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Saratoga Springs identify four people in alleged theft of $180K watch at Saratoga Race Course Saratoga Springs Police have identified four people in connection with the theft of a $180,000 watch from person attending the June's Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs. The victim told police that they were in the clubhouse area of Saratoga Race Course on June 8, when they were distracted by several suspects. An accomplice stole their watch from their wrist, according to the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Carm Basile retiring from CDTA after 43 years; 15 as CEO A comprehensive look at local, statewide and national news events is provided by the NewsChannel 13 Team, along with updates on sports and the weather forecast. More Videos 0 seconds of 4 minutes, 14 seconds Volume 0% Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Play/Pause SPACE Increase Volume ↑ Decrease Volume ↓ Seek Forward → Seek Backward ← Captions On/Off c Fullscreen/Exit Fullscreen f Mute/Unmute m Decrease Caption Size Increase Caption Size + or = Seek % Next Up Active Ingredient Brewing brings back Amber Embers for volunteer fire departments https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/p0jHKQZt Live Investigators quickly located one suspect and interviewed the person. They spent the last six months pursuing leads and identifying additional suspects. Warrants have been issued from the following people: Fabio Sleigt Mancera Mayorga, 35, St. Louis, Missouri; Marco Antonio Bolivar Galvis, 35, St. Louis, Missouri; Johan Stuwar Hernandez Castillo, 25, California; Laura Camila Vargas Reyes, 24, California; Police said Castillo and Reyes were recently arrested in Las Vegas for their alleged involvement in a similar incident. The investigation is ongoing. New York State Police and the New York Racing Associated assisted Saratoga Springs Police.

Pittsfield Police are seeking the public's help in looking for a 17-year-old girl.

Amsterdam man accused of murder A man is charged with murder after an Amsterdam shooting. Angel L. Morales, 30, shot and killed Robert M. Green Jr., according to Amsterdam Police. The shooting happened on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at around 7:20 p.m. in the area of 60 James St. Bystanders tried to perform life-saving measures until first responders arrived. Green, 34, was taken to Albany Medical Center. He died from his injuries late in the night on Dec. 19, police said. Morales knew Green, according to police, and this incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute. Morales was charged with second-degree murder. He was arraigned in Amsterdam City Court and sent without bail to Montgomery County Jail.

A man has pleaded guilty in a fatal Albany stabbing. Javier Martinez-Reyes pleaded guilty in Albany County Court to second-degree murder in the killing 24-year-old Abel Vasques-Bautista on June 3 in the area of Washington Avenue. Martinez-Reyes is set to receive a prison term of 20 years to life when sentenced on Feb. 28.

Trio faces drug charges after Albany home search Three people are facing drug charges after a search of an Albany home on Thursday. Detectives searched a home on the 800 block of Madison Avenue near Quail Street. They found powdered cocaine, heroin and hallucinogens, Albany Police said. Police arrested three people, all from Albany, inside the home. Christie Valenti, 42, Patrick Valenti, 41, and Thomas Lifgren, 47, were each charged with five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and two counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia. Christie Valenti was arraigned and released under the supervision of Albany County Probation and an electronic monitoring device. Patrick Valenti and Lifgren were arraigned and sent to Albany County Jail.

A 25-year-old Warren County was sentenced on Friday to nearly 4 years in prison for his role as ringleader of a bank fraud conspiracy. Evan Culter, of Queensbury, and co-defendant Allahson Allah, 54, of Albany, obtained personal identifying information from people and used that information to obtain cash and credit cards from SEFCU, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Hazmat team responds to Coxsackie prison after four employees sicked An investigation is under way after a letter sent to Coxsackie Correctional Facility caused four people to fall ill on Friday. A staff member opened the letter and began to feel ill, according to Department of Corrections and Community Supervision spokesman Thomas Mailey. Three other nearby staff members also felt nauseous. The Greene County hazmat team responded to the scene. Three of the four staff members were sent to a local hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing.

Former South End Grocery gets new owner The Advance Albany County Alliance has acquired the former South End Grocery Store. The property at 106 S. Pearl St. has sat vacant after an earlier effort to open a grocery store in that part of the city failed. Albany County purchased the property. The AACA said it will work with the neighborhood and community groups to determine the type of businesses or services that could go into this space. “We recognize the importance of ensuring that this space is utilized in a way that brings value to the South End,” said Advance Albany County Alliance CEO Kevin O'Connor in a statement. “We are truly committed to the South End and our goal is to put something in this location that benefits the community directly.” The site was once home to a McDonald's.

Family of Gloversville man injured by drunk driver says sentence is too light Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Man gets probation in drunken crash in hurt Gloversville man after serving 4 months in prison. A Broadalbin man was sentenced on Friday to probation after serving 4 months in prison for driving drunk and causing a crash that seriously injured a Gloversville man Owen Marek, 18, had previously admitted in Fulton County Court that he was intoxicated and speeding in his truck last Nov. 18, 2023 on Route 29A (Turkey Farm Road) in Mayfield at around 11 p.m. He passed two vehicles as he approached a blind curve and then crossed into the other lane, investigators said. Marek then struck a truck driven by Evan Wieczenski and Marek's truck burst into flames. Wieczenski spent many weeks in the intensive care unit with broken bones all over his body and a brain injury. He underwent multiple surgeries. His family described the devastating impact the crash had on his life and how they are disappointed in the justice system. “Our laws need to change. The insignificant sentencing Owen received for his selfish act does not justify what he did. I pray that Owen's deliberate selfish act follows him every day for the rest of his life,” said Wieczenksi's grandmother Bonnie Kerchofer. His father told NewsChannel 13 that Evan is currently learning how to speak, to walk, and how to smile all over again. His family is pushing him hard every day to make a recovery. The family submitted a powerful impact statement showing how the tragedy has affected the family, including Evan's two younger siblngs. “The truth is, Evan will never get to finish his time in the Air Force, which is one of the things that made him the happiest in life. He will never finish his bachelor degree, or become an adolescent mental health counselor, like he wanted to do. We may never get the chance to see him marry the girl of his dreams, or have children of his own. “He may never get the chance to teach Adam how to play ice hockey like he promised, or give him advice about girls. He may never get the chance to watch one of Emma's dance recitals, or play hide and seek like he used to do. All of these chances in life that he could've experienced, were taken away by so many immature, terrible choices.” Marek told the court he is sorry. “There's no excuse for the terrible life-altering decision I made. I was so stupid to not give any thought to how my actions could impact other people,” he said. “I drank and I thought I was OK to drive. I was wrong. And when my friends told me not to drive, I didn't listen. I was selfish and my decisions were wrong. If I could take it all back, I would. If I could take the serious injuries, that I caused Evan and put that on myself, I would.”

Saratoga Springs Police have identified four people in connection with the theft of a $180,000 watch from person attending the June's Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs.