State Police recruits complete EMS training as part of Basic School in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. — All recruits in the 217th Basic School at the New York State Police Academy are undergoing a 40-hour EMS for Law Enforcement course as part of their training, officials…
Albany Shooting Suspect Killed in Police Confrontation
ALBANY, NY – A shooting incident in Albany led to a statewide pursuit and a fatal confrontation with the suspect. Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins and Mayor Kathy Sheehan detailed the events…
Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Albany Felon for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
Louisville, KY – A federal grand jury in Louisville returned an indictment on November 21, 2023, charging a New Albany, Indiana man with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. U.S.…
Albany Man Sentenced for Failing to Update Sex Offender Registration and Violating Supervised Release Conditions
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Jason Burnash, age 43, of Albany, was sentenced today to a total of 28 months in prison for failing to update his sex offender registration information and violating…
Two Injured in Broad Street Shooting in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. – Two individuals were injured in a shooting incident that took place in Albany on Thursday evening. The incident, which occurred around 4:50 p.m. near Broad Street and Alexander Street,…
Reckless Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash on Albany Street
Schenectady Police apprehended a 21-year-old man following a multi-vehicle accident on Albany Street near Schenectady Street on October 12, 2023, at around 5:32 p.m. Officers initially spotted the man, identified as Ziyad…
30-Year-Old Man Shot and Killed in Albany
ALBANY, NY – Albany Police are actively investigating a homicide following a shooting that transpired on North Swan Street on Sunday morning. At approximately 11:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection…
19-Year-Old Shot in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. – On Friday morning, a 19-year-old was shot near Belvidere Avenue and Eileen Street. The Albany Police Department reported that the victim sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder. First…
Early Morning Shooting in Albany Under Investigation
ALBANY, N.Y. – A shooting that took place in the early hours of Saturday, on Providence Place is currently under investigation by the Albany Police Department. Responding to reports of a shooting…
19-Year-Old Shot in Albany Friday Morning
ALBANY, N.Y. – The Albany Police Department confirmed a shooting incident on Friday morning near Belvidere Avenue and Eileen Street. A 19-year-old individual sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder during the…
Albany Drug Dealer Gets 4 1/2 Years in Prison
SARATOGA COUNTY, NY – District Attorney Karen A. Heggen announced on Tuesday that Maurice Trichilo, a 34-year-old resident of Albany, has been sentenced to 4 ½ years in a state correctional facility.…
Albany Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatally Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Kason Parker, 35, from Albany, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Thursday by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, following his guilty plea…
Albany man pleads guilty to fatal stabbing of Meghan Kiefer
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – Kason Parker, 35, of Albany, New York, unexpectedly pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree murder charges on the first day of his trial, admitting to fatally stabbing Meghan…
Winning $35,000 lottery ticket sold at Albany truck stop
ALBANY, NY – Hey truckers, check your Take 5 Evening lottery ticket for Tuesday night; you could be a winner. The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold…
Albany Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Distribution Conspiracy
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Wayne Myers, age 32, of Albany, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for distributing and conspiring to distribute cocaine, cocaine base, methamphetamine, and amphetamine. The announcement…
Albany Woman Sentenced to Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Debra Hackstadt, age 68, of Albany, was sentenced today to 16 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining 32 government-backed loans meant for businesses struggling with the financial effects…
Albany Felon Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Roderick Jones, age 43, of Albany, was sentenced today to 96 months in prison for two separate instances of unlawfully possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.…
Albany Police Department Receives Specialized Violent Crime Reduction and Prevention Technical Assistance by Justice Department’s CRI-TAC Team
ALBANY, Ga. – In an effort spear-headed by the Albany Police Department (APD) and provided at no cost to the city, a team of subject matter experts in policing from the Justice…
Albany Felon Indicted on Drug and Gun Offenses
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Emmanuel Medina, age 35, of Albany, was indicted last week for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition, possessing and intending to distribute heroin and fentanyl, and possessing a…
Albany Felon Admits to Possessing Cocaine and Heroin for Distribution, and Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Rodney Matthews, age 49, of Albany, pled guilty today to possessing and intending to distribute cocaine and heroin, and to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug…
Albany Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Obstruction of Justice
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Michael P. Fish, age 27, of Albany, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for obstruction of justice. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla…
Jury Convicts Albany Felon on Ammunition and Drug Charges
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Mikal Smith, age 28, of Albany, was convicted on August 31 of unlawfully possessing ammunition as a felon, and possessing and intending to distribute cocaine base, following a…
Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Offenses
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Wakeem Ricks, age 31, of Albany, pled guilty today to four counts of distributing cocaine base. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Frank…
Albany Man Indicted for Obtaining PPP Benefits Fraudulently
ALBANY, NEW YORK – (PRESS RELEASE DOJ) – Ibrahim K. Boyd, age 32, of Albany, appeared today on an indictment alleging he engaged in fraudulent schemes to obtain government benefits and other…
Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Kahleke Taylor, age 21, of Albany, pled guilty today to mail fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges related to a scheme to obtain COVID-19 pandemic-related unemployment insurance…
Albany Felon Sentenced to 162 Months in Prison
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Tyler Purvis-Mitchell, age 28, of Albany, was sentenced today to 150 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine-laced pills in the city of Albany. Purvis-Mitchell,…
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