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Teen Took Uber, Vanished: Search On For Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Teen Took Uber, Vanished: Search On For Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady
Teen Took Uber, Vanished: Search On For Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady The search is on for a missing 13-year-old girl from Schenectady who has been missing for several days. Caleah Perkins, of Scotia, was last seen at around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in the area of Monroe Street in Schenectady, according to police. Authorities believe the teen may have taken an Uber to an unknown location in Albany, but her exact whereabouts remain a mystery. Perkins was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, purple leggings, and black Nike sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at 518-630-0911. Share this story by cli…
Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Schenectady High School Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Schenectady High School
Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Schenectady High School A Schenectady High School student is in police custody after a loaded handgun was discovered in her bag during a routine security screening Friday afternoon, June 13, police said. The alarming incident unfolded just after noon, when school staff were alerted by the building’s weapon screening system that a potential weapon had been detected in a student’s backpack at the entrance, according to Schenectady Police. The agency’s Community Engagement Officers, who were already on-site, immediately intervened and confiscated what appeared to be a loaded handgun, police said. The student, an 18-…
17-Year-Old Girl Dies In Dirt Bike Accident At Schenectady Park 17-Year-Old Girl Dies In Dirt Bike Accident At Schenectady Park
17-Year-Old Girl Dies In Dirt Bike Accident At Schenectady Park A nighttime dirt bike ride ended in tragedy when a 17-year-old girl was fatally injured at a Capital Region park. Schenectady Police officers responded to the city’s Central Park, near Duck Pond Road, for reports of a serious accident involving a dirt bike just before 9 p.m. Friday, May 16. A preliminary investigation found that the victim struck a chain barrier that separates different areas of the park, police said. She suffered critical injuries in the crash. Medics from the Schenectady Fire Department treated her at the scene before rushing her to Ellis Hospital, where she died from h…
BF Murdered Schenectady Teen After Learning She Might Be Pregnant, Wanted To Keep Baby: DA BF Murdered Schenectady Teen After Learning She Might Be Pregnant, Wanted To Keep Baby: DA
BF Murdered Schenectady Teen After Learning She Might Be Pregnant, Wanted To Keep Baby: DA More than two years after the body of a missing 14-year-old girl was pulled from a river in upstate New York, her boyfriend has been charged with murder.  A Schenectady County grand jury indicted a 17-year-old boy for second-degree murder in the death of Samantha Humphrey, District Attorney Robert Carney announced Wednesday, May 14.  The juvenile defendant, who was 14 years old at the time, strangled Humphrey after she revealed that she was pregnant and wanted to keep the baby, Carney said. Humphrey, a sophomore at Schenectady High School, was last seen alive the day after T…
Man Shot To Death Steps From School In Schenectady Man Shot To Death Steps From School In Schenectady
Man Shot To Death Steps From School In Schenectady A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot to death mere steps from a Capital Region school. The murder occurred in Schenectady, at a home on Hamburg Street north of Abbotsford Road, on Thursday afternoon, April 24. The scene was located directly across the street from the School at Northeast, a coed special education school for grades 6 through 12. Emergency crews responded to the three-story residence just before 1 p.m. for a report of a person with a weapon, Schenectady Police said. Arriving officers found a man who had been shot to death. Authorities were withholding t…
‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Schenectady ‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Schenectady
‘Lavender’ The Dog Reunites With Rescuers Weeks After 'Unimaginable Cruelty' In Schenectady In a moment as tender as it was powerful, Lavender—an abused dog whose story has gripped upstate New York—was reunited this week with the very heroes who saved her life. The gentle pup, still recovering from unimaginable cruelty, greeted members of the Schenectady Police Department, Schenectady Animal Control, and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s (MHHS) Humane Law Enforcement team with tail wags and quiet trust. It was her way of saying thank you. “Lavender’s Heroes Reunited,” MHHS wrote in a heartfelt update Friday, April 18, on Facebook. “Lavender greeted them with tail wags and trust—a…
