Thieves take pizza from delivery man SCHENECTADY — City police were investigating the theft of pizzas from a pizza delivery man Tuesday evening. The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on Second Street in Bellevue, police spokesman Sgt. Matthew Dearing said. A Dominos Pizza delivery man was delivering the pizzas when the two men took them and fl ed toward Broadway, Dearing said. There was no indication that the delivery man was assaulted.
Homeless man charged with rape SCHENECTADY — Police have charged a homeless man with rape. Charles Keyser, 49, allegedly punched a woman numerous times in the face and head with a closed fist and sexually assaulted her. The incident allegedly happened between midnight and 4 a.m. Saturday on the back porch of an abandoned house at 1207 State St., according to papers fi led in court. Keyser restrained the victim when she tried to leave, police state, and she suffered bruises and swelling to her eyes and facial area. He was charged with fi rst-degree rape, a felony, and misdemeanorlevel assault and unlawful imprisonment.
Criminal sex act charged in incident SCHENECTADY — A Rensselaer man was arrested Sunday for allegedly engaging in a sex act with an intoxicated person. Dane Nguyen, 29, of 1580 Third St., Apt. 2R allegedly committed the offense on a 22-year-old man Nov. 22, according to papers fi led in court. Nguyen was charged with fi rstdegree criminal sex act, a Class B felony.
Strangulation case draws felony charge SCHENECTADY — A city man faces a felony charge for allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend. Floyd F. Shafer, 37, of 121 Lomasney Ave., Apt. 2 was arrested Saturday at his house for allegedly wrapping his arm around the 27-year-old woman’s throat, causing her to lose consciousness, according to papers filed in court. During the incident, Shafer is also accused of slapping the victim repeatedly in the face, pulling her hair and holding her inside a vehicle and house against her will. He also allegedly grabbed her cellphone when she was trying to call police for help and blocked the apartment door, stopping the victim from opening it to let offi cers inside. The victim had an order of protection against him. Shafer was charges with seconddegree strangulation and criminal contempt, felonies; criminal mischief and two counts of unlawful imprisonment, both misdemeanors; and violation-level harassment.
Drug use cited in endangerment SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a Dutchess County woman Tuesday for allegedly getting high on heroin instead of picking up her daughter from day care. Corinne I. Richardson, 43, of 15 Fox Run Road, Rhinebeck allegedly refused to pick up the girl from the Parsons Early Head Start Day Care Center at 125 Bigelow Ave. on Oct. 2, according to papers fi led in court. Richardson was charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
Burglary, assault in break incident SCHENECTADY — A Florida man was arrested Monday for allegedly breaking into an apartment and assaulting the resident. Miguel Rivera, 34, of Fort Walton Beach allegedly broke into a residence on the second fl oor of 809 Lincoln Ave. just after 8 p.m. and struck the resident in the head and face with the back of a pellet gun. The victim was treated at Ellis Hospital for a cut to his head. Rivera stole $7 in cash and a phone, according to papers fi led in court. He was charged with fi rst-degree robbery, first-degree burglary and second-degree assault, all felonies.
Drug possession charges face man SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a city man Saturday for allegedly possessing cocaine and marijuana. Yusef N. Benjamin, 23, of 309 Furman St. was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana, according to police.
Broken window draws felony charge SCHENECTADY — A Niskayuna man was arrested Saturday for allegedly smashing a window at Cumberland Farms. Andrew Singh, 23, of 813 Red Oak Drive allegedly damaged a storefront window measuring 6 feet by 10 feet that will cost about $2,000 to replace, according to papers fi led in court.
