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Posted on: June 22, 2021

Schenectady Police Department to Commemorate 150th - 151st Anniversary with Fundraiser.

June 15th, 2020 was the Schenectady Police Department’s 150th anniversary. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic we were unable to commemorate this special occasion.

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Posted on: May 11, 2021

Becker Street Incident Arrest

An arrest had been made by Schenectady Police Detectives in connection with the incident that took place yesterday, Monday, May 10th, 2021 at 1571-1573 Becker Street.

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Posted on: May 10, 2021

Becker Street Person With A Weapon

On Monday, May 10th, 2021 at approximately 1:04 pm, officers from the Schenectady Police Department received information a person with a gun was on the front porch of 1571-1573 Becker Street.

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Posted on: May 6, 2021

Fatal Auto-Pedestrian

The Schenectady Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the fatal auto-pedestrian hit and run that occurred on May 4, 2021.

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Posted on: April 17, 2021

April 17 Shooting Incidents

The Schenectady Police Department is currently investigating two shootings that occurred this morning, April 17, 2021.

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Posted on: November 24, 2020

Avenue A Shooting

On Monday, November 23rd, 2020 at approximately 8:02 P.M., officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of Avenue A and Seneca St for a report of shots fired.

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Posted on: November 20, 2020

Northeastern Fine Jewelry Theft Arrest

On Saturday October 24th, 2020 at approximately 2:59 P.M. officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to Northeastern Fine Jewelry located at 1607 Union Street for a panic alarm.

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Posted on: June 30, 2020

Incident at 2013 State St

At approximately 7:02 pm multiple 911 calls were placed stating that there was a male with a gun threatening protesters in the area of 2013 State St – Bumpy’s Polar Freeze.

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Posted on: June 5, 2020

Homicide Arrest

At approximately 0800 hours on Friday June 5,2020, detectives from the Schenectady Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Marshals Service made an arrest in regards to the Duane Todman homicide.

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Posted on: May 20, 2020

Homicide Investigation

At approximately 11:10 pm on Tuesday May 19, 2020 officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of Victory Ave for reports of shots fired

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Posted on: April 20, 2020

Graffiti Arrest

The Schenectady Police Department has arrested Daniel Shockley, 25, of Clifton Park NY, in connection with vandalism in the city.

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Posted on: April 8, 2020

ATV Investigation / Arrest

An investigation was conducted after receiving multiple complaints from citizens in regard to a green and white dirt bike operating recklessly on city streets.

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Posted on: March 24, 2020

Officer Involved Shooting

At approximately 8:11 a.m. Officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to 780 Albany St.

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Posted on: March 10, 2020

Infant Death

At approximately 6:15 p.m. officers from the Schenectady Police Department and medics from the Schenectady Fire Department were dispatched to 635 Crane St.

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Posted on: February 2, 2020

Vibez Bar & Lounge Shooting

On Sunday, February 2, 2020 at approximately 0331 hrs, Officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to Vibez Bar and Lounge located at 1490 State Street for a report of shots fired.

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Posted on: January 23, 2020

Prisoner Escape

At approximately 15:56 p.m. a male who was awaiting arraignment in Schenectady City lock-up escaped.

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Posted on: January 9, 2020

Press Conference Announcement

The Schenectady Police Department will be holding a press conference (531 Liberty Street Schenectady, NY 12305) on Friday January 10, 2020 at 10am

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Posted on: January 8, 2020

Schenectady Police Lieutenant Graduates from FBI National Academy

The Schenectady Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant James Sanders has graduated from the FBI’s National Academy (FBINA) on December 20, 2019

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Posted on: December 26, 2019

Suspicious Death Update

At approximately 8:04 a.m. on December 25, 2019, a call was placed to the Schenectady County Unified Communication Center in which the caller stated that there was a male down in the area of 760 State St.

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Posted on: December 25, 2019

Suspicious Death

At approximately 8:04 a.m. on December 25, 2019, a call was placed to the Schenectady County Unified Communication Center in which the caller stated that there was a male down in the area of 760 State St.

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Posted on: December 6, 2019

Arson Arrest

On Friday afternoon December 6th, 2019 members of the Schenectady Arson Task Force made an arrest in the series of fires

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Posted on: December 2, 2019

City of Schenectady- State of Emergency

A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the City of Schenectady effective at 12 noon on December 22, 2019

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Posted on: December 1, 2019

Winter Storm Priority Street Parking

Due to the upcoming winter storm the Schenectady Police Department would like to remind all city residents of parking regulations in regard to snow accumulation.

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Posted on: November 2, 2019

Officer Involved Shooting UPDATE

The 15 year old male who was detained yesterday in regards to the Hulett St incident has been charged with

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Posted on: November 1, 2019

Officer Involved Shooting

At approximately 4:14 pm on Friday, November 1, 2019, an officer from the Schenectady Police Department observed a stolen vehicle on Hulett Street between Albany Street and State Street

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Posted on: September 25, 2019

Imperial Motel Suspicious Death

At approximately 08:26 a.m. officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the Imperial Motel, located at 927 State Street for a report of an unresponsive female

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Posted on: September 20, 2019

856 Maplewood Ave Update

The male detained earlier today in regard to the 856 Maplewood Ave incident has been identified as Budhnarain Kadar, 41 years old, of Schenectady.

