Stephanie Ryan

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Stephanie Ryan

Share COPAKE, NY (WRGB) — The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal plane crash in the Copake area. According to the sheriff's office, the plane went down in an open field at around noon, and did not hit any structures before doing so. They said the field is "very muddy" due to the snow, making accessibility difficult. The undersheriff at the scene said only one plane was involved. Victim notifications have not yet been made.

1 week ago | cbs6albany.com | Stephanie Ryan

MALTA, NY (WRGB) — The New York State Police have released the names of members involved in a deadly officer-involved shooting from last week, as well as those of sheriff's deputies involved. The State Police members involved in the incident at the Ellsworth Commons in Malta, NY, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, are identified as follows: Sergeant Station Commander Michael Musci, Investigator Michael Lenaghen, Investigator Cameron Missenis, and Trooper Richard Ahigian.

1 week ago | cbs6albany.com | Stephanie Ryan

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Schenectady County has kicked off its annual rabies vaccination program, marking the first event of the year. Since the program's inception, thousands of pets have been vaccinated, including dogs, cats, and ferrets. Residents of Schenectady County can find more information about rabies or schedule a vaccination appointment by visiting schenectadycountyny.gov/rabiesvaccine.

1 week ago | cbs6albany.com | Stephanie Ryan

ROTTERDAM, NY (WRGB) — A Utica man faces several drug and traffic charges after a Rotterdam traffic stop this week. On April 6, State Police arrested Raheeb M. Al Ammari, 27, of Utica, charging him with two counts of Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the first degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the fifth degree, and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.

1 week ago | cbs6albany.com | Stephanie Ryan

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Two individuals were arrested for weapon possession Friday after a search warrant was executed at a residence on South Pearl Street. At around 1:15 p.m. Friday, members of the Albany Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on the 600 block of South Pearl Street in connection with reports that a dog had been stolen on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. During the search, the stolen Yorkshire terrier was located inside the residence.