POLICE BLOTTER SCHENECTADY POLICE DEPARTMENT James Sheldon, 55, Rexford, was charged Jan. 17 with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. Tyler Sharpe, 26, 1251-1 Broadway, was charged Jan. 18 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Nathan Rowe, 34, Bennington, Vt., was charged Jan. 18 with driving a vehicle with a blood-alcohol exceeding .08 percent, and seconddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Richard Dodson, 28, 126 Clayton Road, was charged Jan. 18 with second-degree assault, reckless driving, unlawfully fleeing from police, second-degree obstruction of government administration, concealing, altering, or destroying physical evidence, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Crystal Bright, 23, 192 Frank St., was charged Jan. 18 with aggravated harassment. Joseph Claudio, 43, Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 18 with criminal possession of a controlled substance and speeding. Donald Burroughs, 52, 226-1A Jackson Ave., was charged Jan. 18 with petty larceny. Stephen Paige, 48 2722 Campbell Ave., was charged Jan. 18 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Neomia Corpening, 56, 124-1 Prospect St., was charged Jan. 18 with grand larceny and fi rst-degree filing of a false instrument. David Askew, 23, Rotterdam, was charged Jan. 18 with assault. Jennifer Archambault, 42, 438 Hulett St., was charged Jan. 18 with fourth-degree grand larceny. Enrico Fennell, 40, 241 McClellan St., Unit 2, was charged Jan. 18 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, speeding in a school zone, and driving without a license. Tindel Godfrey, 38, 118 State St., Unit A-5, was charged Jan. 18 with two counts of criminal possession of a narcotic drug with intent to sell, and two counts of criminal sale of a narcotic drug. Patricia Craft, 53, 613 Lansing St., Unit 1, was charged Jan. 18 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, driving without a license, and passing a red light. Graig McKeney, 46, 1730 Foster Ave., was charged Jan. 18 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and speeding in a school zone. Mark Younes, 49, Albany, was charged Jan. 18 with petty larceny. Joel Steinhoff, 39, 613 Lansing St., was charged Jan. 18 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Terrance Crippen, 31, 1227 Chrisler Ave., was charged Jan. 18 with first-degree criminal contempt and aggravated harassment. Darnel Jennings, 23, 232 South Ferry St., was charged Jan. 18 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Yisimil Thomas, 21, 232 South Ferry Street, was charged Jan. 19 with second-degree harassment. George Haydock, 22, Chestnut Hill, Mass., was charged Jan. 19 with aggravated DWI and parking illegally. Michael Perdomo, 21, 118 Park Place, was charged Jan. 19 with second-degree harassment and disorderly conduct. Courtney Deveaux, 26, 242 Park Place, Unit 2, was charged Jan. 19 with second-degree menacing and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Tracy Coleman, 52, 1137 Van Cortland Ave., was charged Jan. 19 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, driving with a suspended registration, driving an uninsured vehicle, and driving without a license. Carl Harding, 28, 803 Craig St., Unit 1, was charged Jan. 19 with second and third-degree assault, second-degree harassment, second-degree obstruction of government administration, and resisting arrest. Joel Perez, 26, Albany, was charged Jan. 20 with disorderly conduct. Charles Sojourner, 28, New York City, was charged Jan. 20 with fi rstdegree criminal contempt. Stephen Keever, 22, Worcester, was charged Jan. 20 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. William Baker, 25, 813 Bradt St., was charged Jan. 20 with seconddegree obstruction of government administration and resisting arrest. John Boyle, 29, 1316 Crane St., Unit 10, was charged Jan. 20 with criminal mischief. Raymond Wilkins, 27, 241 Division St., was charged Jan. 20 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, driving an uninspected vehicle, and driving without a license. Joseph Powell, 43, 1216 Ninth Ave., was charged Jan. 20 with aggravated criminal contempt, criminal obstruction of breathing, and acting in a manner injurious to a child. Naquan Murchison, 24, 1312 Crane St., was charged Jan. 21 with resisting arrest. Yousef Alkozaiy, 16, 1226 Webster St., was charged Jan. 21 with assault. Edward Berg, 26, 426 Fourth Ave., was charged Jan. 21 with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and driving a vehicle with a suspended registration. Domiyon Taylor, 28, 847 Emmett St., was charged Jan. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Darren Berghela, 46, 9 Queens Drive, was charged Jan. 21 with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, driving without a license, and driving an uninspected vehicle. Stephen Joyner, 59, Albany, was charged Jan. 21 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, driving an uninspected vehicle, and driving without a license. Eric Boodhoo, 21, 1019 North Brandywine Ave., was charged Jan. 21 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, driving an uninspected vehicle, and driving without a license. James Panczner, 22, Glenville, was charged Jan. 21 with seconddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Luis Quiringongo, 40, 351 Georgetta Dixon, was charged Jan. 21 with two counts of third-degree burglary and two counts of petit larceny. Pablo Alers-Alecea, 37, 68 Wylie St., was charged Jan. 22 with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Anthony Mitchell, 30, 921 Davis St., was charged Jan. 22 with second-degree harassment. Annay Hickson, 28, 714 Hattie St., was charged Jan. 22 with assault. Maria Nash, 35, 4 Rosewood St., Unit A, was charged Jan. 22 with aggravated harassment.
