Steve covers the city and county of Albany for the Times Union. Riverside Park, however, remains open. The department also toughened its hiring standards, and over the years the police force one of the best paid in the region has attracted candidates that seem better suited for police work. Reach him at shughes@timesunion.com or 518-454-5438. The federal complaint states that Ringer was walking near 600 Franklin St., which is a block away from city police headquarters, on Sept. 24, 2019 when Pommer approached in his vehicle, told her to come over and searched her purse, a command with which she complied. Police investigator Michael Crounse finished second on the citys list, earning $97,057 in overtime pay to raise his total income to $192,172. Former county sheriff turned college professor Harry Buffardi said police investigators have quizzed him about students in his criminal justice classes at Schenectady Community College who had applied to get on the force. Look for news and sports from the. Guided by the principles of PAARI (Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative). Police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting on Odell Street near Brandywine Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Schenectady, N.Y. Bystanders wait as police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting on Odell Street near Brandywine Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Schenectady, N.Y. Bystanders watch as police investigate the scene of a fatal shooting on Odell Street near Brandywine Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Schenectady, N.Y. Police search along Odell Street following a fatal shooting near Brandywine Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Schenectady, N.Y. When that happens," Irwin said, "I ask them, 'Have you ever dealt with me? The investigation, and the parallel search for accountability and justice, continues. The department said Faith Layne was last seen on Feb. 21, 2023 along Park Avenue in the city. 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On July 23, 2019, the Schenectady Police Department launched Schenectady Cares; an innovative program designed to help those living with a substance use disorder. SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) According to the Schenectady County District Attorney Office, a 50-year-old Schenectady woman was sentenced, pleading guilty to welfare fraud. Police Chief Eric Clifford said the encounter was recorded on Pommers body-worn camera. He previously covered police, fire and accidents as the paper's breaking news reporter. SCHENECTADY The Schenectady Police Department's Youth Aid Bureau is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old. We have complete faith in the Schenectady Police Department and district attorneys office to complete this task.. DeMola also spent a half-decade in Beijing where he covered pop culture for several publications and social media companies. 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The accident happened just before 3 a.m. at State Route 5 and Gower Road. Of course I wish those numbers were lower, but Im at the same time thankful that Ive got people who step up to take the slots so we can provide the coverage and respond to calls. Everything that followed that was in compliance with Schenectady Police Department Policy and New York State Criminal Procedure Law, Clifford said. McCarthy said staffing and compensating the police department is a top priority for the city. He has learned to deal with people being hostile toward him because of his vocation. Autopsy results confirmed the body pulled out of the Mohawk River last Wednesday afternoon was the freshman, police said on Monday. The 160 police officers that are here today, 95 percent of them were not here in 1999, Clifford said. A man was hit by a car in Glenville early Tuesday morning. SCHENECTADY, NY 11 HOURS AGO The body was in a shopping cart underneath the old railroad bridge at the Stockade, sources told NewsChannel 13. 14SCHENECTADY A 16-year-old tried to kill a man last month in Schenectady's Central Park, police said. Bennett died in 2017. That no longer seems to be the case. Schenectady Police Department531 Liberty StreetSchenectady, NY 12305. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Clifford doesnt think the department is haunted by the past, but knows there are haters out there who bring up its past collective sins at every opportunity. The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Maryann Ryan. His Read more , SCHENECTADY Changes to the Schenectady garbage collection schedule for large household items could be imminent with the closure of Read more , SCHENECTADY With the confirmation by Schenectady police of Samantha Humphreys death, community leaders reacted to the distressing news while Read more , SCHENECTADY Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy was standing not far from where he learned about a potential primary challenger in Read more , SCHENECTADY For much of her career, Schenectady patent attorney Nancy Baum Delain has been tracking inventions. Paul Nelson covers cops and courts in Schenectady County as well as the suburban towns of Niskayuna and Rotterdam. Her body was located by fishermen at around 2:30 pm on Wednesday. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Should he Read more , CAPITAL REGION SCRAPBOOK Capital Region Scrapbook is patched into 1976 today, with photos from that years late winter. 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Sources told News Channel 13 that Humphrey's body was found stuffed into a shopping cart, but police have not confirmed that information. The FBI probe that led to those arrests also found widespread civil rights violations by city cops. The alert was issued after two possible overdoses in nearby communities. The mayor said he expects the trend of first responders commanding the top earners list to continue in the future. Contact him at pnelson@timesunion.com or 518-454-5347. