US Attorney Almost Murdered By Previously Deported Felon Outside Albany Hotel, DA Says
A man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to attack US Attorney John Sarcone in upstate New York.
Saul Morales-Garcia, 41, was arraigned in Albany County Court on Wednesday, June 18, hours after he allegedly attacked Sarcone, the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York, outside an Albany hotel, a spokesperson for the district attorney’s office told Daily Voice.
Morales-Garcia, who is in the country illegally, made aggressive advances toward Sarcone with a knife and motioned as if suggesting he would cut Sarcone’s throat, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple told…
Suspect Nabbed Hours After Fatal Shooting Of 30-Year-Old In Albany
A suspect was arrested hours after a man was shot to death in the Capital Region.
The shooting occurred in Albany’s Beverwyck neighborhood, near the Albany News Deli on Central Avenue, at around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30.
Officers arrived to find Dewitt Miller, 30, suffering from a gunshot wound to his groin, Albany Police said. He was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
On Friday morning, Jan. 31, the agency said detectives had arrested a suspect in the killing, Leonardo Guzman, 34, of Schenectady. He is charged with second-degree murder and crimina…
Albany Police Seize Cocaine, Heroin, And Hallucinogens In Madison Avenue Drug Bust
Three Albany residents are facing felony charges after detectives recovered cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens during a search warrant execution on Madison Avenue, police report.
Detectives from the Albany Police Department’s Community Response Unit executed a search warrant on Thursday, Dec. 19, around 2 p.m., at a residence on the 800 block of Madison Avenue near Quail Street.
The operation, part of an ongoing investigation, led to the recovery of powdered cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and drug paraphernalia, said Albany Police Public Information Officer Megan Craft.
Three people…
Wrong-Way Driver Intentionally Strikes Cop Car During Capital Region Pursuit, Police Say
A 36-year-old man is facing charges following a wrong-way highway pursuit in the region in which he intentionally struck a cop car, authorities allege.
Daniel Hammon, of Albany, was arrested on a warrant Thursday, Oct. 19, in connection with the July 2023 incident on I-90 in Rensselaer County.
An Albany County Sheriff’s deputy was chasing Hammon on I-90 in East Greenbush on July 25, 2023, when a State Police trooper began assisting in the pursuit.
During the chase, Hammon drove the wrong way on I-90 and intentionally drove into a marked police car, according to State Police.
Nobody was i…
Customer Punches Pizza Driver, Steals Food Over Delivery Fee In Capital Region, Police Say
A suspect has been arrested in a violent robbery involving a pizza delivery driver in the region.
Nasir Shabazz, age 27, of Albany, was taken into custody Wednesday, Oct. 4, for allegedly attacking a female Domino’s delivery driver in August 2023.
According to Albany Police, the victim delivered pizza to Shabazz’ home near North Pearl Street and Livingston Avenue just before midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
When she informed him of the delivery fee, he allegedly punched the woman in the face several times and stole the food.
The victim suffered pain and swelling in her face.
Shabazz was ch…
Armed Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed After Targeting Capital Region Branch, Police Say
A 59-year-old man is accused of robbing a bank in the region at gunpoint.
The robbery happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Albany at the Broadview bank on State Street, according to Albany Police.
Investigators said Leonard Price, of Albany, entered the branch and displayed a handgun, demanding money from the drawer.
The teller complied and Price fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.
No employees or customers were injured during the robbery.
Price was arrested Saturday, Aug. 12, on suspicion of first-degree robbery. Following arraignment, he was ordered held…
Hospital Standoff Suspect Killed Mom, Attempted To Murder Police Officers In Capital Region: DA
A man accused of threatening to shoot an employee before barricading himself inside a hospital in the region, sparking a nearly five-hour lockdown and police standoff, is now accused of killing his mother.
Dino Savoca, age 61, of Colonie, appeared in an Albany County courtroom on Wednesday, May 10, on multiple charges including second-degree murder.
Emergency crews in Albany were initially called at around 2:40 p.m. Monday, March 27, with reports that a person was armed with a handgun on the third floor of Albany Medical Center, located on New Scotland Avenue.
Earlier Report: Suspect…
Suspect In Area Hospital Standoff Had Shotgun, BB Gun, Threatened Employee: Police
The man accused of threatening an employee before barricading himself inside a hospital in the region, sparking a nearly five hour lockdown and police standoff, was armed with a shotgun and BB gun, authorities said.
Emergency crews in Albany were initially called at around 2:40 p.m. Monday, March 27, with reports that a person was armed with a handgun on the third floor of Albany Medical Center, located on New Scotland Avenue.
Earlier Report: Hospital Standoff: Patient's Relative Nabbed After Allegedly Threatening Employees With Weapons
According to Albany Police, 61-year-old Dino Savoca,…
37-Year-Old Charged In Man’s Shooting Death In Capital Region
A suspect is behind bars days after a 39-year-old man from the region was found shot to death in broad daylight.
Kerdel Young, of Albany, was arrested for second-degree murder Tuesday, Feb. 14, in connection to the death of 39-year-old Anthony Dias, according to Albany Police.
Earlier Report: ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Albany
Officers were called at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, with reports of shots fired in the West Hill neighborhood, near Sherman and Quail streets.
When they arrived, they found Dias, of Watervliet, lying outside suffering…
