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17 Year Old Steals $50K In Merch From Albany Area Home

Adams — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:06:53 +0000

Ahh, to be 17 again. What was that saying- Young, dumb, and full of c–? We were all there right weren’t we? Some of us may have tried some booze while others were trying out their private parts on whatever walked past. Ahh yes, to be 17 again. Speaking of ‘young, dumb and full of [...]

New Hampshire Town Sues 'Robin Hooders' Who Fill Expired Parking Meters

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:15:36 +0000

No one likes getting a parking ticket, so some citizens in Keene, New Hampshire, decided to do something about it. And now they’re getting sued for it. The group calls themselves Robin Hood of Keene (“Robin Hooders,” for short), and they walk the streets of the small New England city with pockets full of change [...]

Charles Ramsey 911 Call + Local Interview About Finding Amanda Berry [AUDIO+VIDEO]

Adams — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:14:56 +0000

Move over Sweet Brown, Charles Ramsey is in da house!!!!! So, Charles Ramsey is the neighbor who helped out two women who had been kidnapped at least 10 years ago, near Cleveland, Ohio. I'm not sure if you have seen his interviews on local news affiliates, but man, it is fire!

Robbers Video Tape Themselves: Real Or Fake? [VIDEO+POLL]

Adams — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:22:18 +0000

I don’t know where this video is from and I have no idea how to stick up a gas station. One thing I can say, thank you technology! Thank you for giving us a birds eye view of a ‘robbery’ in action. Speaking of this ‘robbery’: Was it real? There are two instances that leave [...]

Sno Cone Joe Arrested for Harassing Mr Ding-A-Ling

Adams — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:21:40 +0000

Apparently it’s a hard life being Mr. Ding-A-Ling. The operators of a rival truck called Sno Cone Joe were arrested in Gloversville, NY (in the Albany region) after their competition turned nasty. It turns out that Josh Malatino and his girlfriend Amanda Scott were stalking and harassing Mr. Ding-A-Ling by playing their music louder, and yelling [...]

Milton Man Loses His Cool, Rips Out Toilet And Threatens To Burn Down His Girlfriends Trailer

Adams — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:24:27 +0000

What were you doing last night? Maybe you were kicked back watching a few shows, eating some yummy food and maybe, just maybe, touching your lady? Something tells me you weren't threatening a store clerk and pouring kerosene all over your chicks trailer. Something also tells me that you will have a place to poo when you get home.

Walmart Employee Arrested for Prostitution in Albany Area

Bryen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:39:48 +0000

You can get lots of things at Walmart and apparently sex is one of them if you happen to stop in at the Queensbury location, where a MALE employee was arrested for prostitution. No word on if he was offering price rollbacks. According to the New York State Police 22-year-old Foster Bills was soliciting sexual [...]

Facebook Solves Murder In Fulton New York

Dalton Castle — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:46:07 +0000

The Fulton Police Department say a Facebook post has helped identify the driver of a car that struck Carolee Sadie Ashby in 1968. On Halloween night 45 years ago 4 year old Carolee was crossing a street with her 15-year-old sister and cousin when a car fatally struck her. The driver of the car failed to [...]

Weekend Stabbing In Watervliet Leaves One Dead, One Hospitalized [VIDEO]

Adams — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:07:12 +0000

Blood stained siding and a broken window marks the spot of an altercation between two men at 1618 Fifth Ave. in Watervliet over the weekend, leaving one man dead and the other man at Albany Medical Center with unknown injuries.

Burglar Breaks Into The Wrong Home [VIDEO]

Adams — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:15:57 +0000

You know those hidden camera shows that highlight people doing dumb things while committing a crime? I often think to myself, what would I do If I found myself nose to nose with a dumb criminal. Would I run? Would I kick said criminal in the face? Would I stand there looking all shocked? That’s [...]

Man Takes "Too Many" Free Sample, Gets Arrested

Wes Styles — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:16 +0000

The Free Sample tray is a great way to try and get potential customers to buy your product. Some take the sample while others just walk on by but one man took “too many” free samples. Erwin Lingitz of Minnesota is suing the Cub Foods for being “ruffed up” by employees of the store for [...]

FBI Releases Photos of Suspects in Boston Bombing

Bryen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:26:57 +0000

Late Thursday afternoon (4/18) the FBI held a press conference regarding the bombings at the Boston Marathon which occurred in Boston on Monday. Here is the latest information that the FBI released to the media regarding this act of terror. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office Richard DesLauriers, United States Attorney [...]

