Albany Police Arrest Two After Gun Seizure
Two suspects face weapons charges after police seized two loaded 9mm handguns during a search of a Dana Avenue home.
Albany Crime News
Across Albany, coverage here takes in criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. This reporting focuses on both individual incidents and the systems that manage public order.
Financial Crime
Live Poll
Do you trust the federal government to effectively oversee and prevent fraud in its grant programs?
Two Convicted in $13 Million Federal Fraud Scheme
Jael Watts and Luis Pino-Copete were found guilty of using a shell company to steal federal grant money.
Property Crime
Albany Police Arrest Two Teens After Vehicle Pursuit
Officers took two local teenagers into custody following a pursuit on South Pearl Street involving a stolen car.
Violence
Two Teenagers Stabbed on Washington Avenue
A 14-year-old and an 18-year-old are recovering after sustaining stab wounds in an incident on Washington Avenue.
Crime — General
Live Poll
Does proactive traffic enforcement by local police effectively improve safety in your community?
Deputies Arrest Two New Hampshire Men on Firearm Charges
Two men from New Hampshire face multiple felony weapons charges following an Albany traffic stop.
Drug Crime
Live Poll
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for federal drug distribution convictions?
Albany Drug Dealer Pleaded Guilty to Federal Charges
Kymere Thomas faces a minimum of 10 years in federal prison after admitting to distributing crack cocaine.
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Regular subjects here include police department policies, court cases, public safety initiatives and crime trends. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, tracking how legal decisions and enforcement affect the city at large. The relationship between local law enforcement and the court system serves as the primary structural influence on how these incidents are resolved. Shifts in seasonal activity patterns and department-level staffing levels are the factors that change most frequently.