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Swastika-Drawing Spree In Capital District Lands Man In Jail
A man accused of defacing several businesses in the Capital District with hate symbols is now facing criminal charges. Schenectady Police were called at around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, with reports that someone had drawn swastikas on the side of St. Joseph’s Church on Lafayette Street During their investigation, officers discovered several more swastikas and other symbols that had been drawn in chalk on numerous businesses in the downtown area, police said. Members of the Schenectady Fire Department helped remove the markings, according to police. On Friday, June 17, police announced …
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Suspect Sought After Man Fatally Shot In Capital District On 21st Birthday
Police in the Capital District are asking for the public's help identifying a man who may be connected to the fatal shooting of a man on his 21st birthday. Treavine Tate, of the Bronx, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at around 11:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, near State and Hulett streets in Schenectady, according to police. He was later pronounced dead at Ellis Hospital. Police are still working to determine what led up to the shooting and have released surveillance footage of a possible suspect. Anyone who recognizes the individual is asked to contact Schenectady Police at 51…
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Dog Found Dead In Area Park, Police Asking For Tips
Police are investigating after a dog was found dead in a Schenectady park. The heartbreaking discovery was made at around 4 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Central Park, Schenectady police said in a statement. A park-goer found the dog’s body wrapped in a blanket and immediately called 911. Schenectady police and an Animal Control officer were dispatched to the scene. They described the dog as being older with a gray face. The animal was taken to Cornell University for a necropsy to determine if there was any foul play, police said. Anyone with information on where the dog came from is asked…