Crime & Justice
Ellenville Woman Accused of Stealing $4,456 From Her Employer
State Police say a 35-year-old Ellenville woman is charged with stealing approximately $4,456 from Tops Friendly Market.
Concrete Truck Rollover on I-190 in Buffalo Sends Driver to Hospital
A cement mixer overturned on northbound I-190 in Buffalo. Police reported minor injuries and two blocked lanes in an initial notice.
Saugerties Traffic Stop: Passenger Faces Two Felony Gun Charges
State Police say a Saugerties traffic stop led to two felony gun charges against a passenger. His next court date is Oct. 13.
Webster Motorcycle Crash Kills 71-Year-Old Rider; Probe Ongoing
A 71-year-old rider died after a Webster motorcycle crash at Route 104 and Basket Road. State Police continue investigating.
Cleveland Man Arrested After RV Destroyed in Town of Vienna Case
A Cleveland, NY, man faces two felony charges after deputies investigated a destroyed RV and missing chassis in Vienna.
Two Arrested Following Traffic Stop in Southport: What the NYSP Press Release Tells Us
New York State Police arrested two people, Makayla S. Noyes, 33, of Lindley, and Scott J. Keetch, 51, of Pine City, after a traffic...
Savannah Woman Arrested Following Identity Theft Investigation: What Happened and Why It Matters
New York State Police arrested Chelsea Kinser, a 36-year-old Savannah, New York woman, on October 7, 2026, following an identity theft investigation that began...
Queens Pharmacy Owner Accused of $31M Medicaid Fraud Scheme
New York prosecutors accuse Queens pharmacy owner Miguel Baron of a $31 million Medicaid and HIV-drug fraud scheme involving kickbacks and prescription buybacks.
State Police Investigate Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Blooming Grove
A 45-year-old Pennsylvania man died and two others suffered minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Route 17 in Blooming Grove, State Police said.
Homeowner Shoots Alleged Intruder in South Glens Falls, Police Say
A South Glens Falls homeowner shot an alleged intruder during an early-morning home invasion Tuesday, State Police said. No occupants were injured.
Hochul Names Attorney General Special Prosecutor in Cornell Assault Case
Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to independently review a Cornell University sexual assault case.
Kingston Police Officer Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car
A Kingston police officer was hospitalized in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic Monday morning.
Rome Man Charged With Endangering Child After Investigation
A Rome man faces two misdemeanor charges after an Oneida County Child Advocacy Center investigation, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
DNA Match Leads to Arrest in 33-Year-Old Dallas Murder Case
Dallas police say DNA from a 1993 murder scene produced a database match that led to the arrest of a 56-year-old man charged with capital murder.
Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Kentucky State Trooper
A 51-year-old Tennessee man is charged in the fatal shooting of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips during a traffic stop on Interstate 65.
19 Charged in Dallas Drug Case Involving Guns and Alleged Money Laundering
A 24-count federal indictment accuses 19 people in a Dallas drug investigation involving firearms, alleged drug houses and money laundering.
Chicago Man Gets 12 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl by Mail
A Chicago man’s 12-year federal sentence illustrates an interstate drug operation built around mailed parcels and cash payments, prosecutors say.
Five-Week New Mexico Fugitive Operation Results in 237 Arrests
Federal, state and local agencies reported 237 arrests, 17 firearms seized and drug seizures during a five-week operation in southern New Mexico.
Federal AI Image Case Raises Child Photo Safety Concerns for Families
A Washington indictment alleges a man altered public photos of minors into explicit images. The case offers a reason for families and schools to review photo-sharing practices.
Poughkeepsie Man Charged After Incident at Pleasant Valley Program
State Police say a Poughkeepsie man was charged after an incident involving a person receiving day-program services in Pleasant Valley.
Social Security Fraud Sweep Includes New York Case, 17 Defendants Nationwide
A federal benefits-fraud sweep includes a Northern District of New York case. The allegations highlight why families should monitor benefits and report suspected misuse.
FBI Warns of Fake-Agent Scam Using Real Names and Spoofed Phone Numbers
An FBI warning explains how scammers use real agents’ names, spoofed numbers and staged video calls—and how Mohawk Valley residents can verify a suspicious contact.
State Police Seek More Victims in Afton Teen-Impersonation Case
New York State Police are asking possible additional victims to come forward after charging an Afton man accused of posing as a teenager while communicating with minors.
Tioga County Man Faces Drug, Weapons Charges After Broome Stop
State Police say a school-zone traffic stop in the town of Union led to the seizure of black-tar heroin, a semiautomatic rifle and large-capacity magazines.