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
SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED 02/03/2021
**A Snow Emergency has been declared for Wednesday, February 3rd.** Snow Removal will begin tomorrow at approximately 7:00 AM. ALL vehicles parked on city streets must be moved when directed to do so by the WPD. We ask all residents to have their vehicles cleaned off and ready to be moved,
Job Posting- Chief of Police
The City of Watervliet is Seeking Experienced Applicants for the Position of Chief of Police.Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to:General Manager Joseph LaCivita at jlacivita@watervliet.com .Subject line: Resume City of Watervliet Chief of Police.Or send via mail to: City of WatervlietJoseph LaCivita, General Manager#2 15th StreetWatervliet NY
State of Emergency Declared, Effective 11/23/2020
Watervliet Emergency Order CITY OF WATERVLIET - Press Release - City Hall closes to public Watervliet State of Emergency Declaration
Arrest Made Following Violent Domestic Violence Stabbing
At approximately 8:45 PM on November 1st, 2020, Patrol Officers were dispatched to the Abram Hilton Apartments, #5 5th Street for a domestic dispute where a female victim had been stabbed. Upon arrival, responding officers located a female victim with a large laceration to the face. The victim immediately identified
Forensic Evidence Aids in Arson Arrest
Shortly after midnight on January 13th, 2019 members of the Watervliet Police & Fire Departments were dispatched to 313 19th Street for a report of a structure fire. Upon their arrival, first responders discovered a significant fire on the back porch of the occupied building, which contained two storefronts and
Arrest Made Following Complex Multi-Agency Investigation
On Saturday, October 24th, 2020, while investigating a crime alleged to have occurred in the City of Watervliet, information was obtained about a resident who may be in possession of firearms, explosives and narcotics at 439 3rd Avenue. Upon receiving this information, a complex and multi-agency investigation immediately commenced, which
Arrest Made Following Undercover Prostitution Sting
On Thursday, August 6th, 2020, Debora McDade of Averill Park was arrested for Prostitution (B Misdemeanor). The arrest was made following an investigation carried out by the Watervliet Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit and Patrol Division. McDade is accused of utilizing an on-line adult website to advertise services, which were