Man Dumps Deceased Dog On Sidewalk
On July 5, 2023, the Watervliet Police Department responded to First Avenue for a report of a deceased canine. Upon arrival, officers located a lifeless, four-year-old French Bulldog on the sidewalk. Through investigation, it was determined that the dog suffered from a medical emergency and its owner, Justyce Matthew,
Another Illegal Handgun Recovered
On August 1, 2023, the Watervliet Police Department investigated an unlawful possession of a firearm complaint at the Highland Club Apartments. At the conclusion of a search warrant, an illegally-possessed, .380 caliber handgun was recovered from the residence. Watervliet police charged Frank Lipka, a 45-year-old male from Watervliet (photo