Estranged Husband Who Mowed Down Schenectady Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking Sentenced Estranged Husband Who Mowed Down Schenectady Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking Sentenced
Estranged Husband Who Mowed Down Schenectady Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking Sentenced A Schenectady man who was convicted of attempted murder after intentionally striking his estranged wife with his car will spend decades behind bars. Sherifullah Hashimi, 62, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Schenectady County Court on Thursday, Feb. 3, following his conviction for attempted murder and related charges. The case stemmed from a violent incident at the Southgate Housing Complex on Frank Street in Schenectady on July 23, 2023. Multiple people called 911 reporting that a woman had been struck by a car. Surveillance video obtained by Schenectady Police showe…
16-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 2 Days 16-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 2 Days
16-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 2 Days Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager from the Capital Region. Kara Lorman, 16, was last seen in Schenectady on Tuesday, March 4, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. No other details, including a clothing description or last known location, were given. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at 518-630-0911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
17-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 4 Days 17-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 4 Days
17-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 4 Days Authorities in the Capital Region are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. Juleesa Keele, 17, of Schenectady, was last seen on Monday, Feb. 24, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Additional details, including her last whereabouts and a clothing description, were not immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at 518-382-5200. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Murder Of 14-Year-Old Who Snuck Out Of Schenectady Home Remains Unsolved 2 Years Later Murder Of 14-Year-Old Who Snuck Out Of Schenectady Home Remains Unsolved 2 Years Later
Murder Of 14-Year-Old Who Snuck Out Of Schenectady Home Remains Unsolved 2 Years Later Two years after Samantha Humphrey’s body was pulled from a river in upstate New York, her killer remains at large. The 14-year-old Schenectady High School sophomore was last seen alive the day after Thanksgiving 2022, when she snuck out of her Schenectady home to meet her abusive ex-boyfriend near the city’s Mohawk River, relatives said. Investigators spent months fruitlessly searching the water and surrounding park with K9 units and dive teams before Humphrey’s body was finally recovered in February 2023, as Daily Voice reported. The medical examiner’s report stated that the girl’s cause…
Man Rammed Estranged Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking, Threats: Schenectady County Jury Man Rammed Estranged Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking, Threats: Schenectady County Jury
Man Rammed Estranged Wife With Car After Years Of Stalking, Threats: Schenectady County Jury A Schenectady man was convicted of attempted murder after intentionally striking his estranged wife with his vehicle in what prosecutors called a deliberate act of violence. Sherifullah Hashimi, 62, was found guilty on seven counts in all, mostly felonies, by a Schenectady County jury on Monday, Feb. 3, according to the district attorney’s office. The case stemmed from a violent incident at the Southgate Housing Complex on Frank Street in Schenectady on July 23, 2023. Multiple people called 911 reporting that a woman had been struck by a car. Surveillance video obtained by Schenectady Poli…
Dating App Message With Child Porn Leads To Conviction Of Ex-Schenectady Resident Dating App Message With Child Porn Leads To Conviction Of Ex-Schenectady Resident
Dating App Message With Child Porn Leads To Conviction Of Ex-Schenectady Resident A former resident in the region is facing years behind bars after admitting to sending child pornography on a dating app. Tyreik Blackmon, age 30, formerly of Schenectady, pleaded guilty to child sex crimes in Schenectady County Court on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Prosecutors said Blackmon, who also goes by “Elise,” admitted to sending a sexually explicit video and photo of a child to another person via an online dating app in November 2023. Investigators got involved after a good Samaritan contacted law enforcement saying he had met another user of the dating app who, during a conversation about …
Juvenile Shot At Capital Region Park; Search On For Suspect Juvenile Shot At Capital Region Park; Search On For Suspect
