Rise in Vehicle Thefts Prompts Reminder from Schenectady Police
Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department addresses a recent surge in thefts from parked vehicles in the city. While some incidents involve smashed windows …
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Gunshots Force Lockdown at Schenectady Schools
Schenectady, NY – Police officers from the Schenectady Police Department responded to a report of an altercation and shots fired on Tuesday afternoon, May 7. …
Investigation Ongoing After Altercation and Shots Fired in Schenectady
Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department is currently investigating reports of an altercation and shots fired in the area of the 900 block of …
43-Year-Old Man Critical After Stabbing in Schenectady
Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department responded to a stabbing incident in the 1700 Block of Albany Street on Friday evening. The victim, a …
Schenectady Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder
SCHENECTADY, NY – Anthony Romero was convicted in Schenectady County Court of Second-Degree Murder and other felony charges. The verdict was delivered by Acting Judge …
Schenectady Middle Schooler Arrested After Bringing Loaded Gun to School
Schenectady, NY – A student at Mont Pleasant Middle School was arrested on Friday afternoon after staff members discovered a loaded .45 caliber handgun in …
Schenectady Police Investigating Possible Child Luring Incident
SCHENECTADY, NY – On Monday morning, at 7:45 am, Schenectady Police Community Engagement Officers responded to a report from a student at Van Corlaer Elementary …
Police Investigating After Child Found Dead in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – Early this morning, Schenectady Police Department officers and Schenectady Fire Department paramedics were called to a residence in the city following reports …
Spike in Kia Vehicle Thefts Across Schenectady Prompts Police Warning
SCHENECTADY, NY — The Schenectady Police Department has issued an alert following a series of Kia vehicle thefts within the city. Between February 28 and …
Schenectady Man Sentenced for Child Exploitation
ALBANY, NY – Thomas Ullman, 47, from Schenectady, received a 25-year prison sentence in Albany federal court for sexually exploiting a child. The sentence was …
$19.2 Million New York Lottery Jackpot Ticket Sold in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – A single ticket has clinched the New York LOTTO jackpot of $19.2 million in the drawing held on March 23. This ticket …
Schenectady Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Possession
ALBANY, NY – Jeffrey C. Civitello Jr., 24, from Schenectady, New York, has been sentenced to 132 months and a day in prison for his …
Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New York Division; and …
Amber Alert: Missing 11-Month-Old Child Found Near General Electric Campus in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – A concerted effort by multiple law enforcement agencies has successfully located 11-month-old Halo R. Branton, following the issuance of an Amber Alert. …
Gunfire Leads Police to Motor Vehicle Crash in Schenectady
Police investigating reports of gunfire and a motor vehicle crash arrived at the scene on Elmer Avenue at around 9:47 P.M. last night. The incident …
Pedestrian Struck in Schenectady in Critical Condition
Police were called to a motor vehicle crash last night in Schenectady after receiving multiple 911 calls. At approximately 5:40 PM, Schenectady Police were dispatched …
Schenectady Police Announce Snowstorm Parking Regulations
SCHENECTADY, NY – In anticipation of the upcoming snowstorm, the Schenectady Police Department is reminding residents of important parking regulations. Residents living on the city’s …
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Schenectady Vehicle Crash
SCHENECTADY, NY – A serious motor vehicle crash in Schenectady resulted in critical injuries to a pedestrian on the evening of Tuesday, December 26. Schenectady …
Two Teen Suspects Arrested in Schenectady Murder of Usman Pirzada
SCHENECTADY, NY – Following a shooting near Lincoln Ave and Steuben Street, two suspects were charged on Wednesday. The Schenectady Police Department, in collaboration with …
Suspect Arrested in Overnight Shooting in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – The Schenectady Police Department has identified the victim of the December 19 shooting on Lincoln Avenue at Steuben Street as 21-year-old Usman …
Arrest Made in Schenectady Hit-and-Run Involving Juvenile Victim
SCHENECTADY, NY – The Schenectady Police Department has announced the arrest of Peter J. Greisler, 29, from Rotterdam, in connection with a hit-and-run incident that …
Hit-and-Run Incident Under Investigation in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – Schenectady Police Department’s Traffic Division is investigating a hit-and-run that occurred early this morning near Albany Street and Route 7. At about …
Schenectady Man Charged with Second Firearms Crime in Connection with Shots Fired Outside of Temple Israel
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, age 28, of Schenectady, New York, was charged today with a second firearms crime arising from his firing …
Schenectady Man Charged in Connection with Shots Fired Outside of Temple Israel
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, age 28, of Schenectady, New York, appeared in federal court this morning on a charge of unlawfully possessing …
Schenectady Man Sentenced to 240 Months for Drug and Firearm Crimes
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Ramel Gulley, age 28, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced yesterday to 240 months (20 years) in prison, to be followed …
Schenectady Police Thwart Attempted Robbery at Stewart’s
