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Hit-and-Run Suspected in Fiery I-87 Crash In Greene County That Killed 26-Year-Old Woman Hit-and-Run Suspected in Fiery I-87 Crash In Greene County That Killed 26-Year-Old Woman
Hit-and-Run Suspected in Fiery I-87 Crash In Greene County That Killed 26-Year-Old Woman State Police believe a 26-year-old woman found dead on the side of I-87 after a fiery crash in the region is the victim of a hit-and-run. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, near Exit 21 in Catskill, Greene County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 Subaru was traveling southbound when it left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck the median, Trooper Jennifer Alvarez said. The driver, Sara Llorens, age 26, of Burlington, VT, got out of the vehicle before it became engulfed in flames. Llorens was found dead on the northbound shoulder of I-87,…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Body Found On I-90 By DOT Employees In Capital Region: Police Body Found On I-90 By DOT Employees In Capital Region: Police
Body Found On I-90 By DOT Employees In Capital Region: Police New York State Department of Transportation employees made a horrifying discovery while working near I-90 in Rensseleaer, prompting a police investigation. The employees found a body at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, near the Patroon Island Bridge near the eastbound lane in Rensselaer, said Trooper Jennifer Alvarez. The right lane was closed for approximately 1.5 hours for investigation purposes and has since been reopened.  The investigation is ongoing. There is no perceived public threat at this time. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Body Found After Fire At Storage Units In Capital Region Body Found After Fire At Storage Units In Capital Region
Body Found After Fire At Storage Units In Capital Region State Police are investigating the discovery of a body following a structure fire at a storage facility in the region. Emergency services in Schoharie County responded around 4:10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, to reports of a fire at Superior Storage Units on Main Street in the town of Richmondville.  After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they found the remains of the dead person inside one of the units. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Suspect Nabbed After Troopers Find Him Sleeping With Stolen Goods In Capital Region: Police Suspect Nabbed After Troopers Find Him Sleeping With Stolen Goods In Capital Region: Police
Suspect Nabbed After Troopers Find Him Sleeping With Stolen Goods In Capital Region: Police Troopers found a man sleeping in a wooded area with stolen goods following a break-in at a business in the region. State Police in Rensselaer County responded to the incident early Wednesday, Nov. 6, after reports of a past burglary at a business on Maple Hill Road in the town of Schodack. Nicholas T. Layman, age 29, of the town of Nassau, allegedly forced entry into the business around 4:30 a.m., damaging the door and taking items before leaving, said police. Troopers located Layman across the street from the business, where he was reportedly asleep near the stolen items.  He was ta…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Know Him? Police Searching For This Capital Region Burglary Suspect Know Him? Police Searching For This Capital Region Burglary Suspect
Know Him? Police Searching For This Capital Region Burglary Suspect State Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly committed a burglary. The incident occurred in Saratoga County in October in Halfmoon. According to state police from Clifton Park, the man has a very distinct "518" tattoo on their right hand and a large tattoo on the right side of their neck. He was driving what is believed to be a black Mazada SUV at the time of the crime. Anyone with information is asked to call SP Clifton Park at 518-457-6811 or email Crimetip@troopers.NY.Gov. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bomb Threat To DEC Office In Region Under Investigation Bomb Threat To DEC Office In Region Under Investigation
Bomb Threat To DEC Office In Region Under Investigation State Police are investigating after a bomb threat was emailed to a government office. in the region. The incident occurred in Ulster County on Monday, Nov. 4, at the State Department of Environmental Conservation, targeting the DEC Region 3 office in New Paltz. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, troopers searched the building and did not find any explosive devices.  The investigation into the threat is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Troop F Headquarters at 845-344-5300.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Catskill Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Catskill
Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Catskill A fuel tank rollover crash has caused heavy delays on a busy stretch of the New York State Thruway. State Police said the crash has all I-87 southbound lanes closed from Exit 21 in Catskill to Ulster County in Saugerties Exit 20 for at least the next six hours. State police said the crash occurred in Ulster County around 3:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, near mile marker 105. No one was injured, but an unknown quantity of diesel fuel spilled and is in the process of being cleaned up.  The southbound lanes will be closed most of the morning until the cleanup is complete, state police said. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Region New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Region
New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Region State Police have released the identities of two people from the region killed when their car hit the back of a tractor-trailer, closing the roadway for hours. Related: Traffic Alert: Route 17 Closed Due To Fatal Crash In Mamakating The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 11:55 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Dodge was traveling westbound on Route 17 near Exit 12 when it struck a 2010 Peterbilt tractor-trailer in the rear traveling in the same direction.  The driver…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
