Schenectady woman shot in leg during evening incident
SCHENECTADY, NY – As she stood near the intersection of Watt Street and Tremont Avenue on Monday evening, a woman in her 30s was struck in the leg by a bullet, prompting…
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 occurred through both phone calls and emails,…
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 in the Mont Pleasant Neighborhood on Thursday…
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 the first incident on Sunday, with two…
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, initially unclear, was later believed to be…
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 and illegal fireworks. The arrests related to…
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 department is actively working with the Schenectady…
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 Department. The perpetrator even goes as far…
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 fired in the area of Mason Street…
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 identified as 44-year-old Tishawn Folkes-Taylor. The cause…
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 5:18 am. On arrival, officers found a…
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 victim has been identified as 30-year-old Philomen…
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 attempted car break-ins early Thursday morning. The…
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 adult male suffering from a gunshot wound…
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 at the scene, officers discovered a bullet…
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 arrival, they discovered a victim suffering from…
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 on March 15, 2023, on State Street…
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 intersection of Albany Street and Steuben Street.…
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 State Street. The individual initially fled but…
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 illegal handguns. During this week, several arrests…
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 to ‘shoot up the school’. Police were…
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. On Wednesday, police pulled a body from…
14-year-old reported missing in Schenectady feared to be headed to Florida
SCHENECTADY, NY – A 14-year-old girl has been missing since last week, according to the Schenectady Police Department. Police believe she could be heading to Florida. The Schenectady Police Department’s Youth Aid…
Schenectady police make arrest in Thanksgiving eve murder of Matteo Henderson
SCHENECTADY, NY – Detectives investigating the murder of Matteo Henderson just one day before Thanksgiving in Schenectady have announced an arrest has been made in the case today. 37-year-old David Ayala was…
Police activate dive teams in search for missing 14-year-old girl in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – Authorities are widening their search for a missing 14-year-old girl in Schenectady after a citywide search on Wednesday. Today, the Schenectady Police Department announced it has requested the assistance…
Man shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, NY – A man shot earlier in the day in Schenectady has died from his injuries, the Schenectady Police Department reported Wednesday night. Police said the victim was a 26-year-old man…
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