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New Update: 17-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 4 Days Found Safe New Update: 17-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 4 Days Found Safe
New Update: 17-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Missing 4 Days Found Safe Update: A 17-year-old girl from the region who had been missing for several days has been located. Albany County resident Mariaha Surgick, of Watervliet, had last been seen in East Greenbush in Rensselaer County on Saturday, July 20. On Wednesday evening, July 24, Watervliet Police announced that Surgick was found. No other details were given. Original story: Police are seeking tips in the search for a 17-year-old girl from the region who has been missing for several days. Albany County resident Mariaha Surgick, of Watervliet, was last in East Greenbush in Rensselaer County on Satu…
‘Forever Grateful’: Pizzeria In Capital Region Closing After 14 Years ‘Forever Grateful’: Pizzeria In Capital Region Closing After 14 Years
‘Forever Grateful’: Pizzeria In Capital Region Closing After 14 Years A pizzeria boasting the largest pies around is approaching its final dinner service after more than a decade in business. In Albany County, Pop’s Pizza – located in Cohoes at 148 Columbia Street – will permanently close on Saturday, July 20. “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Pop’s after 14 wonderful years of serving the communities of Cohoes, Latham, Troy, Waterford, and Watervliet,” owner Alyssa Apisa said on Facebook. Opened in 2010, Pop’s Pizza serves over a dozen specialty pizzas, calzones, hot subs, and appetizers. Among the dishes to earn shoutouts on Yelp ar…
Kindergarten Teacher, Mom Of 2 From Capital Region Gets 'Fairy Tale Ending' Before Cancer Death Kindergarten Teacher, Mom Of 2 From Capital Region Gets 'Fairy Tale Ending' Before Cancer Death
Kindergarten Teacher, Mom Of 2 From Capital Region Gets 'Fairy Tale Ending' Before Cancer Death On the last night of her life, Sara Maldonado’s neighbors surprised her family by lining their driveway and sidewalk with dozens of candlelit luminarias. It was a fitting sendoff for the beloved kindergarten teacher, wife, mother of two, and Disney fanatic who died Wednesday, June 26, at the age of 34 following a two-year battle with breast cancer, according to her obituary. “They did something for our family that will never be forgotten. It’s the fairy tale ending she would want,” her brother, Ben Olsen, said on Facebook. “‘Tangled’ is her most favorite movie and they gave her a fairy tale…
'Feather Locklear, Hennifer Aniston' Captured After Days-Long Henhunt In Capital Region 'Feather Locklear, Hennifer Aniston' Captured After Days-Long Henhunt In Capital Region
'Feather Locklear, Hennifer Aniston' Captured After Days-Long Henhunt In Capital Region These wayward birds of a feather almost flocked together. In Albany County, the Watervliet Police Department reported an “egg-citing” development on Wednesday, June 19, when officers successfully apprehended an elusive hen, dubbed “Feather Locklear,” after she spent two days on the lam. Her partner in crime, “Hennifer Aniston,” was captured on Monday, June 17, the agency said on Facebook. “For the last two days, ‘Feather Locklear’ has been running a-fowl throughout the city eluding police. Officers spotted ‘Feather’ on patrol today and a foot pursuit commenced.” Based on her booking photo…
Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea
Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea The man accused of hitting a University at Albany student from Long Island with his dirt bike, leaving her in a medically induced coma, formally responded to the charges against him. Albany County resident Austin Breyette, age 25, of Watervliet, pleaded not guilty to assault and related charges on Monday, June 3, stemming from an alleged hit-and-run crash that seriously injured UAlbany freshman Alexa Kropf. The 18-year-old Kropf, a Long Island native from Floral Park, was struck just blocks from the UAlbany campus at around midnight Saturday, April 27. Earlier Report: Hit-Run Leaves…
Driver Busted In Stolen U-Haul Truck On Capital Region Highway, Police Say Driver Busted In Stolen U-Haul Truck On Capital Region Highway, Police Say
Driver Busted In Stolen U-Haul Truck On Capital Region Highway, Police Say What began as a routine traffic stop on a highway in the region ended with a man in handcuffs and accused of driving a stolen U-Haul truck. A trooper in Albany County pulled the box truck over at around 10:45 a.m. Friday, May 24, on I-87 in Colonie for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. New York State Police said further investigation determined that the U-Haul truck had been reported stolen to the Colonie Police Department just one day prior. The driver, 52-year-old John Ogden, of Watervliet, also did not have a valid driver’s license, according to police. Ogden was arrested on…
Hit-Run Biker Who Left NY 18-Year-Old In Coma Nabbed Nearly Month Later, Police Say Hit-Run Biker Who Left NY 18-Year-Old In Coma Nabbed Nearly Month Later, Police Say