39-Year-Old Capital Region Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn 39-Year-Old Capital Region Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn
39-Year-Old Capital Region Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn A Capital District man was busted for allegedly possessing child pornography after State Police received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Albany resident Christopher Noto, 39, of Ravena, was charged on Friday, Oct. 11, with assistance from the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, and the US Department of Homeland Security. According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, Noto's arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his home. He was charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child and …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Mercedes Theft Leads To Arrest Of Man From Region For DWI/Drugs, Police Say Mercedes Theft Leads To Arrest Of Man From Region For DWI/Drugs, Police Say
Mercedes Theft Leads To Arrest Of Man From Region For DWI/Drugs, Police Say A Hudson Valley man nabbed for the alleged theft of a 2005 gold Mercedes from a Budget 19 Motel led to his arrest for a host of charges, including alleged DWI/Drugs.  The incident occurred in Ulster County around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Budget 19 Motel on Route 28 in Kingston. According to State Police Trooper Steven Nevel, in a preliminary investigation, the stolen car was involved in a collision with a 2021 Ford. While speaking with the operator of the Mercedes, later identified as Kevin Johnson, age 26, of Kingston, troopers determined that he was impaired, and he was arr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Who Traveled Across NY To Kill Ex-Wife's Partner Apprehended In Capital Region, Police Say Man Who Traveled Across NY To Kill Ex-Wife's Partner Apprehended In Capital Region, Police Say
Man Who Traveled Across NY To Kill Ex-Wife's Partner Apprehended In Capital Region, Police Say A man was apprehended in the region after authorities say he traveled hundreds of miles across New York to murder his ex-wife's partner. State Police troopers responded to a Columbia County 911 broadcast about the suspect on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The suspect, Andrew J. Case, age 41, of West Seneca, in Erie County, was located and arrested on Route 9 in the Columbia County town of Greenport, according to police. An investigation determined he was en route to Westchester County with three shotguns, police said. Case was charged with: Attempted murder, Attempted assault, Criminal use of a fir…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Fleeing Troopers Hit By State Police Car In Region Man Fleeing Troopers Hit By State Police Car In Region
Man Fleeing Troopers Hit By State Police Car In Region New York State Police are investigating a vehicle/pedestrian crash in which a wanted man was struck by an unmarked state police car. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 5 p.m., Thursday, on Cannon Street in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to State Police, an unmarked state police vehicle was traveling westbound on Cannon Street, attempting to locate Conrad J. Bailey, a fugitive from justice from Fulton County and the City of Gloversville. Bailey was found on foot in the area of Main Street in the city of Poughkeepsie. He noticed the patrols and began to run on foot, enterin…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Region ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Region
ATV Mob Causes Havoc On Roadway In Region State Police are investigating a mob of ATVs and motorcycles who took over a roadway in the region, injuring one and threatening a trooper. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, on Route 9D in Wappingers Falls. According to State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, troopers responded to a report of 30 to 40 motorcycles and off-highway vehicles operating "recklessly" in the roadway and on sidewalks. When a trooper arrived in a marked State Police vehicle, members of the group began circling the patrol vehicle, revving their engines and shouting profanities, Hick…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect ID'd In Stabbing Of Father In Hudson Valley Suspect ID'd In Stabbing Of Father In Hudson Valley
Suspect ID'd In Stabbing Of Father In Hudson Valley Police have identified a Hudson Valley man who allegedly stabbed his father during a domestic dispute. Related: Chester Man Critical Following Stabbing During Domestic Incident The incident occurred in Orange County around 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, on Lake Region Boulevard in the town of Chester. According to Chief Daniel Doellinger of the Chester Police, officers responded to a report of a man covered in blood on the rear deck of a residence on Lake Region Boulevard.  Upon arrival, officers were assisted by members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Village of Monro…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police To Target Speeding, Aggressive Drivers During NY Enforcement Crackdown Police To Target Speeding, Aggressive Drivers During NY Enforcement Crackdown
Police To Target Speeding, Aggressive Drivers During NY Enforcement Crackdown Speeding drivers, watch out — police in New York are set to crack down on aggressive motorists during a weeklong enforcement crackdown.  The "Speed Week" enforcement initiative, which will begin on Monday, June 3, and continue through Sunday, June 9, will target speeding and aggressive drivers throughout New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. During the initiative, State Police will conduct additional patrols and actively monitor highway work zones to watch for drivers who violate New York's "Move Over" law.  Troopers will use both marked and Concealed Identity Traffic Enfor…

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by Ben Crnic