New York State Police
Coverage of New York State Police in the Nexus archive.
- Troopers seize three pounds of cocaine in Malta arrest
New York State Police seized three pounds of cocaine during an arrest in Malta. A Brooklyn man was apprehended following a traffic stop.
- 10 arrested amid Ulster County narcotics investigation
Ten individuals were arrested as part of a months-long narcotics investigation in Ulster County, reported by New York State Police.
- 18-year-old killed in Ellenville motorcycle crash
An 18-year-old recent graduate of Ellenville High School was killed in a motorcycle crash. Ryan Conklin was identified by the New York State Police as the victim.
- State Police arrest Brunswick armed robbery suspect
New York State Police arrested a suspect in an armed robbery case in Brunswick. A public safety alert was issued as part of the ongoing investigation.
- New York State Police to increase patrols for Fourth of July
The New York State Police will increase patrols during the Fourth of July holiday weekend to address drunk and drugged driving and other traffic violations.
- Crash closes all lanes of Northway on the Twin Bridges
A multi-car collision on one of the Northway's Twin Bridges has closed all lanes, with New York State Police conducting an investigation.
- Police identify Hoosic River drowning victim
New York State Police have identified the person who drowned in the Hoosic River on Saturday. The victim's identity was confirmed, but no further details were provided in the report.
- Driver identified in wrong-way car, ambulance crash in Albany
New York State Police have identified the driver involved in a wrong-way car and ambulance crash on I-90 in Albany on Saturday.
- Child, 4, dies from injuries sustained in Long Island crash: police
A 4-year-old child, Christopher King-Morris, died from injuries sustained in a single-car crash on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, N.Y. The crash occurred on June 17, and the child was declared dead on June 24 after a week in critical condition.
- Person drowns while swimming in Rensselaer County river
A person drowned while swimming in the Hoosic River in Rensselaer County. New York State Police are investigating the incident.
- 3 injured after wrong-way car crashes into ambulance in Albany
Three people were injured after a wrong-way car crash involving an ambulance occurred on I-90 Exit 6 in Albany, as reported by New York State Police.
- 6 killed, dozens displaced in motel fire; suspect arrested
Six people died and 73 were displaced in a motel fire in Endwell, New York, which authorities say was intentionally set. Tyler J. Russell, 24, was arrested and charged with six counts of manslaughter and one count of arson.
- State Police investigating fire at abandoned building in Coxsackie
New York State Police are investigating a fire at an abandoned building in Coxsackie. The incident occurred on Thursday, prompting an official inquiry.
- Two Ohio men arrested on felony weapon charges in Albany
Two men from Ohio were arrested on felony weapon charges in Albany following a traffic stop. The arrests were reported by New York State Police.
- Victim identified in fatal Fulton County crash
New York State Police have identified the victim of a fatal crash in Broadalbin over the weekend.
- NYSP arrest Cobleskill man on rape charges
New York State Police arrested a man from Cobleskill on Tuesday. He is accused of raping a minor.
- Colonie man arrested on child sex abuse image charges
A man from Colonie was arrested on charges related to child sex abuse images. The arrest followed a sex crime investigation by New York State Police.
- 300 pounds of cannabis seized in Malta traffic stop
New York State Police arrested a Schenectady man accused of felony marijuana possession after 300 pounds of cannabis were seized during a traffic stop in Malta. The incident occurred during a routine traffic stop that led to the discovery of the illicit drugs.
- State Police investigating fiery crash in Ulster County
New York State Police are investigating a fiery crash that occurred in the town of Ulster, Ulster County late Friday night.
- 1 killed in two-car crash in Fulton County
A two-car crash in Broadalbin, Fulton County, resulted in one fatality on Saturday, as reported by New York State Police.
- Connecticut man arrested after Greene County burglary investigation
New York State Police arrested a Connecticut man in connection to a monthslong burglary investigation in Greene County. The arrest follows an extended investigation into the burglaries.
- Troopers seize 3 pounds of cocaine in Bethlehem arrests
New York State Police arrested three individuals following a traffic stop in Albany County, leading to the seizure of 3 pounds of cocaine. The incident occurred in Bethlehem, resulting in multiple arrests.
- 1 dead after head-on crash in Columbia County
A man from Chatham died in a head-on crash in Ghent, Columbia County, as reported by New York State Police.
- Saratoga Springs man arrested after helicopter laser strike investigation
A man from Saratoga Springs was arrested after allegedly pointing a laser at a flying helicopter, according to New York State Police.
- Lake George man accused of having child sex abuse images
A man from Lake George, Warren County, was arrested by New York State Police on June 9 for allegedly possessing and promoting images consistent with child sexual exploitation.
- Niskayuna man arrested on child sex abuse image charges
A man from Niskayuna was arrested earlier this month on charges related to child sex abuse images. The arrest followed a sex crime investigation conducted by New York State Police.
- Arrest made after pellet gun shooting in Cobleskill
New York State Police arrested a Cobleskill man following an assault investigation related to a pellet gun shooting. The incident occurred in Cobleskill, and the arrest was made on Sunday night.
- 4 sent to hospital after car hits NYSP vehicle in Columbia County
Two New York State Police members were injured after a car crashed into their patrol vehicle in the town of Livingston, Columbia County. Four individuals were hospitalized as a result of the collision.
- Lane reopens after Thruway dump truck rollover crash in Rotterdam
A dump truck rollover on the Thruway in Rotterdam caused a lane closure, which has since reopened. The New York State Police responded to the incident.
- Woman's death ruled homicide in Moreau fire
A 64-year-old woman's death has been ruled a homicide following a fire in Moreau on June 2, as determined by the Saratoga County medical examiner. New York State Police announced the update.
- Police identify victim of fatal wrong-way crash in Albany
New York State Police have identified the victim of a fatal wrong-way car crash on I-90 in Albany that occurred early Sunday morning. The incident is under investigation.
- 1 killed in wrong-way car crash on I-90 in Albany
One person was killed in a wrong-way car crash on I-90 in Albany early Sunday morning, as reported by the New York State Police.
- Catskill man arrested after incident forces school into lockout
A Catskill man was arrested after an incident that caused the Catskill Central School District to implement a lockout. Mario Quimatoa Tubon, 41, faces multiple charges according to the New York State Police.
- Ballston Lake man arrested after pursuit through three counties
A man from Ballston Lake was arrested by New York State Police following a pursuit that spanned three counties. The arrest occurred after a multi-county pursuit.
- State Police appoint new Troop K commander
New York State Police announced that Major Brian T. Ferrone has been appointed as the next commander of Troop K.
- Ex-NY trooper sentenced to at least 2½ years in prison in chase that killed 11-year-old girl
A former New York state trooper was sentenced to 2½ to 7½ years in prison for causing the death of an 11-year-old girl during a high-speed chase. The trooper's vehicle collided with an SUV on the New York State Thruway, leading to a fatal crash in December 2020.
- Ex-NY trooper sentenced to at least 2½ years for chase that killed 11-year-old girl
A New York state trooper was sentenced to 2½ to 7½ years in prison after a high-speed chase he initiated led to the death of an 11-year-old girl. The trooper, Christopher Baldner, was convicted of manslaughter in the December 2020 incident but acquitted of murder and reckless endangerment.
- Two police officers shot, suspect 'actively firing at police' in Syracuse standoff lasting hours: report
Two police officers were shot and a third was injured in a standoff with a gunman in Syracuse, New York, who has been actively firing at police for over four hours. The incident started when police investigated a person injuring a dog with a machete. Nearby residents are being evacuated.