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St. Cloud man charged with assault, kidnapping in Cottage Grove case involving 11-month-old baby

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

A man armed with a handgun forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s house in Cottage Grove on Saturday night, threatened to kill her, assaulted her and then kidnapped their infant son, police said.Police rescued the 11-month-old boy when they arrested the man on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis and took the baby to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, where he was held overnight for “observation to ensure discovered injuries were not life-threatening,” according to a news release from the Cottage Grove Department of Public Safety.The boy’s father, Charles E. Hollins, 41, of St. Cloud, has been charged in Washington County District Court with kidnapping, first-degree burglary and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. He was being held Monday in the Washington County Jail in Stillwater.The assault and kidnapping happened around 9:20 p.m. Saturday in the 6500 block of Jody Avenue South, according to police reports. That’s when a woman called 911 to report that she was ...

38 displaced after suspected arson at St. Paul apartment building

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

After 38 people were displaced from a suspected apartment building arson in St. Paul, work was underway Monday to relocate people to other residences, according to the American Red Cross and the property management company.Firefighters were called to the North End building about 10:15 p.m. Sunday. A fire extended from the first floor and affected all three floors of 1551 Albemarle St., which is part of Lamplighter Village Apartments.One person and a firefighter sustained non-life threatening injuries, said Deputy Fire Chief Roy Mokosso. Fire crews were on the scene for more than five hours. The fire and police departments are investigating.A shelter for apartment residents who were displaced was temporarily set up at Arlington Hills Lutheran Church, according to the Red Cross. Stuart Co. is relocating residents to other buildings in Lamplighter Village or nearby buildings also owned by the company, said CEO Lisa Moe.The Red Cross says they’re always looking for volunteers for ...

NYSP: Former employee attempts to steal from Clifton Park business

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday, William Jordan, 57, of Salem, was arrested for Forgery, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Attempted Grand Larceny, and Petit Larceny. The arrest was made after police investigated a complaint from a business owner that someone had used an unauthorized check to try and take money out of the company's bank account. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Jordan used a fraudulent check that he stole from the company without permission. Jordan forged the check for over $11,000 and attempted to deposit the funds into another account. No funds were released.Jordan surrendered himself to State Police in Clifton Park. He was released with a ticket returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on May 18.

Ben Folds coming to Troy Music Hall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announced that they will be hosting singer-songwriter Ben Folds. The performance is scheduled for September 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hailing from North Carolina, Folds first stepped into the limelight with his group Ben Folds Five, whose sharp spin on piano pop contributed to the shaping of the 1990s era of alternative rock. Folds began his solo career in the early 2000s, and has released several acclaimed albums that have distinguished him as a progressive and multitalented songwriter. Folds has a New York Times best-selling memoir titled A Dream About Lightning Bugs, and is the host of the Lightning Bugs podcast, an interview series on creativity with famous guests such as Sara Bareilles, Rainn Wilson, Jon Batiste, and Bob Saget. He also serves as the artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. Capital Pride Parade and ...

Experts review education in NYS Budget

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- With the state budget now finalized, experts are taking a closer look at how funding will impact education. Governor Hochul’s initial budget proposal included lifting the cap on charter schools and increasing SUNY and CUNY tuition annually by three percent and by six percent at larger campuses over the next five years. "That adds up to a 50% increase over those five years. That’s a lot. That’s a big increase and we were very pleased that the legislature saw that as the wrong way to go, but they didn’t just say 'no' to tuition increase. They fought for funding and operating aid," said Fred Kowal, President of United University Professions. New York State invests $5M into local arts centers "Well, overall, I feel very good," said Senator Shelley Mayer who is Chair of the Education Committee. Mayer pointed to many successes in this year's budget: the expansion of full day pre-k to districts outside of New York City and providing free school meals for more scho...

Boat inspections get a state boost in fight against invasives

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Invasive animal and plant species threaten the natural balance of the Adirondack Park - or any ecosystem. On Monday, the Department of Environmental Conservation announced a $13.24 million move to protect the Adirondack watershed. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The deal at hand is a five-year partnership between the state and the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI), run by Paul Smith's College. The AWI is set to become the next pair of hands behind the wheel of the Adirondack Park Watercraft Inspection Steward Program (WISP), which has inspected more than half a million boats since its inception. The program's goal is to keep unwanted lifeforms from invading Adirondack lakes and streams."This important partnership with the DEC has led to measurable changes in our region over the past five years, including more boaters engaging in ‘clean-drain-dry’ practices, reduced threats of invasive species from...

Two arrested after car hits biker in Amsterdam

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Amsterdam Police have arrested Anthony T. Kelley, 22, and Greggory T. Pelosi, 20, following an investigation into a collision between a motor vehicle and a cyclist. Arrest warrants were issued and two were taken into custody during a traffic stop on May 7. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Witnesses and surveillance footage showed a grey Volkswagon striking the victim on Guy Park Avenue on May 1. The vehicle then left the scene. Police were able to locate the suspected vehicle with the public's assistance.Police say the vehicle was hidden behind a residence. A warrant was granted for the search and seizure of the vehicle. Investigators also learned that Kelley and Pelosi followed the victim before the incident attempting to assault them. Other investigative findings substantiate that the collision was deliberate. East Greenbush police investigating fatal motorcycle crash Kelley, the driver of the...

Albany Med lockdown suspect accused of murdering his mother

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Dino Savoca, the 61-year-old man accused of creating a standoff situation at Albany Medical Center in March, faces new charges from a grand jury. The top charge among them is second-degree murder. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! That charge stems from the death of his own mother, who died mere days after the episode at the age of 97. Albany County's District Attorney's Office confirmed to NEWS10 that the indictment and arraignment are set for Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.Police said Savoca took a loaded shotgun and bb gun into his mother's hospital room, starting a standoff that lasted several hours in March. Thus, the grand jury in Albany County also accused him of criminal possession of a weapon. Albany Med lockdown suspect appears in court on Friday A third charge—for first-degree attempted murder—refers to an encounter between Savoca and police at his home in Colonie. The indictment alleges that he tr...

Police identify 2 victims in Hyde Park shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help to solve a quadruple shooting from over the weekend that claimed the life of two teenagers.According to a police spokesperson, the shooting occurred just after 1:50 a.m. Sunday, in the 2100 block of Branch Street, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood.Officers found one victim, an 18-year-old female, in the 1900 block of Agnes Street. A second victim, a 17-year-old female, was located inside a residence in the 2000 block of Agnes. Cherokee Street shooting: Police release images of suspects A third victim, identified as Aaliyah Gillom of Castle Point, was located lying on the ground in the 2100 block of Branch and pronounced dead at the scene. Gillom was 18. The fourth and final victim, identified as Asia Baker of Spanish Lake, was found dead in the 2000 block of Branch. Baker was 18.The first two victims were taken to a local hospital and are listed in critical condit...

Two found shot to death in vehicle off U.S. 50 in Gunnison County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:42 GMT

A man has been detained on suspicion of first-degree murder, after a Gunnison County deputy found him near a vehicle that contained two bodies early Monday.The suspect’s name has not been released and the names of the deceased are pending notification of next of kin.Gunnison County Sheriff Adam Murdie said there is no known risk to the public at this time. Preliminary information did not indicate a possible motive.At about 4:15 a.m., a deputy on patrol near Sapinero spotted a vehicle about 50 yards off U.S. 50 near mile marker 135, in some sagebrush. The deputy also saw a man coming up the hill from the vicinity of the vehicle, Murdie said.Read the full story at MontrosePress.com.