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Wanted Man Fleeing Cops Dies After Crashing In Capital Region, Police Say
A 49-year-old man wanted by police died after leading troopers on a chase and crashing in the region, authorities said.
The Albany County incident began at around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, when troopers reportedly witnessed Jason Benn, of Cohoes, driving erratically in Albany, on Washington Avenue Extension.
State Police said the vehicle matched the description of a vehicle that had been involved in an earlier police pursuit in Colonie.
When troopers attempted to stop Benn, he refused to pull over, triggering a pursuit.
During the chase, Benn struck multiple parked cars and police eve…
Suspected Gunman Charged In Killing Of Rashad Nicholson In Capital Region
More than a year after a 30-year-old man was shot and killed in the region, the suspected gunman has been hit with formal charges.
Nicholas Anderson, age 28, of Albany, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Rashad Nicholson in Albany County Court on Monday, Nov. 28.
Prosecutors said Anderson intentionally caused Nicholson’s death when he shot him near Third and Oak streets in Albany on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Rashad Nicholson, age 30, was shot to death near Third and Oak streets in Albany on Saturday, July 24, 2021.Albany County District Attorney's Office
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