Domestic Incident Leads Cops to Drugs, Money and Stolen Handgun.
On February 4 th, 2022 at approximately 9:47 a.m., Watervliet police officers responded to the 700 block of Third Avenue for a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, the victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, Alex R. Wilks damaged property and violated an order of protection. As a result, officers detained Wilks, who
“Arrest Made and Illegal Handguns Recovered, Following Investigation of Detonated Explosive Device”
On September 24, 2021, the Watervliet Police Department investigated a complaint of a detonated explosive device in the area of Fourth Street at Seventh Avenue. Community residents described the sound as an “explosion” which was heard by Watervliet police officers approximately one mile away.Upon arrival, the officers observed a motor
Traffic Stop Leads to the Recovery of an Illegally Possessed Handgun
On August 21st, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Watervliet police officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on the Congress Street Bridge after observing violations of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. Through investigation, it was discovered that the driver, Robert L. Alexander, was operating the vehicle with a suspended NYS
Illegal Handgun Recovered After Troy Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Fleeing From Officers.
On July 24, 2021, the Watervliet Police Department investigated a complaint of a suspicious male in the area of 23rd Street at Second Avenue. Upon arrival, the officers observed a male who fit the description and attempted to interview him. As the officers approached the male, he fled on foot
Watervliet Police Arrest two Nationals of India for Phone Scam
On July 11, 2021, the Watervliet Police Department investigated a complaint from a New Mexico resident who stated he received a call indicating that he was a suspect in a large-scale drug ring and was instructed to send a package containing $18,000 in aluminum-foil wrapped cash or be subject to
Another Illegal Handgun Recovered After Short Foot Pursuit
On April 12, 2021 at around 6:00PM, Watervliet police officers conducted an investigation in front of 808 4th Ave. in the Port Schuyler section of Watervliet. During the investigation, RAYMOND YANNICK, of Rensselaer, New York fled on foot and was detained after a short foot pursuit. During the process, YANNICK
Watervliet Police Arrest Troy Teen After Bullet Fired Strikes Sleeping 6-year-old’s Wall
At approximately 10:13 PM on April 7th, 2021, patrol officers were dispatched to the Watervliet Housing Authority’s Joslin Apartment Complex, located at 2400 2nd Ave. for a report of shots fired incident. Shortly after arrival to the scene, officers observed a bullet entry hole in an exterior building wall which
Vliet Traffic Stop Leads to Two Handguns, Three Arrests
At approximately 11:41PM on Thursday, April 9th, 2021, Watervliet Police Officer’s Cheban and McNally conducted a traffic stop on the Congress Street Bridge after observing violations of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. Upon investigation, it was discovered the vehicle was being operated with a suspended registration. The driver, Ramiesha
Handgun and Illicit Drugs Recovered Following Neighbor Dispute
At approximately 8:02 PM on March 21st, 2021, Patrol Officers were dispatched to 405 3rd Avenue for a report of an individual who brandished a handgun following a neighbor dispute. Upon arrival, two victims stated they were involved in a verbal dispute with their neighbor, Joseph T. Davis Jr., who