Crime

‘Unsolved Mysteries’ is coming back, with new cases and the influence of ‘Stranger Things’. CBS 6 Albany posted about the return of ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ for a new generation.  According to the post, the original creators of  ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ are going to be working with the producers of the hit show ‘Stranger Things...

Governor Cuomo has proposed banning mugshots as well as arrest information from public release. As of now, mugshots and arrest information are released publicly.  According to a report by the Times Union, Governor Cuomo has proposed banning this in his 2020 executive budget...

There’s been a lot of talk recently about legalizing recreational marijuana in New York.  However, one major group is speaking out about it. The Times Union recently posted about the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police speaking out about legalizing marijuana, and their concerns...

Some marijuana offenders are now being offered a 'Clean Slate' in New York. The District Attorney's Office of Albany County is offering a "Clean Slate" program according to news 10 abc.  This program can help get rid of a ton of low-level marijuana cases already in process...

Well, apparently the State Police were busy over the Thanksgiving holiday! We all know that first responders, police, and the likes don't get to take a break for the holidays.  According to an article by the Times Union, it looks like the New York State Police were on the move...

Talk about a bust. A reported $4,000 in cash, cocaine, pot, and steroids were seized near a Capital District school according to the Times Union.  The contraband was found near the Schuylerville school campus, and on top of the $4000 included about two pounds of marijuana, high grade cocaine, and steroids...

In light of new legislation in New York, the question has come up- should social media need to be searched before a pistol permit is approved? According to News 10 abc, new legislation submitted to the Senate in New York calls for just that...

Areas of the Capital Region have been hit with distraction robberies. It looks like Colonie has been the most recent area dealing with these, according to News 10 abc.  There's been three attempted in Colonie, and two of the victims turned the thieves away at the door...

What is wrong with people! Seriously.  According to News 10 abc, local police are investigating a needle found in some Halloween candy after trick-or-treating.  The horrifying thing?  A child actually bit into the candy bar, and noticed a needle in her candy...

Talk about the stuff nightmares are made of. According to News 10 abc, a local ice cream truck man from Whitehall, NY has been accused of stalking young girls.  Seriously, this is the stuff nightmares are made of!  As if ice cream trucks aren't creepy enough with their music just rolling down the street, now the drivers are being accused of stalking...

Talk about a fresh mountain high! Almost 180 pounds of pot were seized in the Adirondack Mountains.  What's going to happen with all of that pot?  Who knows.  But we do know, according to News 10 abc, that 178 pounds of marijuana were seized over a five day period by Border Patrol checkpoints...

Well this is a big announcement- New York State is putting millions towards helping domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Five million dollars to be exact.  According to News 10 abc, the Governor’s Office announced that five million dollars of funding is going towards victims of domestic violence and sexual assault...