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Arsonist Sets Fire To Colonie Business, Home, Police Say
A man is facing charges in connection with intentional fires that were set at a home and business in the region.
Michael Kabler, age 49, who is homeless, was arrested Saturday, Oct. 7, after multiple agencies responded to a residential fire at the Sunset Trailer Park in Colonie, located on Central Avenue, at around 6 a.m.
According to Colonie Police, investigators determined that Kabler was responsible for the fire and had been squatting in the trailer.
No other homes were damaged and nobody else was injured.
He is also believed to be responsible for a fire that broke out in a camping tr…
Update: Colonie Man Missing For Several Days Found Safe
This story has been updated.
A man from the region who had been missing for several days has been found.
Albany County resident Feliz Perez, age 44, of Colonie, had last been seen at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, heading to the Colonie Center shopping mall, according to Colonie Police.
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, police announced that Perez was located.
No other information was available.
Original story:
Police are asking for assistance in locating a missing man from the region.
Albany County resident Feliz Perez, age 44, of Colonie, was last seen at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Se…
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Colonie
A 74-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the region.
The Albany County wreck happened at around 1:40 p.m. Friday, June 9, in Colonie, on Crescent Road near Fonda Road.
According to Colonie Police, Alexander Ortiz, age 74, of Hannacroix in Greene County, was driving his motorcycle eastbound on Crescent Road when he crossed into the oncoming lane.
He then collided with a Nissan Altima and was ejected from the bike.
The 21-year-old driver of the Nissan, who was not injured, called 911 and attempted to render aid to Ortiz, but he was ultimately pronounced dead at Albany…
Angry Rider Pulls Gun On Uber Driver At Colonie Hotel, Police Say
A dispute between an Uber driver and a passenger ended with the customer pulling a gun on the driver at a hotel in the region, authorities said.
The Albany County incident happened at around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Tru by Hilton in Colonie, located on Albany-Shaker Road, according to Colonie Police.
Officers determined that Omjasisa Felder, age 52, of Troy, got into a confrontation with the Uber driver over the details of a ride. During the argument, he reportedly displayed a gun and pointed it at the driver before returning to his hotel room.
No shots were fired and there were…
Convicted Felon Tried Stabbing 2 Victims In Watervliet Home, Police Say
A convicted felon is facing a fresh set of charges after allegedly trying to stab two people inside a home in the region, authorities said.
Officers in Albany County were called at around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, with reports of an assault at a home in Watervliet on 4th Avenue, according to Watervliet Police.
When police arrived, they determined that 43-year-old Brad Bova, of Watervliet, had attempted to stab the victims with a large knife. He then barricaded himself inside the home.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Colonie, Cohoes, and Green Island police depart…
Knives, Guns Present During Fight At Colonie Mall That Sparked Lockdowns, Police Say
Operations are back to normal at a mall in the region after a fight broke out between several people, sending some stores into a lockdown.
In Albany County, Colonie Police were called to the Colonie Center Mall at around 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, for a reported fight involving several individuals, some who were armed with knives and handguns.
The fight broke out on the mall’s upper level, between Macy’s and Boscov’s.
When officers arrived, they found one injured victim who had suffered “minor” knife wounds to his hands and head during the fight, police said. He was treated by medics at t…
