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Capital Region Police Seize Cocaine, Heroin, And Hallucinogens In Madison Avenue Drug Bust
Three Albany residents are facing felony charges after detectives recovered cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens during a search warrant execution on Madison Avenue, police report.
Detectives from the Albany Police Department’s Community Response Unit executed a search warrant on Thursday, Dec. 19, around 2 p.m., at a residence on the 800 block of Madison Avenue near Quail Street.
The operation, part of an ongoing investigation, led to the recovery of powdered cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and drug paraphernalia, said Albany Police Public Information Officer Megan Craft.
Three people…
Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Capital Region, Police Say
A suspect has been arrested in a violent robbery involving a pizza delivery driver in the region.
Nasir Shabazz, age 27, of Albany, was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 4, for allegedly attacking a female Domino’s delivery driver in August 2023.
According to Albany Police, the victim delivered pizza to Shabazz’ home near North Pearl Street and Livingston Avenue just before midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
When she informed him of the delivery fee, he allegedly punched the woman in the face several times and stole the food.
The victim suffered pain and swelling in her face.
Shabazz was ch…
37-Year-Old Charged In Man’s Shooting Death In Capital Region
A suspect is behind bars days after a 39-year-old man from the region was found shot to death in broad daylight.
Kerdel Young, of Albany, was arrested for second-degree murder Tuesday, Feb. 14, in connection to the death of 39-year-old Anthony Dias, according to Albany Police.
Earlier Report: ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Albany
Officers were called at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, with reports of shots fired in the West Hill neighborhood, near Sherman and Quail streets.
When they arrived, they found Dias, of Watervliet, lying outside suffering…
Starved, Dehydrated, Semi-Conscious: Capital Region Man Charged In Dog's Abuse
Veterinary workers immediately knew something was wrong when a 6-year-old female pit bull arrived at an animal hospital in the region severely underweight and semi-conscious.
The dog arrived at the Capital District Veterinary Hospital in Latham on Thursday, Jan. 12, where staff determined she was hypothermic, dehydrated, and suffering from multiple puncture wounds, according to Albany Police.
Employees contacted the department’s Special Operations Unit, whose members investigate animal cruelty complaints.
Investigators determined that the dog’s owner, 24-year-old Tahir Jeffers, of Albany,…
After Assaulting GF, Capital Region Man Tried To Distract Cops With Bogus Shooting Call: Police
A 30-year-old man from the region is facing charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and then trying to throw police off his trail by calling 911 to report a phony shooting, authorities said.
Albany Police were called at around 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, with reports of a domestic altercation at an apartment near Colonie and Lark streets.
When officers arrived, a woman told police that her boyfriend, Bilal Turner, of Albany, had grabbed her by the throat and choked her before leaving the home, Albany Police said.
He also stomped on her foot with his boot, causing her to suffer a de…
2 Charged In Separate Animal Cruelty Investigations, Including Dog's Death, In Capital Region
Two people are facing charges following separate animal cruelty investigations in the region, including one involving a dog that died.
Albany resident Elisa Sumner, age 27, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 1, after police looked into the death of her two-year-old German Shepherd at her Spring Street home in August 2022.
Albany Police determined that Sumner had failed to provide the animal with enough food and medical care.
The dog was found suffering from malnutrition and severe bite wounds to its head and ears, which, combined with a lack of care, ultimately led to the animal’s death, pol…
