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84-Year-Old Hit, Killed After Exiting Car On Highway In Capital District 84-Year-Old Hit, Killed After Exiting Car On Highway In Capital District
84-Year-Old Hit, Killed After Exiting Car On Highway In Capital District An elderly man who got out of his car in the middle of a Capital District highway was struck and killed by another vehicle, authorities said. The incident happened in Albany County at around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, on I-787 in the village of Menands. State police said 84-year-old Eddie Robinson, of Troy, was driving southbound when he stopped his vehicle in the center lane and got out. He was standing in front of his car when it was struck by another vehicle from behind, police said. The impact pushed Robinson’s car into him and he later died from his injuries at Albany Medical Cente…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Jail Inmate In Capital District Busted With ‘Large Amount' Of Drugs, Police Say Jail Inmate In Capital District Busted With ‘Large Amount' Of Drugs, Police Say
Jail Inmate In Capital District Busted With ‘Large Amount' Of Drugs, Police Say A man from the Capital District who was already behind bars is facing additional charges after he was allegedly caught with drugs. Rensselaer County jail inmate Tyrone Harris, age 32, of Troy, was arrested following an investigation by a correctional officer on Thursday, Aug. 18, sheriff’s officials said. Officers said they found Harris in possession of a “large amount of narcotics.” Harris, who was being housed at the facility on unrelated charges and a parole revocation, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of prison contraband. He was expected t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman Busted For DWI In Capital District At Over 3 Times Legal Limit, Police Say Woman Busted For DWI In Capital District At Over 3 Times Legal Limit, Police Say
Woman Busted For DWI In Capital District At Over 3 Times Legal Limit, Police Say A woman had a blood alcohol concentration of more than three times the legal limit when she was busted driving drunk in the Capital District, authorities said. State Police in Albany County first made contact with 36-year-old Mary Mazur, of Troy, just after 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, when they stopped to assist her disabled vehicle on I-787 in Menands. Troopers discovered that Mazur did not have a valid driver’s license and testing revealed her blood alcohol concentration was 0.26 percent, police said. She was arrested for aggravated DWI and unlicensed operator. While in custody, police sa…

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16-Year-Old Shot In Capital District, Police Asking For Tips 16-Year-Old Shot In Capital District, Police Asking For Tips
16-Year-Old Shot In Capital District, Police Asking For Tips A 16-year-old boy is hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot in the Capital District. Police in Troy were called at around 10:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, with reports of a disturbance outside of the Corliss Park Apartments, located on Northern Drive. When officers arrived, they found the 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. Police and fire crews treated the boy at the scene before he was taken to the hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition, police said. Based on conversations with witnesses, investigators believe the victim and shooter …

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Suspect Charged In Shooting Death Of 46-Year-Old Outside Of Capital District Bar Suspect Charged In Shooting Death Of 46-Year-Old Outside Of Capital District Bar
Suspect Charged In Shooting Death Of 46-Year-Old Outside Of Capital District Bar More than four months after a 46-year-old man was gunned down outside of a Capital District bar, his accused killer has been caught. With the help of the US Marshals Office, Rensselaer County resident Thaddaeus Steed Jr., age 31, of Troy, was arrested Monday, Aug. 8, for the shooting death of Maurice Miller. Miller, a Troy resident, was found at around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, outside of the Bradley bar, located on Fourth Street in Troy. He had been shot in the chest and later died at the hospital, police said. Months went by before Troy Police finally linked Steed to the killing. Th…

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More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Capital District More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Capital District
More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Capital District Authorities are reporting additional cases of dogs found to have died from parvovirus in the Capital District. Troy Police said the department’s animal control officer is working to determine if any crimes have occurred in connection with the deaths. Earlier report: Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Troy Biking Trail The announcement comes just days after Troy Police revealed that three deceased dogs were found near the city’s Uncle Sam Bike Path. Our Animal Control officer has recently responded to additional incidents where deceased dogs have been found to hav…

