Child Sex Abuse: Capital Region Man Raped 13-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
A 74-year-old man from the region is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a minor, authorities said.
Rensselaer County resident Perry Ransford, of Troy, was arrested Monday, July 3, following a joint investigation by the Troy Police Department and other agencies that spanned several months.
According to investigators, Ransford raped a 13-year-old girl who visited his Troy apartment, located on 6th Avenue, in February 2023.
The two had no prior relationship with one another, police said.
“We want to recognize the courage of the victim survivor of this incident, reporting the unthi…
Stranger In Shower: Woman Entered Capital Region Home, Bathed Herself, Police Say
A homeowner in the region got quite the surprise when they discovered a stranger bathing herself in their home.
The incident happened just before 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 16 in Rensselaer County, at a home in Brunswick.
New York State Police were contacted by the homeowner, who told troopers that a woman had entered their home without permission and used the shower.
When troopers arrived, they found the suspect, 34-year-old Jessica Wise, of Troy, still inside the bathroom.
As they were arresting her, troopers found her to be in possession of a glass smoking device containing drug residue,…
Tragic Update: Missing Capital Region Man Found Dead
Nearly a week after a 55-year-old man from the region went missing, the search for him has ended in tragedy.
Rensselaer County resident Michael Hart, of Troy, had last been seen at around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, on Marvin Avenue in Troy, according to police.
On Friday, June 9, Troy Police announced that search crews found Hart dead in a wooded area in South Troy.
His death is under investigation, but does not appear suspicious, Assistant Police Chief Steven Barker said in a statement.
In their initial alert seeking tips, police stated that Hart was developmentally disabled and may be…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Man
Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from the region.
Rensselaer County resident Michael Hart, age 55, of Troy, was last seen at around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, on Marvin Avenue in Troy, according to police.
Hart is developmentally disabled and may be in need of medical attention.
He is described as a white male, 5-feet-9-inches tall and 220 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a green t-shirt, black work boots, a black baseball hat, a gray hand brace, a blue and orange bookbag, and a wallet with a chain.
Police said he also…