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) On Monday, the Schenectady Police Department confirmed that the body recovered from the . 3 of 8 4 of 8 Schenectady Police Officer Pat Irwin drives through the Mont Pleasant section of the city on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Schenectady, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union) Paul Buckowski . Anyone with information is asked to contact the department's Youth Aid Bureau at 518-382-5256. City Court dismissed Ringers charges in March 2020. Paul Nelson covers cops and courts in Schenectady County as well as the suburban towns of Niskayuna and Rotterdam. The approved 2023 budget includes a $256,161 reduction in police overtime funding from the mayors original proposal. Editors note: An earlier version of this article provided incorrect information regarding a jacket found at Riverside Park. Investigators also claimed that Sukhnandan's husband was employed, had joint Today in Broome County Court, an Albany man pled guilty to felony Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree. Samantha was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Friday in the area of Riverside Park in the Stockade neighborhood. Schenectady County The Daily Gazette is your premier source for news about local politics, business, and events in Schenectady county. The golden parachute was also a chance to breathe life into the department with younger, better-educated cops with a stronger command staff and a stepped-up emphasis on training. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) - Schenectady Police Chief Eric Clifford held a press conference on December 15 in regard to the missing 14-year-old, Samantha Humphrey. Ringer had been arrested on a loitering charge nearly a week earlier, according to the complaint, and a detective had asked her to be a confidential informant. Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the tips line at 518-788-6566. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Forum set on food recycling in Warren County, Troy takes on trash problems with new barrels, Glenville Police seek help IDing victim hit by car, Albany Patroons announce free admission for kids. He's holding police accountable through what he terms a progressive model of discipline in which even a few minor infractions could result in a officer being fired. February 5, 2013. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. After evidence is collected, it's actually the apartment complex that's responsible for cleaning it all up, Schenectady Police Investigator Jeff Sauer said. Schenectady The Daily Gazette is your premier source for news about local politics, business, sports and events in Schenectady, including at Proctors. Clifford recalled a police commander telling him and the other new recruits in 2002 there were at least a dozen cops who should not be working as police officers. You can reach him at pete.demola@timesunion.com. The Schenectady County Sheriff's Office announced it will hold 2 virtual police reform and community collaboration meetings in February. Stay Connected! Officer Brian Pommer is being sued in federal court by a woman who claims he used excessive force while taking her into custody in 2019. The police department budget in the citys approved 2023 budget totals $23,166,713, up from the $22,865,515 total in the adopted 2022 budget. Jan 3, 2021. The city also paid $40,000 to settle a lawsuit Gaindarpersaud filed against the city and Pommer. Chaireswho recounted recently that even after the federal corruption convictions, All hell broke loose in his early days in the top job. Investigators say Sursattee Sukhnandan was accused of stealing $27,000 in SNAP benefits from 2017 through 2022. Police Chief Eric Clifford said the new software, called Patrolfinder, is part of a years-long. Theyre expensively trained and equipped. Samantha Humphrey, 14, was . Carney and other police officials also said Public Safety Commissioner Wayne Bennett, who was hired by then-Mayor Brian U. Stratton in 2007 after serving as State Police superintendent, played a prominent role in the departments resurgence. SCHENECTADY The Schenectady Police Department's Youth Aid Bureau is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old. Clifford said he is focused on strengthening the bond between police and residents, and maintaining professionalism and ethics. On August 31, 2022, Spraker allegedly entered a barn or garage and stole three motorbikes. Contact Us. Being a police officer and having power, it does something to a person, where sometimes you start to think that you can get away with certain things.". Visitors can also log in to check on the progress of existing requests. Schenectady County Sheriff's Office Announces Police Reform and Community Collaboration Meetings. Police overtime pay significantly boosted salaries for police in 2022, with the citys top earner, police officer Richard Desbiens, paid $132,590 in overtime last year, boosting his base salary of $82,087 to a total of $222,333. Pommer took Ringer into custody after charging her with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. He previously reported for the Daily Gazette and Sun Community News in the Adirondacks where he won multiple awards for his investigative reporting. Home. We all demand respect, but nobody wants to give it, he said. The Schenectady Police Department is working to locate the missing teen. She told the young cop that her boyfriend a Troy resident who had been a passenger in the vehicle she was driving was now accusing her of stealing his money. They need to do more beat walking get out of the car and walk around, Etienne said. McCarthy is set to receive the same salary in 2023. There were many subsequent search efforts with emergency workers. Etienne, 64, marveled at how police calmly dealt with the man and his girlfriend and were able to defuse the situation. 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