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Guilty Plea in Albany Gun Case

March 11, 2024

As a part of his plea, Childs admitted that on or about June 18, 2023, in the area of 536 1st Street in the City of Albany, Childs knowingly possessed an illegal, loaded firearm.

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Guilty Plea for 2021 Albany Homicide

March 11, 2024

The indictment alleged that on or about July 24, 2021, in the area of 3rd and Oak Streets in the City of Albany, Anderson intentionally caused the death of another person. Specifically, he is accused of causing the death of Rashad Nicholson.

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Guilty Verdict in Albany Murder Case

March 07, 2024

The indictment alleged that on or about April 29, 2022, in the area of Grand Street and Madison Avenue in the City of Albany, Walker and McKenzie acted in concert to cause the death of Christopher Bryant by shooting him with a handgun.

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Sentencing for 2020 Traffic Deaths

March 06, 2024

The indictment alleged that on or about July 17, 2020, Foskey-Gause, while acting in concert, recklessly caused the death of Najee Parks and Naquain Key on Central Avenue in the Town of Colonie.

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Sentencing for Burglary Spree

February 23, 2024

The locations in question included the Hope House on Madison Avenue, Ragonese Italian Imports on New Scotland Avenue, St. Catherine’s Center on New Scotland Avenue, and a dormitory for college students with special needs on South Main Avenue.

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Douglas Eckler Sentencing

February 16, 2024

On October 18, 2023, Eckler was convicted of One Count of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, a Class A-II felony, following a jury trial.

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Nalik Sealy Arraignment

February 14, 2024

The indictment alleges that on or about August 11, 2023, while on Main Street in the City of Cohoes, Sealy caused the death of Shieer Leggett by shooting him with a firearm.

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