Juvenile Shot At Capital Region Park; Search On For Suspect A juvenile is recovering after being shot at a park in the region. The attack happened at around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Schenectady’s Jerry Burrell Park, near Schenectady and Hamilton streets. According to police, officers found the victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. They were taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment. Police did not reveal the juvenile victim’s age or gender, nor did they speculate on a possible motive for the shooting. No suspects had been arrested as of Thursday morning, June 13. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sch…
‘We Need Answers’: Death Of 14-Year-Old NY Girl Still Mystery One Year Later ‘We Need Answers’: Death Of 14-Year-Old NY Girl Still Mystery One Year Later
‘We Need Answers’: Death Of 14-Year-Old NY Girl Still Mystery One Year Later A year after Samantha Humphrey’s body was pulled from a river in upstate New York, her killer remains at large. The 14-year-old Schenectady High School sophomore was last seen on Nov. 25, 2022, near the city's Mohawk River. Her mother reported her missing the following day. Investigators spent months fruitlessly searching the water and surrounding areas with K9 units and dive teams before her body was finally recovered on Feb. 22, 2023. Earlier Report: NY Teen Samantha Humphrey Remembered As 'A Light In The Dark' Following Death At Age 14 A week later, Schenectady Police confirmed…
Alert Issued For Capital Region 16-Year-Old Missing For Week Alert Issued For Capital Region 16-Year-Old Missing For Week
Alert Issued For Capital Region 16-Year-Old Missing For Week Police are asking for help in locating a teenager from the region who has been missing for a week. Schenectady resident Janeliz Rodriguez, age 16, was last seen after school on Tuesday, Feb. 13, according to Schenectady Police. She is 5-foot-4 and 120 pounds with black and burgundy hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at 518-630-0911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Update: Missing Capital Region 11-Year-Old Found Update: Missing Capital Region 11-Year-Old Found
Update: Missing Capital Region 11-Year-Old Found Update: An 11-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing has been located. Miamor Rivera, of Schenectady, had last been seen getting into a car at around 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. On Monday afternoon, Jan. 29, police announced that the girl was found. No other details were given.  Original story: Police are asking for help in locating an 11-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing. Miamor Rivera, of Schenectady, was last seen getting into a car at around 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. Police said the vehicle was a dark-colored, possible 4-door sedan. Rivera is 5…
Update: Capital Region 16-Year-Old Missing For 2 Weeks Located Update: Capital Region 16-Year-Old Missing For 2 Weeks Located
Update: Capital Region 16-Year-Old Missing For 2 Weeks Located New update: A 16-year-old girl from the region who had been missing for two weeks has been located. Janeliz Rodriguez, of Schenectady, had last been seen on Wednesday, Jan. 10 when she left home during the overnight hours, according to police. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, Schenectady Police announced that Rodriguez had been located.  No other information was given. Original story: Police are seeking tips in the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl from the region who has been missing for two weeks. Janeliz Rodriguez, of Schenectady, was last seen on Wednesday, Jan. 10 when she left …
Gunshots, Then Crash: Car Slams Into Capital Region Home After Shooting Gunshots, Then Crash: Car Slams Into Capital Region Home After Shooting
Gunshots, Then Crash: Car Slams Into Capital Region Home After Shooting Police are asking for tips after two people opened fire on a car in the region, causing the vehicle to crash into a house. The incident happened at around 9:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, in Schenectady, near Eastern and Elmer avenues. Schenectady Police said the vehicle was driving near the former Elmer Avenue Elementary School campus when two suspects walking nearby shot at the car. The driver then lost control and drove onto a lawn before crashing into the home’s front porch. Nobody was injured in the ordeal, police said. The suspects fled on foot. No arrests had been made as of Wednesday …
13-Year-Old Brings Loaded Gun To Capital Region School, Police Say 13-Year-Old Brings Loaded Gun To Capital Region School, Police Say
13-Year-Old Brings Loaded Gun To Capital Region School, Police Say A teenager is facing charges after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to a school in the region. Employees at Schenectady’s Oneida Middle School contacted police at around 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, after reportedly finding a 9mm semi-automatic handgun in a 13-year-old student’s locker. The teen was arrested on suspicion of criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies. Authorities did not release the boy's name due to his age. “At this time, the City of Schenectady School District has been in contact with students and family from Oneida Middle School and is…
