Ohio Haunted House Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Crime
COLUMBUS, OHIO – David Fachman, 59, of New Albany, Ohio pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of willful failure to pay over tax to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). …
Disbarred Columbus Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud
COLUMBUS, Ga. – A former Columbus-based attorney has pleaded guilty to mail fraud after a U.S. Secret Service investigation revealed he had stolen a settlement fee from two clients in a personal…
Man asked multiple women for directions then exposed his genitals and got busy with himself
ALBANY, NY – A man stopped to ask a woman for directions and as she walked up to his car to show him how to get to his destination, he showed her…
Is a seven day NY transit bus pass enough to push you to get a COVID-19 vaccination?
ALBANY, NY – Are you on the fence about getting your COVID-19 vaccine shot? New York Governor Andrew Cuomo might have what it takes for you to roll up that sleeve and…
New York to celebrate with light shows, fireworks to mark 70% vaccination rate, here’s where
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that landmarks across the state will be lit blue and gold on June 15 in celebration of reaching 70 percent of New York adults receiving their…
Cuomo: There will be unvaccinated people, that’s their problem if they catch COVID-19
ALBANY, NY – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had harsh words for unvaccinated New Yorkers and words of wisdom for those who are vaccinated. If you’re vaccinated, you don’t have to worry…
Two teens arrested for Pine Hills murder
ALBANY, NY – Albany detectives have arrested two 19-year-old Albany residents in connection with a homicide that occurred last month on Quail Street. Gentil Nshuti and Jihad Ali were both arrested following…
New York based cocaine trafficker heading to prison for running international drug ring
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Hilario Renato Mendoza Beltran, age 48, and a citizen of Peru, was sentenced today to 87 months in prison for conspiring to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine…
Six charged for illegal gun possession
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and ATF Special Agent in Charge John B. DeVito announced that the following defendants have been indicted within the last week…
29-year-old shot in the head, killed on Quail Street
ALBANY, NY – Albany police are currently investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning on Quail Street. On Sunday, May 30, 2021 at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers responded to the 200…
Ithaca Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor
BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – Jeffrey Blake, age 50, of Ithaca, New York, pled guilty today to attempted online enticement of a minor. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Antoinette…
Jury Convicts Halfmoon Man of Firearm and Threats Charges in First NDNY Criminal Trial Since Pandemic Began
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Following a four-day trial, a jury today found Romano McCain, age 48, of Halfmoon, New York, guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person…
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Commit COVID-19 Relief Fraud
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Sean M. Andre, age 31, of Brooklyn, New York, pled guilty yesterday to conspiring with an Ulster County man to fraudulently obtain more than $5.6 million in government-backed…
Convicted Felon Guilty of Illegal Possession of Multiple Guns in First Jury Trial in the Middle District of Georgia Since Lifting of Jury Trial Moratorium
ALBANY, Ga.– A federal jury returned a guilty verdict this afternoon, convicting an Albany man for illegal possession of firearms by a prohibited person in the first jury trial conducted in the…
Hudson Man Gets 8 Years for Role in Gun Store Burglary
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Austin Suarez, age 26, of Hudson, New York, was sentenced today to 100 months in prison for aiding and abetting the theft of firearms from Zero Tolerance Manufacturing,…
Guilderland Man Gets 2 years for Marijuana and Money Laundering
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Masood Sharifipour, age 36, of Guilderland, New York, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for his role in a marijuana trafficking and money laundering conspiracy. The…
Woman charged for assaulting 77-year-old during parking lot scuffle
ALBANY, NY – An Albany woman has been charged in connection with an assault that occurred this morning on Central Avenue. On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at approximately 8:15 a.m., officers responded…
Waterford Man Charged with Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Bradley Boisen, age 25, of Waterford, New York, appeared in court today on a charge that he attempted to pay $60 to an adult in order to have…
Syracuse Proud Boy arrested for role in attack on U.S. Capitol
SYRACUSE, NY — A third member of the Proud Boys was arrested on April 21 pursuant to a superseding indictment that charges him, along with two other members of the Proud Boys,…
Prostitution and massage parlors now legal in New York City
NEW YORK, NY – The 80’s are back. New York City’s rising crime and violence will now be joined by legal prostitution as the city’s district attorney said his office will no…