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
Parole Absconder in Custody After Crashing Stolen Car
On February 15th, 2021 at approximately 08:00 am Watervliet Police Officers received a report for a stolen vehicle. The victim reported they parked their vehicle in the driveway and when they returned the vehicle was gone. At approximately 08:30 am, Watervliet PD received a call from the victim stating they
Loaded Firearm Recovered Following Domestic Dispute
At approximately 08:30 AM on February 16, 2021, Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 1600 hundred block of 3rd Avenue for a domestic dispute where a female victim alleged she was in a physical altercation with her ex-boyfriend. Upon arrival, the victim told responding officers that she was choked by