Hit-Run Biker Who Left NY 18-Year-Old In Coma Nabbed Nearly Month Later, Police Say Nearly a month after a University at Albany student from Long Island was severely injured in a hit-and-run dirt bike crash, a suspect is behind bars. Albany Police arrested Austin Breyette, age 25, of Watervliet, early Thursday morning, May 23, in connection with the collision that left 18-year-old UAlbany freshman Alexa Kropf in a medically induced coma. Kropf, a Long Island native from Floral Park, was struck by a dirt bike rider just blocks from the UAlbany campus at around midnight Saturday, April 27. Earlier Report: New Update: 18-Year-Old Severely Injured In NY Hit-Run Awake …
DNA Leads To Serial Robber Who Targeted Stewart’s Shops In Capital Region, Police Say DNA Leads To Serial Robber Who Targeted Stewart’s Shops In Capital Region, Police Say
DNA Leads To Serial Robber Who Targeted Stewart’s Shops In Capital Region, Police Say Detectives investigating a string of convenience store robberies in the region finally got their big break thanks to some forensic evidence. Albany County resident Daniel Rosch, age 42, of Watervliet, was arrested on multiple counts of robbery Wednesday, April 24. Watervliet Police said Rosch was behind four robberies that occurred between December 2023 and February 2024, three of them at the same Stewart’s Shops store at 2458 2nd Avenue in Watervliet. The fourth robbery occurred roughly two blocks away, at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2002 2nd Avenue. During each incident, Rosch donned…
Man Stabs Upstairs Neighbor To Death At Capital Region Apartment, Police Say Man Stabs Upstairs Neighbor To Death At Capital Region Apartment, Police Say
Man Stabs Upstairs Neighbor To Death At Capital Region Apartment, Police Say A dispute between neighbors ended with a man stabbed to death at a home in the region. The Albany County incident happened at around 3:45 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in Watervliet at an apartment near 6th Avenue and 6th Street. Watervliet Police said Martin Bassett and Darrell Willetts, both 24, got into a dispute that escalated with Bassett fatally stabbing Willetts. Nobody else was injured in the attack. Investigators did not speculate on what led up to the killing. They noted that Bassett resided on the first floor, while Willetts lived on the second floor. Bassett was arrested without inci…
$10 Lottery Ticket Turns Into $1M Payday For Capital Region Player $10 Lottery Ticket Turns Into $1M Payday For Capital Region Player
$10 Lottery Ticket Turns Into $1M Payday For Capital Region Player A man from the region hit a massive jackpot after taking a chance on a $10 lottery ticket. Albany County resident Michael O’Brien, of Watervliet, claimed a top prize of $1 million on the New York Lottery’s “Holiday Treasure” scratch-off game. He received a single, lump sum payment of $475,230 after paying taxes. O’Brien snagged the winning ticket in Watervliet, at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2488 2nd Avenue. New York’s scratch-off games generated more than $4.4 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023, according to lottery officials.  Of that, school districts in Alban…
Teen Duo Charged With Attempted Murder Following Shooting In Capital Region Teen Duo Charged With Attempted Murder Following Shooting In Capital Region
Teen Duo Charged With Attempted Murder Following Shooting In Capital Region Two underage teens are facing attempted murder charges following a shooting in the region. The Rensselaer County incident happened shortly before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Troy, near 3rd and Jefferson streets. Troy Police said someone called 911 saying they had heard multiple gunshots in the area. When officers arrived, they interviewed an individual who they believe to have been the intended target of the shooting. The victim was not struck and there were no reports of injuries. Patrol officers spotted the suspects 45 minutes later on a CDTA bus and they were arrested on 3rd Av…
Seen Her? Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Reported Missing Seen Her? Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Reported Missing
Seen Her? Alert Issued For 16-Year-Old Capital Region Girl Reported Missing Police in the region are seeking tips in the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl. Albany County resident Alisha Rodgers, of Watervliet, was reported missing on Thursday, March 21. It was not immediately clear when she was last seen. Watervliet Police said the teen is considered a runaway and is known to frequent the Capital District. Rodgers is 5-foot-6 and 148 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Watervliet Police Department at 518-270-3833. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
$35K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store $35K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store
$35K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth over $30,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $35,415, was sold in Albany County at the Stewart’s Shops in Watervliet, located at 186 Troy Schenectady Road. It was sold for the evening drawing held Tuesday, Nov. 9, New York Lottery announced. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.