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Posted on: September 19, 2019

Maplewood Ave Update

Preliminary autopsy results have been completed and the death at 856 Maplewood Ave has been ruled a homicide.

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Posted on: September 19, 2019

Maplewood Ave.

On Wednesday September 18, 2019 at approximately 10:07 pm officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to 856 Maplewood Ave after receiving a 911 call for an unknown trouble.

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Posted on: September 18, 2019

Search Warrant Arrest

On Tuesday evening September 17, 2019 officer from the Schenectady Police Department’s Special Investigative Unit along with members of the Special Operations Squad executed a search warrant at 1203 Second Ave.

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Posted on: September 15, 2019

Waverly Place Robbery Arrest

On Friday, September 13th, 2019 at approximately 6:23 P.M., officers from the Schenectady Police Department

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Posted on: August 7, 2019

Verteramo Scholarship Presentation

On Wednesday August 7, 2019 at 6:30pm the Schenectady Police Benevolent Association and the Verteramo Scholarship Committee will be awarding the recipients of the Ptl. Eric J. Verteramo Scholarship Fund.

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Posted on: July 17, 2019

Check the Health and Welfare

At approximately 05:20 a.m. officers from the Schenectady Police Department were notified by a third party about a possible assault in the area of 2450 Van Vranken Ave (Yates Village)

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Posted on: July 9, 2019

Updated on July 4th Shots Fired

At approximately 11:28 p.m. on July 4th, 2019 officers responded to the area of Emmett St and Hamlin St after reports of shots being fired and possible victims in the area.

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Posted on: July 5, 2019

Statement from Chief Eric S. Clifford in regards to recent NYCLU analysis

“Approximately a month ago, the Schenectady Police Department was made aware of an analysis conducted by the NYCLU.

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Posted on: July 5, 2019

MAYOR TO INTRODUCE AND SWEAR-IN FIVE (5) NEW POLICE RECRUITS

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy is pleased to announce the hiring of five (5) new Police Recruits. He will introduce them at the swearing-in ceremony on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 12:30 PM at the Schenectady Police Department, Main Entrance.

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Posted on: July 5, 2019

Shooting in the area of Emmett Street and Hamlin Street

The Schenectady Police Department is currently investigating a double shooting which occurred last night, July 4, 2019, at approximately 11:30pm

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Posted on: June 14, 2019

Stolen Dirt Bikes

At approximately 08:41 a.m. a representative from Holmes and Kuglers contacted the Schenectady Police Department in regards to a burglary that occurred during the overnight hours on June 12, 2019.

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Posted on: May 24, 2019

Sunmark Robbery

On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at around 11:17 a.m. the Schenectady Police Department received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Sunmark Federal Credit Union located at 1616 Broadway in the City of Schenectady.

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Posted on: May 21, 2019

Annual Awards Ceremony

The Schenectady Police Department would like to invite all members of the media as well as the public to attend this year’s Schenectady Police Department’s Annual Award Ceremony.

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Posted on: April 24, 2019

Schenectady Police Traffic Safety

The Schenectady Police Department in collaboration with the

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Posted on: April 18, 2019

Arrest of Schenectady Officer

In the early morning hours of April 18, 2019 the Schenectady Police Department was contacted by Utica Police Department

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Posted on: March 22, 2019

Emmett Street Shots Fired (Update)

In regards to the shots fired incident that occurred at 931 Emmett St

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Posted on: March 14, 2019

Oak Street Bridge Dog Death Investigation

On the morning of March 8th 2019 the Schenectady Police Department responded to the report of a deceased dog found near the train tracks in the vicinity of the Oak Street Bridge

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Posted on: March 14, 2019

New York State Humane Association $1,000 Reward

The New York State Humane Association, headquartered in Kingston, NY is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction

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Posted on: January 25, 2019

Mohawk River Weather Advisory

The water level in the Mohawk River has gone down, but the potential for flooding in the Stockade neighborhood still exists.

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Posted on: January 25, 2019

Weather Advisory

The City of Schenectady would like to alert the residents in the Stockade neighborhood of possible flooding in the Mohawk River.

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Posted on: January 24, 2019

Retirement of Detective Jeremy Pace

The Schenectady Police Department would like to invite all members of the media to attend a “walk-out” retirement ceremony for Detective Jeremy Pace

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Posted on: January 20, 2019

Snow Storm Update

A message from the Schenectady Police Department and Mayor McCarthy.

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Posted on: January 18, 2019

Priority Streets in the City of Schenectady

Due to the upcoming winter storm the Schenectady Police Department would like to remind the city residents and visitors of the Priority Streets in the city.

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Posted on: January 15, 2019

Missing Person

The Schenectady Police Department’s Youth Aid Bureau is requesting the public’s assistance in regards to a missing juvenile female.

