New York State Police Archives - The Gloversville Leader Herald

18 Sep

Bleecker man killed in Johnstown police shooting; Shot after striking officer with hammer, troopers say

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JOHNSTOWN — A Bleecker man was killed by gunfire after allegedly striking a Johnstown police officer with a hammer on Sunday morning, state police wrote in a news release. Troopers identified the man Monday as 28-year-old Nathan Wood. The officer — still unidentified — was responding to a home assault on Washington Street in Johnstown at the time of the encounter. Wood did not follow the officer’s commands before hitting them. Wood had reportedly struck the downstairs property owner with the same hammer multiple times by the time of the officer's arrival. The owner had directed the Bleecker resident to…

31 Aug

Four Montgomery Co. men worked together to steal from Amsterdam Lowes, troopers say

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TOWN OF AMSTERDAM - Four Montgomery County men worked together to steal more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the town of Amsterdam Lowes, New York State Police said. Charged were Robert W. Howland, 46, of Amsterdam, Travis Smith, 49, of Amsterdam, Ronald R. Washington, 39, of Fultonville, and Brandon Willis, 31, of Fultonville, police said. Each face charges of fourth-degree grand larceny and fifth-degree conspiracy, police said. The investigation began Monday as troopers responded to the Lowes for a report of a past theft. The investigation determined that the four entered the store Aug. 25 and worked together to…

10 Aug

Trooper shoots, kills shooting suspect Thursday in St. Lawrence County; Suspect shot, wounded K9, police say

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ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY - A New York State Trooper shot and killed a man suspected of shooting at a trooper his K9 during a search Thursday in St. Lawrence County, New York State Police said.The man killed allegedly shot and wounded the K9, police said. The trooper was unhurt.The K9 was taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment. Further information on the police dog's condition was not immediately available.The incident happened at about 12:50 p.m. Thursday in the St. Lawrence County town of Russell, on Donnerville Road there, police said.Troopers then, along with members of the St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office were…

21 Jul

FBI creates national database to track “swatting” incidents that are on the rise

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ALBANY - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has created a national database that will track incidents of people making false reports to unsuspecting residents’ homes, schools and other public places in order to evoke a police or SWAT team response.The incidents are typically called “swatting” and have been a growing trend in recent years. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the creation of the National Swatting Virtual Command Center last Friday. It began in May and is open to all federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, as well as fusion centers. Schumer said there had already been more than 230…

21 Jul

State police inspector on leave; charged with DWI, controlled substance poss. in Montgomery County

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TOWN OF MOHAWK — A state police staff inspector has been charged after allegedly crashing into a mailbox while driving drunk and criminally possessing prescription medication, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.Scott F. Donn was charged with driving while intoxicated and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance on Tuesday night in the town of Mohawk.Donn is a state police staff inspector assigned to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Albany. He is currently on leave from the agency, a state police spokesperson confirmed on Friday.Charges against the high-ranking state police official were first reported by the Times Union.The…

06 Jul

Gloversville residents charged in Bleecker armed robbery, troopers say

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BLEECKER - Three Gloversville residents have been arrested, accused of participating in an armed robbery at a home in Bleecker Tuesday afternoon, New York State Police said.Arrested were Tiffany M. Bleyl, 29, Tyler J. Macklin, 31, and Joshua L. Litchfield, 33, all of Gloversville. They each face one count each of first-degree robbery and first-degree burglary, police said.The incident happened Tuesday in Bleecker. Troopers responded to a home there for a reported armed robbery. While en route, they spotted a vehicle the victim reported the suspects had fled in, on County Highway 6 in Benson, Hamilton County, police said.Troopers stopped…