Boston Bombing Updates – Unclear if Suspect Arrested

Bryen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:44:58 +0000

UPDATE: 3:56:

This will be the last update of this article this afternoon. There is a press conference with the FBI at 5P, after which we'll publish a new article recapping the details. What we do know as fact is that the FBI and has made "significant progress" in this investigation.

UPDATE @ 3:02:

The Boston police department has tweeted that there HAS NOT been an arrest made:

UPDATE @ 2:51:

CBS News is reporting that the suspect is a WHITE MALE not 'dark skinned' as previously reported by other outlets:

Additionally CBS News is reporting that cellphone tower data was used to find the bomber:

AP just tweeted that "Federal officials deny that Boston Marathon bombing suspect is in custody." - however AP has NOT retracted that their source confirms so.

ABC News also has NOT reported an arrest:

UPDATE @2:29: We have conflicting reports. NBC is saying that a top official in Boston says that there is NO arrest:

However, a source at the Boston Globe continues to state that a suspect is in custody:

UPDATE @2:21: This is helicopter footage of the Federal Courthouse in that is from Twitter - AP and CNN are reporting that the suspect has been brought here. However, someone can be taken into custody without there being an arrest. No officials have made a statement regarding a suspect in custody and we are reporting based on information from CNN and the Associated Press.

UPDATE @ 2:06 PM: The AP reports that Federal Marshals have a suspect in custody and are brining him to a Federal Courthouse:

UPDATE AT 1:49: CNN REPORTS THAT A SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND IS IN CUSTODY.

Associated Press is also reporting that an arrest has been made:

According to reports on major national media, CNN has broken the story that the FBI has obtained clear footage of a suspect in the Boston bombings. The footage originated from a department story surveillance camera and was used to locate other footage that included images of the suspect from a Boston TV station.

[UPDATE] Albany Man Charged With Shootings On Central Ave + Video Of Arrest

Adams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:20:25 +0000

I have to tell ya, Monday was a rough day. The Boston Marathon bombings were front and center. We were all clued to the tube, weren't we? When something like that happens one tends to forget about local news and focus on this major news event that's literally happening three hours away. Reel it back in for a second.

Two Suspicious Deaths Being Investigated in Rotterdam

Bryen — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:24:21 +0000

UPDATE at 7:30 PM: There are reports that a mother and daughter have been found strangled in the home. The initial call was to the fire department for a structure fire which was quickly put out when they arrived.

Donation Jar for Children's Hospital Stolen – A New Low in Albany Crime

Adams — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:35:16 +0000

What were you doing last Friday (3-22) at, say, 5:53p? I know I was gearing up for a fun filled night time radio show. You may have been making dinner, running errands or shopping? If you found yourself at Crossgates think long and hard about who you saw?

Albany Area Woman Just Trying To Junk A Car Catches A Felony Charge

Adams — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:25:26 +0000

You know, in this rough economy you really have to hustle to make a buck. It's tough out there on those streets. Real tough! I mean you really have to take advantage of any way to earn few green backs, right? As your favorite rapper might say: 'You have to get on your grind and ish'.

Summary of New York State Police Statement on Herkimer Shooting

Bryen — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:28:03 +0000

New York State police held a press conference earlier today (3/14) regarding the death of a shooting suspect in Herkimer. The suspect had shot six and killed four on 3/13 at two different locations. Police had him cornered overnight and opened fire on him when he shot and killed an FBI K9 Officer. NYS Police [...]

Spring Breaker Urinates On Cop's Lunch, While In The Back Of Squad Car

Wes Styles — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:05:41 +0000

We’re getting to that time of year – Spring Break. Stories will be breaking out nationally of sex and excessive drinking. Not even the first full week in to March and we have our first story with one true lesson – Don’t Pee Off (or On) The Cops Fort Myers, FL police were called to [...]

Biggest Tax Scam Ever – Thieves Steal Your Identity, File Tax Returns, Get Money

Wes Styles — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:00:11 +0000

It’s being called the largest tax scam in history – Gang members in South Florida are stealing people’s identities, filing tax returns, and receiving your money. It’s going to be hard for the cops to catch them too. The thieves are using laptops to file the returns in free wi-fi spots, then having the tax [...]