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Kitten’s Abuse Probe Leads To Rape, Robbery, Other Charges Against Capital Region Man
What began as an animal cruelty investigation ended with nearly a dozen criminal charges, including seven felonies, against a man from the region.
Albany County resident Preston Wido, age 36, of Latham, was indicted on rape, robbery, and nine other charges in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Wido was initially arrested by Troy Police in April 2023 after a domestic violence investigation found that he seriously injured a 2-month-old kitten at a home in Lansingburgh, according to police.
The cat’s owner brought the animal to a veterinarian, where it was determined it had suffered a c…
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…
