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Teacher Sent 'Sexually Suggestive' Messages To Minor, Police In Region Say
A high school teacher in the region is facing charges after allegedly sending sexually suggestive messages to a minor, authorities said.
Rensselaer County resident Peter Bertram, age 43, of the Village of Nassau, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 17, following an investigation by State Police.
Investigators determined that Bertram, who teaches at Averill Park High School in Rensselaer, sent “indecent and sexually suggestive” images and text messages to a child under the age of 17.
The victim is not a student at Averill Park High School.
Troopers were initially contacted on Monday morning, Jan. …
Man Nabbed For DWI With Child In Car After I-87 Stop In Hudson Valley, State Police Say
A routine traffic stop turned into a DWI arrest after the driver was allegedly found to be intoxicated while driving with his 12-year-old child.
The incident took place in Ulster County on I-87 around 11:20 p.m., Monday, Dec. 26, in the town of Ulster.
According to New York State Police, troopers stopped Jesus Lantigua, age 39, of the Bronx, for multiple vehicle and traffic violations.
During the stop, Rodriguez was found to be intoxicated while traveling with his 12-year-old child, state police said.
Police said Rodriguez was taken into custody and processed during which time his blood a…
Duo Used Child To Steal Over $3,500 Of Merchandise From Northern Westchester Walmart: Police
Two people are charged with using a child to steal merchandise from a Walmart in Northern Westchester, police said.
On Monday, Nov. 21, around 10:40 p.m., police responded to a report of theft at the Walmart in Mohegan Lake located at 3133 Main St. (Route 6), according to an announcement by New York State Police on Friday, Dec. 9.
After arriving, police found that Yonkers residents Rosa J. Margolla, age 58, and Rosa M. Margolla Rivera, age 40, had used a child to steal over $3,590 worth of merchandise from the store, police said.
Police said both are charged with the…
NY School Bus Aide Showed Naked Photos Of Herself, Others To Child, Police Say
A New York school bus aide is facing charges for allegedly showing lewd images to a child on her bus, authorities said.
Schenectady resident Sierra Cook, age 25, was arrested Monday, Nov. 28, following an investigation by State Police.
Troopers were initially contacted on Wednesday, Nov. 23, with a complaint that a child on Cook’s bus had been shown inappropriate photos while traveling from Saratoga County to a school in Albany County, police said.
Investigators determined that Cook, a bus aide with Durrin Transportation Services, showed the child naked photos of herself and others on a ce…
Road Rage: Northern Westchester Man Brandishes Knife At Victim, Child, Police Say
A Northern Westchester man is in trouble after threatening a victim and their child with a butcher's knife in a road rage incident, police said.
On Saturday, Nov. 12, around 5:30 p.m., police responded to a dispute between two motorists in Yorktown by Route 202 and Stony Street, according to Yorktown Police.
After some investigation, police alleged that the suspect displayed the knife in front of the male victim and his child, threatened to kill the man, and then left the scene before authorities arrived.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, police located the suspect, 57-year-old Denn…