Victim ID'd In Deadly Single-Vehicle Crash On Capital Region Highway Victim ID'd In Deadly Single-Vehicle Crash On Capital Region Highway
Victim ID'd In Deadly Single-Vehicle Crash On Capital Region Highway Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a highway in the region. The Albany County wreck happened at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, on Route 7 in Watervliet, according to New York State Police. Akiem Keele, age 33, of Whitehall in Washington County, was riding a motorcycle eastbound on Route 7 at a high rate of speed when he struck a dividing barrier near the exit to I-787. He suffered severe injuries and later died at Albany Medical Center, troopers said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash and nobody else was injured. The off-ramp fro…
'Heinous Crime': Man Who Raped 10-Year-Old At Capital Region Home Gets Decades In Prison 'Heinous Crime': Man Who Raped 10-Year-Old At Capital Region Home Gets Decades In Prison
'Heinous Crime': Man Who Raped 10-Year-Old At Capital Region Home Gets Decades In Prison A 70-year-old man from the region could spend the rest of his life behind bars for raping a young child. Albany County resident Eric Edwards, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Albany County Court on Thursday, Aug. 17. It followed his jury conviction for first-degree rape in June 2023. According to prosecutors, Edwards raped a 10-year-old child at a home on 4th Avenue in Watervliet in February 2020. The child was known to him. “While no prison time will restore the innocence stolen from this child, the maximum was the only sentence appropriate for this heinous crime,” s…
Watch: Police Find Cat Abandoned At Capital Region Park, Owner Charged Watch: Police Find Cat Abandoned At Capital Region Park, Owner Charged
Watch: Police Find Cat Abandoned At Capital Region Park, Owner Charged A man from the region is facing criminal charges after allegedly abandoning his cat at a park. Police in Watervliet were called to Hudson Shores Park on Wednesday, May 31, after someone found the cat inside a crate without food or water. Video shared by the department on Wednesday, June 14, shows the cat inside the crate, which had been left behind a concrete pillar, “obviously to avoid detection,” police said. Officers determined that the cat had been left there approximately four hours earlier. At the time, temperatures in the area hovered around 90 degrees. Investigators eventually tr…
Organ Donation From Late 10-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Helping Others 'Live Like Jaimo' Organ Donation From Late 10-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Helping Others 'Live Like Jaimo'
Organ Donation From Late 10-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Helping Others 'Live Like Jaimo' Loved ones and former teachers are mourning the loss of a young boy from the region who is being remembered for his “magical presence” and ability to light up a room with his smiles and laughter. Albany County resident Jaimison Hall, of North Colonie, died Thursday, May 18, at the age of 10, according to his obituary. His death came days after he was admitted to Albany Medical Center in critical condition after suffering a series of seizures, his uncle John Hall wrote on Facebook. “Our Jaimo man has touched and changed so many lives,” Hall wrote. “His kindness and compassion was overflowi…
22-Year-Old Sold Fentanyl To Capital Region Man Who Died From Overdose, Police Say 22-Year-Old Sold Fentanyl To Capital Region Man Who Died From Overdose, Police Say
22-Year-Old Sold Fentanyl To Capital Region Man Who Died From Overdose, Police Say Six months after a 26-year-old man from the region died from a drug overdose, the dealer who allegedly sold him the drugs is facing charges. Schenectady resident Reuben Sangster, age 22, was arrested Wednesday, May 17, on suspicion of criminally negligent homicide, according to Watervliet Police. Investigators said Sangster sold fentanyl to the victim not long before the man was found dead from an overdose in the bedroom of a Watervliet home on Nov. 8, 2022. Fentanyl is a powerful, synthetic opioid that is 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine and has contributed to a spike in overdose d…
'Hardworking, Compassionate': Police Department In Capital Region Mourns Officer's Sudden Death 'Hardworking, Compassionate': Police Department In Capital Region Mourns Officer's Sudden Death
'Hardworking, Compassionate': Police Department In Capital Region Mourns Officer's Sudden Death Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the sudden death of a veteran police officer from the region. Watervliet Police Sgt. Marc Langlais died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 19, the department announced on Facebook. An official cause of death was not given. “Marc was a beloved member of the Watervliet community and a dedicated police officer for nearly two decades,” reads the post. Langlais joined the department in July 2004 and “quickly established himself as a hardworking and compassionate officer,” the department said. He was promoted to sergeant in June 2015, and was a regular in…
