities said. The attack took place in Columbia County around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17 in the city of Hudson. Officers responded to the Hudson Terrace Apartments on Front Street for a reported stabbing via 911, said City of Hudson Chief of Police L. Edward Moore. Responding officers located the injured victim, a 14-year-old male with a stab wound to his chest, the chief said. "Information gathered at this point indicates that the victim was engaged in a verbal argument with another juv…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Author Salman Rushdie Violently Attacked, Stabbed On Stage In New York Author Salman Rushdie Violently Attacked, Stabbed On Stage In New York
Author Salman Rushdie Violently Attacked, Stabbed On Stage In New York This story has been updated Author Salman Rushdie was stabbed on stage at a speaking engagement in upstate New York, according to state police. The violent attack happened at around 10:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, as Rushdie was about to begin lecturing at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, located about 70 miles south of Buffalo. A man stormed the stage and repeatedly stabbed the 75-year-old Rushdie in the neck and chest, New York State Police said. Rushdie was taken by helicopter to a hospital for emergency surgery.  Friday evening, Aug. 12, his agent told The New York Times that …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Stabs Roommate During Altercation In Capital District, Police Say Man Stabs Roommate During Altercation In Capital District, Police Say
Man Stabs Roommate During Altercation In Capital District, Police Say A 40-year-old Capital District man is hospitalized with serious injuries after police said he was stabbed by his roommate. Albany Police officers were called at around 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, with reports of a stabbing near Second and Alden avenues. Arriving officers found the victim suffering from serious injuries to his abdomen, police said. He was treated by medics at the scene before being transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Investigators determined that the victim had been stabbed by his 49-year-old roommate, Harvey Forrest, of Alban…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Accused Of Stabbing Wife To Death In Western Massachusetts Man Accused Of Stabbing Wife To Death In Western Massachusetts
Man Accused Of Stabbing Wife To Death In Western Massachusetts A Berkshire County man is facing a murder charge for allegedly stabbing his wife to death, the District Attorney's Office announced. Luis Rosado, age 49, of North Adams, was arrested Thursday morning, June 2, in connection to the death of his wife, Jillian Rosado. He was taken into custody without incident at around 8:30 a.m. at an apartment on Fenn Street in Pittsfield, the DA announced. Rosado was later arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on a single count of murder.  It came just days after police and medics were called to a home on Charles Street in North…

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by Michael Mashburn