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Once again COVID-19 is affecting the way law-enforcement operates on a daily basis.  The virus has stricken at least two members of the Albany Police Department’s Communications Division.

A total of ten officers, who are assigned to the Albany Police Department's Training Academy, tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Three officers tested positive on Monday and seven more were confirmed on Tuesday.

An Albany Police Officer was caught on video saying some outrageous things to an Albany County Sheriff's Deputy that led to the officer’s suspension.

Parvatie Sukhram, a 29-year old woman from Schenectady, was arrested twice in one day by the New York State Police.

On October 8, 2020, New York State Police arrested 49 year-old, Mark Trudeau and charged him with attempting to have sexual acts with a minor.

The violence continued over the weekend in Albany and members of the Albany Police Department have confirmed that there was a stabbing early yesterday morning.

Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says that a Coeymans man was arrested on felony charges after a vehicle pursuit.

Police were able to take 23-year-old Elijah Bernard, of Albany, into custody after he allegedly crashed the stolen vehicle that he was driving.

Activists hit the streets and City Hall to protest Prude's death in police custody.

Surveillance video shows a shoot out right next to a J. C. Club, and a local pastor wants to help police curb the uptick in gun violence.

The Capital Region still continues to be plagued by unnecessary gun violence. Over the weekend a young mother was killed, right in front of her home.

Officer Harbour ordered Davis to drop the knife, but he did not.  Officer Harbour then proceeded to fire one shot, killing Colin Davis.

Officers arrived at the location and they encountered 21-year old Ethan Jordan, of Troy. When the officers approached Mr. Jordan, he immediately punched the first responder in the face.

What can be classified as one of a parent’s worst nightmares, was discovered in Bethlehem when police discovered a man having sexual contact with two teenagers in a car.
Police officers in Bethlehem New York arrested 20-year old Gregory Pruitt, of Troy, for engaging in sexual activity…

Police have identified 33-year old Richard Chirse, of Albany, as the subject who was confronted by a store employee and asked to wear a mask.

Malik Moore, now 41-years old, pled guilty in 2014 to weapons charges for an incident that occurred on June 29, 2013.

Albany Violence continues another summer full of shoot outs.

Illegal Drugs and A Ghost gun found during the traffic stop.

Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins announced a new initiative to encourage minorities and women to join his police department.

On Monday night approximately 100 protesters showed up at the Schenectady Police Department. Protesters were appalled at a recent video that surfaced showing an officer, once again, with his knee on someone’s neck.

Albany Police say that around 5:30 p.m. on June 12, an employee of Hair and Wig Beauty Supply on Central Avenue, confronted a customer because the customer was not wearing a mask.

I told you not to think the Albany County Sheriff’s Department is sleeping, they definitely are not. 32-year old Timothy Perales is living proof that they are still scrutinizing our behavior. The sheriff's department investigated him for two months, and they came up with a big d…

In the last week, there have been a lot of changes and proposed changes to policing, police policy, and police tactics across the country and right here in the Capital Region.

The video was very difficult to watch. It appears that Mr. Gugino was approaching the officers when he was pushed to the ground by two officers.

Yesterday Donald Trump had a conference call with all of the governors of the nation regarding the George Floyd incident, the subsequent protests, and the violence that occurred over the weekend.

Police Investigating A Drive-By Shooting In Colonie. There were three bullet holes in the home which is occupied by several adults and children.

Tuesday night of a man claiming he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was intentionally coughing on Walmart customers.

Sad news in Albany a 22-year-old man found stabbed, he later succumbed to his wounds at Albany Medical Center.

So ya’ll remember last spring that video that went viral with the Albany Police officers beating up 3 men due to a noise complaint?
I do. The charges against the 3 men ended up being dropped but not before an internal investigation into the police department was done on the officer…

We are only 2 weeks into the new year and it seems that the Albany violence situation is still going to be a problem.