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Posted on: January 15, 2019

Schenectady High School Auto/Pedestrian Accident

At approximately 12:03 P.M., officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to Schenectady High School for a report of an auto-pedestrian motor vehicle accident.

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Posted on: January 14, 2019

Arrest made in McClellan St Stabbing

At approximately 8:57 a.m. on Sunday January 13th, 2019, the Schenectady County Unified Communications Center received a 911 call from inside 427 McClellan St.

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Posted on: January 11, 2019

Schenectady Police Department’s K9 Ramo & Flynn to get donation of body armor

Schenectady Police Department’s K9 Ramo & Flynn will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc

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Posted on: January 11, 2019

MAYOR TO INTRODUCE AND SWEAR-IN EIGHT (8) NEW POLICE RECRUITS

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy is pleased to announce the hiring of eight (8) new Police Recruits. He will introduce them at the swearing-in ceremony today, January 11, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Zone 5 Law Enforcement Training Academy......

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Posted on: January 10, 2019

Hampton Inn Robbery

On January 10, 2019, at approximately 1:33 p.m, Officers from the Schenectady Police Department responded to the Hampton Inn located at 450 State St for a robbery.

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Posted on: December 28, 2018

8 N Church St Incident

At approximately 2:03 p.m. on December 28, 2018, a call was placed to the Schenectady County Unified Communication Center in which a male stated that there were multiple explosive devices inside 8 N Church St (1st Reformed Church).

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Posted on: December 21, 2018

Santa Drop-Offs

On Saturday December 22, 2018 Officers from the Schenectady Police Department, William Rivas, from #SaveOURStreets, and local volunteers will be dropping off Christmas presents to families and children within the city of Schenectady.

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Posted on: December 17, 2018

Schenectady Police Chief Graduates from FBI National Academy

Police Chief Eric S. Clifford graduated from the FBI’s National Academy (FBINA) on December 14, 2018

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Posted on: December 11, 2018

Random Santa Drop-Offs

On Saturday December 22, 2018 William Rivas, from #SaveOURStreets and officers from the Schenectady Police Department will be dropping off Christmas presents to families and children within the city of Schenectady.

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Posted on: November 29, 2018

Handgun Arrest

On Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at approximately 1152 hrs, officers from the Schenectady Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of 1031 Crane St.

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Posted on: November 13, 2018

Fraud Alert

The Schenectady Police Department is informing the public about a consumer scam where aggressive telephone calls are being made by scammers identifying themselves as Schenectady Police Officers.

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Posted on: November 10, 2018

Stockade-athon Road Closure / Traffic Delays

The Schenectady Police Department would like to advise motorists of road closures/traffic delays due to the annual Stockade-athon road race Sunday, November 11, 2018.

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Posted on: November 7, 2018

8th Avenue Gun Arrest

On Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 detectives from the Schenectady Police Department were in the area of 8th Avenue and observed a male with a handgun in his waistband.

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Posted on: November 1, 2018

Vehicle Larcenies

The Schenectady Police Department is asking residents to ensure their vehicles are locked when parked, especially in the overnight hours.

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Posted on: October 27, 2018

State St / Elder St Shooting

On Saturday, October 27, 2018 at approximately 0450 hrs, Officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of State Street and Elder Street for a disturbance.

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Posted on: October 27, 2018

Albany St / Brandywine Ave auto-pedestrian.

At approximately 0226 hrs, officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of Albany St and Brandywine Ave for a report of an auto pedestrian motor vehicle accident.

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Posted on: October 25, 2018

Retirement of Detective Edward Ritz

The Schenectady Police Department would like to invite all members of the media to attend a “walk-out” retirement ceremony for Detective Edward Ritz

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Posted on: October 19, 2018

Statement in regards to Grand Jury findings and Attorney General’s report

Today the Attorney General’s Office released the result of the grand jury case

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Posted on: October 4, 2018

Statement from Chief Eric S. Clifford

Statement from Chief Eric S. Clifford in regards to the lawsuit and settlement involving Ms. Cottone:

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Posted on: September 26, 2018

Auto / ATV Accident

At approximately 12:45 p.m. officers from the Schenectady Police Department were dispatched to the area of 201 Nott Terrace for a report of a personal injury auto accident involving a car and an ATV (dirt bike).

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Posted on: September 21, 2018

Retirement of Detective Lieutenant Edward Barbagelata

The Schenectady Police Department would like to invite all members of the media to attend a “walk-out” retirement ceremony for Detective Lieutenant Edward Barbagelata at 1pm

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Posted on: September 17, 2018

Reckless Endangerment Arrest/Looking for information

Schenectady PD is looking for the public's assistance.
The Schenectady Police Department’s Detectives division has made an arrest in regards to the Eastern Ave Price Chopper incident involving a Dirt Bike.

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Posted on: September 13, 2018

Search Warrant Arrest

On Thursday September 13, 2018 Detectives from the Schenectady Police Department’s Special Investigative Unit (SIU) executed a search warrant at 238 Division St.

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