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Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left Floral Park Teen 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…
Hit-Run Biker Who Left UAlbany 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 …
Update: Missing Albany 10-Year-Old Located
This story has been updated.
A 10-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing has been located.
Jaiyden Abear, of Albany, had last been seen at around 1 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the area of Academy Road and Helderberg Avenue, according to Albany Police.
On Tuesday evening, April 9, police announced that Jaiyden was located and is safe.
No other details were given.
Original story:
Police are asking for help in locating a 10-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing.
Jaiyden Abear, of Albany, was last seen at around 1 p.m. Monday, April 8, in the area of Acade…
New Update: 15-Year-Old Found 2 Days After Going Missing Near Albany School
This story has been updated.
A 15-year-old boy from the region who was missing for two days has been found.
Adrian MacDuff, of Albany, had last been seen at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, near the Neil Hellman School on Academy Road.
On Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13, Albany Police announced that the boy had been located and is safe.
No other information was given.
Original story:
Police are asking for help in locating a 15-year-old boy from the region who has been missing for two days.
Adrian MacDuff, of Albany, was last seen at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, near the …
ER Worker Steals Cancer Patient's Ring At Albany Hospital, Police Say
An emergency room employee is accused of stealing a cancer patient’s ring as the woman slept at a hospital in the region.
Albany County resident Caitlin Mullaney, age 36, of Slingerlands, was arrested Friday, Aug. 4, on suspicion of grand larceny.
According to Albany Police, Mullaney was working as a patient care technician at Albany Medical Center Hospital on Monday, July 17, when she approached a 75-year-old female patient who was sleeping on a stretcher.
Moments later, she removed the woman’s ring and took it, police said.
Mullaney was arraigned Friday in Albany City Criminal Court and…
Deadly Week: 3 Men Killed In Separate Albany Shootings
Three men are dead following a week of gun violence in the region.
Albany Police officers were called at around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, June 25, with reports of a shooting near Myrtle Avenue and Philip Street, one block east of the governor’s mansion.
When emergency crews arrived, they found 28-year-old Deandre Morrison, of Albany, suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso.
Morrison was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police.
A little over an hour later, just after 2 a.m., officers learned of another shooting in the Pine Hills …
Have You Seen Her? 15-Year-Old From Albany Missing For Days
Police in the region are investigating the disappearance of a teenager who has been missing for two days.
Albany resident Aubrey Congeni, age 15, was last seen at around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, June 3, near Sherman Street and Henry Johnson Boulevard in Albany.
In a statement Monday, June 5, the Albany Police Department said it was concerned for the girl’s safety.
Congeni is described as a white female, approximately 5-feet-4-inches tall and 160 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen wearing a white top, a green sweatshirt, black leggings, and tan boots.
Anyone with informati…
Hospital Standoff Suspect Killed Mom, Attempted To Murder Police Officers In Albany: DA
A man accused of threatening to shoot an employee before barricading himself inside a hospital in the region, sparking a nearly five-hour lockdown and police standoff, is now accused of killing his mother.
Dino Savoca, age 61, of Colonie, appeared in an Albany County courtroom on Wednesday, May 10, on multiple charges including second-degree murder.
Emergency crews in Albany were initially called at around 2:40 p.m. Monday, March 27, with reports that a person was armed with a handgun on the third floor of Albany Medical Center, located on New Scotland Avenue.
Earlier Report: Suspect…