Jael Watts and Luis Pino-Copete were found guilty of using a shell company to steal federal grant money.
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October 1, 2026
Federal Authorities Charged 15 in Bank Fraud SchemeThe defendants allegedly targeted 17 financial institutions to steal over $620,000 from local victims.
September 24, 2026
EBT Skimming Devices Found at Albany Family DollarOfficials discovered two card-skimming devices at a Central Avenue store used by hundreds of SNAP recipients.
September 22, 2026
Jury Convicted Teen in Albany Murder CaseMyKing Giles was found guilty of murder and conspiracy charges linked to the death of Jamier Allen.
September 22, 2026
Albany Woman Indicted for Alleged $668K Benefit FraudA federal grand jury charged a Rensselaer resident with stealing pension and social security benefits over 17 years.