Gunman Who Killed Father Of 2, Security Guard In Capital Region Gets 25 Years Gunman Who Killed Father Of 2, Security Guard In Capital Region Gets 25 Years
Gunman Who Killed Father Of 2, Security Guard In Capital Region Gets 25 Years More than a year after a 35-year-old security guard and father of two from the region was shot to death, his killer is heading to prison. Albany County resident Sean Pacheco, age 40, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Albany County Court on Wednesday, April 19. Earlier Report: Gunman Pleads Guilty In Shooting Death Of Security Guard, Father Of 2 In Albany It followed his guilty plea to multiple charges, including second-degree murder, in the November 2021 killing of John Welcome in Albany. Welcome was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso at aro…
Update: 16-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing Over Week Found Safe Update: 16-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing Over Week Found Safe
Update: 16-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Missing Over Week Found Safe Update: A 16-year-old boy from the region who had been missing for more than a week has been found. Albany County resident Deondrae Thomas, of Cohoes, had last been seen leaving his home on Monday, April 3, according to Cohoes Police. On Friday, April 14, police announced that Thomas had been found and was returned home safely. Original story: Police are asking that people be on the lookout for a 16-year-old boy from the region who has been missing for more than a week. Albany County resident Deondrae Thomas, of Cohoes, was last seen leaving his home on Monday, April 3, according …
20-Year-Old Set Fire To Pharmacy In Capital Region Over Pickup Policy, Police Say 20-Year-Old Set Fire To Pharmacy In Capital Region Over Pickup Policy, Police Say
20-Year-Old Set Fire To Pharmacy In Capital Region Over Pickup Policy, Police Say A 20-year-old man is facing arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a pharmacy in the region. In Albany County, the Watervliet Police Department was called on Monday, April 3, with reports of a dumpster fire in the parking lot of Walgreens, located on 2nd Avenue near 19th Street. The fire eventually spread toward the building’s gas line before it was extinguished, according to Watervliet Police. At the time of the incident, the store was open with employees and customers inside. “The Watervliet Fire Department’s quick response was essential to containing the fire to the exterior of t…
37-Year-Old Charged In Man’s Shooting Death In Capital Region 37-Year-Old Charged In Man’s Shooting Death In Capital Region
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…
ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Capital Region ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Capital Region
ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Capital Region Police have identified a man who was shot and killed during an altercation in the region Thursday afternoon, Feb. 9. Anthony Dias, age 39, of Watervliet, died following the shooting, which occurred in Albany’s West Hill neighborhood, according to Albany Police. Officers were called at around 3:15 p.m. with reports of shots fired near Sherman and Quail streets. When they arrived, they found Dias lying outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said it appears the shooting is not random and happened during an ongoing dispute between people who know e…
Fraudster Posing As City Worker Scammed Elderly Victim Out Of $3K, Capital Region Police Say Fraudster Posing As City Worker Scammed Elderly Victim Out Of $3K, Capital Region Police Say
Fraudster Posing As City Worker Scammed Elderly Victim Out Of $3K, Capital Region Police Say An elderly man from the region was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a fraudster posing as a city worker, authorities said. Rensselaer County resident Joseph Celeone, age 40, of Troy, was arrested Monday, Feb. 6, for grand larceny and criminal impersonation, according to the Watervliet Police Department in Albany County. Detectives were initially contacted in late December 2022 by a 75-year-old Watervliet resident who told police he was approached by a man claiming to work for the City of Watervliet. The supposed employee, who police identified as Celeone, told the victim that his dr…
This NY Locale Among Best For First-Time Homebuyers, Report Says This NY Locale Among Best For First-Time Homebuyers, Report Says
