Feds seize $15 billion in bitcoin, indict crypto fraud kingpin who ran Cambodian forced labor camps
The government has seized $15 billion in bitcoin from an alleged cryptocurrency fraud kingpin accused...
Crime and Public Safety
Capital Region Chamber VP charged with attempting to lure minor to engage in sexual activity
ALBANY, N.Y. — Capital Region Chamber Senior Vice President Peter Bardunias was arrested on federal...
‘Creating confidence’: Tedisco and Santabarbara announce bipartisan ‘NYS Safe Pet Boarding Act’
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. —- State Sen. Jim Tedisco (R, C-Ballston Lake), who has been an...
Watervliet hires ex-Troy officer involved in 2017 civilian shooting
WATERVLIET, N.Y. — Watervliet has hired ex-Troy police officer Jarrod Iler, who was involved with...
Police probe Cohoes homicide
COHOES, N.Y. — A person of interest in a Cohoes homicide is still at large,...
Board of Supervisors hears from public regarding Animal Abuse Registry; full board to vote Tuesday
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Following the Law and Finance Committee of the Saratoga County Board...
Saratoga Springs Police Department blotter
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Troy man sentenced to state prison for 2024 fatal crash
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — A Troy man was sentenced to five to 15 years in...
Officials announce ‘one of the largest-ever’ firearms seizures in the history of the Northern District of New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — This past week, federal, state, and local law enforcement executed Operation Tidal...
Galway man charged with cyberstalking, arrested Wednesday
ALBANY, N.Y. — Shane Daley, age 40, of Galway, was charged with cyberstalking and arrested...
Milton man charged with 55 counts of animal abuse related charges
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. — After a welfare check in early July, the Saratoga County Sheriff's...
Ex-WWE boss Vince McMahon cited for reckless driving in 3-car crash in Conn.
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon was cited for reckless driving following a three-car crash last...
What should you do if you are about to come face-to-face with a burglar?
Security experts weigh in on home emergency measures.
Amber Alert canceled after 9-year-old girl located deceased in Ticonderoga
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — Police canceled an Amber Alert that went out overnight Sunday after...
Amber Alert issued for reported child abduction in Lake George
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — New York State Police issued an Amber Alert on behalf of...
Saratoga Springs Police Department blotter
The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the...
ICE confirms nine detained in recent Saratoga Springs enforcement operation
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson confirmed to The...
El Salvador man accused of attempted murder of U.S. Attorney
ALBANY, N.Y. — A man from El Salvador was charged with attempted murder in an...
Karen Read found not guilty of murder and manslaughter charges, guilty of drunk driving
The verdict was delivered after over 20 hours in the jury room.
LOCAL BASEBALL: Cohoes Intermediate Baseball seeks help following weekend break-in
COHOES, N.Y. — For more than 30 years, the Cohoes Intermediate Baseball League has provided...
Prime Capital Ventures owner indicted for wire fraud conspiracy
ALBANY, N.Y — A Queensbury man was recently indicted on a wire fraud conspiracy charge...
Troy teen pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide for 2024 crash
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — A Troy teenager pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court to aggravated...
Former NFL player, Albany Empire owner, Antonio Brown faces attempted murder charge after fight in Miami
Former NFL star Antonio Brown is accused of trying to kill a man with a...
Charlton man dies in motorcycle crash
CHARLTON, N.Y. — A town man was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend....
Saratoga Springs Police Department blotter
The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the...
Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office investigating Ballston fire
TOWN OF BALLSTON, N.Y. — State Routes 50 and 67 and Ballston Avenue are open...
GTSC announces results of campaign
ALBANY, N.Y. — According to a news release from the governor's office, the Governor’s Traffic...
Teen charged with murder in Clifton Park stabbing
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — A Clifton Park teen was charged with murder in relation to...
Galway man charged with sexual exploitation of a child
ALBANY, N.Y. – A Galway, N.Y. man made an initial appearance on a criminal complaint...
Mechanicville man charged with receipt and possession of child pornography
ALBANY, N.Y. – Jonathan Macdonald of Mechanicville was charged with receipt and possession of child...
Malta man takes plea deal in Saratoga Springs Police Department shooting
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Paul Trinci, the Malta man arrested in February for firing a...
DOJ announces results of operation to combat child sex predation
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Department of Justice recently announced the results of Operation Restore Justice,...
New York prison guard says he cleaned up blood of fatally beaten inmate in plea
UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York corrections officer admitted in court Wednesday that he...
Saratoga Springs Police Department Blotter
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Saratoga Springs Police Department blotter
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Prison guard who helped beat cuffed New York inmate to death pleads guilty to manslaughter
UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A correctional officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter Monday in connection with...
Former Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner arrested
WILTON, N.Y. — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested former Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner...
One arrest made by ICE in downtown Saratoga Tuesday
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Tuesday morning, an individual was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs...
New York prison guards indicted in connection with an inmate’s death during 22-day strike, governor says
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prison guards indicted in connection with an inmate’s death...
AG’s office investigating recent fatal Malta officer-involved shootings
MALTA, N.Y. — Last week, the town of Malta experienced two officer-involved shootings in as...
Trial date set for FOIL case regarding Spa City Accounts Commissioner
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A trial has been set for City Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran,...
Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting in Malta
MALTA, N.Y. — The New York State Police Department and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office...
Malta man killed after firing at State Police Saratoga Barracks
WILTON, N.Y. – New York State Police Troop G’s Major Christopher Gilroy and Captain Robert...
Man dead following shooting at State Police barracks in Malta
MALTA, N.Y. — Per New York State Police, on Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 1:43...
Saratoga Springs Police Department blotter
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Saratoga Springs man charged with manslaughter in fatal BB gun shooting
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A city man was charged with manslaughter as a result of...
Here’s how to prevent, fight back against sextortion
Experts say common sense and communication are key.
Increasingly dangerous scam targets kids through sextortion
The FBI issued a report that described sextortion as “a growing threat.”
Utica officer won’t face criminal charges after fatally shooting teen
By PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) — A police officer in upstate New York will...
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Prosecutor makes offers to 10 New York prison guards charged in inmate’s death
By MICHAEL HILL UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A special prosecutor said Monday he made offers...
Ballston Lake man facing 12 years in prison in connection with 2024 burglaries
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — A Ballston Lake man recently pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court...
Four arrested in Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office underage alcohol sales compliance check
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Sheriff’s Office recently conducted underage alcohol sales compliance checks with...
Former DPW Commissioner seeks dismissal of Official Misconduct charge
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The attorney for Jason Golub recently filed a motion to dismiss...
Saratoga Springs Police Department blotter
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Saratoga Springs Police Department blotter
The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the...
Saratoga Springs Police Department blotter
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Saratoga Springs Police Department blotter
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State police launch probe into inmate death as prison system roiled by illegal guard strike
A wildcat strike by New York state prison guards stretched into a third week Monday,...
Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department holds awards ceremony
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Recently the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office honored and acknowledged many of...
Some New York prison guards charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate appear in court
UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors investigating the death of a handcuffed man who was punched...