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,…
Drunk Driver Admits Causing Wrong-Way Crash In Region That Killed 'Glue To Our Families'
More than a year after a 68-year-old woman was killed in a wrong-way crash in the region by a drunk driver, the man responsible has admitted fault.
Mark Brodie, age 63, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty to a host of charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, in Schenectady County Court on Thursday, Feb. 9, in the death of Denise Guthinger.
Prosecutors said Brodie got behind the wheel on Oct. 29, 2021 after drinking alcohol and taking several controlled substances, including xanax and oxycodone. Shortly after 6 p.m., while driving in the Town of Niskayuna, he crossed the center line of…
Wanted Man Fleeing Cops Dies After Crashing In Capital Region, Police Say
A 49-year-old man wanted by police died after leading troopers on a chase and crashing in the region, authorities said.
The Albany County incident began at around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, when troopers reportedly witnessed Jason Benn, of Cohoes, driving erratically in Albany, on Washington Avenue Extension.
State Police said the vehicle matched the description of a vehicle that had been involved in an earlier police pursuit in Colonie.
When troopers attempted to stop Benn, he refused to pull over, triggering a pursuit.
During the chase, Benn struck multiple parked cars and police eve…
