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
Two Found With Illegally-Possessed Gun and Drugs
On June 2, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., Watervliet police officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Broadway and Third Avenue after observing violations of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. Through investigation, it was determined the operator, Maisha M. Haynes, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Officers
Juveniles Arrested After Illegally-Possessed Handgun Found During Traffic Stop
On June 1, 2023, at approximately 12 a.m., the Watervliet Police Department responded to the area of Sixteenth Street and Fourth Avenue for an active larceny from a vehicle complaint. Upon a search of the area, officers observed several juveniles who matched the description of the offenders, traveling in a
15-Year-Old Arrested After Shooting an Illegally-Possessed Handgun at an Occupied Vehicle
On February 3, 2023, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Watervliet Police Department responded to the area of 23rd Street and Whitehall Street to investigate a shots fired complaint. Upon arrival, officers located multiple shell casings in the area. Through investigation it was determined a juvenile suspect fired multiple rounds from
Experienced Fraudster Arrested After Posing as City Employee and Scamming Elderly Resident
On December 28, 2022, the Watervliet Police Department investigated a complaint from a 75-year-old resident who was approached by the defendant, Joseph N. Celeone, who falsely stated he worked for the City of Watervliet. Celeone informed the victim that their driveway was in violation of Watervliet City Code and would
