State Police arrest Albany man for possessing Child Pornography

On March 18, 2025, State Police of Latham, with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, arrested Joshua G. Knight, 40, of Albany, NY, for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “D” felony, and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “E” felony.

Knight is accused of promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation. His arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his Albany, NY, residence on January 31, 2025. The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Knight surrendered himself to SP Latham, where he was arrested and processed. He was then arraigned at the Albany City Court, where he was released under the supervision of the Albany County Probation Department.

State Police arrest Johnstown man for Rape

On March 18, 2025, State Police of Fonda arrested William M. Fox, 52, of Gloversville, NY, for two counts of Rape in the second degree.  

On January 27, 2025, Troopers received information pertaining to past sexual abuse of a child.  The investigation determined Fox allegedly had repeated sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 15 over the course of three years while in the town of Johnstown, NY, and Mayfield, NY. 

Fox was arrested at his Johnstown home and transported to SP Fonda for processing. He was then turned over to the Fulton County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Three Connecticut Residents Arrested for Grand Larceny in Cortlandt

The New York State Police in Cortlandt have arrested three Connecticut residents in connection with an organized retail theft operation targeting Kohl’s stores in the region.

On March 13, 2025, Troopers responded to a report of three individuals concealing merchandise at the Kohl’s store in Cortlandt Manor, NY. Upon attempting to leave the store with stolen items valued at $6,152.88, the suspects were apprehended by Troopers with assistance from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).

The individuals, identified as Tyeisha R. Bridges, 32, of Hartford, CT; Shatoya A. Lewis, 25, of Hartford, CT; and Eve G. Mitto, 23, of Windsor, CT, were each charged with:

Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony)

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd Degree (Class D Felony)

Further investigation linked the suspects to a separate theft at the Kohl’s store in Bedford, NY, where they allegedly stole merchandise valued at $10,020.21.

The suspects were arraigned on March 13, 2025, and released on their own recognizance. They were subsequently turned over to the Town of Bedford Police Department for further investigation.

Investigators believe the individuals are part of an organized retail theft group targeting Kohl’s locations across the Tri-State Area.

The New York State Police urge anyone with additional information related to this case or similar incidents to contact Investigator Joseph P. Castellano at SP Cortlandt BCI at (914) 737-7171.

Reference Case Number: NY2500208511    BCI Case Number: 25-087