SCHENECTADY, NY – On Friday, Schenectady Police Department officers responded to a panic alarm at Stewarts, 1010 McClellan St. The alert was due to a …
Schenectady Police Investigating Shooting on Broadway Announce Arrest
SCHENECTADY, NY – Schenectady Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred outside 2525 Broadway on Sunday at around 4:20 a.m. Officers found multiple shell …
Man Found Dead in Schenectady Hamilton Hill Home
SCHENECTADY, NY – Police are treating the death of a 42-year-old man found in a Hamilton Hill neighborhood home as a homicide. On Sunday morning, …
Driver Arrested in Fatal Crash in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY — A motor vehicle crash on Eastern Avenue resulted in the death of a passenger and the arrest of the driver on Saturday …
Schenectady Police Warn of Officer Impersonation Scam for Financial Fraud
SCHENECTADY, NY – The Schenectady Police Department has issued a warning about a scam involving individuals impersonating police officers to defraud money. The scam has …
Two More Suspected Fatal Overdoses reported in Schenectady
Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department is currently investigating two suspected fatal overdoses, both believed to involve opioids. Officers responded to the first incident …
Bad Batch: Three Deadly Drug Overdoses in Schenectady Since Sunday
SCHENECTADY, NY – On Sunday, the Schenectady Police Department reported three suspected fatal overdoses in the Hamilton Hill/Vale region of the city. Officers responded to …
Eight Suspected Fatal Overdoses Reported In Schenectady Over Past Week
SCHENECTADY, NY – On Saturday, officers from the Schenectady Police Department responded to an unattended death in the City’s Stockade Neighborhood. The cause of death, …
Schenectady Police Make Multiple Fireworks Violations Arrests over Holiday Weekend
SCHENECTADY, NY – Over the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Schenectady Police Department carried out multiple arrests across the city related to loud music …
Schenectady County Raises Alarm After Six Suspected Overdoses
SCHENECTADY COUNTY, NY – The Schenectady County Public Health has reported a surge in suspected fatal overdoses, with six instances since the previous Saturday. The …
Scam Involving Impersonation of Schenectady Police Officer
SCHENECTADY, NY – The local police department has become aware of a scam in which an individual falsely claims to work for the Schenectady Police …
One person shot overnight in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – The Schenectady Police Department reported a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday. Officers were dispatched around 9:09 p.m. following reports of shots …
Schenectady police seek person of interested in murder of Schenectady woman
SCHENECTADY, NY – In an update from the Schenectady Police Detective Division regarding a homicide at 1030 Pleasant Street on Saturday, the victim has been …
Schenectady involving Sunday morning homicide
SCHENECTADY, NY – Schenectady Police Department is investigating a homicide case following a call reporting a female in-need of medical attention on Sunday, at approximately …
Homicide Investigation Underway in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – Following a welfare check on Monday, Schenectady Police Department officers found the body of a female shooting victim on Crane Street. The …
Police urge Schenectady residents to lock car doors after two reported break-ins
SCHENECTADY, NY – Residents of Schenectady, New York, are being urged to lock their car doors and keep valuable items out of sight following two …
Schenectady Police Investigate Shooting on State Street
SCHENECTADY, NY – On Tuesday, at approximately 9:50 PM, Schenectady Police Officers responded to a shooting at 1200 State Street. Upon arrival, officers located an …
Schenectady Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident, No Injuries Reported
SCHENECTAD, NY – On Saturday, at approximately 11:30 PM, Schenectady Police responded to a shots-fired call on the 1300 block of Crane Street. Upon arriving …
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Weekend Shooting in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – On Sunday morning, officers from the Schenectady Police Department responded to reports of a shooting near Eastern Avenue and Prospect Street. Upon …
Arrest Made in Schenectady County CDTA bus Stabbing Incident
SCHENECTADY, NY – Today, the Schenectady County Street Crimes Task Force arrested Carlos A. Prince, 29, of Albany, in connection with a stabbing that occurred …
Loaded Handguns Seized and Arrests Made Following Schenectady Traffic Stop
SCHENECTADY, NY – In a routine traffic stop that took an unexpected turn, Schenectady Police officers arrested two individuals yesterday, around 10:07 pm, near the …
Juvenile Arrested in Schenectady After Foot Pursuit, Loaded Gun Recovered
SCHENECTADY, NY – On the evening of Saturday, Schenectady Police Department officers attempted to stop an individual who was creating a traffic hazard near 1224 …
Schenectady Police Department Recovers Multiple Firearms and Responds to Multiple Shots Fired Calls
SCHENECTADY, NY – Between March 21 and last Tuesday, the Schenectady Police Department responded to four separate calls for confirmed shots fired and recovered multiple …
Schenectady man arrested for threatening to ‘shoot up’ high school
SCHENECTADY, NY – A 24-year-old Schenectady man was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat after he arrived at Schenectady High School and threatened …
Body found in Schenectady confirmed to be missing teen Samantha Humphrey
SCHENECTADY, NY – 14-year-old Samantha Humphrey was reported missing on November 26th. Days later, her jacket was found along the banks of the Mohawk River. …