Duo Fatally Shoots Man Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say Duo Fatally Shoots Man Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say
Duo Fatally Shoots Man Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say Two men are behind bars on murder charges after allegedly gunning down a man inside a home in the region. Multiple people called 911 shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, reporting gunshots at a Schenectady home on State Street near Grove Place, according to Schenectady Police. When officers arrived, they found a 42-year-old man on the second floor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as Leroy Chisom, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Nearly 14 hours after the killing, at around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, detectives identified two suspects in a neighboring…
'Sadness, Anger' After 8 Fatal Drug Overdoses In 8 Days Reported In Capital Region City 'Sadness, Anger' After 8 Fatal Drug Overdoses In 8 Days Reported In Capital Region City
'Sadness, Anger' After 8 Fatal Drug Overdoses In 8 Days Reported In Capital Region City Police in the region are sounding the alarm after eight people died from drug overdoses in as many days. All eight deaths occurred in Schenectady between Saturday, July 1, and Saturday, July 8, according to police. The most recent occurred in the city’s Stockade neighborhood. An autopsy revealed that the person died from drug intoxication. “Each of these overdoses have left a wake of sadness and anger throughout our community,” police said, adding that overdoses have occurred in neighborhoods across Schenectady, including in Bellevue, Hamilton Hill, Downtown, Mont Pleasant, and Northside.…
Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Man Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Man
Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Man Police are asking for help in locating a man from the region who was reported missing. Anthony Frisoni, age 89, was last seen at around 8 a.m. Friday, July 7, in Schenectady, on Van Vranken Avenue. He drives a black 2006 Buick Lucerne with New York plates SNK-949. Frisoni has dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Schenectady Police. He is described as 5-feet-7-inches tall and 190 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a short sleeved plaid shirt and navy blue pants. Anyone with information is asked to call the Schenectady Police Departme…
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Posing As Police Officers From Capital Region Don't Fall For It: Scammers Posing As Police Officers From Capital Region
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Posing As Police Officers From Capital Region Authorities are warning of scammers who are posing as police officers from a local agency. In Schenectady County, someone is posing as a member of the Schenectady Police Department and using the name of an active officer, the agency said in a statement on Monday, June 26. On several occasions, the caller has left messages telling people that they are involved in a “legal matter” and leaving a phone number to call back, police said. The numbers given do not belong to the Schenectady Police Department. Investigators said it appears that the calls are coming from outside of the Capital Regio…
Shot In Foot: Man Injured In Capital Region Shooting Shot In Foot: Man Injured In Capital Region Shooting
Shot In Foot: Man Injured In Capital Region Shooting Police are investigating a shooting in the region that sent a man to the hospital. The incident happened shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday, June 22, in Schenectady, near Mason Avenue and Avenue B. According to Schenectady Police, officers were investigating a report of shots fired near the Franklin School Apartments when a man showed up to Ellis Hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim was shot in the foot and the injury was considered non-life-threatening, police said. It was not immediately clear whether the victim and shooter know each other or if the attack was random. No suspects …
$5,000 Reward: Person Of Interest Sought In Woman's Killing At Capital Region Home $5,000 Reward: Person Of Interest Sought In Woman's Killing At Capital Region Home
$5,000 Reward: Person Of Interest Sought In Woman's Killing At Capital Region Home Police are hoping that a cash reward will lead to a person of interest being sought in connection with a woman’s death in the region. Emergency crews in Schenectady were called shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday, May 28, with reports of a woman in need of medical attention at a home on Pleasant Street. When officers and medics arrived at the home, they found 44-year-old Tishawn Folkes-Taylor unconscious. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Schenectady Police. Investigators said only that Folkes-Taylor died of “trauma.” An exact cause of death will be determined by an autopsy. On T…
16-Year-Old Missing Nearly Week May Be Traveling Through Region, Police Say 16-Year-Old Missing Nearly Week May Be Traveling Through Region, Police Say