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Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Capital District Trail Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Capital District Trail
Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Capital District Trail Authorities are investigating after several deceased dogs were found near a Capital District biking trail. A passerby found the three dogs at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, near the Uncle Sam Bike Path just north of Ingalls Avenue, a Troy Police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Investigators determined that all three animals died due to canine parvovirus (CPV), known more commonly as “parvo.” CPV is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that typically causes acute gastrointestinal illness in puppies but can also affect older dogs. Troy Police detectives are working with an…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Police Locate Wanted Sex Offender From Capital District Who Failed To Register Police Locate Wanted Sex Offender From Capital District Who Failed To Register
Police Locate Wanted Sex Offender From Capital District Who Failed To Register Authorities have located a wanted, convicted rapist from the Capital District who they said failed to update his sex offender registration. In Albany County, William Goodman was arrested at a Latham motel on Monday, July 18, according to Troy Police. Earlier report: Police Issue Alert For Convicted Rapist From Troy Who Failed To Re-Register The arrest came just four days after Troy Police issued an alert saying Goodman, age 47, was wanted for several felony violations of New York State Corrections law, including failing to register. Goodman, a Level 3 Sex Offender, was convicted in 1…

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Capital District Man Sentenced For Fraudulently Obtaining Over $400K For His Business Capital District Man Sentenced For Fraudulently Obtaining Over $400K For His Business
Capital District Man Sentenced For Fraudulently Obtaining Over $400K For His Business The former owner of a book-printing business in the Capital District will avoid prison after admitting that he defrauded a commercial finance company out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rensselaer County resident John Paeglow, age 65, of Troy, was sentenced to three years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service Wednesday, July 20, in federal court in Albany after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud. Prosecutors said that between October and December 2014, Paeglow fraudulently solicited and received more than $400,000 for his business, Integrated Book Technology/Ha…

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Capital District Man Admits To Attempting To Entice Minor, Get Her To 'Run Away' With Him Capital District Man Admits To Attempting To Entice Minor, Get Her To 'Run Away' With Him
Capital District Man Admits To Attempting To Entice Minor, Get Her To 'Run Away' With Him A 26-year-old Capital District man who prosecutors say wanted to impregnate a 13-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to federal charges. Rensselaer County resident Brian Botsford, of Troy, appeared in federal court in Albany Monday, July 18, where he formally admitted that he attempted to coerce and entice the teen into engaging in sexual acts with him. Federal prosecutors said that between July and August 2020, Botsford sent sexually explicit text messages to an undercover police officer who was posing as the 13-year-old girl. Botsford repeatedly asked the teen for naked photos and sent sex…

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Police Issue Alert For Convicted Rapist From Capital District Who Failed To Re-Register Police Issue Alert For Convicted Rapist From Capital District Who Failed To Re-Register
Police Issue Alert For Convicted Rapist From Capital District Who Failed To Re-Register Authorities in the Capital District have issued an alert for a convicted rapist they say failed to update his sex offender registration. Troy Police said William Goodman, age 47, is a Level 3 Sex Offender wanted for several felony violations of New York State Corrections law, including failure to register. Goodman, whose last known address is in Troy, was convicted in 1992 for the forcible rape of a woman in Troy, police said. According to his Sex Offender Registry status, Goodman committed the crime while possessing a knife or other cutting instrument. The below listed subject is wa…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Suspect On Lam After Capital District Man Found Shot In Stomach Suspect On Lam After Capital District Man Found Shot In Stomach
Suspect On Lam After Capital District Man Found Shot In Stomach Police are investigating after an 18-year-old Capital District man was found shot in the stomach. Officers in Troy were called at around 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 11, with reports of a disturbance near 5th Avenue and 102nd Street. When officers arrived, they found the victim inside a home suffering from a single gunshot wound to his stomach, Troy Police said. He was taken to the hospital and treated for what was described as a non-life-threatening injury. Police believe the victim got into an altercation with at least one suspect outside of the home before he was shot. The suspect fled the…

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