Domestic Dispute Leads to Loaded Gun Charge
On the evening of April 2, 2020 Watervliet Police responded to the 1400 block of First Avenue for a report of a domestic incident. Upon arrival it was discovered that Zaquon C. Woody DOB 7/18/1994 a resident of the city of Albany, had damaged property in excess of $1,500.00 inside
Female Arrested Following One-Night Crime Spree
Female Arrested Following One-Night Crime Spree The Watervliet Police Department received numerous reports of vehicles that had been damaged or ransacked during the early morning hours of Thursday, March 26th, 2020. With the assistance of the community, the Watervliet Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Unit was able to identify the perpetrator
City of Watervliet Declares State of Emergency
* CITY OF WATERVLIET DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY * Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the City of Watervliet has declared a State of Emergency effective immediately. In doing so, the declaration allows City Administration, Watervliet Police Department, and Watervliet Fire Department the ability to take immediate steps should
COVID-19 UPDATE
The members of the Watervliet Police Department are working around the clock to continue to monitor the recent outbreak of COVID-19. The WPD will be taking additional steps to ensure the health and safety of the community while continuing to provide quality law enforcement services. The following steps will be
Man Arrested After Striking a Pedestrian While Fleeing the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash
On Thursday 3/5/2020 at approximately 1630 hours members of the Watervliet Police Department were on foot patrol in the area of 21st street and Broadway when they came upon a motor vehicle crash that had just occurred. While officers were walking towards the accident to investigate, the operator of one
WPD Warns Public of a Recent Internet Scam
On February 29th, 2020 a city resident advised the Watervliet Police Department of a potential internet scam. The resident had signed up for an online “secret shopper research survey”. This “research survey” involves the participant receiving a fraudulent check in the mail along with detailed instructions how to complete this
Albany Man Arrested on Drug Charges in the City of Watervliet
On February 25th, 2020 at approximately 8:00 AM Aijeleth Farmer (DOB 5/16/96) was arrested on an active arrest warrant issued out of the Watervliet City Court. The warrant was the result of a thorough investigation performed by the Watervliet Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit which was conducted over the course
Alleged Taco Bell Robber Arrested Again, Twice in One Night
Watervliet resident Paul E. Rostick was arrested in the town of Colonie on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020. Rostick was accused of robbing a Taco Bell in Colonie and subsequently released due to newly enacted NYS bail reforms. Eight days later on Wednesday Februrary 19th, Rostick was arrested by the Watervliet
Man Sentenced for Role in Criminally Negligent Homicide case
Nicholas Uzzo, 31, pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and criminal sale of a controlled substance for his role in the April 2019 death of a Watervliet man. For more, click here: Man sentenced for role in criminally negligent homicide case.