16-Year-Old Missing Nearly Week May Be Traveling Through Region, Police Say Police are asking for help in locating a 16-year-old New York girl who has been missing for nearly a week and may be traveling over 100 miles away from home. Amalia Colon, of Schenectady, was last seen on Thursday, April 27, Schenectady Police announced on Wednesday, May 3. Investigators said the teen may be with a female friend and may have traveled to the Bronx. Colon is described as a white female, 5-feet-4-inches tall and 120 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a nose piercing. She was last seen wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt with blue jeans. Anyone with information on her wh…
Where's Lutricia? 15 Years After Capital Region Woman Disappeared, Police Renew Call For Tips Where's Lutricia? 15 Years After Capital Region Woman Disappeared, Police Renew Call For Tips
Where's Lutricia? 15 Years After Capital Region Woman Disappeared, Police Renew Call For Tips Despite police investigating over 190 leads and tips, there’s still no sign of a missing woman who disappeared in the region 15 years ago. Lutricia Steele was last seen leaving her Schenectady home, located in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood on Webster Street, in the early afternoon of May 1, 2008, according to Schenectady Police. The then 27-year-old never returned home and has not been heard from since. Investigators determined that Steele later cashed a check in the city’s downtown area, near the intersection of Erie Boulevard and State Street. A receipt shows that she may have visited …
Multi-County Pursuit Ends With Wanted Capital Region Man Hiding Under House, Police Say Multi-County Pursuit Ends With Wanted Capital Region Man Hiding Under House, Police Say
Multi-County Pursuit Ends With Wanted Capital Region Man Hiding Under House, Police Say A 39-year-old man wanted by police is facing numerous charges following a police pursuit that spanned two counties in the region. Troopers in Montgomery County attempted to stop Brandon Delavallade, of Schenectady, at around 1:45 a.m. Sunday, April 23, on East Main Street in Amsterdam, according to State Police. He allegedly refused to stop, triggering a pursuit. Troopers eventually ended the chase over concerns for public safety, and he was spotted a short time later by Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies in the town of Perth in Fulton County. Delavallade reportedly crashed his car, dam…
New Update: Death Of NY 14-Year-Old Samantha Humphrey Being Treated As Homicide New Update: Death Of NY 14-Year-Old Samantha Humphrey Being Treated As Homicide
New Update: Death Of NY 14-Year-Old Samantha Humphrey Being Treated As Homicide The death of a 14-year-old girl from upstate New York whose body was pulled from a river not far from where she disappeared months earlier is officially being treated as a homicide, police confirmed. In an update on the case Friday, March 3, the Schenectady Police Department said it had received multiple inquiries as to the status of the investigation into Humphrey’s death. Earlier Report: 'Dreaded This Day': Body Found In River ID'd As Missing Schenectady Teen Samantha Humphrey “At this time, we are still awaiting additional results from the autopsy that was performed,” police said. “Thou…
Body Found In River Where 14-Year-Old NY Girl Disappeared Months Ago Body Found In River Where 14-Year-Old NY Girl Disappeared Months Ago
Body Found In River Where 14-Year-Old NY Girl Disappeared Months Ago This story has been updated. A community in upstate New York is bracing for the worst after a human body was pulled from the same river where a 14-year-old girl disappeared months earlier. The body was discovered Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 22, in Schenectady’s Mohawk River, near Riverside Park on Front Street, police told Daily Voice. It's the same park where 14-year-old Samantha Humphrey was last seen at around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25.  Investigators are waiting on an official identification from the medical examiner's office following an autopsy that was expected to be done on Thur…
Missing NY 14-Year-Old Had Fight With Ex-BF On Night She Disappeared, Mom Says Missing NY 14-Year-Old Had Fight With Ex-BF On Night She Disappeared, Mom Says
Missing NY 14-Year-Old Had Fight With Ex-BF On Night She Disappeared, Mom Says The mother of a missing 14-year-old girl from New York says police aren’t doing enough to find her daughter as the search for the teen enters its third week. Samantha Humphrey, of Schenectady, was last seen at around 11:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, near the city’s Riverside Park in the Stockade neighborhood, according to Schenectady Police. Original Report: Police Issue Alert For Missing 14-Year-Old From Schenectady Writing on a GoFundMe campaign, the girl’s mother, Jaclyn Humphrey, said Samantha snuck out around 11 p.m. to meet her ex-boyfriend, who was the last person to see her. She told …