Gloversville man charged with violating criminal sexual act in Colonie

Gloversville man charged with violating criminal sexual act in Colonie

COLONIE — A Gloversville man allegedly attempted to sexually exploit an investigator, who posed as a child online, in Colonie at the end of last month. Kristian Walker, 52, was arrested on Aug. 31 after making plans to meet up with a self-identified 12-year-old, state police wrote in a news release. State police spokesperson Stephanie O’Neil declined to provide information regarding the location of arrest and length of the investigation. He was charged with violating criminal sexual act, an offense in which any alleged victim cannot consent to sexual activity. Walker was arraigned at Colonie Town Court and remanded to…
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One killed in Wednesday evening Broadalbin crash; Passenger, 21, dies, Fulton County Sheriff says

One killed in Wednesday evening Broadalbin crash; Passenger, 21, dies, Fulton County Sheriff says

BROADALBIN — A 21-year-old passenger was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Broadalbin Wednesday evening. The car went off the Lakeview Road, struck several mailboxes and ended up in a wooded area, according to Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino. The passenger who died was taken to Nathan Littauer Hospital. The driver, 17, was airlifted to Albany Medical Center with critical injuries, Giardino said. No other occupants were in the vehicle. "It's a sad case," said Giardino. Authorities are still investigating the incident. Emergency responders arrived onsite, including volunteers from the Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Company. More information is expected to be released…
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‘Hopefully, he’s found’: multiple sightings reported of missing Fulton County man

‘Hopefully, he’s found’: multiple sightings reported of missing Fulton County man

TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN — Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino hasn't yet been able to verify any tips related to the disappearance of James E. Anderson, Sr.The 47-year-old area resident — known as "Jim Bob" — has been reported missing since Aug. 5. Since then, there have been multiple unconfirmed local sightings.The search is still active, according to the sheriff."It's very possible he's alive and not wanting to be found," said Giardino.Giardino added that Anderson is possibly "staying where he disappeared from." He was last seen at his mother's house in the Gloversville area on Aug. 1 following an argument. He borrowed a car from a…
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