Vishnu Kalantri is a Morning Show Producer for WNYT NewsChannel 13, focusing on local news in Albany, New York. With a passion for investigative reporting and keeping the community informed, Vishnu covers a range of stories including crime, accidents, missing persons, and other important events happening in the area.
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By: Vishnu Kalantri
A judge will uphold Ellazar Williams' appeal, who was paralyzed after being shot by police in Albany in 2018.
Police are looking for Carson Noah Charbonneau, 12, who was last seen on 3rd Avenue 9:30 Thursday night in Mechanicville.
Police are looking for Carson Noah Charbonneau, 12, who was last seen on 3rd Avenue 9:30 Thursday night in Mechanicville.
State Police said a commercial vehicle crashed just after 3 a.m. Tuesday morning between Exit 24 and Exit 25. This caused the closure of both the eastbound and westbound lanes.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said police responded to the two vehicle accident on Monday.
Albany Police searching for missing teenager with autism The Albany Police Department is currently looking for a teen who has a history with mental health issues and autism. Adrian Macduff, 15, was last seen on Monday around 2:30 p.m. in the area of 60 Academy Road. Macduff is 6 feet tall, has brown hair, brown eyes and weighs 112 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, red & brown sneakers and a red backpack. Anyone with information regarding Macduff's whereabouts is asked to call Albany's Criminal Investigation Unit (518) 462-8039.
By: Vishnu Kalantri
Watervliet Police: repeat offender arrested on 10 larceny charges A man is facing several charges in Watervliet after being arrested more than a dozen times in the past three months. The Watervliet Police Department say they arrested Carlos Nieves, 32, on December 7 after he stole several items from the Price Chopper on 19th Street. Nieves also allegedly resisted arrest and injured an officer in the process. Police say Nieves has been involved in 10 larcenies from this store, which totals to $1,500 in stolen property. Nieves had been arrested 32 times in New York State since 2008. 13 of these arrests have occurred since September, according to officials. βThe defendant's serial criminal history exemplifies the challenges to incarcerate proven criminals.β Watervliet Police Chief Joseph Centani said. β He has contributed to the erosion of the quality of life for countless citizens and businesses in the Capital District.β The suspect was also arrested 10 times in Florida between 2018 and 2020. along with 10 counts of Petit Larceny, Nieves is facing charges for Resisting Arrest and Obstruction of Government Administration. He was released and is set to appear in court at a later date.
Albany Police: Missing teen with autism found A teen who went missing earlier this week has been found safe. The Albany Police Department said Adrian Macduff, 15, went missing around 2:30 on Monday afternoon in the area of 60 Academy Road. The teen had a history with mental health issues and autism, according to police.
The Schenectady Police Department said the accident happened just after 9 p.m. Tuesday night.
Schenectady house fire leaves one person hospitalized A person is in the hospital after a house fire broke out in Schenectady. The fire started just after midnight on Thursday, according to the Schenectady Fire Department. Firefighters said three people were inside the home AT 1119 Ardsley Rd. when the fire broke out. They were all able to get out of the building. One person was taken to Albany Med. The fire department said the first and second floor of the home were damaged. The fire was under control in 30 minutes and no firefighters were injured during the incident.
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