This NY Locale Among Best For First-Time Homebuyers, Report Says New homebuyers would do well to check out this New York locale before signing that first mortgage, according to a new ranking. Watervliet, located in Albany County, ranks number eight on the top ten best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2023, according to Realtor.com. The real estate website said it ranked 659 cities and towns with populations of more than 5,000 that are located within the 100 largest metro areas. It then used a variety of criteria to rank them, including the share of 25 to 34-year-olds in a given area, availability of homes for sale, and housing affordability. The …
3 Kids Found In Car Of Drugged Driver In Capital Region, Police Say 3 Kids Found In Car Of Drugged Driver In Capital Region, Police Say
3 Kids Found In Car Of Drugged Driver In Capital Region, Police Say A 29-year-old man from the region is facing charges after allegedly driving high on drugs with children in the car, authorities said. Albany County resident Michael Smith, of Cohoes, was arrested following a traffic stop in Watervliet late Monday night, Jan. 9, according to Watervliet Police. Officers stopped Smith at around 11:30 p.m. near 25th Street and Second Avenue for vehicle and traffic law violations. An evaluation by the department’s Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) determined that he was impaired by drugs while driving, police said. Officers also found three children inside the veh…
Convicted Felon Tried Stabbing 2 Victims In Capital Region Home, Police Say Convicted Felon Tried Stabbing 2 Victims In Capital Region Home, Police Say
Convicted Felon Tried Stabbing 2 Victims In Capital Region Home, Police Say A convicted felon is facing a fresh set of charges after allegedly trying to stab two people inside a home in the region, authorities said. Officers in Albany County were called at around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, with reports of an assault at a home in Watervliet on 4th Avenue, according to Watervliet Police. When police arrived, they determined that 43-year-old Brad Bova, of Watervliet, had attempted to stab the victims with a large knife. He then barricaded himself inside the home. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Colonie, Cohoes, and Green Island police depart…
Gunman Pleads Guilty In Shooting Death Of Security Guard, Father Of 2 In Capital Region Gunman Pleads Guilty In Shooting Death Of Security Guard, Father Of 2 In Capital Region
Gunman Pleads Guilty In Shooting Death Of Security Guard, Father Of 2 In Capital Region More than a year after a 35-year-old security guard was fatally shot in the region, his killer has admitted responsibility. Albany County resident Sean Pacheco, age 40, of Watervliet, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of John Welcome in Albany County Court on Monday, Dec. 5. Welcome was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso at around 2 a.m. on Nov. 21, 2021, near Central and North Lake avenues in Albany, police said. He later died at Albany Medical Center Hospital. John Welcome was shot to death at the age of 35 near Central and North Lake avenues in Al…
Police Chief Blames NY's Bail Reform Law For 'Serial Intoxicated Driver' Busted 3 Months In Row Police Chief Blames NY's Bail Reform Law For 'Serial Intoxicated Driver' Busted 3 Months In Row
Police Chief Blames NY's Bail Reform Law For 'Serial Intoxicated Driver' Busted 3 Months In Row A New York police chief is blasting the state’s bail reform laws, claiming they are directly to blame for a repeat DWI offender who was arrested three times in just as many months. Albany County resident Brandon McKinley, age 42, of Watervliet, was sentenced to an aggregate term of three to nine years in prison in Albany County Court Tuesday, Nov. 15. The sentence followed his September 2022 guilty plea to three counts of driving while intoxicated, a felony. According to prosecutors, McKinley was stopped by Watervliet Police on three separate occasions in May, June, and July 2022. During e…
NY Doctor Sentenced for Filing False Tax Returns, Ordered To Pay $245,212 NY Doctor Sentenced for Filing False Tax Returns, Ordered To Pay $245,212
NY Doctor Sentenced for Filing False Tax Returns, Ordered To Pay $245,212 A New York doctor will avoid prison after admitting that he filed false tax returns. Albany County resident Ehab Kodsi, age 56, of Watervliet, was sentenced to pay $245,212 in restitution and pay an additional $25,000 fine Thursday, Nov. 3, in federal court in Albany. The sentence followed Kodsi’s guilty plea to filing a false tax return and admission that he deliberately underreported revenue from both his pain management company in Queensbury, in Warren County, and his real estate company between 2015 and 2018. He was also accused of improperly deducting personal and business expenses.…