The preliminary investigation indicated that nearby residents observed a body in the Plattekill Creek and contacted first responders. The Mount Marion Fire Department retrieved the body from the water. The victim was later identified as Stanley Christopher Waldron, age 58, of Saugerties, NY, who exhibited obvious signs of death and was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no signs of foul play.

On the morning of Saturday, May 10, DEC received a report about remains found by a hiking party and deployed Forest Rangers, a DEC Division of Law Enforcement Bureau of Environmental Crimes Investigator, and New York State Police to the location. Recovery of the subject is currently underway in coordination with State Police. 

Press Release UPDATE May 9, 2025 On May 9, 2025, State Police of Fonda arrested Veronica Armbruster , 59, of Delmar, NY for: Manslaughter...

Troopers learned of the case in March when it was determined that two dogs were not being cared for properly on County Road 21 in Plymouth.  Troopers observed one dog on the premises that was deceased and decomposing.  A second dog that appeared to be a senior dog was tied up on a chain with a collar and appeared uncared for and malnourished with no immediate access to food or water.  That dog was surrendered to the Susquehanna SPCA for further care.  A further investigation

State Police Investigating Fatal Head-On Crash on U.S. Route 6 in Central Valley NY

On April 30, 2025, State Police of Wilton with the assistance of the Hudson Falls Police Department arrested Matthew Blanding, 39, of Rensselaer, NY, on a warrant for Assault in the second degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree.

On May 3, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., troopers from State Police Catskill received a report of a missing individual identified as Ian J. Shaham, age 31, of Catskill, NY. During the investigation, troopers responded to a residence on Cauterskill Road in Catskill to conduct the investigation. On May 4, 2025, upon return to the residence, Shaham’s body was located near the residence in the creek, deceased. There were no signs of foul play. State Police was assisted by th

On May 2, 2025, at approximately 11:17 a.m., a vehicle collision occurred between a New York State Police vehicle and a passenger car. ...

A late-night food delivery turned into a life-threatening ordeal when a DoorDash driver was shot while asking for directions in a quiet Chester neighborhood. Now, a local official faces serious felony charges in connection with the shooting. On May 3, 2025, New York State Police arrested 48-year-old John J. Reilly III of Valerie Drive, Chester, following a swift investigation by the Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation at SP Monroe.

Troopers responded to Bacon Street in Glens Falls, NY for the report of a motorcycle crash. The operator of the motorcycle was identified as Alex S. Morehouse, 38 of Warrensburg, NY, and the passenger of the motorcycle as Suzie J. Etu, 38 of South Glens Falls, NY. Both sustained severe injuries during the crash. Morehouse was declared deceased at the scene and Etu was later declared deceased at the Glens Falls Hospital. Further investigation determined at approximately 12:2

press release *Update: On May 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., an autopsy was performed at Glens Falls Hospital by Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael...

On April 26th, 2025, at approximately 12:30 AM Utica Police and Utica Fire units were dispatched to a residence on the 1400 block of...

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at about 10:15 AM, the Rome Police Department Patrol Division responded to Liberty Gardens Apartments for a...

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Akeel Abdul Jamiel, age 45, formerly of South Glens Falls, New York, was charged on Friday with illegally voting in...

Brandon Montanari, Rohail Kahn, and Michael Williams Assaulted an Inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Brandon...

Deputy's, Nancy Lumbrazo was operating a 2011 Nissan southerly on South James Street in the City of Rome she drove into the northerly lane of travel, striking a marked Sheriff's Patrol car being operated by Sgt. Danquer that was traveling northerly at the time. Sgt. Danquer was transported to the Rome Hospital for minor injuries and Nancy was treated on scene for minor injuries.

The State Police member involved in the officer-involved shooting in South Glens Falls, NY, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, is Trooper Jason Flynn Trooper Flynn has been a member of the State Police for more than 5 years and is assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit (CSU). 

Lockport arrested Michael S. Wrzos, 45 of Lockport, NY for Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon -D Felony (4 counts), Criminal Possession of high-capacity magazines- D Felony (9 Counts), Criminal Possession of a Silencer, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance – A Misdemeanor (2 Counts) and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree.

On April 22, 2025, State Police arrested Chad J. Nichols, 47, of Ballston Spa, NY, for Grand Larceny in the third degree and Bail Jumping in the second degree. 

SYRACUSE, N.Y. —  A Canastota man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy and...