Convicted Felon Arrested Again Following Standoff With Police
On January 7, 2023, at approximately 1:37 a.m., the Watervliet Police Department responded to 2612 4th Ave. for a reported assault. Upon investigation, it was determined that Brad A. Bova attempted to stab two victims inside of the residence with a large knife. Bova then barricaded himself in the
Man Remains Free After Being Arrested for Nine Felonies in Less Than a Year
On October 27, 2022, the Watervliet Police Department, with assistance from the Colonie Police Department’s Special Services Team and the New York State Police, executed a search warrant at 2418 3rd Ave. after a month-long investigation regarding the sale of narcotics. During the search, officers determined the home was grossly unsanitary
Arrest Made Following 2021 Shooting
On May 29, 2021, at approximately 10:10 p.m., the Watervliet Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Ninth Avenue for a shots fired complaint. Upon arrival, officers found multiple shell casings in the area. Shortly after, officers located the victim, who suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
Career Fraudster Arrested Again on Felony Fraud Charges
On October 18, 2022, the Watervliet Police Department was contacted by a victim who received a fraud alert that their credit card was unlawfully used at a local restaurant. As a result, members of the patrol division quickly responded and located the suspect, Justin Walker, in front of the business. Through investigation, officers located the following fraudulent items (photo attached) in Walker’s possession:
Arrest Made Following Phone Scam
On October 15, 2022, the Watervliet Police Department investigated a complaint from an 89-year-old father who received a call from a person who falsely stated he represented the Public Defender’s Office. The impersonator requested $6,500 to help the man’s daughter, who was said to be arrested after a motor vehicle
Illegal Handgun and Drugs Seized Following Traffic Stop
On September 29, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Watervliet Police Department’s Community Support Unit, in conjunction with members of the patrol division, conducted a motor vehicle stop on 23rd Street after observing violations of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. The operator, Ezekiel Mauzon III, initially provided officers with
Over 14 Pounds of Drugs and Large Quantity of Cash Seized Following Traffic Stop
On September 7, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Watervliet Police Department’s Community Support Unit, in conjunction with members of the patrol division, conducted a motor vehicle stop on 12th Avenue after observing violations of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. Upon a search of the vehicle which was operated by Adrian