crime

Troopers: Felony in Duanesburg Christman Sanctuary vandalism case for swastika

  “One of the two teens charged last week in the May vandalism that briefly shut down Christman Sanctuary in Duanesburg faces an additional felony in connection with a swastika spray painted in the spree, state police said Friday. State police last week charged two 17-year-olds in connection with the vandalism. Both face one count … [Read more…]

2 charged in May vandalism at Duanesburg preserve

  “The names of the two 17-year-olds were not provided. One was charged with aggravated harassment, criminal mischief and petit larceny and the other with criminal mischief and petit larceny. The vandalism was reported on May 30 by the stewardship coordinator for the Nature Conservancy, which owns the 120-acre preserve. The walls of a lean-to … [Read more…]

Arrests made in Duanesburg cemetery vandalism

“State police have arrested two teenagers for vandalizing the Christman Sanctuary in Duanesburg. Back in June, the Duanesburg Historical Society posted a photo of the graffiti to their Facebook page. The walls of a lean-to were spray-painted and there were holes punched through the metal roof. Police say information from the community and a lengthy … [Read more…]

State police seek help finding Duanesburg cemetery vandals

  “State police are asking for the public’s help after they say a graveyard in Duanesburg was vandalized with spray paint this week. State police say they are still investigating vandalism done to more than a dozen tombstones at the Duanesburg Cemetery this week. The cemetery is located just behind the fire department. The damaged … [Read more…]

Christman Sanctuary reopens after vandalism

“The Christman Sanctuary reopened Thursday, after it had been closed a week for repairs due to vandalism. “We appreciate the rapid response of local law enforcement as well as the outpouring of support from the community as to why it was necessary to temporarily close the preserve,” said Gabe Chapin, the forest conservation and stewardship … [Read more…]

Mass. man, 77, accused of Duanesburg child sex abuse

  ” State Police arrested a 77-year-old Massachusetts man following an allegation of child sexual abuse in the Schenectady County town of Duanesburg. Richard Coburn, of Merrimac, Mass., was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree sex abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.”   read the entire article   Times … [Read more…]

‘Buffalo Billion’ lobbyist-turned-witness to be sentenced in April

  “A sentencing date has been set for the crooked lobbyist-turned-government-cooperator who was the star witness at the trial for a convicted aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Todd Howe — an Albany lobbyist who was at the center of a pair of bid-rigging and pay-to-play corruption schemes — will be sentenced on April 5. He … [Read more…]

Delanson volunteer firefighter faces child porn charges

  “A 34-year-old volunteer firefighter, assistant scout master and member of the Air National Guard is facing child pornography charges, State Police said in a press release Thursday. Nick Hochmuth of Delanson was charged with one count of possession of a sexual performance by a child and one count or promotion of a sexual performance … [Read more…]

Duanesburg justice to resign over court funds

  “Town Justice Deanna Siegel has agreed to resign later this month after she failed to report court funds to the state Comptroller’s office and send them to the town in a timely way after repeatedly being reminded to do so, according to the state Commission on Judicial Conduct. Siegel also did not appear for … [Read more…]