Albany NY

MILTON, NY — State Police arrested two men Dec. 21 after they were allegedly found removing items from a home without permission. Kevin R. Kelly, 35, of Ballston Spa, and Nicholas J. Murtlow, 36, of Middle Grove, were each charged with second-degree burglary, a class C felony; fourth-degree conspiracy, a class E...

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — An Albany defense attorney and former prosecutor is accused of leaking confidential witness information in a homicide trial. The case stems from the January 2021 murder of Shanita Thomas. Prosecutors say Jasper Mills gave witness lists to Vramir Branch, one of the defendants. This violated...

New York State Police (NYSP) partnered with the New York State Thruway Authority to conduct four enforcement details targeting toll evaders and fraudulent license plates. On December 29, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced results from four enforcement details on the New York State Thruway system that took place...

ALBANY, NY (WRGB)- Devante Wadjas, 29, who was shot by police in Albany after allegedly opening fire on them, failed to appear in court today. This marks the second time he has refused to attend a scheduled preliminary hearing, following his absence last week. Wadjas faces charges including one count...

Ballston, NY (WRGB) — New York State Police arrested a Ballston man following a reported stabbing. State Police say 61-year-old Richard Marcella of Ballston, was arrested on December 26, 2025, and charged with Assault in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree. Troopers...

In an effort to prevent driving under the influence this New Year's Eve, Albany-based law firm Harding Mazzotti will be offering $20 Uber vouchers. The vouchers will be valid in Albany from 10 p.m. on Wednesday to 2 a.m. on Thursday.

Middleburgh, NY (WRGB) — New York State Police arrested 51-year-old Michelle Pickett and 41-year-old Steven Noxon both of Middleburgh, NY, on Dec. 16, 2025, after a traffic stop on Route 145. The arrests were made by the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit after receiving information about suspicious activity linked...

Mayor Kathy Sheehan reflects on her 12 years in office as her term ends on Dec. 31. Sheehan made history as Albany’s first female mayor when she took office 12 years ago. Now, she is contemplating her next steps. “I was focused on doing the job and I wanted to be judged on how I […]

The man accused of shooting at two police detectives in Albany is due back in court.

A coordinated enforcement push on the New York State Thruway led to the seizure of 170 vehicles and more than 1,000 tickets issued this fall. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the results of four toll enforcement operations carried out by State Police Troop T in partnership with the Thruway Authority. The efforts...