Butcher knife used in stabbing, Sch’dy cops say SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a woman last week for allegedly stabbing another woman with a butcher knife. Tiffney Wilson, 33, of 1641 Foster Ave., is accused of stabbing the victim and causing a cut on her left arm that required eight stitches, according to papers filed in court. The incident allegedly happened at Wilson’s house. She was charged with seconddegree assault, a felony.
Teen accused of hitting girl, 15 SCHENECTADY — A city teenager faces a felony charge for allegedly striking a 15-year-old girl in the face with a handgun inside a pillowcase. Nailon K. Blair, 16, of 1989 Helderberg Ave. is accused of hitting the girl Feb. 1 at a Victory Avenue residence, causing swelling to her right eye, according to papers fi led in court. Blair was charged with seconddegree assault.
Child pornography charges lodged SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a city man Feb. 14 on child pornography charges. Mark Porter, 23, of 541 Summit Ave., allegedly downloaded two images of naked prepubescent girls to his personal computer in April of last year, according to papers fi led in court. He was charged with two counts of promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child, a Class D felony.
Two face charges of robbing woman SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a city woman Feb. 14 on robbery and stolen property charges. Shaevahjah Jeffreys, 24, of 617 Bluff Ave. allegedly drove the getaway car when a male accomplice stole a pocketbook from an elderly woman in the parking lot of a supermarket Feb. 13. Jeffreys was charged with second-degree robbery and two counts of criminal possession of stolen property, felonies. Her alleged accomplice, Darryl B. Humbert, 50, of that same address, was charged with seconddegree robbery and two counts of grand larceny, felonies. Jeffreys also faces misdemeanor charges of false personation for allegedly not giving her proper fi rst name and endangering the welfare of a child for allegedly leaving her 6-year-old and 2-year-old children home unattended around 2 a.m.
City man accused of menacing cop SCHENECTADY — A city man faces multiple charges following an incident with police. Nicholas A. Marrone, 35, of 911 Central Ave., allegedly clenched his fist and attempted to throw a punch at a police officer. He also attempted to run when offi cers were trying to arrest him, according to papers fi led in court. Marrone was charged with menacing a police officer, a felony; resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, misdemeanors; and disorderly conduct, a violation.
Woman allegedly threw vase at man SCHENECTADY — Police arrested a woman Feb. 16 for allegedly throwing a glass vase at her ex-boyfriend. Stephanie K. Richmond, 22, of 153 Western Parkway is accused of entering the man’s home and throwing the object, according to court documents. She was charged with seconddegree burglary, a felony; criminal mischief and menacing, misdemeanors; and harassment, a violation.
About Schenectady crime rates With a crime rate of 57 per one thousand residents, Schenectady has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 18. Within New York, more than 98% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Schenectady.
Importantly, when you compare Schenectady to other communities of similar population, then Schenectady crime rate (violent and property crimes combined) is quite a bit higher than average. Regardless of how Schenectady does relative to all communities in America of all sizes, when NeighborhoodScout compared it to communities of similar population size, its crime rate per thousand residents stands out as higher than most.
The crime data that NeighborhoodScout used for this analysis are the seven offenses from the uniform crime reports, collected by the FBI from 17,000 local law enforcement agencies, and include both violent and property crimes, combined.
Now let us turn to take a look at how Schenectady does for violent crimes specifically, and then how it does for property crimes. This is important because the overall crime rate can be further illuminated by understanding if violent crime or property crimes (or both) are the major contributors to the general rate of crime in Schenectady.
For Schenectady, we found that the violent crime rate is one of the highest in the nation, across communities of all sizes (both large and small). Violent offenses tracked included forcible rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, armed robbery, and aggravated assault, including assault with a deadly weapon. According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI reported crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of one of these crimes in Schenectady is one in 105.
In addition, NeighborhoodScout found that a lot of the crime that takes place in Schenectady is property crime. Property crimes that are tracked for this analysis are burglary, larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle theft, and arson. In Schenectady, your chance of becoming a victim of a property crime is one in 21, which is a rate of 47 per one thousand population.
Importantly, we found that Schenectady has one of the highest rates of motor vehicle theft in the nation according to our analysis of FBI crime data. This is compared to communities of all sizes, from the smallest to the largest. In fact, your chance of getting your car stolen if you live in Schenectady is one in 360. http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ny/schenectady/crime/#description
In 2012, census figures showed that a majority of children in three upstate cities—Rochester, Schenectady and Syracuse—lived in poverty in 2011, with Rochester ranking seventh in the nation for its percentage of poor children.
Schenectady has very few businesses to support its inhabitants which is why the bulk of the Thruway traffic flows East in the morning and West in the afternoon.
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